Assistant Coaches (New Tecumseth IceCats)

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ASSISTANT COACH - Theresa Ella
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Residence: Bradford, ON
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- played NCAA D1 hockey at Northeastern University (2002-2006) as a player assistant coach (2004-2006). At University, Theresa was on All Hockey East Team, Hockey East All Rookie Team, Hockey East All Academic Team, as well as being on scholarship.
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- Coach Theresa then furthered her hockey by playing in the NWHL and CWHL for the Brampton Thunder and Telus Lightning.
- Coach Theresa also served as the head hockey instructor at the Canadian Hockey Academy.


Prior to all her hockey success, Coach Theresa played minor hockey for Scarborough, North York, Stouffville, boys hockey in King City, and played U18 for Team Ontario.




ASSISTANT COACH - Scott Jones


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Playing Experience: Scott started his minor hockey playing career in East Gwillimbury, then moved to the Toronto Marlboros and then to the York Simcoe Express. He then Played Jr. "A"  with the Newmarket 87's, Oshawa Legionnaires and the Aurora Eagles.  Then went to Rochester Institute of Technology (NCAA) for 4 years.  Then returned to the Whitby Dunlops hockey Club to play Senior A hockey. 
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Coaching Experience:  Scott has been coaching since 1993 to the present.  He has been involved with the York Simcoe Express AAA, RIT hockey School (NCAA), Georgian Ice Jr. "C", Georgian Minor Hockey, East Gwillimbury Minor Hockey, Central York Girls Hockey, Durham West Jr Lightning, and North York.





ASSISTANT COACH - John Elvidge
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Residence: Durham (West Grey), ON
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- Coach John brings over 45 years of successful coaching and playing at multiple levels of hockey.
- From AAA to junior in men's hockey, with the last 7 years in women's hockey, with various organizations.
- Away from hockey, Coach John is also a fitness and nutrition coach and a certified triathlon coach.
- Coach John has also competed in many triathlons himself, including representing Canada in AG Triathlon at the world championships numerous times and multiple Ironman’s and marathons.
- Coach John comes from a very fulfilling sports lifestyle and his extensive knowledge helps our team grow to become bigger and better.


On-Ice Coach - Jim Emmett
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Played: Jr. "a" hockey, Professional hockey - OHA Senior " A" Coached: 6 years "AAA" Toronto Red Wings/ Toronto Young Nationals; City finalist all 6 years, winning 2 city championships.

Experience: Involved in the game of hockey over 35 years, Owner Operator of Pro Tech Hockey Academy Inc. for 15 years, professional tutoring of hockey players at all levels, including College, OHL, AHL and NHL, also specialized programs for forwards and defensemen.
Assisted NHL Player Agent Gus Badali for 8 years, in scouting, recruiting and developing players for OHL, AHL and NHL, of which also included player representation, on-ice instruction and off-ice services.




Video Coach/ Manager - Jamie Graham

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Residence: Hanover, ON
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- Coach Jamie played Junior hockey in Ottawa and Senior AA in the WOAA.
- Coach Jamie is a multi sport trainer with having experience in coaching soccer and hockey at the highest levels.
- Coach Jamie has many certifications, so many that it would take a lot of room to write.
- He trains many kids on and off the ice, helping them develop as great athletes.


- Coach Jamie coached Midget (OMHA Finalists) and Junior C Boys Hockey as Head Coach.
- From there moved on to coaching Girls minor hockey.
- He has experience coaching for West Grey, Owen Sound, Orangeville, and Saugeen Maitland.