NHL—Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers
AHL—Providence Bruins, Manitoba Moose, Philadelphia Phantoms, Hershey Bears
DEL (Germany Professional Hockey League)—Nurnberg Ice Tigers
Swedish Elite League—Malmo Red Hawks
NCAA—Michigan Tech University

With extensive experience in the NHL, AHL, NCAA, DEL Germany, and Swedish Elite league, André brings a wealth of practical knowledge to the CIHA coaching staff. André joined CIHA in 2012 and is currently the Hockey Director and Head Coach for the Voyageurs Midget AAA White team. He brings a winning attitude and demonstrates true leadership. His focus on the development and attention to details brings out the best in the young hockey players both on and off the ice.

SIJHL (Jr. A) – Thunder Bay K&A Wolverines, Fort Frances Lakers
NOJHL (Jr. A) – North Bay Trappers
TBJBHL (Jr. B) – Thunder Bay Northern Hawks [3x TBJBHL Champion] (2010-2013)
Keystone Cup Western Canada Silver Medalist (2012)
Assistant Coach U18 AAA – Ontario Hockey Academy (2018-2019)
Assistant Coach U18 AAA – Nepean Raiders (2017-2018)
Assistant Coach Minor Midget AAA – Thunder Bay Kings (2014-2016)
Assistant Coach Bantam AAA – Thunder Bay Kings (2013-2014)

Markus earned a Master’s degree in Sport Psychology from the University of Ottawa in 2018 that has provided him with a unique perspective on coaching and has influenced the way that he teaches athletes. Originally from Thunder Bay, Markus spent 3 years as an assistant coach with the Thunder Bay Kings AAA association and as a lead goalie instructor for local goaltending schools, working with athletes from youth to the OHL, NCAA and NHL. Markus continues his work with goaltenders as a member of Hockey Eastern Ontario’s goaltending instructional team.

Previously, Markus worked with CIH as a mental performance consultant, providing mental skills training to student-athletes and looks forward to continuing with the program this season.

– Drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes, 4th Round, 116th Overall
– 44 AHL Games
– 123 ECHL Games
– 56 CIS Games
– 235 QMJHL Games

Prior to joining CIHA, Ryan was an Assistant Coach for Ottawa University Men’s Hockey Team, a scout for 2 years for the Halifax Mooseheads of the QMJHL and 2 years with Top Draft Sports Management in Ottawa.

Ryan brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective on the game due to his scouting background. His experience will allow him to develop our student-athletes and pinpoint exactly what it takes to make it to the next level.