Coaches' Corner
Steve MacLeod (2012) - Coach Director - thepack94@gmail.com
Steve hails from Toronto, ONT and played his minor hockey career there.
29 years of coaching experience, with 20 of those being at the AAA/AA club level.
He has been recognized for many awards including 2015 and 2018 CAC, ‘Coach Of The Year’, and 2005 MMAA ‘League Coach Of The Year’!
Steve has his High Performance 1 Coach NCCP, checking, safety, and has attended numerous Hockey Alberta Coaching Clinics.
Currently Steve, is the Head Coach for CAC U15AAA team.
In 2015 Steve became a Wolfpack board member and assumed the position of ‘Coaching Director.’ This will be Steve's 11th year with the Wolfpack coaching at various levels.
“It is a privilege to be able to coach hockey. I take what I do seriously and do my best to make sure the athlete is coached in a positive environment enabling him/her to improve their potential.”
Travis Vanberg (2009) - thepack94@gmail.com
Travis, an Edmonton native, grew up playing minor hockey here as well as making appearances in Grande Prairie and Pigeon Lake area.
He has over 20 years of playing experience varying from initiation to Juniors and Adult leagues. As a player he played for the Sherwood Park Crusaders(Jr.A) and received an invite to try out for the Barrie Colts(CHL).
His coaching experience has dawned over 22 years, coaching various levels ranging from initiation-Bantam, and spring AAA. His most recent being an HC with our U15 Winter Wolfpack team for the past three seasons and since 2019 to present with our PHL Winter team. Travis was also part of our PHL PW Winter Championship teams coaching staff and led his spring 09's to a championship in Seattle.
From a board perspective he was the President of a Minor Hockey Association and has had a role since 2016.
"I'm a big proponent of development, hard work, and connecting with the players. Any coach can outline a play on the whiteboard, it's the ones who understand and motivate their players that win."
"The measure of who we are, is what we do, with what we have."-Vince Lombardi
Barclay Smith (2010) - thepack94@gmail.com
Doug Purdy(2013)-thepack94@gmail.com
Doug is a dedicated youth hockey coach with 20 years of experience fostering the growth of young athletes both on and off the ice. Known for their commitment to skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship, He has successfully guided players to reach their full potential while nurturing a lifelong love for the game.
Doug began his hockey journey as a player where he developed a deep understanding of the game and a passion for sharing that knowledge. This foundation has shaped a coaching philosophy, emphasizing hard work, communication, respect and fun.
Having spent many years in St Albert at the Community, AA and AAA levels and with another spring organization, plus recent experience with a Minor Hockey Organization including a division title and high performance accelerated development throughout the past 3 seasons. A jack of all trades, his coaching experience extends to Junior Lacrosse (10+ years), Female Lacrosse and Fastball. His programs prioritize skill-building in skating, puck handling, and strategic play, while instilling life skills like discipline, resilience, and leadership.
With a proven record of helping players excel both individually and as team members, Doug is excited to continue to inspire the next generation of hockey players to thrive in every aspect of life and over a really fun spring season!
TBA(2014)-thepack94@gmail.com
Norman Dunroe (2015) - thepack94@gmail.com
Norman was born in Edmonton, but spent his childhood growing up in Calmar, AB. He was on skates when he was less than a year old and played competitive hockey for 20+ years, last playing Div 1 men's hockey.
He brings a very unique perspective to the game having refereed high levels of hockey including: Midget AA, AAA and Junior hockey.
"Norm" recently coached our PeeWee winter PHL team(2021/22), taking them to Champion the PeeWee Division; and he's currently our HSL 2015 Winter Head Coach. Previously he was involved as either an A.C, or H.C with Midget A/AA, in Thorsby; Midget AA in Fort Saskatchewan, as well as Bantam AA for CAC.
Norm has also been a previous Wolfpack Coach, having coached two springs ago, leading our 09 spring team to win Championships in the Stampede Challenge and International Star Tournament; in Calgary and Whistler respectively.
His love for the game and coaching has brought him back and is excited to see what he can do after all of his experiences over the years.
"I believe in creating a fun, inclusive environment with focus on skill and personal development."
Chad Bresnahan (2016) - thepack94@gmail.com
Mathew Bischke (2017) - thepack94@gmail.com
Matt grew up around Shuswap Lake, BC. For the past 14 years he has called Beaumont, AB home.
Like many Canadians, his passion for hockey took him from the backyard rink to his local Minor Hockey. He brings a deep understanding of the goaltending position to our program. Having played with stops on the local A & AA Teams.
From the age of 9 years old he was a goalie. A Chris Imrie Memorial Award winner presented to the ‘Most Outstanding Goalie’ in his SR Bantam year. Matt is a true student of the game. Your typical “rink rat” he can be found at local rinks soaking in the game of all ages.
After his hockey career, he quickly made the transition to coaching; 25 years later, he continues to coach youth sports. His experience with Minor Baseball, Minor Hockey,Ringette, Spring Hockey and the HSL. Matt is known to always step up and help when called upon. His passion for the game is where he draws his love for coaching. His goal is to have a positive atmosphere to develop the skills of the kids and provide the tools needed for the kids to continue to grow their game. He believes the kids have to work as a team to grow together each and every day.
Matt prides himself on communication, the players and the parents will always know what the plan is. His philosophy is to keep hockey fun while encouraging players to push past their comfort level with maximum effort in the moment.
“Providing a positive, fun environment for our young players to develop both on and off the ice is important to me. Teaching the foundations of work ethic, team, resiliency and
confidence are really the key areas of my overall philosophy.”
