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Our Coaching Staff

 

 

   

  

Ray Sheppard (Director of Hockey). Coach Shep is all hockey. He is fifteen year NHL vet who brings OHA the experience and knowledge to get our kids to the next level. He knows what it takes, because he did it!

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Giles Lascelle (Head Coach, Girls' U19 Gold). Giles' philosophy on player development is proven. It helps athletes become true hockey players through superior technical development, tactical instructions and work ethic. Giles surrounds himself with excellent staff in order for each player to receive enormous levels of personal attention! 

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Al Shank (Head Coach, Junior Prep) Coach Al is the Academy's first true international coach.  He is currently the head coach of the Australian National Ice Hockey Team.  His job at the Academy is simple: recruit, develop, and place talented student athletes at the next level. With his experience at the Canadian Midget and Junior A championships, he knows what it takes. His only question - do you? Coach Al, also serves as the Academy's full time goalie coach. A first among prep schools. 

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Al Quenneville (Head Coach, U18 AAA) Coach Al comes to the Academy following a stint as head coach of the Akwesasne Jr. B Wolves.  He is old school. He expects the best and gives his best. Hard work, dedication and respect that's what Al is all about. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jason Malone (Head Coach, Major Midget U16 AAA) "We are very pleased to name Jason our Major Midget U16 AAA. He is well connected." said Giles Lascelle "Jason has working and coaching experience with PEI's Cornwall Thunder Midget AAA program, Summerside Junior A team and on the bench at the Major Junior A level with the Prince Edward Island Rockets of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League". Jason has also worked at the famous Allen Andrews Hockey School which has been attended by many NHL stars like Sydney Crosby. Jason played at the university level with the University of Prince Edward Island and was team Captain for the Summerside Western Capitals of the Maritime Junior A Hockey League. During his time with the Western Capitals he was first team all star and awarded top defenseman.

 

 

 

Andréanne Thibault (Head Coach, Girls' U19 Maroon) Andréanne becomes our NEW Maroon team which will help develop players. Ms. Thibault graduated in 2008 from Minnesota State University Mavericks.  She finished the final season of her strong career as an outstanding Maverick blue-liner, earning many accolades including  WCHA Defensive Player of the Week award, WCHA Scholar-Athlete award and was named three times to the All-WCHA Academic Team. During her four-year career, Thibault played in 137 games. That mark is third all-time at MSU.

 

 

 

 

Dave Fontaine (Head Coach, Minor Midgets) Coach Dave brings a high level of hockey experience to the Academy. He has been involved with minor hockey for over twenty years. This commitment and his competitive nature are ingrained into his players.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rock (Assistant Coach) Coach Roch is as good as his nickname. Solid, dependable, and the un-flinching person you want on the bench. But don't be fooled, he's not afraid to let a ref know what he thinks.

 

 

                           

 

 

 

 

 

Joss Harrison (Assistant Coach) Coach Harrison is our tactician. He knows the game and teaches it. While he maybe the brains of the staff, he has never been afraid to drop his gloves.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Bill Murphy (Head Scout) Bill has been an active influence in Ontario hockey for over 40 years and most recently was head scout for the Cornwall Junior A Colts. Murphy will be responsible for the team’s scouting staff and will oversee team personnel. He will watch midget and junior games in Canada and the United States while attending several major tournaments in North America. Murphy is joined with current Ontario Hockey Academy European Scout Frank Morris and Russian Scout John Charlton.

 

 

 

 

 

Gaston Gingras

 Gaston Gingras Gaston is our special power skating coach. Using his ten year NHL experience, he teaches you how the pros do it. Throughout the year, Gaston visits Cornwall and give our students a workout they will remember. His technical skills (and not to mention his shot) are among the best.

 

 

 

 

 

 



Marco Marciano  Marco is OHA's goalie consultant.  Marco comes to Cornwall once a month to evaluate our goaltenders and give his feedback to the players. He has an extensive resume including stints with Team Canada and Team Quebec (not to mention his personal trainees include Marc-André Fleury (Pittsburgh Penguins) and Martin Houle (Philadelphia Flyers).