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U18B | Jun 30, 2025 | Jay Ottley | 41 views
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Hi everyone !

   Just a quick outline of the team objectives, structure and coaching staff .

   Our main focus is guiding the players to achieve their highest potential, but above all have FUN ! The coaching staff is dedicated to helping each player accomplish this goal by introducing Junior level practice and drills, philosophies and team building .


COACHING STAFF

Coach Otter - Jay Ottley

I’ve been involved in minor hockey since 1988 and been fortunate to coach 2 OMHA championship teams in 1994 and 2024

Currently a scout with the Wheatley Omstead Sharks for the last 3 years
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Coach Quicky - Terry Quick

Quicky has many years of hockey experience as a player and coach at many levels ; including being the Head coach and GM of the Leamington Flyers 

He currently is a scout for the Wheatley Omstead Sharks for the last 3 years

Quicky will be in charge of the forwards

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Coach Blaine - Blaine Hildebrand

Blaine brings years of AAA and Junior C playing experience to the team and will be in charge of the defence 

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PRACTICE COACHES 

Coach Goose - Paul Gossmann

Goose brings many years of playing and coaching experience at the minor and Junior levels with the last 6 as the defence coach with the Wheatley Omstead Sharks 

Goose will be in charge of running practice and introducing Junior level drills and systems to the team 

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Coach Squid - Ethan Handley

Squid brings many years of AAA and Junior C experience with the last 4 as the starting goalie with the Wheatley Omstead Sharks 

Squid will be working with the goalies 

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Coach Kyle - Kyle Bleau

Kyle brings years of AAA and Junior C experience and currently plays for the Wheatley Omstead Sharks

Kyle will be working with the forwards 




Tryouts will be held in mid September and if you are interested in the U18B team please send your name, birthdate, position, R or L hand , email address and cell phone # to :  [email protected]

Have a great summer !

Otter

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