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Kingsville Kings Jr "A" Tier II Hockey
1741 Jasperson Drive
Kingsville, Ontario, Canada
Phone: 226-340-6972
www.KingvilleKings.com
The Kingsville Kings
Tier II Junior “A” Hockey Club
The Kings are pleased to present the following information to our potential players. This information is for players look-
ing to play in the Greater Metro Junior “A” Hockey League during the 2018-2019 season. In our first three seasons, the
Kings have compiled an impressive 101-20-5 record, with a South Division Championship and a GMHL Russell Cup Fi-
nals appearance in 2015-16.
The Kingsville Kings are proud to play in the 1,000 seat
Kingsville Sports Complex that features an upstairs bar
and private suite in its arena.
MISSION
The team’s primary mission is to provide players with a quality and successful experience. We want to
prepare and help players advance to higher levels of hockey whether it is towards NCAA and/or professional
hockey; while competing for a league championship. We want to provide fast, skilled and disciplined hockey
for our fans and community. Our club will recruit highly talented players from Canada, the United States and
Europe to create a championship caliber team.
THE LEAGUE
We play in the Greater Metro Jr. ‘A’ Hockey League (GMHL), a league committed to and mandating
development, while consisting of dedicated young athletes fully prepared to get to the highest levels of the
game and committed to developing into the highest l level of player possible.
BILLET PROGRAM
All of our out of town players are billeted with local billet families who are screened by the Kingsville Kings
Junior “A” Hockey Club Billet Coordinator. We carefully place players with families who build life-long
relationships for the players and the families. Email [email protected] for more information.
EDUCATION
Many post-secondary school players will take online community college classes that will transfer to any
major university. For players that would like to take high school classes; options are available at Kingsville
District High School. For players looking to take college classes in person options are available at the
University of Windsor or St Clair College. [email protected]
Andy Dowling—President /General Manager
Andy will be returning to the Kings this year for his second season as Team President and General Manager.
Andy has extensive background in teambuilding and conflict resolution. He was President and General
Manager for both the North Shore Knights Professional Club and
the Kingsville Kings Junior Club in the 2017-2018 seasons. He
strives to keep the operations of the club running smoothly and to
create the family atmosphere of the team, from the fans to the
players. Community involvement and team culture is the most
important part of a successful hockey program. Andy is looking
forward to a successful season both on and off the ice.
(226) 340-6972
Doug Raymond -Head Coach/Assistant. General
Manager
Doug will come to the Kings having coached the Seguin Huskies and Parry Sound Islanders Jr. A hockey
teams the past three seasons. It will be his fourth year coaching in the GMHL. In the 2016-17 season, Doug
led the Parry Sound Islanders to a franchise best record of 34-7-1, where the team won the North Division
Championship, and was named a coach for the GMHL Team World All-Star team as well as receiving GMHL
Coach of the Year honors. Before coaching, Doug played his collegiate hockey at Adrian College, winning a
historic three straight ACHA National
Championships in 2012, 2013 and 2014. Doug was also a three-time MCHC League All-Star. He graduated
from Adrian College in the spring of 2014 holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a
concentration in Sports Management. Doug played three years of junior hockey for the Missoula Maulers of
the AWHL, being named captain his last two seasons. Outside of coaching the Islanders, Doug also works
as an assistant skating coach at competitive Edge Skating in Brighton,
Michigan where he trains hockey players to help develop and enhance their
skating stride and overall performance.
(734) 560-8316
Matthias Gardiman -Assistant Coach
Matthias joins the Kings after previously playing for the team in the inaugural
season in 2015-16, where the team made a
strong run to the Russell Cup Finals. Matthias finished second on the team
in points that season, while also getting consideration for most
sportsmanlike in the league. Before playing for the Kings, he played 3
seasons for the Thunder Bay North Stars of the SIJHL where he is the all-
time leader in points. He was the recipient of most sportsmanlike in the
2013-14 season, a two-time second team all-star in the league, and
assistant captain for his final year with the North Stars. After finishing his
junior career in Kingsville, Matthias attended Algonquin College earning a
diploma in Business Marketing. Matthias is excited to join the Kings staff
and is looking forward to a great season.
(807) 629-2054
Francois Lemay—Goalie Coach
Francois will return to the Kings for his second season as the teams goalie
coach. Francois is a Quebec native, who has spent time in the CHL playing
professional hockey for the Allen Americans, Corpus Christi Rays and Tulsa
Oilers. He is also the goalie coach for the University of Windsor Lancer’s
Men’s Hockey Team. Francois currently resides in Windsor where he runs his
own goalie school, the Windsor Goalie School.
Ed Woelk—Team Trainer
Ed Woelk R. Kin, CVP is a regulated health professional registered with the
College of Kinesiology of Ontario. As the head trainer, his responsibility is to
assess players injuries, refer to the appropriate treating practitioner and
determine when it is safe and suitable for the player to return to play or practice.
He worked as a clinical therapist in hospital and physiotherapy clinics with over
20 years of experience. Ed is also the OMHA’s Regional Trainer Facilitator
providing concussion and injury prevention clinics for local hockey associations.
2017 to present – Head Trainer for Kingsville Kings Tier II Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club 2015 – 2017 – Head Trainer for Wheatley Sharks Junior ‘C’ Hockey Club 2014 to present – Guest Speaker—Windsor Brain Injury Association providing Concussion protocols for elite athletes 2008-2010 - Level III trainer for Leamington Flyers Junior ‘B’ Hockey Club 2005, 2007 – OMHA speaker on Nutrition and Exercise @ Under 17 Program of Excellence 2002 – OMHA trainer, Under 17 camp Program of Excellence 2000 - 2005 Trainer, Southpoint Minor Hockey, Novice thru Bantam [email protected]
(519) 551 0275
Kim Goyeau—Equipment Manager
Kim enters her third year with the Kings. A Leamington resident, Kim grew up
playing hockey for the Southpoint Capitals (Boys League). For most of these years
she was the only girl on the team. Kim also played hockey in high school, being
named Captain of her graduating team and then coaching the LDSS team for a
season upon graduation. Following High School, Kim enrolled in Sports and
Recreational Management at St. Clair College. During the Kings second season in
the GMHL, Kim teamed
up with the team as her
Co-op Placement. As a
volunteer, she gained
more experience and
responsibilities being an
Equipment Manager. During the Kings third season, she
was offered the full-time Equipment Manager position. Kim
sharpens the team’s skates, handles all laundry, sets the
gear out for games, and helps the Kings players with
anything else they may need.
PLAYER ADVANCEMENTS
2012-13 2013-14
CJ Nicholson – North Bay Trappers (CJHL) Jarrett Pfeiffer - Indiana Tech University (ACHA)
Miroslav Pokorny – HC Most (Czech PRO) Bobby Domin - University of Michigan-Dearborn (ACHA)
Garrett Nysted - Karvina Miners (Czech PRO) Curtis Martinu - Evansville Icemen (ECHL) Dan Vlach – HC Kobra Praha (Czech PRO) Patrik Kuchta - Prostejov (Czech PRO) Pat Lobl – HC Kobra Praha (Czech PRO) Jeff Noflo - Northern Michigan University (ACHA D2) Milan Sestak – HC Havlickuv Brov (Czech PRO) Connor Scott - Humboldt Broncos (SJHL) Dennis Klecka – Novy Jicin (Cech PRO) Jacob Robitaille - Stone Creek Generals (ACH) Frank Barta – Fargo Force USHL Main Camp Invite Cody Staub - University of Michigan-Dearborn (ACHA) Tyler Kates – Eastern Michigan University (ACHA) Dominik Fejt - SHK Hodonin (Czech2 PRO) Cody Popovich – University of Toleda (ACHA) Aaron Henderson - Botany Swarm (NZIHL) Albert Tsygurov – Kuznetskie Medvedi (Major Junior) Togo Kaneko - Haskey Hasselt (Belgium PRO) Kristian Teska - HK 95 Povazska Bystrica (Slovakia PRO)
2014-15 2015-16
Nick Wright – Berlin River Drivers (FHL) Denis Klecka - St. Clair Shores Fighting Saints (FHL PRO)
Brad Nolan – Lebanon Valley College (NCAA D3) Jan Pechek - St. Clair Shores Fighting Saints (FHL PRO)
Jimmie Kotilainen – Marian University (NCAA D3) Marcel Kottek - Adrian College (ACHA) Ludwig Niederbach – Pardubice (Czech Extra Liga) Steven Szekesy - Adrian College (ACHA) Robin Vortanov - Botany Swarm (NZIHL PRO) CJ Nicholson - Adrian College (ACHA) Lukas Sochurek Slavia Praha (Czech PRO) Kyle Boerner - Adrian College (ACHA) Tyler Conn – University of Detroit Mercy (NCAA DI Lacrosse) Matt Matyi - Adrian College (ACHA) Viktor Sallhag – University of Wisconsin-Superior (NCAA D3) Karel Simek - Lindenwood University-Belleville (ACHA D2) Jaroslav Janeba – North Shore Kings (FHL PRO) Ludwig Niederbach - Tegs SK (Sweden D1 PRO) Frankie McClendon – Berlin River Drivers (FHL PRO) Callum Hofford - Salem State College (NCAA D3) Dan Leach – Berkshire Battalion (FHL PRO) Zach Zulkanycz - St. Clair Shores Fighting Saints (FHL PRO) Taylor Powell – Towson University (ACHA) Enver Presheva - St. Clair Shores Fighting Saints (FHL PRO) Michal Brida – HC Mallorica (Spain PRO) Ivan Hodulov - St. Clair Shores Fighting Saints (FHL PRO) Holden Melgoza - Eastern Michigan (ACHA) Jakub Pejsa - IFK Stromsund (Sweden D2 PRO) Andrej Vojtas - HK Trnava (Slovakia 2 PRO) Vito Scaringi - St. Clair Shores Fighting Saints (FHL PRO) Matt Henderson- Central Maine University (ACHA) Tobias Mrkvicka - Sparta Prague (Major Junior) 2016-17 2017-2018—To Be Determined
Zach McDonough - Adrian College (ACHA D2) Ondrej Tomek - Adrian College (ACHA D2) Chase Stanford - Indiana University of Pennsylvania (ACHA) Brendan Sorrels - Rochester College (ACHA) Marvin Simmons - Grand Canyon University (ACHA D2) Miroslav Hylena - HC Dvur Kralove nad Labem (Czech3 PRO) Matyas Kasek - North Shore Knights (FHL PRO) Marek Malinsky - North Shore Knights (FHL PRO) Tyler Garcia - North Shore Knights (FHL PRO) Cedric Wirz- SC Alstadt Olten (SwissDiv2 PRO)
WHAT WE OFFER
- 42 GMHL Regular Season games
- GMHL Playoffs & GMHL League Showcase
- GMHL All-Star Game
- 5.5 hours of on-ice practice per week
- 3 plus hours of off-ice workouts per week
- 1 hour spin class & 1 hour stretching/foam rolling class per week
- Membership to local gym for weightlifting and off-ice practices
- Team trip to Adrian College for campus tour and watch game
- Full-time coaching staff
- Full-time marketing staff
- Strength Coach & Goalie Coach
- Full-time Professional Trainer
- Full-time Equipment Manager
- Community Involvement from Players and Supporting Fans
- Use of game jerseys and socks
- Use of practice jerseys and socks
- Use of equipment bag
- Use of game and practice shells
- Game black, white and clear tape
- Gatorade, fruit and snacks provided each game
http://howefit.ca/- 60% Team Paid Sticks
- Gloves given to player
- Team track suit given to player
- Team winter hat given to player
- Team work out shirt given to player
- Team work out shorts given to player
- Team hoodie given to player
- Helmet decals given to player
- Private team locker-room, laundry facilities and staff offices
- Free skate sharpening
- Team paid rings if the team wins Russell Cup Championship
- Private team bus and post-game meal for all away games
- Team hotel and one meal per day paid for by team on all overnight trips
- Team Christmas Party & End of the Season Banquet
• A commitment to advancing players to higher levels of play
• A Great Billet Experience