Adam Gibb | Head Coach
Adam Gibb is a Statford local growing up in the Stratford & Huron Perth Lakers programs along with 4 years of Junior hockey playing experience attending the Sarnia Sting training camp in 2015. Once Adam hung up his playing skates he put on his coaching hat and has spent the last 5+ years coaching in the Huron Perth Lakers organization. Most recently in 2022 coaching the 2009 Huron Perth Lakers to an All-Ontario AAA Championship, an undefeated Alliance season and coaching in the Quebec Peewee International Tournament alongside Krys Barch. This year as a non-parent coach Adam is back with the 2009 Lakers, assisting Axis Hockey Systems as an on-ice instructor and looking forward to coaching an Axis Spring Hockey team along with the 2013 Best of the Best Alliance group.
Axis Hockey Systems - General Manager
Axis Hockey Systems, Krystofer Barch will be the GM's for Team Alliance for the 2013 age group.
Axis Hockey Systems - General Manager
Axis Hockey Systems, Krystofer Barch will be the GM's for Team Alliance for the 2012 age group.
Pat Powers | General Manager & Head Coach
A former professional hockey player who immediately got into coaching upon his retirement, Pat has coached junior hockey for nine years with the St. Thomas Stars and the London Nationals. His most successful seasons came as a member of the Nationals, with 4 straight conference championships and three finals appearances. Pat also coached for five years at the University of Western Ontario (OUA) and two years at St.Thomas University (AUS). While at UWO he was part of a Queen's Cup Championship and three University Cup Appearances. Pat is the current General Manager of the St. Marys Lincolns in the GOJHL and he is the Alliance scout for the Kingston Frontenacs. Pat can be contacted at pwpowers3@hotmail.com.
Jody Whelan | General Manager & Head Coach
Jody has been involved in hockey his whole life. After he finished playing Junior he then took on a role with the Cobourg Cougars as a strength and conditioning coach, followed by a stint as Assistance GM. Jody has coached minor hockey and has a passion for skill development. He is excited to see the 2013 talent pool at the Best of Best Series and looks forward to constructing a solid Team East for the 2013's
Corey Lucas | Head Coach
Corey Lucas is the President and Founder of Mentally Charged and Fully Charged. Corey grew up in Scarborough playing AAA hockey with the Toronto Marlies and Wexford Raiders of the MTHL. In 1997, Corey won the Metro Jr. Championship, with Wexford Raiders. In 1998, Corey received an NCAA Division I hockey scholarship to Canisius College where he attained a B.Sc. in Physical Education and Health. Corey went on to play 4 years of professional hockey for Kalamazoo, Adirondack, and Macon. After his professional career, Corey became an elementary school teacher with the TDSB, teaching grades 4-8 for 19 years. During this time, Corey coached in the GTHL for 10 years with the Toronto Red Wings and North York Rangers, and 7 years in the OMHA with the Oshawa Generals. Recently, Corey received the AAA Coaching Staff of the Year Award from the Oshawa Generals organization. As a Certified Mental Skills Coach, Corey's impact extends as a Gatorade Hockey Summit speaker and lead Mental Skills Coach for Hockey Equality, alongside NHL Analyst, Anthony Stewart. Coach Corey is looking forward to helping elevate the performance and mental strength of these Elite 2012 Team East hockey players.
Jeanna Oke | General Manager & Head Coach
Jeanna is the head coach for the Quinte Red Devils U13 team. She is passionate about skill development in every player, through effective practices and extra development sessions. Jeanna is committed to coaching the hardest working team on the ice, and dedicated to teaching the players to be the best they can be in every game situation, as well as in their daily life.
Brent Reily | General Manager
Brent coaches the 2010 AAA Halton Hurricanes and is the assistant coach for the 2011 AAA Halton Hurricanes. He is a Hockey Canada Certified Skills Coach and the owner of HSC Hockey School. Brent played junior hockey for the Bramalea Blues and the Peterborough Petes. After junior hockey, Brent played 5 years for York University. During his university career he was nominated OUA all star, finished top 10 in career points and was the recipient of the York University Leadership award. In addition, he graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree and is a Physical Education Specialist. Brent is committed to creating a positive environment and team culture where players work together and feel valued. He can be reached at hschockeyschool@gmail.com or 416-505-4349
Leland | Head Coach
Leland is a graduate of the Phys. Ed and Kinesiology program at McGill University has been in coaching and player development, skating and skills coach for 8 years. After McGill, I coached for over 3 years in China working with many youth teams as well the NHL in growing the game at the grassroots level. Leland is currently in his third year as the skating and skills coach at St. Andrew’s College. Leland is also the head skills coach with Quartexx Management, a leading player agency with some of the top players around the world. He also is the Skills Coach for Junxxion Performance, owned and operated by Andy O’Brien, he works closely with their Pro and Junior Clients. Leland has been running his own player development business for the past 3 years and has many clients in the NHL, AHL, Europe, NCAA and the OHL. He is currently in his second year an assistant coach with the Toronto Junior Canadians 2012 team.
Anton Strgacic - General Manager
Vince Alati | General Manager
Vince Alati has been a fixture in the 2012 hockey loop since his days in Mini Mytes. Since then, he has been the manager of the 2012 Junior Canadians U11 and U12 teams, Co-general manager for the 2012 Pro Hockey Brick Team and has won multiple Elite Championships throughout the winter and spring hockey seasons. His commitment to character development and strong sportsmanship has led to continued success through the years. He recognizes the importance of teamwork both on and off the ice, and continuously works hard to ensure his teams have a strong sense of dedication and discipline.
Bryan Cameron | Head Coach
Bryan Cameron (@bcameron89) is the Head Coach of the 2011 Toronto Jr. Canadiens (@jrcanadiens) and a highly respected coach in the GTHL. Bryan is a positive seasoned leader who carries an arsenal of hockey experience that is driven from his junior and professional hockey journey. Bryan’s learnings are now shared with his players and students as the appointed director of one of the most recognized hockey programs in Ontario - the Canadian Ice Academy - High Performance Program (@ciahphockey).
Keith Smales | General Manager
Keith’s passion for hockey, commitment to the players and presence at the rinks have continually made his teams top contenders in the 2011 Elite spring tournament series and 2011 GTHL AAA winter programming. He is currently an Assistant Coach with the 2011 Toronto Jr. Canadiens and the Head Coach and GM for the 2011 Future Prospects. Keith can be reached via Instagram @twoseven2727.