Steadman Joins Knights Coaching Staff
August 11, 2014 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
London Knights News Release
LONDON, ONTARIO: General Manager Mark Hunter announced today that London Knights Alumni Rick Steadman has joined the London Knights coaching staff. Steadman, 30, comes with an extensive hockey resume having played at the OHL, CIS and Belgium Elite level as well as having coached at the Belgium Elite level and most recently with the Ontario Hockey Academy's Major Midget teams. In his playing days, he had experience playing at both the forward and defense position.
In his role with the Knights, Steadman will be responsible for planning and preparing every practice, organizing and managing black aces skates, overseeing the on ice skill development, preparing and executing one-on-one video review both pre and post-game as well as pre-scouting of the opposing teams. Steadman will also handle player communication and will be on the bench providing player instruction each night.
Coaching Experience
2013-2014: Assistant Coach, Ontario Hockey Academy Major Midget Gold AAA
2012-2014: Head Coach, Ontario Hockey Academy Major Midget Maroon AAA
2009-2010: Defense Coach, HYC Herentals Belgium Elite Division
2009-2010: Head Coach, HYC Herentals U17 Belgium
2009: Head Coach, Riptide Major Atoms, Andrew's Summer Hockey
2008: Head Coach, Riptide Minor PeeWee, Andrew's Summer Hockey
Playing Experience
2009-2010: HYC Herentals, Belgium Elite Division
2005-2009: University of Prince Edward Island Panthers, CIS
2004-2005: Guelph Storm Junior A, OHL
2001-2005: London Knights Junior A, OHL
2000-2001: London Nationals Junior B, GOJHL
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