2026-27 competitive coaches

Mar. 06, 2026

We would like to thank everyone who applied for our Competitive Coaching positions for the upcoming season. The interest and quality of applicants reflect the strength of our hockey community, and we sincerely appreciate the time and effort each candidate invested in the process.

After careful consideration, we are pleased to congratulate the following individuals on their appointment as our Competitive Coaches for the 2026/27 season. We look forward to their leadership, dedication, and positive impact on our athletes both on and off the ice.

U18

NGHA anticipates teams at the U18AA, U18A, two U18BB teams (balanced), U18B, and U18C levels. Final team structure will be confirmed after registration closes and may be adjusted during the tryout process.

AA: Mike Beasley
A: Kevin Singer
BB: Troy Milne
BB: Cory Robertson
B: Chad Morreau
C: Tim Sullivan

U15

NGHA i anticipates teams at the U15AA, U15A, U15BB, U15B, and U15C levels. Final team structure will be confirmed after registration closes and may be adjusted during the tryout process.

AA: Fred Barzyk
A: TBD
BB: Nabil Bechaalani
B: Stephen Fritsch
C: Colin Busby

U13

NGHA anticipates teams at the U13AA, U13A, U13BB, U13B, and U13C levels. Final team structure will be confirmed after registration closes and may be adjusted during the tryout process.

AA: Trent Taniguchi
A: Adam St. John
BB: TBD
B: Stephen Wilson
C: Chrissy Willemse

U11

NGHA anticipates teams at the U11AA, U11A/BB, U11B, and U11C levels. Final team structure will be confirmed after registration closes and may be adjusted during the tryout process.

AA: Steve McEachen
A/BB: Marc Watters
B: Matt Clitheroe
C: Geordie Michie