COLUMBUS, Ohio A collection of notes, insights, ruminations, and did-you-knows gathered throughout the week that was for the Blue Jackets: Dont expect the Blue Jackets to have a new coach in place until next month at the earliest. All Rights Reserved. 58701 Texier has not publicly said why he felt compelled to play this season in Switzerland closer to his family in France instead of Columbus, where his career was just beginning to take off when he suffered a broken finger in the middle of the 2021-22 season. I didnt tell anybody during the day or after that. Its also important now to create an atmosphere in the dressing room where respected veterans Sean Kuraly, Erik Gudbranson and others have a more prominent voice as leaders. Kaval played youth and prep school hockey before solely focusing on his officiating career. LinkedIn and 3rd parties use essential and non-essential cookies to provide, secure, analyze and improve our Services, and to show you relevant ads (including professional and job ads) on and off LinkedIn. Pavel Mintyukov is a candidate for OHL Defenseman of the Year (Max Kaminsky Trophy) after leading all CHL defenseman in points (24-64=88) while leading all OHL defenseman in points and assists, and tied for second in goals. All Rights Reserved. Kekalainen said an in-house candidate can still bring a different perspective to the job. He is a native of Port Moody, British Columbia, and grew up playing his minor hockey in the Greater Vancouver area, before moving on to play in the BCHL with the Langley Chiefs and the SJHL with the Nipawin Hawks. 2023 Minot Minotauros. The No. He is a 2022 graduate of Rider University located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey with a degree of Business in Sports Management and The Organization of Psychology. A Blue Jackets draft pick is guaranteed to win the KHLs Gagarin Cup later this week. No stranger to the NAHL, Kyrias served as the Director of Communications and radio play-by-play voice for the Texas Tornado from 2002-07, where he called the 2005 NAHL All-Star Game and three consecutive NAHL Robertson Cup National Championship Games. Nine years ago, Frankenfeld played a vital role of the acquisition of the Central States Hockey League, which was redeveloped in the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL). He became the third head coach in Bruins history on May 1st, 2017 after spending the previous three seasons as an assistant coach for the Waterloo Black Hawks of the USHL. Prior to assuming his role as commissioner, the Wright State University graduate served as the league's director of hockey operations. He currently co-leads the WHL Playoffs in points among all skaters (7-14=21), and leads all league defensemen in points, goals and assists. , Aktobe Region, Kazakhstan. Olen Zellweger was named a finalist for the WHL Defenseman of the Year (Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy), with the winner announced Wednesday, May 10. Its amazing what defensively-sound centers and an NHL defense can mean to a goaltender, isnt it? He was previously an on-ice official in the American Hockey League (AHL) for the last 12 seasons and worked over 700 games during that time span, including Calder Cup Playoffs. She was the first woman to earn the 2021 Ben Allison Award, given annually to an official in the USA Hockey Officiating Developmental Program. April 30, 2023 10:26 AM. During the 2020-2021 campaign, Popper worked with Jack Lafontaine, the NCAA Mike Richter Award Winner for best goaltender and First Team All-American at the University of Minnesota. In his final season of professional hockey,he was named team captain of the Reading Royals (ECHL)for the 2017-2018 campaign. #GoldenPuck | @quebec_remparts. Nicholas has an impressive list ofNHL clients and is theowner of Stride Envy Hockey and Details Deliver. Peter Thome joined the Steel as an analyst in 2022-2023. Hockey Operations Business Development Gameday Operations Hockey Operations NAHL: ERIC SOLTYS | Youth Hockey President MATTHEW PINCHEVSKY | NAHL Head Coach; Organizational Director of Development RYAN SHELLEY | NAHL Assistant Coach & Director of Goaltending KYLE WARREN | Associate Coach & HPG Coordinator COLIN MERRILL | Director of Player Development & Organizational Assistant Coach DAVE . In this role, Perricelli would create the team's digital content while managing the team's website and social media channels. Follow Aaron on Twitter @Aportzline. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. In addition to his experience at the NCAA Division 1 level, Popper, a Maineville, Ohio native, was the Minnesota Magicians (NAHL) goalie coach during the 2019-2020 season and has served for four years as director with MEGA goaltending out of Minneapolis, Minn. Adam Nicholas works closely with Steel players tosupport player development through the team's partnership with Stride Envy. Forward Patrik Laine will represent Finland, marking his first trip to the worlds since 2016 and only his second time overall. Texier will represent France for the fourth time at the worlds. Cahillcurrently coaches Midget U16 AAA for the North Jersey Avalanche. . (Tyutin) took him under his wings, Kekalainen said. Behind the bench in the NAHL, Frankenfeld was the head coach of the Dayton Gems during the 2003-04 season and spent four seasons as assistant coach and assistant general manager for the Texas Tornado from 1999-03. Tiffany started as an intern for the Nords in their inaugural season (2019-2020), working in game day operations and production. Copyright 2022 Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club, LLC and the National Hockey League. North American Hockey League (NAHL) - Complete rosters, stats, standings, awards and facts from Eliteprospects.com. In addition, Aaron has been a frequent contributor to the NHL Network and The Hockey News, among other outlets. Cloud Norsemen in the NAHL (2020-2021). In this project, you will annotate photos to help improve the product and services of the world's largest search engines, Choose English as your primary language and Kazakhstan as your country. Gurska currently resides in Lisle. 2023 Chippewa Steel. Coach at Nahl Eric Webb works as a Coach at Nahl, which is a Hospitality company with an estimated 16 employees. Gaucher ranked second among all QMJHL skaters in FOW% (59.4) and recorded 22-24=46 points in 44 games. Chippewa Steel forward Sam Rice, 19, continued his impressive rookie season in the month of March as he led the NAHL in scoring, while also helping the Steel move into playoff position. Previously, Christian served the role as Gameday Content Intern for the NAHL, with duties that include writing stories of player advancement, filming live coverage of NAHL events, and posting on social media. Team Member (Full Time & Part Time Storewide Opportunities), Information Technology Support Technician, Temporary Guest Assistant - Lobby (Multiple Openings), Pension Communication & Information Associate. And most recently he was an assistant coach/goalie coach with Chanhassen HS. Visit the Career Advice Hub to see tips on interviewing and resume writing. Nous, Rivals, faisons partie de la famille de marques Yahoo. Frankenfeld has also coached at the high school and Midget AAA levels, as well as at USA Hockey Select Festivals, giving him more than 20 years of coaching experience. The 33-year-old Swede insisted hed be back by the end of the season and, sure enough, he played in the Wilds final three games, totaling 1-4-5 despite limited playing time (8:48 per game). She holds a BS from Bradley University as well as a master's degree in Teaching from Aurora University. She currently resides in Minnesota. Prior to working in the NAHL, Frankenfeld gained valuable experience in the collegiate ranks, spending four years as an assistant coach with Miami University (NCHC) and one as an assistant with Buffalo State University (SUNYAC). Christian Larson joins the NAHL team for the 2022-2023 season and will serve as the Coordinator of Digital Media. The 5'9/161 lbs. Email: stwilliams275611@gmail.com Scouts Jay Ekman - Minnesota - jay.w.ekman@gmail.com Zach Lamppa - Midwest - Zlamppa@icloud.com Tanner Grina - Head Midwest Scout - tanner.j.grina@gmail.com Parsa Monsef - Midwest - pmonsef55@gmail.com Prior to his role with Salzburg, McIlvane spent five seasons with EHC Red Bull Mnchen in Germany's Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) from 2014-18, serving as associate coach in 2018-19 and assistant coach the prior four seasons. Although new to the hockey scene, Jessica has extensive experience in the US Gymnastics Assoc. NAHL U18 AA. In the QMJHL Playoffs, he currently ranks second among QMJHL defensemen in points (2-11=13) and assists. 0. If Merzlikins doesnt get his career back on the rails, you have to wonder if trading away Korpisalo wont go down as a major blunder of Kekalainens tenure in Columbus. Thome was a collegiate goaltender for the University of North Dakota from 2017-2021 and for the inauguralUniversity of St. Thomas Division I Men's hockey team in 2021-2022. Thats real. Click the link in the email we sent to to verify your email address and activate your job alert. He has also worked a variety of USA Hockey National Select Camps and worked with USA Hockey's Youth Development staff. Steve currently resides in West Chester, PA with his wife Chrissy and two sons, Carter and Mason. In 2007-08, Kyrias worked for the Augusta Lynx of the ECHL as the Director of Public and Media relations and play-by-play voice before joining the Iowa Stars/Iowa Chops the next season as the American Hockey League (AHL) team's Vice-President of communications and play-by-play broadcaster. MIKE GARMAN - HEAD COACH AND GENERAL MANAGER Mike Garman was named General Manager on July 7, 2021 after four seasons behind the Steel bench as assistant coach. Kyle Sharkey, A native from Moore, Oklahoma, he played in the NAHL for the Topeka Roadrunners (now the Amarillo Wranglers) from 2010 to 2013; he is still the franchise all-time leading scorer with 129 career points on 55 goals and 74 assists in 159 games. native of Prior Lake, MN, played in nine games during the month and recorded 16 points (6 goals, 10 assists) and was a +8. The Elkton, S.D., native has been an amateur scout for the Toronto Maple Leafs since the 2018-2019 season in addition to coaching the Sioux Falls Power 16U AAA team. Prior to joining the Avalanche Organization, Cahillcoached 5 seasons with the Long Island Gulls AAA youth hockey program. The Blue Jackets presented Texier and his agent, Simo Niiranen, with a couple of options for new contracts including a two-year offer but both parties agreed to play this year and negotiate a new deal at a later date. Try a week on us. 1986 Compuware Ambassadors. In December, she became the first female to officiate a professional hockey game in Wisconsin, as part of the AHL's first class of ten female officials. He and his wife, Dory, have two daughters, Dorothy and Ellie. Suggest an Edit. Cloud State for the last four years under head coach Brett Larson. Prior to his work with the Gophers, Poppercoached goaltenders for the Ohio State University women's team. He most recently was an assistant coach for the Walpole Express. Besides scouting for the Steel, Brandon is also the Minnesota scout for the Omaha Lancers in the USHL, and is an assistant coach for Shakopee High School located in the Twin Cities. Staff | North American Hockey League | NAHL Staff Mark Frankenfeld President and Commissioner Send E-Mail Mark Frankenfeld has served as the Commissioner and President of the North American Hockey League since 2007. Hired full-time by the NHL in 1992, he continued to work in AHL and IHL working his first NHL game in Ottawa in 1996. A Raleigh, North Carolina native, Hanley found her passion for officiating after completing her four-year NCAA playing career for the Elmira College Soaring Eagles and Oswego State Lakers. Itll be interesting to see where Korpisalo lands this summer as an unrestricted free agent, should the Kings let him hit the market. She was one of the first four female officials to work at an NHL Prospect Tournament (2019, Traverse City, Michigan), and was additionally selected to work the 2021 NHL Prospect Tournament in Tampa Bay. Brandon is excited to continue to work with Mignone and says Caseys relentless work ethic to recruit, develop, and move players on is why it was a no-brainer for me to work under his leadership. If you see Brandon around the rink please come up and introduce yourself, as he loves talking hockey. In his first season with Walpole Campbell earned EHL Coach of the Year honors. He made his NHL debut that night against Nashville in Nationwide Arena, not knowing any of his teammates, not understanding a word from the coaches, not being able to read any of the signs around the arena. Tragedy has befallen the family a few times in recent years, beginning with the sudden death of his grandfather, Michel, during Texiers rookie season (2019-20) in Columbus. The tournament will be held from May 12-28 in two cities, Tampere, Finland, and Riga, Latvia. Prior to joining the Steel staff, he worked as a Scout with the St. In 2003, the Blue Jackets made some back-channel maneuverings to get first-round draft pick Nikolai Zherdev out of Russia, which claimed that Zherdev had military commitments that would delay the dawn of his NHL career. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Im really excited to be a part of this great organization, he said. Cahillled his team to an Atlantic Youth League finals appearance. With the announcement, McIlvane becomes the fifth head coach in Gulls AHL history. The Chippewa Steel have a number of camps available, including Pre-Drafts, Futures and our Main camp. Its a huge change. He is the owner and Co-Founder of GoalieCoaches, and spends his off-season running goalie camps throughout the Midwestern part of the United States and Canada. And while his family was in crisis mode, Texier was literally on the other side of the world. Canadas GM Doug Armstrong was in Columbus late this season and met with rookie Kent Johnson and possibly others. Prior to the start of the 2022-2023 season, Garman re-joined the coaching staff in a dual role of general manager/head coach. Learn more in our Cookie Policy. MICHAEL GURSKA - DIRECTOR OF HOCKEY OPERATIONS Barnett then became the Director of Athletics at Becker College in Worcester, MA where he was instrumental in starting their NCAA III hockey, football and lacrosse programs. Kekalainen said that will be handled as a separate hire, but if the new coach is in place first, hed be part of the process of picking a coach to work with goaltenders Elvis Merzlikins and Daniil Tarasov. Si vous ne souhaitez pas que nos partenaires et nousmmes utilisions des cookies et vos donnes personnelles pour ces motifs supplmentaires, cliquez sur Refuser tout. Prior to coaching at the '97 age level, Cahillwas the head coach of the Gulls Midget American and National programs.