Eagles Promote Scott Gouthro to Goalie Advisor; Name Blade Mann-Dixon Goaltender & Video Coach
Your Cape Breton Eagles are proud to announce that Scott Gouthro has been promoted to Goaltender Advisor for the organization.
Scott’s main function will be to supervise all goalies in the organization and mentor the new goaltender coach the he recommended to the organization.
“Having Scotty staying with us was a priority,” say GM Sylvain Couturier. “Scotty wanted to spend more time with his kids and family, and his new role will allow him to complete his duties while staying in Sydney, which was vital to all of us in the organization.”
After the promotion of Scott Goutro as Goaltender Advisor, and upon his own recommendation, your Eagles are excite to announce the addition of Blade Mann-Dixon as new full-time Goaltender Coach and Video Coach.
“I’m extremely excited to by a part of the Eagles organization and join the community of Sydney,” says Mann-Dixon. “It’s a surreal experience coming back to coach in the league after playing for four years. I am grateful for the opportunity and very thankful to have someone around with as much experience as Scott.”
A native of Antigonish, N.S., Blade is a graduate of St. F.X. University. Prior to his time at university, Blade suited up for the Moncton Wildcats, Charlottetown Islanders, Halifax Mooseheads, and the Saint John Sea Dogs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
“I felt at this point in my career, it was time to take a step back and hire a person who is able to give 100% of their time to this team.” says Scott Gouthro. “When I first mentioned this to Sly (Couturier) there was one name that I wanted to hire. I am extremely excited to have Blade join the organization on a full-time basis. He is not only a great coach but also a great person who will help guide our goaltenders in a positive direction. This organization is trending in the right direction and I am excited to still be a small piece of the puzzle moving forward.”
“Having a guy that will be here everyday for our goalies is fantastic,” says Couturier. “Blade knows the league, is young and wants to learn. Having a guy like Scott Gouthro to mentor Blade will be the perfect situation.”
