Welcome Players, Parents and Spectators!
I cannot
believe how fast the time has gone. We are now about to embark on a fun filled,
skilled hockey season.
I am John
Ritchie, your Head Coach for the season. For those of you who do not know me
here is a quick synopsis of me. I am a Non-Parent Head Coach who played minor
hockey in Wallaceburg. I fell in love with the game at the age of 3 (1979 do
the math lol) when I went on the river for the first time. I joined Minor
Hockey right away and played all levels. By trade (and Love) I am a Defenseman.
After my minor career was over, I went into coaching in 1995 as an Assistant
Coach with Major Midget in Wallaceburg. We won our Rep League and Playoffs that
season. I went on to Head Coach Peewee before I moved to Sarnia. In Sarnia I
have coached Instructional (all 3 years), Novice and Atom. I am currently on
the SHA Board of Directors assisting mainly with the Volunteer Coordination
Program for Silverstick. Lastly, I am a Level 2 Official with OWHA, OMHA and
the Alliance. I also sit on the AAA Exec as the Tournament Director.
As a team,
we will work together to show respect on and off ice. We will learn to work as
ONE during our season together. Most importantly we will have FUN in achieving our
goals for the season. I am looking forward to seeing some familiar faces and
welcome new friendships along the way.
Thanks,
John Ritchie
[email protected]
226-886-2214