RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna is proud to announce that veteran NHL coach, Perry Pearn will be joining RINK as Head Coach of the U-17 Prep Team in Kelowna, BC. Perry has an extensive coaching resume with experience coaching at Junior, University, National and Professional levels. 

RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna is excited to announce that 14 RINK Hockey Academy Athletes have been invited to the BC Hockey Program of Excellence Camp!

The RINK Hockey Corp., based out of Winnipeg, MB, has recently expanded its operation in Kelowna, B.C. with the opening of a new facility focused on providing more resources to all athletes and clients in Kelowna and the surrounding area. Included in RINK’s new facility is a brand-new physiotherapy clinic and training space, Testify Performance. Testify Performance is in a prime location for clients and athletes, with easy access from all regions of the Okanagan. 

Dr. Jeff Leiter is the Director of Sports Science and Performance at the RINK Training Centre. Jeff has always had a passion for hockey and performance. He holds a Master of Science in Sport Biomechanics and obtained his PhD in April 2009 from the Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science at the University of Manitoba.

RINK Hockey Academy Winnipeg would like to welcome Mike Liambas, as assistant coach of the RHA U-18 Prep Team. Along with, the RINK Player Development team is excited to have Mike play a dual role as a Skills Development Coach, second to his coaching role.  

To continue the legacy that Cole left our RINK Family, RINK Coaches hand out the Hammer Bucket Award to an athlete of every camp group running each week in the summer months. This award is given to an aspiring athlete who demonstrates hard work, commitment and a positive attitude throughout their week in camp.

Watch as we follow Carson through his On & Off-Ice training only a few days prior to draft. Interviews with Carson’s trainer, skills coach and former minor hockey coach will give an insight to the person Carson is and continues to become. 

Earlier in March, RINK announced that we will be assuming the responsibility of awarding the Cole Hamblin Memorial Fund annually to a RINK Athlete. We are happy to announce that this years recipient is, Denton Mateychuk of the Moose Jaw Warriors.

RINK Summer camps are the perfect opportunity for youth athletes to develop responsibility and work ethic. Sports camps provide a safe and welcoming environment to learn and grow as an athlete, while keeping the competitive juices flowing. 

The RINK Hockey Corp. is excited to welcome Maco Balkovec to the team as the Executive Director of RINK BC. Maco will begin his role with RINK Kelowna April 5th, which coincides with the start of our inaugural spring development programs.