Camrose Kodiaks
27th Season in the AJHL
5 Time AJHL & Doyle Cup Champs
2001 National Champions
6 National Championship Appearances
STAFF
Head Coach / GM – Derrick Martin – 780-853-7240 – derrick@camrosekodiaks.ca
Assistant GM / Business Operations – Eric Kroetch – 780-679-2603 – eric@camrosekodiaks.ca
Assistant Coach – Shawn Germain
Trainer – Taylor Cochrane
Equipment Manager – Regan “Reco” Bergstrom
Goalie Coach – Jamie McCaig
Statistician – Colin Christenson
Education Advisor – Andrea Gutmann and Shane Gau
Billet Coordinators – Judy Bergstrom
Chiropractor – Parsons Family Chiropractic & Wellness – Dr. Brad Parsons
Physiotherapy – Camrose Physiotherapy – Gord Nadeau
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Liaison – Andrea Gutmann
Play by Play – Tim Ellis
Photographer – Pro Sports Photography
Scouting Staff
Head Scout – Brock Lycan (Alberta) – brock@camrosekodiaks.ca
Mark Greyeyes (Calgary) – markgreyeyes@shaw.ca
Kohen Willis-Dengler (BC) – kohenwd7@gmail.com
Braden Clarkson (Alberta)
Matt Rolfe (Central Alberta)
David Jacobsen (Central Alberta)
Eric Webb (Alberta)
Ethan Atticus-Page (Ontario) – ethan.page4720@gmail.com
Joe Tsai (Calgary)
Jason Edigar (Saskatchewan)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Camrose Sport Development Society started in 1998 with the intent to create, support, and develop a class A organization in the City of Camrose. The society began with 27 local business owners, season ticket holders, and community members coming together to develop a sustainable business plan to see Jr. A hockey prosper in this beautiful city.
The board of directors today consists of 9 members that oversee the overall operation of the hockey club.
President: Brad Huolt
Vice President: Jason Fleck
Treasurer: Neil Bratrud
Secretary: Preston Kostura
Director: CJ Froehler
Director: Doug Fleck
Director: Jenn Bullock
Director: Kevin Gurr
Director: Kevin Pratt
Any inquiries or questions to the board of directors can be sent to: president@camrosekodiaks.ca
COMMUNITY
The Camrose Kodiaks are committed to community involvement.
Kodiaks staff and players actively take part in numerous events within the community. The goal is to help educate and promote good citizenship in our players, and to give back our support to the community which supports us.
With those goals in mind, the Kodiaks are actively involved with projects such as the Relay for Life, Short Cut for the Cure, JDRF’s Walk to Cure Diabetes, Breast Cancer, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, Dare Program, Charity Check stop, Farm Credit Canada’s “Drive Away Hunger” Campaign in aid of the Camrose Food Bank, Special Olympics and many other worthwhile community and social projects.
The Kodiaks are also involved with the youth of our community in a very big way. The Read with the Kodiaks program has been a huge annual success in Camrose and area schools. Kodiaks players actively suit up and support minor hockey in Camrose and surrounding areas. The Kodiaks are very pleased to be involved with Tim Hortons and the Tim Bit Hockey Program with Timbit players coming out to Kodiak games.
The Kodiaks Cubs Club was formed for players to encourage students to improve their literacy skills and to meet physical activity goals outside of school hours as well adding six new Little Free Libraries to the Community. The Kodiaks took things a step further this year to have kids do things outside of school!
Volunteers are the best!!!
The Camrose Kodiak organization is thankful to all of the great people who give their time to volunteer at the games or any Kodiak events! Without you Junior A hockey would not be possible!
If you are interested in being a volunteer for the Kodiaks , call the office at 780-679-2603 and we will be more than happy to answer any of your questions and bring you on board as a volunteer!
Areas for volunteering: Security: Game day Staff: Ticketing: Souvenirs: Penalty Box: Goal Judges: Mascot: Ushers: 50/50 Sales: Program Sales: Raffle Sales: Music: Prize Giveaways:
Volunteers are amazing and we thank you for your great support !!!
Billets:
Interested in becoming a Kodiak host family? Call the office at 780-679-2603.
It is a great way to make a life long friend! Players need a good home and a family when they move away from home and they are great role models in the community and great with kids!
You receive season tickets for billeting and an honorarium for keeping these young men. They range from 16 to 20 years of age and they go to school (high school or University) or they work part time.
SUKOVIC TAKES HOME LEAGUE MVP & TOP FORWARD IN AJHL AWARDS
Luka Sukovic has been named the AJHL’s Most Valuable Player and Top Forward as voted on by all 11 teams in the league.
Sukovic lead the entire league with 35 goals paired with 32 assists for third place in league scoring, only 2 points away from tying for first place.
Luka has been physically dominant every time he’s hit the ice this year explained Pontiacs associate general manager Neil Langridge.
“He was a man on a mission when he came back after a very impressive offseason and he never looked back,” said Langridge.
Sukovic becomes the fourth Pontiac in franchise history (32 years) to be crowned with the MVP honor, following Yaks legends Harry York [93-94], Mark Letestu [05-06], and Bobby Mcmann [15-16].
All three went on to obtain the ultimate goal of playing in the National Hockey League. Luka was also bestowed the league award for Top Forward which is also voted on by all 11teams.
Langridge said, “I believe these awards go hand in hand. If they are successful in winning the MVP and they are a forward, then it’s a natural progression.
“We could not be happier for Luka to be getting the much deserved recognition and are excited for what the future holds for him!”
BEAUDOIN WINS MOST DEDICATED IN AJHL AWARDS
Nicolas Beaudoin has been named the AJHL’s Most Dedicated Player for the 23/24 season.
Beaudoin makes it a two-year sweep for the Yaks captain’s as last years winner was Pontiacs Alumni and former captain, Trey Funk.
Pontiacs associate general manager Neil Langridge noted this award is one of the toughest to judge and capture. “You have to look at all the players that are nominated and it really comes down to respect amongst your peers and other teams staff,” said Langridge.
“I can guarantee you that every team has an incredibly dedicated group of players but you have to decide which player will gain the acknowledgement. The Pontiacs are now 2 for 2 in back to back years which is a huge testament to our players and organization.”
Nicolas Beaudoin follows Pontiac greats Kevin Carthy [10-11], Ryan Symington [16-17], and Trey Funk [22-23] to become just the fourth Pontiac in franchise history to capture the award.
