The Georgian Bay Minor Hockey Association is pleased to announce the head coaches for the 2025/26 season. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all the highly qualified individuals who applied. At almost every age group, we had multiple strong candidates, making the selection process extremely difficult. The level of preparation and commitment displayed by all applicants speaks volumes about the passion and dedication within our hockey community.
As we move forward, we are committed to supporting our coaches in every possible way. Our association will provide coaching development programs, mentorship opportunities, practice session feedback, and additional resources to help our coaches continue growing alongside their players. We believe that strong coaching leads to strong teams, and we are excited to offer these opportunities for development.
In addition, our updated policies will ensure:
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A fair and transparent selection process for players.
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Improved communication between teams and parent groups.
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More responsible financial management at the team level.
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Expanded fundraising opportunities to support our players and teams.
With that, we are proud to announce our head coaches for the upcoming season:
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U10 “A” – Jon Popple
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U11 “A” – Nick Dupuis
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U12 “A” – Ryan Dalziel
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U13 “A” – Matt Hopkins
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U14 “A” – Choya Fraser
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U15 “A” – Mike Gervais
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U16 “A” – Duane Homick
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U18 “A” – Mason Cromwell
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U11 “B” - Samantha Belfry
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U13 “B” - JP Muldoon
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U15 “B” - Brandon Lafond
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U18 “B” - Vacant
In the coming weeks, we will provide more information on each coach, including their coaching philosophies, goals for the season, and expectations for their teams. We look forward to working with this dedicated group of leaders as they help develop our athletes both on and off the ice.
Congratulations to all our newly appointed head coaches, and thank you to everyone who applied! We appreciate your commitment to the Georgian Bay Islanders and look forward to a fantastic season ahead.
Thank you,
The GBMHA Board of Directors