Coaching Staff: Head Coach Kahlil Thomas brings over a decade of experience as a former Professional Player and Coach. 12 seasons of Professional experience along with 2 seasons of Professional Coaching and over 8 years of Minor hockey coaching at the AA/AAA and Jr. A levels. Thomas holds coaching credentials in both U.S and Canada with Level 4 USA Hockey and High the coaching staff. Assistant Coach Kevin Taylor is a former Jr. A Hockey Player from Oshawa who brings coaching experience at the Jr. Lacrosse levels. Kevin is a former Professional and CIAU Hockey player. Assistant Coach Devin Madden is a former player in the Greater Metro Hockey League and brings a youthful touch to the Club. Goalie Coach Steve Schut owner of Puck Warriors is a former AAA goalie out of Toronto and has over 15 years of goaltending instruction. Steve is a former Head instructor for the Eli Wilson Goaltending school. Canadian Scout Matt Ervine is a native of Oshawa and will be going into his second season with the Riverkings. Matt scouts the Ontario region and also helps coaching staff with game day strategies against opposing team. Strength and Conditioning Coaches Dr. Joel Kerr of The Health Institute is a Medical Doctor that promotes health and wellness. Dr. Joel Kerr specializes in Chiropractic care and is a Strength and Conditioning Coach for many athletes in major sports. Dr. Kerr brings experience at the AAA level, working with premier athletes to help them meet their personal on and off ice goals. Atilla Kurila, also a member of The Health Institute brings over 10 years of personal training of athletes from many sports. This is Atilla s first season with the Riverkings.
Program Achievements: In Our Inaugural season we have managed to maintain a top 5 position in Central Division Standings. We also maintained a 13th position in the Greater Metro Hockey League overall standings of 30 teams. Players to Professional Camps 2015/2016 Kyle Powell (C) Forward Mississippi Riverkings & Knoxville Ice Bears (SPHL) Signed in FHL 2016 Josh Cameron Forward to The Knoxville Ice Bears (SPHL) & The Port Huron Prowlers (FHL) 2016/2017 Tomi Georgiev Forward Knoxville Ice Bears (SPHL) Geoff Walker Forward Knoxville Ice Bears (SPHL) Mitch Stewart Forward Knoxville Ice Bears (SPHL) Andrew Slawiak Goaltender Knoxville Ice Bears (SPHL) & Port Huron Prowlers (FHL) Derek Atwood Defence Knoxville Ice Bears (SPHL) Andrew Randazzo Forward Port Huron Prowlers (FHL) Josh Cameron Forward to The Knoxville Ice Bears (SPHL) & The Port Huron Prowlers (FHL)
2015/2016 Prospects Game Kyle Powell (C) Forward Elijah Morris Defence Mike Gracon Defence 2016/2017 Prospects Game Justin Gillis Forward Geoff Walker Forward Sergey Erileev Forward 2015/2016 All Stars Kyle Powell (C) Forward Josh Cameron Forward 2016/2017 All Stars Zach Wright (A) Forward Quinn Chevers/Whorms -Forward Riverkings Alumni 2015/2016 Kyle Powel Danbury Titans (FHL) 2016/2017 Kyle Powel Watertown Wolves (FHL) 2016/2017 Mike Gracon Western University 2016/2017 Tomislav Georgiev U21 World Championship Bulgaria 2017/2018 Josh Cameron Ockelbo Hockey Club Sweden D3
Program Includes: 42 game schedule + playoffs (Monday evening Home Games) Two to Three 1.5 hour practices a week (3-4.5 hours per week total) 1 Showcase tournament (If team qualifies after the first 20 games) Professional Coaching 1 hour Goaltending Instruction per week Professional Strength and Conditioning Training Full time Team Dressing room Bus to all away games excluding Toronto based teams Professional Affiliate of the Mississippi Riverkings (SPHL) Full time U.S Prep school / College Scout Exposure to Canadian and U.S Universities / Colleges Helmet, Gloves, Jersey s, Pants shells and Bags Provided for use for the season Video analysis weekly for all players and individually First class medical training staff to help maintain players fitness levels and to help them recover from injuries that right accrue Program Cost: Non Import Players (Canadian Born Players) $7000 CND Team & League fee $700 CND League insurance (optional) Import players (Non Canadian Born Player) $7000 CND Team & League fee $700 CND League insurance (Mandatory) $500 CND per month Billet (September April)(3 meals per day)