Staff

 

President / General Manager – Jeff Chynoweth

Jeff Chynoweth has been part of the Kootenay ICE organization since its inception in October 1995.  Jeff is entering his 25th season in the Western Hockey League and ninth year as General Manager.  He was named the 2004-2005 WHL Executive of the Year and has worked in various positions throughout his tenure in the League.  Jeff and his wife Michele are the parents of two children – Courtney (18) and Ryan (16).

1986 – 1987 – Spokane Chiefs

1987 – 1988 – Medicine Hat Tigers

1988 – 1989 – Brandon Wheat Kings

1989 – 1991 – Lethbridge Hurricanes

1991 – 1995 – Red Deer Rebels

1995 – Present – Kootenay ICE

 

Head Coach – Kris Knoblauch

Kris Knoblauch came on board with the Club as Assistant Coach in August of 2007 and became the fifth Head Coach in franchise history last season.  In his rookie season, Kris led the ICE to their third WHL Championship in 11 years posting a 16-3 record in the playoffs.  He played three seasons in the Western Hockey League and was a member of both the Edmonton (1997-1998) and Kootenay ICE (1988-1999). He also played with the Red Deer Rebels (1996-1997) and Lethbridge Hurricanes (1998-1999) before playing five years with the University of Alberta Golden Bears while obtaining his Bachelor of Education degree. 

 

Assistant Coach -

Assistant Coach - Jerry Bancks

Athletic Therapist - Cory Cameron

Equipment Manager - Garry Hansen

Goaltending Coach - Justin Cardinal

Director of Scouting - Garnet Kazuik

Scouting Consultant – Carter Sears

 

Director of Marketing / Public Releations -

Director of Sales - Geoff Davidson

Office Manager - Elli Harpelle

Bookkeeper / Anthemist – Robin Sudo

Education Advisor - Nella Rounsville

Box Office Manager - Kelsey Shedden

Play by Play Announcer - Jeff Hollick

 

Club Physician - Dr. Alex Chan, Dr. Ross Dawson, Dr. Keith Lowden, Dr. Chris Callen

Game Night Coordinator - Sherri Nelson

Off Ice Official Coordinator - John MacDonald

Public Address Announcer - Mike Duval

Music Operator - Harry Grombach

Video Operator - David Bennison

Team Photographer - Brian Clarkson, Chris Pullen

Mental Skills Consultant - Steve Kamps

Club Physiotherapist - Cranbrook Physio Clinic

Area Scout - Ken Cross (MB), Peter Dubbeldam (BC), Jeff Knittig (SK), Kevin Larson (AB), Tyler MacDonald (MB), Jim Nadon (SK), Huck Parfeniuk (BC), Graham Randell (BC), Russ Rankin (CA), Gregg Schaalje (AB)

Off Ice Official Volunteers - Laura Berube, Rick Bjordal, Steve Buchanan, Steve Chisholm, Gord Jowesy John Teslak, Gerri Madsen, Norm Stager, Cole Bjordahl, Sandie Leslie, Richard Johnson

 
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