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(TEAM) NOJHL – Blind River Beavers

Alumni

NCAA Division 1

PlayerSchool
Vinny BarraRobert Morris University-Illinois.
Adam NewkirkLakewood University
Jarrett BurtonClarkson University
Brian CooperLake Superior State
Chandler LongAmerican International College
Nathan PetersonLake State
Shawn SirmanUniversity of Maine
Jason WileyMinnesota State University – Mankato
Jeff RainvilleLake Superior State

Major Junior A

PlayerTeam
Brett FindlaySoo Greyhounds OHL
Nick PlastinoBarrie Colts OHL
Andrew TessierKingston Frontenacs OHL
Kevin KingSoo Greyhounds

CIS

PlayerSchool
Drew JarrettUniversity of Ottawa
David JarrickNippising University
Thomas LaplanteUniversity of Guelph
Billy StoneNippising University

NCAA ACHA Division

PlayerSchool
Duncan GreenOhio University

NCAA Division 3

PlayerSchool
Dylan KnoxFramingham State University
Shane BaileyUniversity of Wisconsin-Superior
Mike BernardySt. Norberts College
Matt BeerMorrisville College
Matt BuhaUniversity of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Tanner BurtonMarion College
Art ClarkUniversity of Wisconsin-Superior
Matt DozoisWentworth
Cody EdwardsBecker College
Justin ErhartBecker College
Sam FoleyPlattsburgh State
Duncan GreenOhio University
Trent KreugerWestern New England College
Justin LadouceFinlandia College
Anthony LibonatiBecker College
Josh McCullyWestfield State
Lorne MillerSouthern Maine
Garrett NystedtNorthland College
Korey O’BrienUniversity of Wisconsin-Stevents Point
J.P. PerpichAugsburg College
Jake RosenthalBecker College
Billy SchillMarion College
Andrew TrecroceFinlandia College
Jeff WillsMarion College
Mike WuthrichFinlandia College
Sam YearsleySt. Scholastica College
Kittredge HamlinSUNY – Brockport
Erik BentleySUNY – Brockport
Nick ZilkaHamline College
Jeff RoseSuffolk University

Pro

PlayerTeamDivision
Pat PostChi-Town ShooterAAHL
Robbie SandlandAkwesasne WarriorsFHL

NHL Farm Teams

PlayerNHL AffiliateNHL Team
Brett FindlayToronto Marlies\Orlando Solar BearsMaple Leafs

Hockey Operations

Head Coach and General Manager Kyle Brick

Kyle Brick started with the Blind River Beavers in 2016 and lead them to their first winning season in multiple years. Brick guided the team to the NOJHL Championship Series and set the franchise win record with 32. Brick was also named NOJHL Coach of the Year for his efforts. In his second year as Head Coach of the Beavers the success continued with yet another franchise record for wins with 33.

In the 2018-2019 season Brick took on the roll as General Manager and has continued in both the Head Coach and General Manager rolls into 2020-2021 season.

Former Assistant Coach of the Soo Thunderbirds, Brick helped lead the team to back-to-back regular season titles in 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 along with a Dudley Hewitt Cup Championship and the clubs 2nd Royal Bank Cup appearance.

Assistant Coach Dylan King

Dylan spent four years with the Soo Greyhounds of the OHL and had stints in the AHL and ECHL with Allen, San Francisco and South Carolina, known as a fierce competitor and one of toughest players of his generation, Dylan brings his intensity and knowledge of the game to the Beavers day in and day out.

Director of Player Personnel / Assistant General Manager – Craig MacDonald

Hailing from Thessalon, Craig is one of the top recruiters in Junior Hockey. Craig has an eye for the game and is major part in the success of the Beavers. Craig also acts as an Assistant Coach throughout the season.

Goalie Coach Jamie Disano

From Sault Ste Marie Jamie Disano and his Elite Post to Post team have joined the Beavers to bring the most cutting edge training in Goaltending today. Post to Post training facility is second to none in Northern Ontario and is a pivotal part to the development of Beaver Goaltenders.

Trainer Derrick Bates

With over 25 years of service as a front line paramedic, Derrick is one of the best in the game. In 2020 Derrick received the NOHA Trainer of the Year award for his efforts. Derrick continues to provide quality care for the Beavers season after season.

Mental Health Coach Pamela J Lefebvre

CMHA Sault Ste Marie continues to support the Blind River Beavers through the unique pressures that NOJHL players are living with. Pamela will be meeting with all of the players at the beginning of each season to explain her role with the team and to provide some important training about Mental Health and Suicide Alertness.

Kaitlynn Good Team Liaison Officer

Kaitlynn is a veteran of the Ontario Provincial Police Force, Kaitlynn will act as a liaison between the team and the community. Kaitlynn will be presenting drug and alcohol presentations to the players and staff along with social media tips and advice.

Brian Beauchamp Educational Advisor

Brian Beachaump is the principal of the local secondary school WC Eaket Secondary School, Brian works tirelessly with Beaver players to make sure they are balancing both their hockey and academic goals.