Mike McGinnis – Alberta Scout

Mike is currently the Regional Manager for Edmonton (and surrounding areas) for Hockey Alberta. Mike played Midget AAA and junior hockey from 1993-98 and is a Hockey Canada certified skills instructor. He is the owner of Norcan Hockey Development. “Mike’s knowledge of the game as well as the minor hockey landscape in Alberta is a huge asset to our program.” said Chiefs Associate Coach/Assistant GM Brad Rihela. “We are excited to continue working with Mike and proud that he has chosen to join us for his second season with the Chiefs.”

Mike Porter- Michigan Scout

Mike Porter is a coach at the Detroit Catholic Central High School program. Mike had a solid junior career which he used to join the Michigan State Spartans (Mike is an ex-teammate of Coach Maloney). He turned his education into his new role as a successful lawyer. During the 2006 season Porter was an amateur scout for the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning and he currently assists NHL and AHL coaches in the negotiations of their contracts. His knowledge of the Michigan area will be a massive asset for the Chiefs going forward.

Chris Price- BC Scout

Chris Price is one of the newest additions to our scouting department. Chris had a 4-year junior career and has spent the past two seasons coaching at the Yale Hockey Academy. Chris works as a skills instructor and strength and conditioning coach for Impact Hockey Development out of Langley and is very well respected across the lower mainland. In addition to his new role as a BC scout for the Chiefs, Chris was recently named head coach of the U16 Chiefs JSHL program.

Erin Thornton- BC Scout

Erin Thornton has been a member of the Chiefs scouting staff since the 2014-15 season. He has been instrumental in helping bring quality recruits to spring/main camps and has had a lot of success identifying top talent across the province. Erin is currently a coach and program director at the Yale Hockey Academy. He is a proud Chiefs alumni having played for the team during the 91-92 and 92-93 BCHL seasons. “We are very lucky to have people like Erin Thornton involved with the Chilliwack Chiefs hockey program. He is a great person with a passion for the game and is a huge help in respect to our recruiting and scouting plans.” said Rihela

Redmond Brow- North East USA Scout

Redmond Brow is another one of the latest additions to the Chiefs scouting staff. Redmond brings a unique perspective to the group as he has an extensive background in goaltending. Last season, he was the Director of Goaltending for the Philadelphia Hockey Club. This upcoming season he will be working for the Salve Regina University as their goalie coach. Redmond has experience working under renowned NHL goalie coaches like Piero Greco and Mitch Korn of the NY Islanders which will be a big advantage when it comes to evaluating goaltending prospects.

Sean Coffman- Midwest USA Scout

Sean is back for his second season as a member of the Chilliwack Chiefs scouting department. Sean has been coaching for the past 5 seasons at the prestigious Compuware Major Midget program. Based out of Metro Detroit, Sean has experience scouting in the NAHL, USHL and OHL prior to joining the Chiefs ahead of last season. “Sean has been instrumental in us being able to expand our footprint in the US. He represents the Chiefs with class and professionalism and has been a massive help to our hockey department.” said Brad Rihela

Matt Kuystermans- Alberta/Saskatchewan Scout

Matt Kuystermans is a young man with a lot of goals of moving up in the management/player assessment side of the game. The sports management industry is a huge passion for him. Last season he joined the Chilliwack Chiefs and did a great job of supplying the coaching staff with lists of talented prospects from across Western Canada. Matt spent two seasons scouting as an intern at ISS where he was awarded Western Intern of the year.

Moray Keith

Moray Keith is the President of the Dueck Auto Group, Dueck Chevrolet Cadillac Hummer Limited, Canada’s largest automobile dealership, located in Vancouver, Dueck Pontiac Buick GMC Limited in Downtown Vancouver, and Dueck Lansdowne Pontiac Buick Cadillac GMC in Richmond, BC.

In addition to being a proud owner of the BCHL Chilliwack Chiefs, he is the President of the Chiefs Development Group, which, in partnership with the City of Chilliwack, built and opened Prospera Centre in 2004. Moray was the Vice Chairman of the 2005 Grey Cup, and Co-Chair of the Marketing Committee for the 2006 World Jr. Hockey Tournament in Vancouver.

Moray lives in Tsawwassen with his wife, Pamela. They have two children, their son Greg, and their daughter Courtney.

Jim Bond

Jim Bond is President and CEO of Ventana Construction Corporation. Ventana is a successful General Contractor, working throughout western Canada doing commercial renovation and multi family projects with many repeat business clients, including Ballard Power, Rockey Mountaineer Vacations, GWL Realty Advisors, Dueck GM, Future Shop, Vancity, and Unimet.

Through Jim’s general love of life, he enjoys many outdoor activities such as skiing, golfing, horseback riding, biking, riding his Harley and of course hockey.

Heinz Hasselmann

Heinz was a part of the Chiefs ownership group prior to the team moving to Langley in 2006. Upon the Chiefs return to Chilliwack, he rejoined the ownership group in January of 2013.

Heinz Hasselmann immigrated to Canada from Germany in 1952 when he was 18 years old where he worked in the mines in Northern Ontario.  He moved to BC in 1954 and worked in a mine in Bralorne BC before moving to Burnaby and took a job as a foreman at McDonell Metals Manufacturing Limited, a small foundry in Burnaby BC.  In 1968 Heinz started up Century Pacific Foundry Limited.

Barry Douglas

Vice-President, Business Operations; Governor

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.

Hayley Ferguson

Communications & Digital Coordinator

Hayley Ferguson serves as the Communications & Digital Coordinator for the Chilliwack Chiefs.

Hayley first became involved with the Chiefs as a communications intern and in-stand host during the 2014-2016 seasons. After her internship with the club, Hayley moved to Toronto to attend the College of Sports Media where she studied Radio and Television Broadcasting. Since graduating she has worked at TSN as a Story Editor for SportsCentre as well as a Reporter and Anchor for Chat TV News in Medicine Hat, Alberta.

The BCHL has played a special part in Hayley’s life, growing up as a billet sister on Vancouver Island. Away from the rink, Hayley is an avid IndyCar and Formula 1 fan and loves to explore the Fraser Valley with her puppy Indy.

Cole Marton

Sales & Guest Experience Coordinator

2022/23 will be Cole Marton’s first season with the Chiefs and he will serve as the team’s Sales & Guest Experience Coordinator. Cole joins the Chiefs after spending the last 3 years with the Surrey Eagles. Cole is a former broadcaster and graduated from BCIT’s Radio Arts & Entertainment Program in 2018. A native of White Rock, British Columbia, Cole is excited to continue his career with the Chiefs moving forward.

Cole loves to play sports in his spare time or spending time with his fiancé at home. He is hopeful he can round out his golf swing in his first year with the club.

Kaylea Burt

Office Administrator

Kaylea is the Chiefs Office Administrator. Hockey has always been a passion for Kaylea, who grew up playing for Chilliwack Minor Hockey, volunteering at tournaments across the Fraser Valley, and serving as a Scorekeeper.

Kaylea comes to the Chiefs as a highly respected member of the Chilliwack retail community, including spending several years with Chiefs’ partner Cheam Source for Sports.

While it might be her first season working in the front office, Kaylea is a long-time member of the Chiefs family as a billet sister for many years.

When not in the office, Kaylea loves to spend time with her beloved dog Spud, off-roading with friends, and helping to train Cole in the new Chiefs Athletic Zone gym.

Barbara Hunt

Controller

Barb serves as Controller for the Chilliwack Chiefs and Chilliwack Coliseum, joining the organization in 2017.

Barb started her accounting career in the auto industry. For over 40 years, she worked at General Motors and Chevrolet dealerships in Okotoks, Alberta, and was a member of General Motor’s dealer accountants guild.

In 2014, Barb and her husband Ken relocated to Agassiz after he retired from Great West Kenworth after 45 years of service. Ken can often be found around the Coliseum, tinkering on the Zambonis and helping out the ops department.

Barb loves to work in the backyard with Ken when not at the Coliseum. She also loves to try new restaurants and spend time with her friends and family, especially her daughter Michelle and grandson Matthew.

Robbie Snooks

Video Producer

With 18 years of sports broadcasting experience, Robbie runs the Chiefs’ online and in-house video production through 4theWIN Media (4thewin.ca).

Born in Newfoundland and raised in the Ottawa area, Robbie completed a Business-Information Systems program at Algonquin College and a degree in Communications at Carleton University. Shortly after graduation, he began to volunteer at Rogers Television.

Robbie moved to Chilliwack in 2005. He started working with the Chiefs right away and then five years with the Chilliwack Bruins of the WHL. Robbie then moved to Saskatchewan to work full-time with the Moose Jaw Warriors. He won a WHL Marketing Award in his first year and consulted for other teams, including the Regina Pats, Swift Current Broncos, Prince Albert Raiders, and the Estevan Bruins of the SJHL.

In 2014, Robbie decided to leave the cold weather prairies and move back to Chilliwack to be closer to family and start one of his own. Since his return, he has been working with the Chiefs, Valley Huskers, Fraser Valley Bandits, running the VAR for the Vancouver Whitecaps, consulting for various teams in the WHL, and producing numerous live events in the valley.

When he’s not at the rink or editing at his office, Robbie loves spending time with his girls, camping, going for hikes, watching documentaries, and drinking coffee.

Darren Francis

Team Photographer

Ever since packing up his life and moving to Vancouver’s lower mainland from Portsmouth  England, Darren has been smitten by British Columbia’s landscape and people.

Although Darren is inspired by the breathtaking beauty that surrounds him during frequent hikes and outdoor escapades, he feels most alive when closely working with clients to create and capture unique moments and memories that will be kept forever. He is the official photographer for not only the Chilliwack Chiefs, but the AHL Abbotsford Canucks and the CEBL Fraser Valley Bandits. Darren’s passion has earned him the notice of many sports media publications.

Whether a local or professional sports events, or portraits, Darren’s love for people and pictures radiates from his light-hearted approach and honed talent for capturing the moment.

David Mawhinney

PA Announcer & Game Director

Bio Coming Soon.

Kris Abbott

DJ

Bio Coming Soon.

Karah Garden

Volunteer Coordinator

Bio coming soon.

Dave Ashley

In-Game Promotions

Bio coming soon.

Tim Kilbrai

Off-Ice Officials Coordinator

Bio Coming Soon.