Hockey Background:

I have been involved in hockey either as a player or coach for over 30 years. As a player, I was a defenceman for AAA and Tier II Jr. A teams, then finished my playing career in USports with Queen’s University. As a coach, I have been an assistant, associate, and head coach at the AAA and AA level in Canada and the USA. Recently, I spent three years as the lead instructor for the 2014 group in the BMHA Initiation Program and was an Assistant Coach for the U9 Rangers Green in 2021-2022. 

Coaching Philosophy:

My mission as a coach is to create a fun environment for hockey skill and personal development. Practices will focus on acquiring and developing hockey skills with appropriate progression, then applying these skills in game-like situations. An emphasis will be placed on learning, work ethic, competition, and teamwork. Ultimately, my most important job is to provide a fun environment so players look forward to their next ice session.

2022-2023 Tournaments:

• Capital Fall Classic, Ottawa - Nov. 4-6
• Guelph Power Play - Nov. 18-20
• Holiday Classic, Ottawa - Dec. 16-18

Hockey Background:

For the majority of my youth I played in the Cumberland organization. I was drafted 2^nd overall to the Ontario Hockey League where I played 5 years, with my last season being on the Ottawa 67’s. I was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the 4^th round in the NHL draft but never made it to NHL. I did however play 12 season professionally with the majority of my professional career being spent in Europe.

Since retiring from hockey 6 years ago:

• I started by own hockey school that I ran for two years – 2016-2018
• I have been the assistant coach for two years with the Prebbel Selects spring team-  2020- 2022
• Assistant coach for the Gloucester Rangers U9 - 2021

Coaching Philosophy:

I believe if you have knowledge then you need to pass it on. I also believe that playing sports and specifically; teams sports, builds character, confidence, work ethic, team comradery and prepares kids for life.  Lastly, but certainly not the least, playing sports is about having fun and making memories that will last a lifetime!

2022-2023 Tournaments:

• 50^th Annual Guelph Power Play Tournament: Guelph - November 18 to 20
• Capital Fall Classic: Ottawa - November 4-6
• U9 Holiday Classic: Ottawa - December 16-18

Playing Experience:

I have been playing hockey from the age of 8 at various levels ranging from house league (my home town didn't have enough players to field a rep team) to AAA, progressing to Major Junior and University hockey levels. I have benefited from playing with many great players and learning from numerous inspirational coaches. Hockey has opened doors for me and allowed me to meet a lot of great people.

Coaching Experience:

I have been coaching hockey for the past 15 years at many different age categories and skill levels ranging from IP to High School Varsity teams, in both Head and Assistant Coaching positions. Before having children of my own, I coached multiple years of high school hockey, both boys' and girls' teams, and experienced the excitement of winning a City Championship. Over the past 7 years,  I have really enjoyed coaching my kids and meeting other families. I truly value watching the players I coach improve and progress. Prior to coaching hockey, I also had the opportunity to run City of Ottawa Hockey Camps for children aged 5 to 16 for multiple years. 

Coaching Philosophy:

Hockey is a great game that is based on achieving your best results through hard work and emphasizing fun. Each player’s individual skill levels are unique and always have room for improvement. Learning while having fun creates an environment for success and the desire to continue to develop. Just like my career in education, I try to create a place where kids feel safe and happy which allows them to grow as individuals. 

Preparedness and organization are fundamentals of coaching that allows for success. Properly organized practice plans lead to successful expectations of players and the proper use of time.

My goal for each team that I have coached is for each player to do their best at all times while having fun doing it. Working hard leads to success which in turn results in fun. Each players’ development and love for the game is the most important aspect.

2022-2023 Tournaments:

• Sept 30 - Oct 2 - 8th Annual Capital Gold Rush, Ottawa
• Oct 20 - 23 - Green Mountain Avalanche at Jay Peak Resort, Vermont
• Dec 28 - 30 - 22nd Annual Bell Capital Cup, Ottawa
• Jan 12 - 15 - 63rd Annual Liftlock Tournament, Peterborough

Hockey Background:

I grew up in the east end of Ottawa playing minor hockey in Cumberland. Only starting hockey at 10, I was drawn to playing goalie and do that to this day.

Having passionate coaches and supportive parents allowed me to quickly advance from playing a couple years of house league to AA competitive hockey for the remainder of minor hockey with the Cumberland Barons.  While attending University I played for the South Ottawa Canadians (Jr. B), and finished off with the Rockland Nationals (Jr. C).

Coaching Philosophy:

Over the past few years I have been dedicated to instilling my passion for hockey through coaching.  I began coaching IP in Metcalfe and coached a U9 Gloucester Rangers team last season.  My priority remains invested in creating a fun and safe learning environment for these young hockey players.  The objective at U10 is predominately on skill development as well as positional play with transition to full ice this season.  I put a high priority on being organized and creating an energetic and positive atmosphere for learning and fun. 

Coming off another COVID hockey season, my biggest goal is to ensure our kids enjoy coming to the rink and emphasize the values of hard-work, being a good teammate and playing to their potential.

2022-2023 Tournaments:

• Capital Gold Rush, Ottawa - September 30 to October 2, 2022
• Whitby Regional Silver Stick - November 24 to 27, 2022
• Bell Capital Cup, Ottawa - December 28 to January 1, 2022
• Kingston Canadians Tournament Series U10AA - February 4 to February 6, 2022

2022-2023 Tournaments:

• Mississauga Early Bird - October 13-16
• Pembroke Silver Stick - November 11-13
• Kingston Canadians - February 3 - 5, 2023 

Playing Experience:
I’ve played at various competitive levels in the Quebec City area culminating in Junior B before moving away for university and transitioning to coaching. In total, I have spent more than half my life playing and coaching hockey.

Coaching Experience:
I began coaching as part of the Greater Kingston AAA Minor Hockey Association at the minor PeeWee, major PeeWee and major Bantam levels while at university. I’ve coached in France at various levels from U9 to Junior and assisted with First Division professional team.  During this same 5 year period I also coached Spring hockey and instructed at hockey schools. Since moving to Ottawa I’ve coached my hockey playing kids from IP to Midget at various levels and in various roles (house league and competitive). I’ve also launched the coach mentorship program at the Blackburn Minor Hockey Association. Last season, I coached the Rangers U11 A team.

Coaching Philosophy:
My approach starts with creating a fun, competitive environment and providing as varied a development experience as possible.

I’m a big proponent of playing fast, high pressure and puck possession hockey. The basis of this starts with a focus on continuously developing key basic individual skills. I believe in creating a positive, supportive, team-first mindset that challenges the player. It is important for me that every player is provided with the best possible program to maximize their opportunity to develop.

2022-2023 Tournaments:

• Capital City Gold Rush: Sept 30-Oct 2
• Mississauga Early Bird: Oct 10-16
• Tournoi National Peewee Longueuil: Nov 24-27
• Bell Capital Cup: Dec 30 - Jan 1
• Oakville Rangers Winter Classic: Jan 19-22

Hockey Background:

I grew up playing hockey in London, Ontario, and have been coaching minor hockey since 2012. This will be my 5th season with the Gloucester Rangers. In addition to being a parent-coach, I have overseen coach and player development for Leitrim Minor Hockey Association the past eight years as VP Operations, President and Director of Development. This has given me great visibility and perspective on the full hockey lifecycle and has helped to shape my philosophy around player development. Fostering a long-term love of the game in all players is an objective in everything I do.

Coaching Philosophy
As Head Coach of the U14 AA team we will be focusing on the players’ all-around skill development, with an increasing focus on team play and strategy. With the introduction of body contact this year, maintaining strength and fitness will be more important than ever. The players are really starting to grow into young adults, and I believe that the work ethic, motivation and reliance on team members required for hockey are all a big part of this transition.

2022-2023 Tournaments

• Capital Gold Rush: Sept 30
• Bring Your AA Game - Ajax/Pickering: Nov 3
• Sudbury Silver Stick: Dec 2
• Oshawa Cup: Jan 19

Coaching Experience:

I have been Coaching minor hockey for over 7 years now and all years on the bench have been spent at the AA level with U15 and U16 age groups. All years of coaching have been spent in the Ottawa area: Nepean, Kanata and now Gloucester. The past 2 seasons have been spent as Head Coach for U15 AA. 

Coaching Philosophy:

I believe in creating a competitive and fun environment where the players fall in love with the game and fully commit themselves to getting better every time we are at the rink. We want to expand and build on Hockey I.Q., encourage creativity and establish roles for each and every player. Skill development, work ethic, respect and instilling the right habits are the foundation of success.

As a completely non-parent coaching staff we are fully dedicated to every single player, and want nothing but success for them. As a coaching staff we have become familiar with multiple U18 programs creating relationships, which we plan to use to get the players exposure for the next level. The use of technical skills coaches, video, off-ice fitness and nutrition are all additional tools our coaching staff will use to make our team and players better. 

• Off-Ice Training - Titan Performance (15 sessions)
• Shooting Clinic with Greg Sharpe (HC Renfrew U18AAA) - 12 hours
• Apex - on-ice development - 6 sessions

2022-2023 Tournaments:

• Capital Gold Rush: Sep 30-Oct 2 
• Waterloo Memorial: Nov 11-13 
• Pembroke Silver Stick: Nov 25-27
• 52nd Annual Aurora U14/15 AMHA: Jan 6-8

Hockey Experience:

My hockey career as a goalie expands from playing in House league as a Tyke to playing AAA in Bantam and Midget levels. I started learning the art of coaching while playing with a few clubs in NOJHA. As a back up goalie, listening and learning from those with great knowledge of the game guided me to relinquish my goalie pads for a rink diagram pad. 

Coaching Experience: 

This will be my 30th year offering and sharing my hockey knowledge. I have a diverse portfolio of coaching experiences which include: Educator, Evaluator, Training Specialist, Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Consultant, on-ice helper, Coach Mentor and Trainer. The only thing missing is being a Zamboni driver. All those roles have allowed me to understand better the game from different lenses. This will be my 3rd year that I will be a Head Coach with the Gloucester Rangers. Prior to this association, I have coached within multiple associations such as recently with the OMHA, CMHA, Eastern Ontario Wild. Also coached in Sudbury, Montreal and was an instructor in Switzerland. 

Coaching Philosophy: 

My primary goal is to develop players to their maximum potential to eventually expose them to other opportunities associated with hockey. The way to do this is to continue improving their strengths and overcome their weakness while still learning the game. 

In addition to this, my expectations are usually high for any age group but mostly at Midget levels. I expect the team to compete at the highest level and to be accountable of the type of game/practice is played on any given day. Open communication and leadership will be stressed on all. The combination of the attributes of practicing and playing hard will lead to building self-confidence in which in tails to offer a better positive team concept.

Coaching Staff:

• Head Coach – Terry Lemieux
• Coach – Jocelyn Clement
• Assistant Coach – Jonathan L’abbe
• Associate Coach – Brent Rabbie
• Associate Coach – Denis Dandeneault
• Goalie Coach – Matteo Scapillati and Terry Lemieux
• Skills Provider - Ryan Hand and Apex
• Dryland Provider – Fitquest

Tournaments:

• Gloucester Rangers Gold Rush - September 30 to October 2, 2022
• Oshawa Generals Challenge Cup - November 17 to November 20, 2022
• Sudbury International Silver Stick Regionals - December 1 to December 4, 2022
• Drummondville International Midget Tourney - January 4 to January 9, 2023
• International Silver Stick Finals - TBD - January 2023

Hockey Background:

I have been involved in hockey my whole life playing and coaching hockey and I am looking forward to coaching the U18 Gloucester Rangers for the 2022-2023 season.   

I grew up playing minor hockey in the Ottawa area before moving onto play four years with the Nepean Raiders (Central Junior A at the time) including being the captain for my final two years. After that I received a hockey scholarship to play NCAA Division 1 hockey for the Ohio State Buckeyes for four seasons and graduated from there in 1996.

Coaching Experience:

I have been coaching hockey for the last 12 years at various levels with different organizations as my three children all play hockey. This includes being head coach for the past 5 seasons.  

Coaching Philosophy:

I want to promote a positive atmosphere where the players can have fun and improve as individuals and as a team at the same time. In order to have success and have fun the players must be ready and eager to learn and work hard at all times when they are with their team. While I want the team to become a tough team to play against, I want to ensure they remain respectful to others and play in a sportsmanlike manner at all times. I am looking forward to the upcoming season with this team.

Tournaments:

• Rangers Gold Rush: Ottawa - September 30 to October 2, 2022
• Scotiabank Cup: Mississauga - November 11 to November 13, 2022
• International Silver Stick (East Regionals): Pembroke - December 2 to December 4, 2022
• The Glenn Bellerby Memorial: Barrie - January 6 to January 8, 2023