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The Monroeville Zombies are an international street hockey team and one of the Original Four member clubs of the VASHL, along with the Leonardo Reapers, Puck U and View Askew Vulgarians. The team takes their inspiration from Kevin Smith’s 2008 film, Zack and Miri Make a Porno. In the movie, characters Zack and Deacon play for a hockey team in Monroeville, Pennsylvania known as the Zombies. This was a reference to George Romero’s classic zombie film, Dawn of the Dead, which was filmed at the Monroeville Mall in the 1970s. Contents |
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2025 Roster
| # | Nat | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 17 |  |
Brendan Muise |
| 19 | |
Stirling Slocock-Bennett |
| 29 | |
Chris Chartrand (C) |
| 34 | |
Kevin Millard |
| 41 | |
Ian Blasdell |
| 44 | |
Xavier Chartrand |
| 00 | |
Brent Crispin (Goalie) |
| 00 | |
Zach Bird |
| 00 | |
Hayden Chartrand |
Team Captains
- Justin Biehn and Chris Chartrand, 2022-present
- Brad Silzer, 2015-2019
- Mark Bell, 2009-2014
WGSHT Team MVPs
| YEAR | PLAYER |
| 2025 | Hayden Chartrand |
| 2024 | Kevin Millard |
| 2023 | Brent Crispin |
| 2022 | Xavier Chartrand |
| 2019 | |
| 2018 | Brendan Muise |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | Mike Duyn |
| 2014 | Clayton Hernden |
Photos
Team Logos
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| Team logo used from 2009-2010. Shoulder patch 2015-present |
Team logo used from 2011-2012 |
Team logo used from 2013-2014 |
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| Team logo used from 2015-present |
Games
WGSHT Record
| YEAR | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | PLACE |
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 13 | 3rd |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 11 | 1st |
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 13 | 4th |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 17 | 7th |
| 2019 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 20 | 8th |
| 2018 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 19 | 3rd |
| 2017 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 11 | 3rd |
| 2016 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 21 | 10th |
| 2015 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 43 | 8th |
| 2014 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 12 | 2nd |
| 2013 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 26 | 4th |
| 2012 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 17 | 5th |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 6th |
| 2010 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 5th |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 4th |
| Total | 63 | 33 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 317 | 249 |
Team History
Founded in 2009, the Monroeville Zombies are one of the Original Four member clubs of VASHL, alongside the Leonardo Reapers, Puck U, and View Askew Vulgarians. While others ran in fear at the mere mention of their existence, the team felt optimistic about their prospects. Ample food, confusion, fear… it was paradise. They figured they had it good—misunderstood, sure, borderline unintelligible, but certainly not unintelligent.
The team draws inspiration from Kevin Smith’s 2008 film, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, where characters Zack and Deacon play for a hockey team in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, known as the Zombies. Their dark, ominous color scheme—dusty gray, black, and crimson—reflects their horror-inspired identity, paying homage to George Romero’s classic zombie film Dawn of the Dead, which was filmed at Monroeville Mall in the 1970s. Fully embracing the undead aesthetic, the team features gruesome zombie mascots, including “Fly Boy” Zombie, “Bub” Zombie, “Cemetery” Zombie, and Silent Bob Zombie.
Since their founding, the Monroeville Zombies have been led by a succession of dedicated captains, each leaving a distinct imprint on the team’s identity and presence within VASHL. Mark Bell, the franchise’s inaugural captain from 2009 to 2014, built the foundation of the team, guiding them through their early years. In 2015, leadership transitioned to Brad Silzer, another original member of the Zombies, who captained the team through 2019, maintaining their horror-themed identity while ensuring that humor remained at the core of their team culture.
Despite their enthusiasm, the beginning of the supposed “Age of Zombies” was not as smooth as imagined. Their original roster saw significant turnover by 2015 as zombie brethren dropped off or vanished, never to be seen again. Those who remained from the first pack had changed as well—a once-hulking zombie soldier had dwindled to half his former size, and one member had even lost a leg, an unfortunate side effect of being undead and constantly on the move. Yet, 2015 marked a turning point for the team, as several key players—Kevin Millard, Justin Biehn, and Nathan Gray—joined the roster, ushering in a new era. Together, they helped the Zombies secure bronze medals at the 2017 and 2018 tournaments, proving that the team was more than just horror and humor—they were here to compete.
After the COVID-19 pandemic, the Zombies re-emerged under the joint leadership of Justin Biehn and Chris Chartrand in 2022, ensuring that the team continued to evolve while staying true to their eerie and unforgettable legacy within VASHL.
In 2024, the Monroeville Zombies won their first Walter Gretzky Cup, making them the last of the Original Four teams to finally capture the title—a moment that cemented their perseverance in VASHL history.
The 2025 Walter Gretzky Tournament was a frustrating campaign for the Monroeville Zombies, who entered the event looking to defend their championship but instead found themselves undermined by setbacks and controversy. With key players Justin Biehn, Nathan Gray, and Rich Carey missing from the lineup, the Zombies recruited Stirling Slocock-Bennett, hoping his experience could help fill the void left by their absences. Stirling proved instrumental in the round robin, helping Monroeville secure a key victory over the Yoga Hosers and positioning the team for another deep playoff run.
But when the quarterfinals arrived, the Zombies’ plans fell apart in shocking fashion. Stirling was forced to choose between Monroeville and the Bethlehem Buddies, who had also welcomed him back after Josh Foster’s injury. In a decision that sent shockwaves through VASHL, Stirling chose the Buddies, leaving the Zombies high and dry at the most critical moment of their tournament. Without him, Monroeville struggled to keep pace with the Yoga Hosers, and despite their previous victory over them in the round robin, they fell in a bitter elimination matchup, ending their title defense far earlier than expected.
But just as they have every year since 2009, the Monroeville horde will return, hungry for redemption and a shot at another championship. They aren’t always successful, but hope remains—the feast they’ve been waiting for is almost within their grasp. If not this year, then next. They’re zombies—no matter how long it takes, they’ll get their meal.
WGSHT Player Appearances with Monroeville Zombies
| Rank | Player | GP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Chris Chartrand | 45 |
| 2 | Kevin Millard | 43 |
| 3 |  Brad Silzer | 40 |
| 4 | Justin Biehn | 39 |
| 5 | Nathan Gray | 35 |
| 6 | Steve Attwell | 30 |
| 7 | Brendan Muise | 29 |
| 8 | Mike Duyn | 27 |
| 9 | Stu Gillanders | 26 |
| 10 | Rob Aloe | 24 |
| 11 | Mark Bell | 24 |
| 12 | Dwayne Martin | 24 |
| 13 | John Cartmel | 20 |
| 14 | Matt Duyn | 20 |
| 15 | Ian Blasdell | 19 |
| 16 | Xavier Chartrand | 19 |
| 17 | Paul Thompson | 16 |
| 18 | Zach Bird | 15 |
| 19 | Dwayne MacDougall | 15 |
| 20 | Chris Bird | 15 |
| 21 | Chris Cirillo | 14 |
| 22 | Fred Attwell | 12 |
| 23 | Rich Carey | 11 |
| 24 | Clayton Hernden | 11 |
| 25 | Robert Lavinge | 11 |
| 26 | Brent Crispin | 9 |
| 27 | Phil Gervais | 8 |
| 28 |  Steven Dowell | 8 |
| 29 | Dic Attwell | 6 |
| 30 | Chris Swoffer | 6 |
| 31 | Ryan J. Reynolds | 6 |
| 32 | Mike MacLeod | 6 |
| 33 | Joshua Wertheim | 6 |
| 34 | Alec Muise | 4 |
| 35 |  Nick Kirkpatrick | 4 |
| 36 | Mitch Lumagui | 4 |
| 37 | Chris Wilson | 4 |
| 38 |  Stirling Slocock-Bennett | 4 |
| 39 | Mike Van Eck | 4 |
| 40 | Jodie Gaudet | 4 |
| 41 | Edward Stencel | 3 |
| 42 | Ray Myers | 3 |
| 43 | Tony Ottoson | 3 |
| 44 | Darryl Jones | 3 |
| 45 | Michael Hawk | 3 |
| 46 | Brian Maxwell | 3 |
| 47 | Ralph Beavers | 3 |
| 48 | Josh Smith | 1 |