DIRECTOR OF HOCKEY OPS/GENERAL MANAGER: Nick Parr (Updated Bio Coming Soon).
Nick is entering his 3rd season as General Manager. Following a 2 full season with the club, he looks forward to working with staff, players, and Board of Directors to provide fans with exciting hockey to watch on Friday night at the Allman and developing a competitive GOJHL team.
Nick Brings multiple years of experience in the hockey world. His coaching experience includes Stratford Minor Hockey and the Huron Perth Lakers as well as several spring hockey programs. Most recently Nick held the position of GM/Director of the U18 AAA hockey program with the Huron Perth Lakers in the (2021-22) season — the program captured its first Alliance Championship and had the most successful season in U18 AAA Huron Perth Lakers history. During his time with the program, he promoted players and staff to the next level with a very high level of success. Nick will rely on the past season’s experience to be valuable in the day-to-day interactions with staff, players, and families with the Warriors.
Nick holds strong values and believes in loyalty, honesty, teamwork, and hard work. It is his belief that if the character in the room is right, wins and losses will take care of themselves on the ice!
Nick has resided in Stratford his whole life and lives with his wife Leslie, daughter Emily, and son Tyler. Nick has been in the Plumbing and Heating Business for 27 years, Most recently as a Owner / Operator of NP Parr Plumbing & Heating a family business with his Brother (Jamie) & Son Tyler. He looks forward to contributing to the continued success of the Stratford Hockey Club and its traditions in the rink and in the community.
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER: Mark Nelson
Mark has been a part of the Warriors team for over 20 years. Mark continues to serve as Goalie Coach and is entering his second 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, & Chad Paton
