Red Devils coaches
HEAD COACHAnatoly Khorozov - professional Ice Hockey Coach over past 15 years in various coaching roles around the world. I have a proven track record of playing/coaching in various European Leagues. Gaining invaluable knowledge and experience of professional coaches, I have taken the best parts of their systems and developed my own concept of the game. The technique of play developed integrates a physical game together with quick turn-overs to offensive play with cycling in the offensive zone. With the teams that I have coached, they have progressed significantly under my influence. |
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ASSISTANT COACHStacey Rout - I have been involved in New Zealand ice hockey programs since the early 90’s with the majority being in my hometown of Queenstown; I have represented and captained New Zealand through U16, U18, and also spending 8 years on the Ice Blacks. Prior to joining the NZIHL championship team Red Devils in 2012 I was a player and assistant captain for the Southern Stampede from the beginning of the NZIHL; later on I also took on the head coach role in 2009, 2010 and hold 3 NZIHL championship titles. I have coached U19 regional teams for both Southern and Canterbury with four national titles and a second placing in the last 5 years, I am also currently the New Zealand U18 assistant coach a position I have held for the last 4 years. This year I have joined the Red Devils as assistant coach to help Anatoly put together another championship team for 2013. |
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PLAYER COACHVince Mitalas -I first joined the Red Devils during the 2005 inaugural season. Previously I played a season in the Australian Ice Hockey League and in competitive leagues in Canada. 2013 will be my second year in a coaching capacity with my primary role in helping shape the roster/line combos and game analysis. Although goaltending is my specialty, I have a keen interest in defensive systems and will be assisting Anatoly using my perspective on north american styles of play. I also have a front line role in import recruitment. I have previously coached in various capacities at the minor hockey level and I was the NZ U16 assistant coach in 2012. I am the head coach of the Canterbury u16 Junior Elite League team for 2013. |
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PLAYER / CONDITIONING COACHChris Eaden - I'm a proud trainer of the 'Eaden Project' which works on transforming individuals into superior human beings focusing on making the body more powerful than imagined, also providing a 360 degree insight on fitness. I have coached numerous elite athletes and sportspeople. Although this is my first official sports conditioning coaching role for a semi-professional team, I have practical knowledge of the sport and physical requirements from competing in the NZIHL and representing the Ice Blacks over the years as a player. |
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