Team Personnel

The 2024-2025 season is Brian’s ninth season as a member of the Chiefs coaching staff. He spent two seasons as an assistant coach before taking over as full-time Associate Head Coach and Associate General Manager. On May 3, 2018 he was named Head Coach and General Manager.

Brian spent a season and a half in a Chiefs uniform after joining the team on January 10, 1997. In 87 regular season games with the Chiefs, he scored 44 goals and added 87 assists. In his final season, he served as the team’s captain and led the Chiefs to their second appearance the BCHL Final, where they fell in five games to the Vernon Vipers.

After accepting a four-year scholarship to Michigan State University, Maloney played pro hockey in various locations for 11 seasons, including stops in the American Hockey League with Binghamton and Chicago. He retired as a player after the 2013-14 season, his seventh in Germany.

Brad is returning to the Chilliwack Chiefs after a stint in the Alberta Junior Hockey League as the Head Coach of the Lloydminster Bobcats during the 2023-24 season. Brad led the Bobcats to their best season in nearly a decade with a second place finish and was named as a finalist for AJHL Coach of the Year.

Previously Brad was the Associate Coach and Assistant General Manager of the Chilliwack Chiefs and has previously held coaching positions with the Yale Hockey Academy, Aldergrove Kodiaks (PJHL), and the Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL).

Brad resides in Abbotsford with his wife Natasha, and two boys Aidan and Axl.

Joel Rumpel, a Swift Current, SK native, joins the Chilliwack Chiefs coaching staff after a successful seven-year professional career as a goaltender and two seasons coaching in the ECHL. Following a standout collegiate career at the University of Wisconsin where he was a Hobey Baker Award finalist, Rumpel signed with the NHL’s San Jose Sharks. He went on to play in the AHL and ECHL, winning two Kelly Cup championships with the Allen Americans before extending his career in Europe.

Upon completion of his professional playing career, Rumpel gained valuable coaching experience with the Norfolk Admirals in the ECHL, where he focused on skill development and defensive strategies. Now stepping into a coaching role with the Chiefs, Rumpel will focus on defense and the penalty kill, building on the foundation laid by former coach Andrew Shaw.

Rumpel’s return to the BCHL marks a full-circle moment in his hockey journey, and his experience, dedication, and commitment to player development will be key assets to the Chiefs’ program as they continue to strive for excellence on and off the ice.

Lucas is in his first season with the Chiefs as the team’s video coach and third as a member of the organization. He previously played for the Chiefs from 2020-2022. Lucas is responsible for the team’s video from individuals to the entire team and assists on the ice for practices. He is also the defence coach for CMHA’s U15 A1 team.

Lucas grew up in Chilliwack and is excited to return to the Chiefs organization. This marks a full circle moment as Bourdon went from attending many games as a kid to becoming a player for the Chiefs and now, a member of the Chiefs coaching staff, which is a feat not many have been able to accomplish in the community. Previously, he began his junior hockey career with the Chiefs, followed by stops in Powell River, Niverville Manitoba (MJHL) and finishing off in Alberta with the AJHL’s Grande Prairie Storm.

Dylan joins the 24/25 Chilliwack Chiefs for his first season as the team’s Athletic Therapist, bringing a wealth of experience from professional sports. Dylan has previously worked with elite organizations such as the Vancouver Canucks and the BC Lions.

His expertise in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization is critical in keeping players healthy and performing at their peak. With a proven track record at the highest levels, Dylan is a key asset to the Chiefs’ success on and off the ice.

Eric Williams is the current goalie consultant for the Chilliwack Chiefs.

He also goalie coaches for multiple programs in the CSSHL and BCEHL as the top development leagues in BC as well as leads the BC division of Assertion Goaltending Consultants.

Eric has been a full time goalie coach for the last 7 years and continues to work at all levels of the game building through grass root development in numerous local minor hockey associations. Before his coaching career, Eric played in the WHL for 4 years splitting time between the Prince Albert Raiders and Spokane Chiefs. Eric played a brief period in the ECHL with the Colorado Eagles before finishing his playing career at the University of British Columbia.

With over 25 years experience in media and junior hockey, Barry Douglas leads the Chilliwack Chiefs’ marketing and sales and oversees the front office.

A volunteer coach for Chilliwack Minor Baseball, founding board member for the Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame, and part owner of Champagne & Lace, Barry is well-known for his service to the league and the community.

Barry has been honoured with multiple Marketer of the Year Awards. As well as a Chilliwack Sport Community Hero in 2017 and in 2018 the Rotary Club of Chilliwack – Mt. Cheam named him an honourary Paul Harris Fellow.

When he’s not in the rink or on the field, Barry enjoys golfing, and spending time with his partner Robynn along with their children, grandchildren, and goldendoodle Scarlett.

A former Chiefs player who recently stopped playing due to injuries, Bryan Jones has established himself quickly making quality connections in the scouting & management side of the game.

Bryan is currently the Owner & President of Jones Hockey Development, offering on & off-ice development on the east coast. JHD has helped in the development of players from minor hockey to the professional ranks.

Bryan is also a partner in JRC Hockey Management, a consulting company that helps players & families navigate the off-ice aspect of their development.

Bryan has built many great connections across North America and will lead our scouting staff from his home in Potsdam, NY

Team Personnel

Brian Maloney – Head Coach & General Manager

Brad Rihela- Associate Coach & Director of Hockey Development

Joel Rumpel- Assistant Coach

Lucas Bourdon- Video Coach

Dylan West- Athletic Therapist

Brian Gillespie – Assistant Trainer

Matthew Benjamin- Locker Room Assistant

Eric Williams – Goalie Consultant

Barry Douglas – Governor & Vice-President, Business Operations

Bryan Jones- Director of Scouting

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