NA Now: Elmira Aviators
The NA Now video series features an in-depth look into all NAHL teams as they prepare for the 2026-27 season. One team will be highlighted every day, leading up to the start of the regular season on September 11, 2026. Each interview features each team’s head coach, as they dive into detail on the expectations and outlooks for this upcoming season.
Elmira Aviators
Head Coach: Leeor Shtrom (2nd season)
2025-26 Regular Season Record: 22-28-5-4 – 53 points (9th in East Division)
2025-26 Leading Scorer: Evan Dantas (25-30–55)
2026-27 Division: East Division
Location: Elmira, New York
Formation Year: 2024 (3rd season)
Leeor Shtrom joined the Aviators organization in October of last year. He shares how it feels to get the opportunity to help build the team this summer ahead of the season.
“Now that we have a full summer to get ready, it's really exciting that we're able to put our own stamp on players and the team.”
As Shtrom embarks on his second year as the bench boss of the New York-based team, he shares his excitement for the year ahead and how he has used the past couple of months to prepare for the 2026-27 season.
Next up: El Paso Rhinos
