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Position on board – President & Alt MJHL Governor

Board member since 2021

Caleb played hockey for four seasons patrolling the Winkler Flyers blue line, as he enjoyed a successful Manitoba Junior Hockey League career totalling 131 games from 2006-2010. The highly skilled left shot defenseman went on to earn a 4-year college career at Concordia College, completing a degree in Finance. Currently he is the Relationship Manager with Farm Credit Canada. Winkler Born and raised, when he is not spending time with his wife Emily and two dogs Copper and Triggs, Caleb spends his summers on the golf course and winters helping coach the Northlands Parkway Collegiate Nighthawks hockey team.

Position on board – Vice President

Board member since 2021

Marlin was born and raised in Winkler, and now resides in Morden. He spent one season with the Winkler Flyers in 2006-07. That season with the Flyers led him to finish out a four year degree at Castleton University in Vermont, competing in NCAA Div III hockey and baseball. He has been involved in many community minded organizations including the Genesis House Board where he was chair, and also served on the board of the Canadian Mental Health Association. Currently he is the Treasurer for Falk Fehr Foundation and Winkler Royals. Marlin currently works as the VP of Business Integration for Access Credit Union. In the summers Marlin loves to golf, camp, and spend time with his family. In the winter months you will find him at the rink. His favorite thing about the Orange and Black are the memories of going to games as a kid, and how much they as kids cared about the team and players.

Position on board – Secretary Past President & Member at large

Board member since 2011

Nathan was born and raised in Winkler and is currently involved in a number of areas in Winkler. He owns and operates Essen Transport and RGA Canada is a Community Member of the Winkler Centennial Golf Course and was instrumental in helping get the new clubhouse built. Nathan was announced as a mental health hero by Eden Mental Health Services along with 3 others in 2017 when he shared his powerful story. In his spare time you’ll find him on the golf course and spending time with his family and also his horses! Nathan also played in the Winkler Minor Hockey system until he was 15.

Position on board – Director and MJHL Governor

Board member since 2021

Matt currently resides in Sanford MB and enjoyed 3 years in the MJHL with the Winnipeg South Blues from 1985-88, where he was a Turnbull and Anavet Cup Champion. He has sat on many local boards, including the Hockey Manitoba Executive, Pembina Valley Minor Hockey Association as a director and the Macdonald minor hockey association as a board member. Currently he is an airline transport licensed pilot and multiple private business owner and investor with Bestland Group of Companies. In his spare time, he enjoys recreational flying sight seeing and international travel, but most importantly spending time with his wife Anita, and their children Hannah, Everett, and Abby. The Winkler Flyers have always been a respected and successful organization within the Pembina Valley region and the junior hockey community. As a past flyer parent, his family is grateful for the experiences and everlasting friendships we made, and he is proud to assist in the Flyers in its ongoing success and future.

Position on board – Director

Board member since 2021

Dave is a Manitoba boy at heart. Being born and raised in Flin Flon, MB, Dave grew up in the shadow of a smokestack and the Whitney Forum; home of the SJHL Flin Flon Bombers and hockey names like Bobby Clarke and Reggie Leach. The defensive defenceman lived and breathed hockey, advancing not only through divisions but from bunk to bunk (ODR) around the city to play pick up hockey when he wasn’t on the ice with his team. Dave has a love for music – rock n’ roll and classic country, classic cars and a variety of other sports including fast pitch, baseball, football and bandy, but they only fill the time between the first skate hitting the ice and the last playoff game of the season (NHL, WHL & CJHL – ask him, he likely has the current stats).
Dave and his spouse April have resided in Winkler since 2010. Dave spends his days as the Operations Manager for the Specialized Division of Payne Transportation in Winkler. Together Dave and April have volunteered for the MJHL Winkler Flyers for 9 years and the along with their pup, Skye; have been billet parents for Winkler Flyer Players for the last 5 seasons.
Dave is looking forward to collaborating with the newly restructured Winkler Flyer board in continuing to bring exciting hometown hockey to Winkler and surrounding area.
One of Dave’s favourite things about the Winkler Flyers is being able to walk through the arena doors and lose himself for 2-3 hours in the corner battles and competition on the ice. “I get to be a kid again, if only in my own mind; but what a fantastic time it is!”

Position on board – Director

Board member since 2021

Kevin was born and raised in Winkler, and has played in many bush league hockey games, where he claims he was best at filling a spot on the ice to provide rest for the “all stars.” Currently Kevin is the President at Centennial Supply in Winkler. When he’s not supplying our community with the tools and equipment, they need he loves to take his family camping and fishing on the lake and is involved in motorsport events such as drag racing.

Position on board – Director

Board member since 2021

Andrew was born and raised right here in Winkler Manitoba and was able to play hockey for the MMJHL Pembina Valley Twisters where they won a championship in 2008. After the championship year he came back to Winkler to play with the Royals of the SEMHL from 2008-2015. Currently Andrew is Operations Manager at Lode King Industries and is on the City of Winkler Council. He’s coached many minor hockey and baseball teams and served on a variety of boards for The City of Winkler. (Ask him for the list, he says it is too long for this bio) In his spare time he enjoys hockey golf and baseball. But his favorite thing to do is camping and travelling with his wife Brittney and two children Mason and Lachlan

Position on board – Director

Board member since 2021

Mike was born and raised in Winnipeg, and has seen a highly successful hockey career, being drafted to the WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings 4^th overall in 2008 where he played from 2008-2013 and won a WHL championship in 2011. This success saw him drafted to the New York Rangers 106^th overall in the 2011 entry draft. He played on a Rangers contract for Hartford (AHL) and Greenville (ECHL) from 2013-2016 and then went on to play for the University of Manitoba Bisons in 2017 while attending the Asper School of Business. Currently he works in the financial industry as a partner with Covello Financial Group Inc. He has spent time on the junior board of directors for CanU Canada and has helped his father in hockey camps coaching young hockey players. In his spare time, he’s an avid musky fisherman, golfer and a family man, spending time with his 9 nieces and nephews all under the age of 9. During his professional hockey career, he trained at the Winkler Arena and fell in love with the city and people.

Position on board – Director

Board member since 2021

Steve was born and raised in Winkler. His hockey career has seen him spend 10 years playing in the SEMHL. Currently he is the Vice Principal of Miami School and head coach of the Northlands Parkway Collegiate Nighthawks hockey team. He has also been involved coaching local baseball, badminton and golf for the Winkler and Miami communities. In his spare time Steve loves to hit the links, or anything to do with enjoying nature, hiking, and exploring the great province of Manitoba.

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Justin joined the Flyers as GM & Assistant Coach in 2021 after an eleven year professional hockey career. A former MJHL alumni, the Snowflake, MB product spent one season for the Swan Valley Stampeders before moving on to the Western Hockey League and capturing the WHL “Ed Chynoweth” Cup and Memorial Cup with the Spokane Chiefs in 2008, while being named to the Tournament All-Star Team.

Drafted in the 4th Round, 110th Overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft to the Minnesota Wild, Justin went on to accumulate 279 career NHL games over spans of 10 seasons. A Stanley Cup finalist in 2014 with the New York Rangers, Falk also went on to win the Calder Cup of the American Hockey League with the Lake Erie Monsters in 2016, under current Colorado Avalanche Head Coach Jared Bednar. Justin resides in Winkler where he, his wife and 3 kids call home.

Coltyn joined the Flyers as Assistant GM & Assistant Coach in 2022. The Brandon, Manitoba product played 3 full seasons with the Orange and Black, scoring 47 goals and 98 assists for 145 points in 169 games played. He went on to receive a scholarship to University of Wisconsin Superior (NCAA Div III) where in four seasons he played in 88 games scoring 47 points in that time.

Coltyn is hungry to learn and grow back in Winkler, a place he has many fond memories with. He will aide in the administrative and management duties of the hockey club.

Ryan White joined the Winkler Flyers coaching staff in the summer of 2021. The Brandon, Manitoba product who played 4 seasons with the WHL’s Calgary Hitmen, was a 3rd round, 66th overall draft pick to the Montreal Canadiens and went on to enjoy a 13 year professional playing career. With respective stops in the Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Arizona Coyotes and Minnesota Wild organizations, White went on to amass 313 NHL games.

“Adding someone to our staff of Ryan’s playing experience and character, to say is exciting is a massive understatement. The exact definition of heart, passion, will and leadership as a player, I look forward to seeing him utilize those characteristics as he inputs them into coaching, leading, and teaching within our group. When speaking on behalf of our organization, City of Winkler, and the Pembina Valley, we are fortunate to have him and extend a warm welcome to Ryan and his family.” said General Manager, Justin Falk.

Joe joined the Flyers as a scout in 2021, and was named Director of Player Personnel in 2023. The Winnipeg, Manitoba product graduated from Morrisville State and went on to play a season in Sweden(Div 2) as well as played FHL and SPHL. After Morrisville he continued with the game to build his knowledge and contacts.

Joe has been a scout for the Flyers since 2021, and has been the Director of Player Personal for Evolution Hockey for the last two years. With Evolution he focused on their mentorship program where they manage elite hockey players, primarily focusing on development and pathways. He is also a scout for the Chicago Steel of the USHL.

Joe is excited to be able to work in junior hockey helping develop young talented hockey players.

Eric joined the Flyers staff in the summer of 2022. Fresh off a 17 year professional playing career, the Calder Cup, Spengler Cup and Stanley Cup Champion brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Flyers players and prospects.

Through the various developmental opportunities like video review, skill development and performance discussion, Fehr will aid in the on ice and off ice development of Flyers players and prospects.

The Flyers are lucky to have such a talented and experienced individual that is also a Winkler native on our staff. We are excited to have him help develop the young men that wear, and will wear orange and black.

Andrew Clarke joined the Flyers staff in the summer of 2021 as a Skills coach. With an extensive hockey background, including winning a AAA U18 National Championship as a 15 year old, scoring 46 points as a 16 year old with Neepawa in the MJHL and being named to the All Rookie team. Andrew also played 4 full seasons with the Brandon Wheat Kings in the WHL, amassing 216 points, and hitting the 40 goal mark as a 20 year old. After the WHL he went on to play 4 seasons at Acadia University where he posted 131 points and being named Player of the Year in the CIS as well as Most Valuable Player in the Atlantic Division, first team All-Star in both the Atlantic Conference and CIS in 2011-12.

After this he went to play 9 Pro hockey seasons in the AHL, ECHL, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland and Germany. He lead the Danish League in scoring in 2014-15 and had the most assists in the EBEL(Austrian League) in 2018-19. He brings with him a wealth of experience and is extremely talented at passing that experience and knowledge on to Junior aged hockey players.

Ashley joined the flyers as the assistant trainer in the fall of 2019. In the spring of 2021 she came on board as head trainer and equipment manager. When she’s not helping the boys stay healthy, she works as an ER ICU Ward Clerk at the Boundary Trails Health Center where she’s been for the last 16 years. She is also a volunteer fire fighter in Plum Coulee, for almost 10 years.

When she’s not working, or at the rink she likes to spend time with her husband and three boys outdoors, camping and just hanging out! Ashley’s expertise in health care has come in handy more times than we can count. Not only that, but she is also the mom for our players away from mom. We appreciate everything you do for us Ashley!

Christy joined the flyers in the spring of 2021, prior to the flyers she spent time with the Morden high school hockey team and the Pembina Valley Hawks. She brings 17 years of nursing experience to the team. Currently she works as an ER Nurse at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

When she’s not working, or at the arena she likes to spend time with her niece and nephew, by going camping or playing sports with them! Christy’s passion for sports and competitiveness adds an edge to the boys game. She is also top notch at helping make sure our players are healthy and feeling good when they hit the ice.

April joined the Flyers’ Staff in Spring of 2021 as Billet Coordinator. April and her spouse, Dave Neubuhr -a Director on the Flyers board; have been billeting Winkler Flyers players since 2016 and volunteering during game days since 2014. April looks forward to the excitement of each new season and works diligently to pair and place players with Pembina Valley families that will provide a safe and supportive environment for our players far from home.

April’s interests are continuously evolving but include music, yoga, any activity that involves water (swimming, paddle boarding, aquacize…) and using laughter as medicine. April has resided in Winkler MB since 2010 and has been dedicated to her career as an Occupational Therapist since 2008.

Tyler joined the Flyers staff in the spring of 2021. Prior to being named the teams Director of Marketing & Game Day Operations he spent the better part of 15 years working at Golden West in Winkler as an on air host, sales consultant, morning show host and most recently Program Director.

In his career at Golden West Tyler has been able to connect with many community minded businesses and organizations and has used those relationships to build a strong brand in our community. His passion for the community has helped create a renewed sense of excitement around the Winkler Flyers.

Brittney joined the Flyers staff in the spring of 2021, however she has been involved in billeting for the Flyers for the last 8 seasons. Her husband Andrew is a board member and their two kids Mason and Lachlan both play hockey with Winkler Minor Hockey.

When she’s not spending most of her time at the rink following her boys, she works as a surgical/obstetrical nurse at the Boundary Trails Hospital and has done so for the last 11 years. She also enjoys travelling, camping and staying active. We’re so happy to have someone this passionate about hockey and the community helping us coordinate our community events!

Brody joined the Flyers staff in 2020 as a game day staff and has been around the team much longer than that! Brody spends a large portion of his time at the rink, as he is a referee and a minor hockey coach. Brody also coaches minor baseball in the summer months.

In his many roles, Brody has made an impact on youth in our community, as well as the sports of hockey and baseball, where he dedicates his time and effort to giving back with his knowledge. The Flyers are happy to have Brody as a statistician, for game day operations and an all around great guy.

If you have spent some time with Matt, you know that he loves all things sports. This is evident in his passion in giving back to the community whether coaching baseball and hockey or volunteering in the capacity as a physiotherapist at sporting events in our area. It should not surprise anyone that one of his most enjoyable places to visit is Target Field! As a physiotherapist, Matt values the relationships he develops with the patients in the clinic and finds reward in helping them find solutions to the physical challenges they encounter.

STAFF

NAME	POSITION
JUSTIN FALK	GM & HEAD COACH
RYAN WHITE	ASSISTANT COACH
JOE FTOMA	DIRECTOR OF PLAYER PERSONNEL
ASHLEY WALL	HEAD TRAINER
CHRISTY COUSINS	ASSISTANT TRAINER
TYLER HILDEBRAND	DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
BLAKE FORSYTH	SCOUT
CEDRIC CHENIER	SCOUT
TREVOR STOKES	SCOUT
KYLE HAMPTON	SCOUT
RYAN SAWATZKY	TEAM PHOTOGRAPHER
MATT GIESBRECHT – PEMBINA VALLEY PHYSIOTHERAPY	TEAM PHYSIOTHERAPIST
CHRIS BRUHN – RISE ATHLETICS	STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH
DR. SHERWIN GACUTAN	TEAM DOCTOR
DR. ERIN GORDEY	TEAM PHYSICIAN
WINKLER DENTAL CLINIC	TEAM DENTAL OFFICE
DR. RICK CORBETT	TEAM CHIROPRACTOR
DR. ANDREW AIKEN	CLARITY VISION CENTRE – TEAM OPTOMETRIST
SARAH JOY DERKSEN – KNEADED TREATMENT	TEAM MASSAGE THERAPIST
APRIL MICKELSON	BILLET CO-ORDINATOR

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NAME	POSITION
CALEB SUDERMAN	PRESIDENT & ALT MJHL GOVERNER
MARLIN FROESE	VICE – PRESIDENT
CAM WIEBE	TREASURER
NATHAN ELIAS	SECRETARY
MATT BESTLAND	MJHL GOVERNER & DIRECTOR
KEVIN BRAUN	DIRECTOR
DAVE NEUBUHR	DIRECTOR
MIKE ST. CROIX	DIRECTOR
ANDREW FROESE	DIRECTOR
DUSTIN BROWN	DIRECTOR
STEVE DOELL	DIRECTOR
RYAN KEHLER	DIRECTOR

(TEAM) MJHL WINKLER FLYERS

Justin Falk

Coltyn Bates

Ryan White

Caleb Suderman

Marlin Froese

Cam Wiebe

Nathan Elias

Matt Bestland

Dave Neubuhr

Kevin Braun

Dustin Brown

Andrew Froese

Mike St Croix

Steve Doell

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