Two well-known Parklanders have been added to the Dauphin Kings coaching staff.

The first addition is Jayson Argue. He lives in Dauphin and he's set to become the team's Goaltending Coach. The team's second addition is former Parkland Ranger, Brad Dupasquier. He joins the organization as an Assistant & Video Coach.

Jayson joins after a very solid season where he played in goal for the Swan Valley Axemen. Prior to that, he played four years with Bentley University (NCAA Division 1).

Before that, Jayson played for the BCHL's Nanaimo Clippers. Argue also played 71 games with his hometown, Swan Valley Stampeders.

"I'm really excited to join the Kings. I've talked to Doug lots over the last couple of weeks and understand the direction they want to go in," added Argue. "I've seen the acquisitions they've made recently and it's been nothing but positive news. Dauphin back when I played was a pretty impressive organization and that's what I'm excited for, being around that every day."

Doug Hedley is set for his second year back behind the bench for the organization, and he's thrilled that Jayson will be joining the program.

"We're very happy to have Jayson on board especially considering he lives in town and can be on the ice multiple times during the week. He's played NCAA and it's a place where our guys want to get to, so the experience there is a great thing," said Hedley.

"We're very thankful for the time that Dan Averill put in for us. He was tremendous support for our goaltenders last year; it was just more the proximity and travel. Dan will stay with us as a scout." he added.

Brad Dupasquier has coached with Doug in the past as an Assistant Coach with the Parkland Rangers. Brad also was the Head Coach of the Parkland Rangers. He spent last year with the Central Plains Capitals.

"It's an honour and a privilege to be associated with the Kings. I know that they're taking great steps moving forward with not only Doug but the entire staff in place. It's a group of great people and they all have a common goal. I'm really excited about the fact that I'll be operating a software program for the video that 26 of 31 NHL teams use," said Dupasquier.

Brad is also excited to be back on the bench with Doug once again.

"Familiarity is good and I just know that everything is directed in a positive direction when it comes to the development of players. That's really what it's all about and I'm very fortunate to be a part of it," he concluded.

The drive towards the 2019-2020 season continues. They play their first regular-season game on September 20 in Swan Valley. The Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy Home Opener is the next night when Swan Valley pays a visit to Credit Union Place.

As the summer rolls on, stay tuned for the broadcast schedule with the Voice of the Kings, Darnell Duff.