Former Vernon Vipers forward Brent Kisio and former Vernon Lakers/Vipers defencemen Josh MacNevin will return to the Western Hockey League Lethbridge Hurricanes.
In August Kisio was named an assistant coach of team Canada at the World Junior hockey Championships. Kisio is entering his fourth season with the Hurricanes, also coached at the 2016 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge and the 2017 Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team that won the 2017 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup in August 2017.
In his first season with the Hurricanes, Kisio led the team to a 46-24-1-1 record, helping the team back to the post-season after a six year absence. Kisio also led the Hurricanes to their first Central Division Championship since 1996-1997 while being named the Eastern Conference’s nominee for Coach of the Year. Kisio guided the Huricanes last season to 2nd place in the Eastern Conference with a (33-33-6-0) regular season record.
Kisio was an Assistant, Associate Coach & Assistant General Manager for eight seasons with the Western Hockey League (WHL) Calgary Hitmen before being named the Lethbridge Hurricanes Head Coach June 4th 2015.
Kisio played one season in Vernon (2002-2003) The Vipers acquired Kisio in August 2002 in a trade with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Ft. McMurray Oil Barons. In 59 regular season games with the Vipers Kisio collected (20-goals-46-assists-66-points).
Brent Kisio's Player-Coaches Profile:
MacNevin is entering his fourth season with the Hurricanes after retiring from professional hockey in 2013.
After playing four years at Providence College, MacNevin spent parts of the next three seasons (2000-2002) playing in the ECHL & WCHL before spending the next twelve years playing overseas. From 2001-2013 MacNevin played with nine different teams (Fassa, EK Zell am See, Eisbaren Regensburg, ERC Ingolstadt, Vaxjo Lakers HC, HPK, AIK, SaiPa & TPS) in seven different leagues (Italy, Austria 2, Germany 2, DEL, Allsvenskan, Liiga & SHL). MacNevin retired from hockey after the 2012-13 season spent the 2013-14 season as an Assistant Coach with the University of Lethbridge before joining the Hurricanes in 2015.
MacNevin played two years in Vernon, one with the 1994-95 Vernon Lakers before finishing his final year of junior hockey winning a Royal Bank Cup with the 1995-96 Vernon Vipers. In 107 games with the Lakers/Vipers MacNevin collected (15-goals-63-assists-78-points). MacNevin was drafted 101 overall in Round 4 at the 1996 NHL Draft by the New Jersey Devils.
Josh MacNevins Player Profile:
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=13397
This was posted on the Hurricanes website:
Hurricanes Hockey Staff Returns in Full
August 16, 2018
Lethbridge, AB – The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club is excited to announce that the team’s hockey staff will return in full for the 2018-2019 season; while also adding to the staff.
Hurricanes Head Coach Brent Kisio will return for a fourth season behind the bench. Kisio, who has signed a contract extension, sits third all-time in coaching victories in Hurricanes history with 121 wins. The 35-year-old is slated to serve as an Assistant Coach for Canada at the 2019 World Junior Championship in Vancouver and Victoria.
Assistant Coach Jeff Hansen has agreed to a contract extension as he will return for his second year with the team. The 36-year-old Hansen joined the Hurricanes last year after serving as a Video Coach with the Calgary Hitmen for four years. Hansen will serve as a Video Coach for Canada at the 2018 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in November.
Josh MacNevin returns for his fourth season as an Assistant Coach with the Hurricanes. The 41-year-old joined the ‘Canes prior to the 2015-2016 season. The former New Jersey Devils draft pick served as an Assistant Coach for one season with the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns prior to joining the Hurricanes.
Hurricanes Assistant/Video Coach Andrew Doty will return for a fifth season with the team. Doty joined the team during the 2014-2015 season as a Video Coach before taking on more responsibility for the 2015-2016 season including serving as Assistant to the General Manager. Doty is fresh off capturing a gold medal with Canada at the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Tournament in Edmonton.
“We’re really excited to have our entire hockey staff return for the upcoming season,” said Hurricanes general manager Peter Anholt. “I’m really impressed with how hard our coaching staff works and how prepared our team is on a nightly basis.”
The team has also announced the addition of Matt Anholt to the coaching staff. The 24-year-old Anholt will serve as a Skills and Development Coach. The son of Hurricanes general manager Peter Anholt, recently concluded a four-year stint at the University of Alaska-Anchorage where he played NCAA hockey, serving as Captain for the last two years.
“Matt will be a great add to our staff. He will work with our current players and will spend time working very closely with our prospects,” said Peter Anholt. “Skill development is so important in today’s game and we want to give our players the best opportunity we can to develop.”
The Hurricanes have also added Garry Carson to the scouting staff. Carson has a plethora of experience in scouting and hockey operations having served most recently as a scout for the Medicine Hat Tigers. He is also the Director of Scouting and Player Development for the Yorkton Terriers in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.
“We’re very, very pleased to add someone with Garry’s knowledge and experience. We feel he is a great addition to our already strong scouting staff,” added Anholt.
The Hurricanes begin their 2018 Training Camp on August 23rd at the ENMAX Centre. The ‘Canes will start their 2018 ENMAX Pre-Season on Friday, August 31st when they welcome the Medicine Hat Tigers to the ENMAX Centre. Tickets for that game can be purchased at the Lethbridge Minor Hockey Office for just $10.00.
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