The OCN Blizzard has announced that Jamie Corbett will not return as Head Coach and General Manager of the organization in the fall.
Instead, someone with a lot of experience within the organization has become the new General Manager. Greg Hunter will be the new GM going forward. Greg spent 20 years with the organization and he won five MJHL titles between 1997-2003.
“It’s very exciting for me to be back with the club,” said Hunter. “I put in my time with the club obviously with the over 20 years. It’s a good and exciting time for myself.”
Among Greg’s first duties is signing a Head Coach. Another task will be preparing for the upcoming MJHL draft that goes early next month in Winnipeg.
“To be honest I think our prospects are pretty solid right now,” said Hunter. “We also have eight picks in this year’s draft so we’re quite excited and the future looks great for the Blizzard.”
OCN finished in 10th place in the MJHL last year with a 18-40-2 record. That was significantly weaker than the past two seasons when the Blizzard combined for a 71-37-8-4 record.
With a good set of prospects and a few months ahead to lock down some players for next year, Hunter is confident in the team.
“I think we’re going to be competitive without a doubt. Our goal is to make the playoffs,” said Hunter. “There will be some hiccups to get over next year from the past, but I think we’re on the right track and things will go our way.”
