ALAN MILLAR- DIRECTOR OF HOCKEY OPERATIONS

Alan is entering his second season with the Warriors. Alan Millar served as the General Manager/Alternate Governor of the Sarnia Sting (OHL) from 2004-2009.  Nine players from the 2007-08 team signed pro-contacts during his time in Sarnia.

Alan spent a year with the Toronto St. Michael’s Majors in 2003 as the Director of Player Personnel.  Prior to his time in Toronto, Alan was the General Manager/Alternate Governor of the Guelph Storm of the OHL from 1997-2003.  During his time in Guelph, Alan led the team to 6 consecutive playoff appearances.  In 1998, the Storm were named the OHL Champions and narrowly lost in the Memorial Cup final in overtime.  

Alan also had a stint in the American Hockey League from 1993-1997 with the Saint John Flames as the Director of Operations/Alternate Governor.  Among his many accomplishments, Alan’s Guelph Storm team played host to the 2002 Memorial Cup.  He served as Director of Hockey Operations with Team Ontario from 2002-2004.  Alan was part Hockey Canada’s CHL General Manager’s committee from 2005-2009, helping to evaluate players for Canada’s U-18 teams, World Junior teams and the CHL Canada/Russia series.

MIKE STOTHERS- HEAD COACH

Mike Stothers has over 30 years of professional hockey experience as both a player and coach.  He recently served as an Assistant Coach for the NHL's Atlanta Thrashers.  Prior to his time in Atlanta, Mike was the Head Coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL), Head Coach of the Owen Sound Attack (OHL), Assistant Coach of the Philadelphia Flyers (NHL) and an Assistant Coach for the Philadelphia Phantoms and Hersey Bears (AHL).

Career Highlights

• First round draft pick of the Philadelphia Flyers in 1980
• 702 professional games played in the NHL and AHL with only two organizations: Philadelphia Flyers and Toronto Maple Leafs
• Played in the AHL's Calder Cup finals in 1983 with the Maine Mariners
• Won the AHL's Calder Cup as a player with the Maine Mariners in 1984
• Played in the Stanley Cup finals with the Philadelphia Flyers in 1987
• Won the AHL's Calder Cup as a Assistant Coach with the Philadelphia Phantoms in 1998
• Part of Bill Barber's staff with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2001 when Bill Barber was named the NHL's Coach of the Year
• Won the Stanley Cup as the Detroit Red Wings AHL Head Coach in 2008 and was part of Head Coach Mike Babcock's staff for the playoffs
• Five year OHL record with Owen Sound Attack: 160-134-21-25 and 5 straight playoff appearances

Coaching Experience

- Assistant Coach- Atlanta Thrashers (NHL) 2010-11

- Head Coach- Grand Rapid Griffins (AHL) 2007-08

- Head Coach- Owen Sound Attack (OHL) 2002-07

• In the 2004-05 season, Stothers led the Owen Sound Attack to a regular season record of 40-18-7-3, boasting a 90 point season; at the time established the highest win and point total in team history.

- Assistant Coach- Philadelphia Flyers (NHL) 2000-02

85-52-21-6 record

- Assistant Coach-Philadelphia Phantoms (AHL) 1996-00                                                                                                                                                                 

187-92-32-9 record

- Assistant Coach- Hershey Bears (AHL) 1991-96

MIKE VANDENBERGHE- ASSISTANT COACH

Mike is a WHL alumnus playing 4 years as a defenseman with both the Wheat Kings and the Medicine Hat Tigers. Following his 4 year WHL career, Mike played 8 seasons of professional hockey in both the ECHL (’93-97) and the WPHL (’97-2000).  Mike also played 1 year of CIS hockey with the Brandon Bobcats (’92-93).

Mike began his coaching career with the UHL’s Knoxville Speed as Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations in 2001. Other career coaching highlights include: Assistant Coach, Team West, World U-17 Challenge in 2007; Head Coach/General Manager, Notre Dame Jr. A Hounds, 2004-2009; Head Coach, Team  West, World U-17 Challenge in 2010; Assistant Coach, University of Regina Cougars (CIS), 2009-10.

TREVOR WEISGERBER- ASSISTANT COACH

Trevor is in his 2nd year as an assistant coach for the Warriors. Trevor spent one year in the SJHL as an assistant coach with the Kindersley Klippers prior to joining the Tribe. Prior to coaching, Trevor played 7 years in minor pro accumulating over 340 points in just over 360 games. He also helped out as a player assistant for 2 years while playing professional.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HOCKEY OPERATIONS/SCOUTING/PLAYER DEVELOPMENT- ROB MACLACHLAN

Rob has been with the tribe for 6 seasons and in that time has helped secure 6 years of highly touted draft crops.  Rob’s eye for potential talent has helped draft players such as Travis Hamonic, Quinton Howden and Morgan Rielly.  

ATHLETIC THERAPIST- CURTIS AMIOT

Curtis has been with the Warriors for 6 years.  Prior to his time in Moose Jaw, Curtis spent two years with the U of A Golden Bears Hockey team and spent time with the Okotoks Oilers (AJHL).  Curtis is originally from Swan Hills, Alberta.

Locker Room Attendant- Cory Pointer

Team Doctor- Dr. Geyer

Team Dentist- Dr. Fletcher

Team Chiropractor- Dr. Steven Heidinger