3VIEW: Peoria Mustangs

The 3View video series will feature an in-depth look into all NA3HL teams in preparation for the 2026-27 season, with one team being highlighted daily, leading all the way up until the start of the regular season on September 4th. 3View will include interviews with each team’s head coach, as they provide fans with their expectations and outlook for the 2026-27 season. 

Peoria Mustangs

Head Coach: Chase Ernst (Entering 1st season)

2025-26 Season Record: 7-38-2-0 (6th in Central Division)

2025-26 Leading Scorer: Brendon Miller (25G 27A - 52 points)

2026-27 Division: Central Division

Location: Peoria, Illinois

Chase Ernst is gearing up for his first full season with the Mustangs. Ernst talks about his number one pillar of culture - being all in to the process and organization. 

"Once our players are all in to this organization, we immediately reciprocate that," he explains.

Ernst brings extensive NA3HL coaching experience to the Mustangs and a deep understanding of the importance of player development and advancement. He plans to rebuild the foundation of the team by setting a theme of enforcing a “Culture of Champions.”

Next up: Phoenix Inferno