Timmins Rock coach Brandon Perry is leaving the junior hockey team to be coach of the Queen’s University Gaels in Kingston.
Rock president Ted Gooch says he has an incredible sense of pride in what Perry’s doing.
“While it’s never easy to see somebody who meant so much to our organization move on,” Gooch remarks, “this is an opportunity he truly earned.”
During his tenure behind the Rock bench, 37-year-old Perry coached the team to the NOJHL championship in 2023 and a trip to the Centennial Cup.
He played four years of junior hockey in Kingston followed by four years as a centreman for the Gaels.
Rock president Ted Gooch says all options are being considered to replace Perry, including looking within the organization.
“Working on video clips and talking hockey, so he’s very familiar with Brandon and his system. And Brandon, being a Timmins person, has an incredible sense of pride and passion for the the club and will certainly work with Sheldon throughout the year and come back for the playoffs.”
The Gaels’ season ends in February.
