DIRECTOR OF HOCKEY OPS/GENERAL MANAGER: Nick Parr.
Nick enters his sixth season with the hockey club and looks forward to continuing to work with the staff, players, and Board of Directors to provide fans with exciting hockey to watch on Friday nights.
Nick’s experience includes time with Stratford Minor Hockey, the Huron-Perth Lakers, as well as several spring hockey programs. He captured an ALLIANCE Championship with the Lakers U18 program in 2021–22 and was also part of the Warriors’ 2022–23 Cherry Cup Championship team.
Nick holds strong values and believes in loyalty, honesty, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. He believes the character in the room will be reflected in the team’s success on the ice, allowing the wins and losses to take care of themselves.
Nick resides in Stratford with his wife, Leslie. He has a daughter, Emily (Jake Debus), a son, Tyler (Ashley Vito), and two grandsons, Luca and Kieran. He owns and operates NT Parr Plumbing & Heating alongside his son, Tyler.
He looks forward to continuing to contribute to and maintain the tradition of excellence that the hockey club is known for within the community.
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER: Mark Nelson
Mark has been a part of the Warriors team for over 22 years. Mark continues to serve as Goalie Coach and is entering his sixth year as Assistant General Manager. He has also been on the bench as an Assistant Coach.
Mark played Junior B for New Hamburg Hahns and Senior A for the Stratford Indians. He has also served as an Alliance U17 evaluator.
Mark is currently the Director of Evaluation for the Erie Otters of the OHL. He was also a Canadian University Scout for Rio Grande Valley Killer Bee’s of the Central Professional Hockey League.
Mark has recently retired after 30 years at Canada Post. Mark and his wife Patti live in Stratford and are proud grandparents to Cameron and Callum.
SCOUTS:
Head Scout: Brady Blain
Scouts: Russell Sutton, Chase Windsor, Darren Ferguson, Alex Elliott, & Jake Jeffrey
