Victoria Royals Announce 2025-2026 Hockey Operations Staff
Victoria, B.C. – The Victoria Royals have confirmed their hockey operations staff for the 2025-2026 season as well as announced a number of staff additions.
The following additions have been made to the hockey operations staff: Austin Roden, Goalie Coach; Kaelan Bendall, Hockey Operations Coordinator; and Ryan Guenter, Senior Scout.
“We look forward to continuing to provide an environment where our players can develop both on and off the ice” said Royals General Manager Jake Heisinger. “We feel very fortunate to have a staff that will help our players reach their goals as well as ensuring the long-term success of the program”.
Below is a list of the Victoria Royals Hockey Operations Staff for the 2025-2026 Season:
| Head Coach | James Patrick |
| Assistant Coach | Don MacGillivray |
| Director, Scouting & Hockey Operations | Brayden Beckley |
| Development Coach | Jeff Compton |
| Goalie Coach | Austin Roden |
| Director, Culture & Leadership | Mel Davidson |
| Director, Analytics & Strategy | Malcolm Salter |
| Head Athletic Therapist | Colin Wright |
| Head Equipment Manager | Sam Jarrin |
| Head Strength, Conditioning & Rehabilitation Coach | JT Ward |
| Hockey Operations Coordinator | Kaelan Bendall |
| Senior Scout | Ryan Guenter |
| Senior Scout | Tyler MacDonald |
| Regional Scout | Peter Kasowski |
| Regional Scout | Matt Hanak |
| Education Advisor | Rick Sprigg |
| Security Liason / Billet Coordinator | Jon Cawsey |
