The Thunder are pleased to announce they have hired Bill Rotheisler to the position Associate Coach and Assistant General Manager.
Rotheisler, joins the Thunder after holding a similar position with the St. Stephen Aces of New Brunswick. He has extensive coaching and management experience having been Head Coach and General Manager for 5 years in British Columbia in the KIJHl, coached for 5 years in the Canadian Sports School Hockey League for both OHA and POE, and coached the U17 Team Canada Pacific to a bronze at the world championships. Bill has an extensive record of coaching winning teams and advancing players at the Usport, NCAA and professional level.
?We are thrilled that Bill has joined our team? said Head Coach and General Manager Eric Thurston ?Bill brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in developing and recruiting young players, he is knowledgeable about the game, leads by example with hard work and dedication and is totally committed to our philosophy of building a culture of excellence and performance while developing and advancing players to the next level.?
?I am extremely excited and proud to join the Thunder. I, like others, have been watching the amazing transformation that is occurring in Drayton Valley. The team and the organization are committed to character, commitment, perseverance and development. All of which fit with my own personal philosophy.? Says Rotheisler ?I am anxious to work with Eric Thurston who is such a great leader and Coach and look forward to contributing in any way I can to supporting the winning culture that has been created.?
Bill will assume his duties mid August and looks forward to being an active part of the Drayton Valley Community.
Contact:
Eric Thurston, Head Coach and General Manager
Drayton Valley Thunder
Eric.thurston@dvthunder.ca
780-542-7846
