Matt Chomyc, Instructor
Achievements:
Matt was born and raised in Grande Prairie and spent his minor hockey career moving through the levels of GPMHA Novice hockey to GPAC Midget AAA. He has had a variety of playing experiences across Western Canada including playing Junior “A” hockey for the Yorkton Terriers of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League and the Calgary Canucks of the Alberta Junior Hockey League. Matt has a passion for working with young athletes and experience working in skill development, dry land training, and power skating. Matt’s most recent hockey endeavour includes working with the Grande Peace Bantam AAA Storm as an assistant coach. Matt has Hockey Canada’s Coach Level 1, Level 2, Respect in Sport, and Checking Skills coaching certifications. Matt enjoys working with the young athletes in the Peace Region. He is a strong believer in mental and physical development and preparation both on and off the ice. Matt enjoys working with young people, is a strong supporter of the development of the Peace Region’s elite athletes, and is committed to the ongoing development of local programs for Peace Region athletes.
Experience/Achievements
Matt was born and raised in Grande Prairie and spent his minor hockey career moving through the levels of GPMHA Novice hockey to GPAC Midget AAA. He has had a variety of playing experiences across Western Canada including playing Junior “A” hockey for the Yorkton Terriers of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League and the Calgary Canucks of the Alberta Junior Hockey League. Matt has a passion for working with young athletes and experience working in skill development, dry land training, and power skating. Matt’s most recent hockey endeavour includes working with the Grande Peace Bantam AAA Storm as an assistant coach. Matt has Hockey Canada’s Coach Level 1, Level 2, Respect in Sport, and Checking Skills coaching certifications. Matt enjoys working with the young athletes in the Peace Region. He is a strong believer in mental and physical development and preparation both on and off the ice. Matt enjoys working with young people, is a strong supporter of the development of the Peace Region’s elite athletes, and is committed to the ongoing development of local programs for Peace Region athletes.
Experience/Achievements
- Head Coach Grande Peace Bantam AAA Storm (2017/2018)
- Assistant Coach Grande Peace Bantam AAA Storm (2016/2017)
- Bachelor of Commerce in Energy Management (BComm, ENMG)
- Big Brothers and Big Sisters Mentor (2010-2015)
- Assistant Captain Calgary Canucks AJHL (2011)
- Yorkton Terriers SJHL (2010)
- Princeton Posse KIJHL (2008/2009)
- Captain Grande Peace Midget AAA Storm (2006-2008)
- Western Hockey League Draft (Kamloops Blazers 2005)
- Alberta Cup 2005
- Grande Peace Bantam AAA Storm (2004/2005)
- Power Plus On Ice Instructor (2014-Present)
- Black Elk Hockey Camp Instructor (2013)
- Volunteer Princeton Minor Hockey Association (2009)