Jim Fisher
Jim Fisher, Director of Hockey Operations, is enthusiastic about the growth of the organization for the benefit of female hockey players. Jim was a referee in the WHL and a Level VI official for Hockey Canada. He has refereed world championships in Europe and several provincial and national championships in Canada. For seven years Jim was President, Vice President and Referee-in-Chief of Tri Cities Female Ice Hockey Association. During his term as President TCFIHA became the largest female hockey association in BC. Jim has also served as a District Coordinator for the BC Hockey High Performance Program and as a team manager for a BC Cup U16 team.
Patrick Thibeault
Patrick Thibeault, Head Coach and Program Development, is dedicated to the advancement of female hockey inBritish Columbia. Aside from his current involvement with the Vancouver Fusion, Patrick has served as an Assistant Coach and Head Coach forTeamBC.
He has worked with both male and female BC Hockey high performance programs as a DOP, Assistant Coach, Head Coach andMentor. He has also been involved in minor and junior hockey as a coach, coach coordinator and skill development programmer. Patrick also served as an Assistant Coach with the University of British Columbia (UBC) women’s hockey team.
Jen Price
Jen Price, Goaltending Coach, has been involved in hockey for several years. Jen played top level female hockey representingBritish Columbiaat the national level with teams such as BC Breakers andTeamBC.
Jen also serves as a goaltending coach during High Performance camps for BC Hockey and participated as an instructor during HockeyCanadacamps. Jen is an accomplished goaltending coach who brings in years of experience.
Jennifer Fong
Jennifer Fong, Assistant Coach, comes in having served as a coach and evaluator in minor hockey. She also played at the highest level in female hockey within BC. Jen has a vast experience playing at the Nationals in both hockey and ball hockey.
Jessica Bennett
Jessica Bennett, Assistant Coach, has been involved in minor hockey as a Head Coach. Jessica has played at the highest levels, playing at the NCAA level for the Middlebury Panthers.
Chris Wagner
Chris Wagner, Assistant Coach, has been involved in minor hockey and in this League with the Okanagan team. Chris has also coached in the BC Hockey High Performance program including Assistant Coach and DOP of Team BC. He comes in with a wealth of knowledge in video analysis.
Kyla Gillespie
Kyla Gillespie, Assistant Coach, has been involved in minor hockey as a Coach and Skill Development Coordinator. Kyla has played at the highest levels, playing in the WWHL with Calgary Ovals and BC Breakers. She comes in with a wealth of knowledge in skill development.
Betty Garbutt
Betty Garbutt, Team Trainer, comes in with a wealth of experience in minor hockey serving as both trainer and manager. Betty has participated in BC Hockey high performance programs at the provincial and national levels. Over the years, Betty has acquired much knowledge in the treatment of athletes as well as nutrition for athletes.
Frank Roberto
Frank Roberto, Educational Mentor, comes in having served several years as a coach in minor hockey. He also participated in the BC Hockey High Performance programs as Head Coach and District Coordinator.
In his younger days, Frank played football atSimonFraserUniversityand is currently Vice Principal of Langley Secondary School.