Ownership
Tracy Mero
Meet Tracy Mero:
Tracy is a local businessman and a steadfast hockey parent/fan, proudly holding the reins as the sole owner of the Quesnel River Rush. His journey in the hockey world is a story of two passions— a love for the game and a knack for entrepreneurial success. Tracy was born and raised in Quesnel playing hockey, which he continued through his children – coaching and watching from the stands. Tracy is known for his tireless efforts to foster a thriving hockey community in Quesnel and his dedication to seeing young athletes have success.
Before his tenure with the River Rush, Tracy previously owned and successfully ran the Kamloops Storm for seven seasons. Now, with the Quesnel River Rush under his wing, Tracy continues to champion the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and community spirit.
Coaching Staff
Coach Dale “Duner” Hladun :
Coach Hladun boasts a large hockey network across Western North America, and it is through this network where he can identify and recruit prospects to his clubs, but he uses this network to help his players transition up to higher hockey levels such as WHL, College, or pro hockey.
From Coach “Duner”:
“I am excited to be back in the wonderful and hockey mad community of Quesnel. A lot has changed since my first time coaching here, especially the wonderful new 1400 seat arena which will be home to our Quesnel River Rush Junior Hockey Club! I have spent many seasons in our KIJHL and I am confident that the organization’s vision and commitment to running a quality hockey club, will certainly place us among the “Flagships Franchises” in our KIJHL.”
About our Head Coach/GM Dale “Duner” Hladun:
Over 35 seasons in hockey coaching, player development, and program development.
·Over 10 seasons running Youth Hockey Associations covering Manitoba,Alberta, BC, and in Bozeman MT.
·Over 20 years of experience coaching at the Jr. “A” and Jr. “B” levels including programs such as: Cowichan Valley Capitals (BCHL), Quesnel Millionaires (BCHL), Bozeman Jr. A Ice Dogs (AWHL), Dauphin Kings (MJHL), Princeton Posse (KIJHL), 100 Mile House Wranglers (KIJHL).
·“Coach of the Year” Eddie Mountain Division
·“Builders Award” 100 Mile House Wranglers.
·“President’s Trophy” recipient, 100 Mile House Wranglers.
·Head Coach/GM of the KIJHL, BCAHA, and Western Canadian Champions, 100 Mile House Wranglers.
We are incredibly excited to have Coach Duner on the bench for the Quesnel River Rush and are looking very forward to our future seasons with Duner!
Head Coach & GM:
Dale Hladun
250-946-6271
