Helping out on the bench this season, as Assistant Coaches, are James Eccles and Misko Antisin. James comes to the Warriors after 9 years in the
Misko begins his first full season with the Warriors after playing professionally in
?Our players should feel very fortunate to have the coaching staff they do, as it provides a great opportunity for them to continue their improvement as they strive to get to the next level of their hockey careers.? Stated Howell.
Also, helping out this season as Assistant Coaches will be Larry Robinson, as the teams Goaltending Coach, Todd Johnson as the teams skating coach and Cory Cross, as a development coach.
In addition the team had to hire a new Athletic Therapist and Equipment Manager, after Carolyn Glover, accepted a position with the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the Western Hockey League. Joining the team as the new Trainer is Richard Girardin, from
?We are excited to bring in Richard, as he in very enthused to begin his profession with the Warriors, and we are anxious to help him improve and advance onto the next level. He is qualified both from an educational and practical standpoint.? Explained Howell
The Westside Warriors would like to thank assistant coach, Evan Marble for all his contributions to the Warriors over the last 2 seasons. Evan has moved onto a full time position with the Pursuit of Excellence Hockey Academy. As well, thank you to assistant coach Ken Andrusiak, for his guidance last season. Ken has accepted a full time coach/mentorship position with Kelowna Minor Hockey.