Get to know our coaching staff

I am honoured, privileged and excited to have the opportunity to be one of the Assistant Coaches for the First Nations Voyageurs Canada Hockey Team. I have played hockey since my childhood as a Defenceman at the Junior, College and Senior A levels predominantly in Alberta and one year as a goaltender in Midgets (U18) in my hometown of Bonnyville., Alberta. I am certified through Hockey Alberta and through the National Coaching Certification in Hockey, as well as other disciplines. My coaching experience includes coaching with the Bonnyville Minor Hockey Association, Kehewin Eagles U18, U16 levels, as a Head Coach or Assistant Coach. I value and focus on effective and efficient skating as a focal point of individual skill sets and want all of our players to play a “200 foot” game with pace - I believe it is very difficult to defend against a ferocious forecheck and a relentless backcheck. Puck movement, effective shooting and responsible positional play are all critical elements to success. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of playing as a 5-person unit, defining clearly the role of each player within that unit, as well as intelligent play without the puck. We want to be seen as a team that is difficult to play against but under good emotional control, that can beat you with speed, skill, and tenacity, and have the ability to play offensively and defensively. It is our expectation that Players and Parents are asked to remain respective to the Team and Coaching Staff and other team players and opposing players and must be able to listen intently to the regular positive and constructive feedback they receive and attempt to apply that to better their own play and to impact favourably on team play.