Coaches - 2025-26 Season
Coach bios will be posted here soon. In the meantime, here are few important items quoted directly from the Frequently Asked Questions page on the OHF website related to the new player movement regulations.
1. Can parents contact coaches about joining their team before official evaluations?
In short, no. However, we recognize that this may still occur, as cultural shifts take time. It is the coach’s responsibility to direct parents to the Association's website for program information and encourage them to attend player evaluations if the program is a good fit. Any response that suggests interest or encourages participation on a specific team would be considered tampering or player recruitment. If such actions are identified, they will be addressed accordingly.
2. What is being done to prevent tampering or player recruitment?
Strict rules are in place for the announcing of coaches, including penalties for coaches and Associations involved in tampering or recruitment. These measures are a change in culture and will be strictly enforced. These changes include a need for parents to change their internal expectations of confirming teams prior to player evaluations.
Information about tryouts will be posted soon.
| Team |
Head Coach |
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| U10 (2016) |
Ethan Coltart |
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| U11 (2015) |
Steve Cooke |
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| U12 (2014) |
Ed Dowling |
Ed grew up in the Quinte area and played his minor hockey locally. Following his minor hockey days he went on to pursue a Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy and has returned to the area practicing here for the last 20 years. His passion for the game brought him back as a coach, first with BMHA and for the last 6 years on a bench with the Quinte Red Devils. In the last three years he has been part of two OMHA Championship winning teams and a Silver Medallist. His Hard work pays off philosophy and a commitment to development has his players pushing the limits every time they hit the ice. Ed instills his passion for the game into his players all the while helping to build them into leaders both on and off the ice. He is excited to lead this 2014 age group for another year and looks forward to seeing what they can accomplish!
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| U13 (2013) |
Kyle Adams |
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| U14 (2012) |
Kaelan Fraser |
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| U15 (2011) |
TBA |
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| U16 (2010) |
Kenny Chesher |
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| U18 (2008 & 2009) |
Steve Tracze |
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