July 5, 2006
LAURIER APPOINTS KELLY NOBES AS NEW HOCKEY COACH
WATERLOO - After a nation-wide search, Wilfrid Laurier University is proud to announce the appointment of Kelly Nobes as the head coach of the men's hockey program.
Nobes replaces Steve Martell who left the Golden Hawk program last month for a teaching opportunity at Cape Breton University.
\"I'm excited about the opportunity to lead the Laurier men's hockey team, said Nobes.\" It is quite evident to me that Laurier takes its athletics seriously and the recent success of several Golden Hawk teams, including hockey verifies that. I look forward to building on a strong hockey tradition and plan to set the bar high for the years to come.\"
Nobes comes from the Royal Military College hockey program where for the last five seasons he has led his team into the playoffs. He was a former league all-star for the McGill Redmen in the late 1990's as well as an assistant captain. During his time with the Redmen, he placed ninth among scorers with 181 points in four seasons. After playing four seasons for the team he acted as an assistant coach for two years before moving on to RMC.
\"Taking over a National Championship contending team required an individual with seasoned Head Coaching experience,\" stated Peter Baxter, Director of Athletics and Recreation.\" Kelly Nobes has the full package: experience as university athlete at McGill and Head Coaching experience at RMC.\"
The men's hockey program opens their season on October 13th at the University of Toronto.
(Source: Laurier Sports Information)
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Royal Military College Men's Hockey Coach Steps Down
Kelly Nobes, men's hockey coach at RMC for the past five seasons, announced that he is stepping down from his current position in order to take over as head coach of the men's hockey program at Wilfrid Laurier University.
His contribution to the development of the RMC hockey program over the past five years has been unmistakeable. RMC has qualified for the post-season in each season with Nobes at the helm and set a single season school record for points with in 2001-02 and again in 2004-05.
\"Kelly will be sorely missed\", added Darren Cates, RMC Athletic Director. \"His passion for the sport of hockey and his relentless work ethic will not be easily replaced. We wish him all the best with this next chapter in his coaching career\".
Nobes was a former league all-star for the McGill Redmen in the early 1990's. He played four seasons for the team and acted as an assistant coach for two years.
The search for his replacement will begin in the coming weeks.
(Source: RMC Sports Information)
Nobes replaces Steve Martell who left the Golden Hawk program last month for a teaching opportunity at Cape Breton University.
\"I'm excited about the opportunity to lead the Laurier men's hockey team, said Nobes.\" It is quite evident to me that Laurier takes its athletics seriously and the recent success of several Golden Hawk teams, including hockey verifies that. I look forward to building on a strong hockey tradition and plan to set the bar high for the years to come.\"
Nobes comes from the Royal Military College hockey program where for the last five seasons he has led his team into the playoffs. He was a former league all-star for the McGill Redmen in the late 1990's as well as an assistant captain. During his time with the Redmen, he placed ninth among scorers with 181 points in four seasons. After playing four seasons for the team he acted as an assistant coach for two years before moving on to RMC.
\"Taking over a National Championship contending team required an individual with seasoned Head Coaching experience,\" stated Peter Baxter, Director of Athletics and Recreation.\" Kelly Nobes has the full package: experience as university athlete at McGill and Head Coaching experience at RMC.\"
The men's hockey program opens their season on October 13th at the University of Toronto.
(Source: Laurier Sports Information)
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Royal Military College Men's Hockey Coach Steps Down
Kelly Nobes, men's hockey coach at RMC for the past five seasons, announced that he is stepping down from his current position in order to take over as head coach of the men's hockey program at Wilfrid Laurier University.
His contribution to the development of the RMC hockey program over the past five years has been unmistakeable. RMC has qualified for the post-season in each season with Nobes at the helm and set a single season school record for points with in 2001-02 and again in 2004-05.
\"Kelly will be sorely missed\", added Darren Cates, RMC Athletic Director. \"His passion for the sport of hockey and his relentless work ethic will not be easily replaced. We wish him all the best with this next chapter in his coaching career\".
Nobes was a former league all-star for the McGill Redmen in the early 1990's. He played four seasons for the team and acted as an assistant coach for two years.
The search for his replacement will begin in the coming weeks.
(Source: RMC Sports Information)
