Jeff Chynoweth, General Manager of the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club, today announced Head Coach Mark Holick has signed a two-year contract extension with the Club through the 2010-2011 season.
“Mark and his entire coaching staff have done an excellent job with the Hockey Club not only this year, but last season as well. Despite having the second youngest team in the WHL and having injuries to key players we have remained in the middle of the pack in the Eastern Conference and in position to qualify for the post season. With the majority of our Club eligible to return next season and with the improvement shown by our younger players, it is very important that the continuity between the players and Head Coach continue”, continued Chynoweth.
Mark Holick was named the fourth Head Coach in franchise history in August 2007. Prior to joining the ICE, Holick worked in the both the British Columbia Hockey League (1994-2003, 2006-2007) and Alberta Junior Hockey League (2003-2006) as both a Head Coach and Assistant Coach. He was also the Head Coach of Team Pacific at the 2004 World Under 17 Tournament and led them to a second place finish. Holick played in the Western Hockey League with the Saskatoon Blades and New Westminster Bruins (1984-1987) and was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs (11th round – 216th overall) in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft.
Mark Holick – WHL Career Coaching Record
YEAR GP W L OTL SOL GF GA PTS PCT%
2007-2008 72 42 22 5 3 229 214 92 .639
2008-2009 59 28 23 2 6 182 188 64 .542
Jeff Chynoweth, General Manager of the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club, today announced Director of Scouting Garnet Kazuik, Assistant Coach Kris Knoblauch and Athletic Therapist Brad Shaw have each signed two year contract extensions with the Club through the 2010-2011 season.
“We are very happy that each of these individuals will be returning to our Hockey Club. The success we have maintained over the past 11 years both on and off the ice can partially be attributed to having good people in key positions. Stability and continuity are the key to any successful organization and these three gentlemen are a big part of what we are all trying to achieve”, continued Chynoweth.
Garnet Kazuik is finishing up his second season as Director of Scouting for the ICE. He also spent two years (2005 – 2007) as an Alberta Scout for the Club. Garnet played in the Western Hockey League with the Brandon Wheat Kings, Moose Jaw Warriors and Regina Pats (1984-1987).
Kris Knoblauch has been with the Club since August 2007. Kris played three seasons in the Western Hockey League and was a member of both the Edmonton (1997-1998) and Kootenay ICE (1988-1999). He also played with the Red Deer Rebels (1996-1997) and Lethbridge Hurricanes (1998-1999). Kris was an Assistant Coach with the Prince Albert Raiders for one season prior to joining the ICE (2006-2007).
Brad Shaw has been with the organization since May 2007. He came to the ICE after spending three years as the Head Athletic Therapist with the Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Club (2005-2007). He also has worked for the Canadian Men’s Volleyball team (2007).