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| Brad Fox: Coach and General Manager |
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Brad Fox joins the Chase Heat with over 16 years of coaching experience throughout Western Canada at the Junior level. He has been coach and general manager in the KIJHL for eight years. Brad has attained Advanced 1 coaching certification through Hockey Canada.
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He has over 30 years of experience in teaching skills development to players of all ages. His company, Fox Hockey, focuses on player development. He has led numerous skills development clinics and Junior Prep camps with the goal to help the player achieve the next level. He teaches “to become a champion you must be a champion in every sense of the word…”
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| Aaron Arnouse: Assistant Coach |
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Aaron joins the Chase Heat staff with 6 years of coaching experience with the Chase Minor Hockey Association. As a coach, Aaron has a passion for and excels at player development. His role and focus is skills development of the team’s forwards.
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| He is a member of the Little Shuswap Indian Band and father of Kaiden, a talented young goalie who plays in the Chase Minor Hockey League. The Chase Heat Organization is proud to have Aaron’s knowledge and experience to compliment the coaching staff of the upcoming season. |
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| Rob Johnson: Assistant Coach |
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Rob has been involved with coaching at the minor hockey level for the past 18 years. Most recently, he coached the Chase Midget Bronchos to the 2009/10 Provincial Championship. Rob played in the Capitol Junior League in Alberta, ACAC college hockey for NAIT and finished his playing career with the Stoney Plain Eagles, a Senior AAA league.
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Rob resides in Chase with his wife Wendy and son Kris. His role is working with the team’s defensemen in skills development. The Chase Heat Organization is excited with the addition of Rob to the coaching staff of the 2011-12 season.
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| Kyle Nielson: Goaltender Coach |
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Don’t let his youth fool you! Kyle’s passion for coaching and the depth of his experience make up for his young age. He began his minor hockey career at the age 5 in New Westminster. He was goaltending even then! He progressed to play in the U16 division in the 2005-06 season. Kyle went on to play in the Major Midget League with North West Giants winning the British Columbia Championship. The North West Giants then placed 4th at the Telus Cup Tournament in Red Deer, Alberta.
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In 2007, Kyle earned a position as the goaltender for the Chase Chiefs of the KIJHL. That year he led the team to end the season with a 7 game winning streak. His hard work and dedication was rewarded when he received the “Most Improved” player award. Again, Kyle’s efforts were rewarded as he moved into the BCHL Junior A hockey league and played with the Merritt Centennials in 2008/09, playing his final Junior A hockey season with the Prince George Spruce Kings in 2009/10.
Kyle has trained and instructed with such notable coaches as Ron Veit, Pasco Valana and Mike Valley (head goaltending coach for the Dallas Stars). Over the last 4 years, Kyle has divided his time between coaching with Spring Hockey Goaltending Schools and with Minor Hockey. Our organization is fortunate to have Kyle’s experience and skill level to offer our aspiring young goalies.
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| Rick Iglesias (aka Julio): Training Assistant |
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Rick has been involved in various sports from an early age, hockey and golf being his greatest passions. He was an integral member of the Chase Chiefs Organization from 2007-2010 in the role of Assistant Equipment Technician and Training Assistant. His role with the team is invaluable as he is always prepared for practices and games, attending conscientiously to injuries and equipment malfunctions.
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Rick has an in-depth understanding of the game and provides valuable insight to the team. He lives in Chase with his wife, Beverley and has 2 grown daughters. The Chase Heat Organization is grateful to have Rick (aka Julio) on staff for the 2011/12 season.
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| Dr. Wayne Quinn: Director of Health and Wellness |
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Dr. Quinn is an honours graduate of Chiropractic studies from Life University, Marietta, Georgia. He is engaged in ongoing sports injury education through Sports Med B.C. and Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences. He attended the concussion assessment and management symposium given by the Canadian National Olympic Committee.
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Dr. Quinn has completed a Spinal Rehabilitation Medicine Specialty from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Ontario. He has received whiplash injury training from the Whiplash Research Institute, San Diego, California. He founded and directed the Centre for Dynamic Health in Honolulu, Hawaii, a multidisciplinary health centre which incorporated chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, naturopathy and fitness training.
Before relocating to Chase, he served as chiropractor for the UBC Thunderbird football, hockey and basketball teams. Dr. Quinn worked with the Chase Chiefs hockey team for 3 years. His goal of care is to heal the “whole person” using the latest techniques of rehabilitation medicine, nutrition and sports psychology. He holds current certification in CPR and defibrillation.
The Chase Heat organization is fortunate to have the dedication and experience that Dr. Quinn brings to the staff and players.
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Larry Pittendreigh: Assistant General Manager
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Larry (Lars) Pittendreigh, a familiar businessman in the community, joins the Chase Heat as Assistant General Manager and Equipment Manager. He developed his knowledge and interest for this aspect of junior hockey from his role as equipment manager for the Kelowna (Chase) Chiefs of the KIJHL.
Lars is looking forward to a successful season with the new Chase Heat. The Chase Heat Organization enthusiastically welcomes the experience and expertise that Lars will bring to the team.
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Jason Lans: Equipment Manager
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Jason's experience working at Players Bench, and his love for hockey has made him an invaluable addition to the team.
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Tom Atkinson: Education Coordinator |
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HOCKEY SUPPORT STAFF
Where would the team be without support staff? Our trainers and team doctor are proficient and professional when called upon to attend to the players. First aid supplies are well stocked to provide immediate care for a variety of potential injuries or situations. The equipment management team is well prepared for any equipment problems that may arise. Equipment at the team’s disposal includes a portable skate sharpener and a rivet machine.
COACHING STAFF
Head Coach Brad Fox: 16 years of junior hockey coaching experience.
Assistant Coach Aaron Arnouse: 6 years of minor hockey coaching experience; role is defensemen development.
Assistant Coach Rob Johnson: 18 years of minor hockey coaching experience; role is forward development.
Goalie Coach Kyle Nielson: 4 years of goaltender coaching experience; role is goalie liaison and skills development.
ARENA STAFF
The arena staff, under the direction of Doug Copeland, takes great pride in maintaining the arena facilities. It has been noted by visiting teams that the ice quality of our arena
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