About the Team

Pro Beach Hockey is a feature-length documentary celebrating the 1990s golden era of roller hockey in Southern California. Lead by an unforgettable cast of characters, the sport exploded from beach parking lots to packed arenas.

This film explores the rise and fall of the sport and it’s incredible impact on hockey’s accessibility for kids in non-traditional markets.

For all inquires: jake.cimperman@gmail.com

Jake CimpermanDirector Jake has been leading this project since 2020. Prior to Pro Beach Hockey, he produced and directed unscripted content for Major League Baseball and Bleacher Report. Every week, he plays beach roller hockey in Santa Monica (but strictly for research purposes).

Jeanie BussExecutive Producer As the owner for the Los Angeles Blades Jeanie Buss brought professional roller hockey to Southern California. From 1993-1997, the Blades were one of Roller Hockey International’s most successful franchises. In addition to being a key catalyst in the sport’s growth, Jeanie is now the Governor and Owner of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Max McCormick & Chris DriedgerProducers Max and Chris aren't just a couple of exceptionally athletic dudes. In addition to being current NHL players in the Seattle Kraken organization, they joined the project as producers in 2022. With a large network of industry contacts, Chris leads development and distribution for PBH. Max brings an entrepreneurial spirit to his producer role, balancing the big-picture business goals with the creative process. Their connections in sports media and business have been an incredibly valuable asset to this production!