Troy Bruins Formally Announce New Head Coach, Logo Selection

MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com-Troy, OH – The Troy Bruins Hockey Team has officially released their official logo for the upcoming 2009-2010 season, as well as formally announcing their first head coach.

The Troy Bruins were also pleased to formally announce the team’s first head coach: Shane Hicke.

Shane Hicke has a vast knowledge of hockey from the youth level to the pros. Shane is a college grad and three sport athlete from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire with a degree in Advertising and Marketing.

Shane spent last season in Canada coaching the Innisfil Lakers Jr. A Tier II hockey team. The Lakers had the best record in the regular season, sent 7 players to the All Star Game and in addition to Shane being selected to coach the all-star team, set many season records for the club. Prior to last season, Shane coached with the Helena Big Horns Jr. A Tier III club in the Norpac League winning a championship.
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Before coaching at the Junior Hockey level, Shane spent several seasons helping to start up and coaching AAA programs in the West Coast, while winning many State Championships and Tournaments across US and Canada. Shane also has coaching experience at the USA Hockey regional selects program and at the US National Selects festival.

Shane is also the son of former NHLer Ernie Hicke. Ernie played his Jr. Hockey with the Regina Pats and then moved to the Montreal Canadians of the NHL where he was traded to the Oakland Seals for Guy Lafleur. Ernie also played for the Atlanta Flames, New York Islanders, Minnesota North Stars and the LA Kings during his career.

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