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SAULT STE. MARIE, ON-
\n<\/strong>Soo Greyhounds General Manager Kyle Raftis is pleased to announce this morning that Patrick Jarrett<\/a> will joining the club as Assistant Coach.<\/p>\n

He will accompany Head Coach Drew Bannister and newly-appointed Assistant Coach Steve O\u2019Rourke in rounding out the team\u2019s on-bench staff.<\/p>\n

“We’re thrilled to welcome Patrick to our coaching staff. Patrick brings a unique combination of playing, coaching, and player development experience that will be a tremendous asset to our group,\u201d started Raftis.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPatrick’s unique path as a player and coach has given him the ability to relate to and connect with our players while understanding what it takes to help them continue to grow both on and off the ice. Early in our conversations, what stood out most was his passion for developing players at all different stages of their junior careers and his attention to the small details of the game. He’ll be a major resource for our players on a day-to-day basis and will have a significant impact on our team as a whole, whether it’s on special teams or at 5-on-5,\u201d he continued before concluding,<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cEqually important, Patrick is someone who understands what it means to represent both the Greyhounds and the City of Sault Ste. Marie. We’re excited to welcome Patrick and his family back to the Soo and know he’ll make a tremendous impact on our program.”<\/span><\/p>\n

The 42-year old Jarrett most recently was Head Coach for two seasons of the Palmyra Black Knights 16U & 18U based out of Annville, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

From 2021 to 2024 he held the same position with the Skipjacks Hockey Academy 16U & 18U (York, Pennsylvania).<\/p>\n

Within the OHL, Patrick was previously a member of the Hamilton Bulldogs staff as Assistant Coach for two seasons (2018-2020).<\/p>\n

The Sault Ste. Marie, ON native\u2019s playing career was highlighted by being selected 1st overall of the 2000 OHL Priority Selection to the Mississauga IceDogs in 2000 before later being drafted to the NHL\u2019s Nashville Predators followed by a thirteen-year professional career in Europe.<\/p>\n

\u201cI couldn\u2019t be more excited to be coming home to Sault Ste. Marie. This community shaped me, and it\u2019s hard to believe it\u2019s been 26 years since I left to play in the OHL. To return now as an Assistant Coach for the Soo Greyhounds is truly a full-circle moment. My wife, Tanya, and our two daughters are excited to make the Soo our home and be closer to family,\u201d began Jarrett.<\/span><\/p>\n

He then added, \u201cThe Greyhounds are one of the most historic and respected organizations in junior hockey, and I grew up idolizing this team. It\u2019s an incredible honour to have the opportunity to help develop the next generation of Greyhounds. I look forward to sharing the experiences I\u2019ve gained throughout my playing and coaching career and helping our players become the best versions of themselves\u2014not only as hockey players, but as young men. I\u2019m grateful for this opportunity and can\u2019t wait to get to work.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Head coaches from each of the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) will serve as assistants alongside Team Canada head coach and former OHL executive Misha Donskov<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is pleased to congratulate Brad Lauer (Spokane Chiefs \/ WHL)<\/b>,<\/span> Drew Bannister (Soo Greyhounds \/ OHL)<\/b><\/span>, and Jim Hulton (Saint John Sea Dogs \/ QMJHL)<\/b> on being named assistant coaches with Canada\u2019s National Junior Team for the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta.<\/span><\/p>\n

Representing each of the CHL\u2019s Member Leagues, Lauer, Bannister, and Hulton will serve alongside fellow assistant coach and WHL alumnus Ryan Getzlaf<\/b>, as well as head coach Misha Donskov<\/b>, a former OHL executive who was appointed to the position by Hockey Canada in April.<\/span><\/p>\n

The coaching staff will also include goaltending coach Dan De Palma (Kamloops Blazers \/ WHL) <\/b>and video coach Adam Filmon, with additional support from James Emery, Hockey Canada\u2019s director of performance analysis.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to officially announce our coaching staff for Canada\u2019s National Junior Team and bring together a group of experienced, accomplished leaders who are deeply committed to player development and winning on the international stage,\u201d said Alan Millar, general manager of Canada\u2019s National Junior Team. \u201cMisha, Drew, Ryan, Jim, Brad and Dan each bring a unique set of skills and perspectives, along with extensive experience at the professional, Major Junior and international levels. We are confident this staff will create an environment that allows our players to succeed and proudly represent Canada as we prepare for the World Juniors.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Donskov<\/b>, from London, Ontario, spent five seasons in the OHL, serving as an assistant coach with the London Knights from 2009-12 before spending two seasons as associate coach of the Ottawa 67\u2019s from 2012-14. He added assistant general manager duties during his final season in London and helped the Knights capture the 2012 OHL championship. Donskov later spent four seasons as director of hockey operations with the Vegas Golden Knights before serving more than three years as an assistant coach from 2020-23 and winning the Stanley Cup in 2023. Most recently, he spent two seasons as an assistant coach with the Dallas Stars from 2023-25.<\/span><\/p>\n

Donskov, Hockey Canada\u2019s vice-president of hockey operations and men\u2019s national teams coach, made his international head-coaching debut at the 2026 IIHF World Championship after expanding his role with the organization in April<\/span><\/a>. He returns to the World Juniors for a second consecutive season after helping Canada earn bronze as an associate coach in 2026. Internationally, Donskov won gold as an assistant coach at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off, the 2016 IIHF World Championship and the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, as well as in other coaching roles at the 2015 World Juniors and 2015 IIHF World Championship. He also won the 2019 Spengler Cup as director of hockey operations and assistant coach.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lauer<\/b>, from Humboldt, Saskatchewan, returns to Canada\u2019s National Junior Team for a second consecutive year after helping the country earn bronze as an assistant coach at the 2026 World Juniors. He recently completed his second season as head coach of the WHL\u2019s Spokane Chiefs, having guided the club to the 2025 WHL Championship Series. Lauer previously spent four seasons as head coach of the Edmonton Oil Kings, winning the 2022 WHL Championship and the Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy as WHL Coach of the Year in 2019-20, following five seasons as an assistant coach with the Kootenay ICE. His professional experience includes roles as an assistant coach with the Winnipeg Jets, Tampa Bay Lightning, Anaheim Ducks and Ottawa Senators, as well as the AHL\u2019s Syracuse Crunch and Milwaukee Admirals. As a player, Lauer spent his junior career with the Regina Pats from 1983-86, recording 165 points in 189 games.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bannister<\/b><\/span>, from Belleville, Ontario, was named head coach of the OHL\u2019s Soo Greyhounds for the second time on June 22 after previously leading the club from 2015-18. Over three seasons, he recorded 136 regular-season victories, won two OHL West Division titles and guided the Greyhounds to the 2018 OHL Championship Series. His first tenure culminated in a historic 2017-18 campaign in which the Greyhounds posted a franchise-record 55-7-3-3 record, earning Bannister the Matt Leyden Trophy as OHL Coach of the Year and the CHL\u2019s Brian Kilrea Coach of the Year Award. He most recently served as head coach of Canada\u2019s National Men\u2019s Under-18 Team at the 2026 IIHF U18 Men\u2019s World Championship after serving as head coach of the St. Louis Blues during the 2024-25 season and spending more than two seasons leading the AHL\u2019s Springfield Thunderbirds. Internationally, Bannister served as an assistant coach with Canada\u2019s National Men\u2019s Team at the 2025 Spengler Cup and helped Canada win gold as an assistant at the 2017 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup. As a player, he helped the Greyhounds win consecutive OHL championships in 1991 and 1992 before capturing the Memorial Cup in 1993, and also won gold with Canada at the 1994 World Juniors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hulton<\/b>, from Wolfe Island, Ontario, was named head coach of the QMJHL\u2019s Saint John Sea Dogs last month following 11 seasons as head coach of the Charlottetown Islanders. A two-time QMJHL Coach of the Year and recipient of the CHL\u2019s Brian Kilrea Coach of the Year Award in 2022, Hulton ranks 14th all-time in QMJHL history with 380 regular-season victories and was the fifth-fastest coach to reach 300 wins, accomplishing the feat in 513 games. He has represented Canada six times during his coaching career, helping the country win gold at the 2005 World Juniors and silver in 2004 as an assistant coach before returning to the tournament in the same role in 2019. Hulton also spent 10 seasons coaching in the OHL with the North Bay Centennials, Mississauga IceDogs, Belleville Bulls, Kingston Frontenacs and St. Michael\u2019s Majors, as well as two seasons as an assistant coach with the NHL\u2019s Florida Panthers. As a player, he suited up in the OHL with the Kitchener Rangers and Kingston Raiders.<\/span><\/p>\n

Getzlaf<\/b>, from Regina, Saskatchewan, is a WHL alumnus who spent four seasons with the Calgary Hitmen from 2001-05. The longtime Anaheim Ducks captain won gold with Canada at the 2005 World Juniors after earning silver at the tournament in 2004. He also captured Olympic gold in 2010 and 2014 and won the Stanley Cup with Anaheim in 2007.<\/span><\/p>\n

De Palma<\/b>, from Kamloops, British Columbia, is entering his 18th season as goaltending coach of the WHL\u2019s Kamloops Blazers. He has served in the same role with Canada at each of the past two World Juniors and has won two IIHF U18 Men\u2019s World Championship gold medals and a Hlinka Gretzky Cup title.<\/span><\/p>\n

Several additional CHL representatives will support Canada\u2019s National Junior Team:<\/span><\/p>\n