BLADES HIRE BROCKMAN
The Saskatoon Blades are extremely pleased to announce that they have hired Dean Brockman as their new assistant coach.
Brockman joins the Blades from the Humboldt Broncos, where he was a 4-time SJHL Coach Of The Year, most recently in 2013.
“Dean is a winner, plain and simple,” said Saskatoon Blades general manager and head coach Bob Woods. “He brings experience, leadership and a winning mentality to this organization. He’s proven himself at the SJHL level and with Hockey Canada and we’re very excited to welcome him to the Saskatoon Blades.”
Brockman has spent the last 10 seasons as the general manager and head coach of the SJHL’s Humboldt Broncos. During those 10 seasons he was named SJHL Coach Of The Year in 2013, 2009, 2008 and 2007. Prior to that, Brockman was the assistant coach of the club from 1997 until 2003, while also serving as general manager.
“This is obviously a great opportunity for me and one that I have been seeking for a while,” said Brockman. “The Saskatoon Blades are a team that I watched growing up, going way back to the days of Jackie McLeod. I’m certainly looking forward to doing everything that I can to help this team win games.”
Team success has been a regular theme when looking at Brockman’s history. The product of St. Benedict, Saskatchewan, guided the Broncos to four Anavet Cup Championship titles in five appearances at the event, which matches up the SJHL and MJHL Champions.
Brockman also has a history of success with Hockey Canada. He coached Canada West to a Silver medal at the World Jr. A Championship in 2012, taking home a Gold medal at that same event as an assistant coach one year earlier in 2011.
The Blades would like to welcome Dean and his family to the organization.
Good Luck Dean, a well deserved opportunity. I'm sure most hockey fans across our province are happy for you.
Dean is a quality coach that will some day be a head coach in the WHL. Good on Saskatoon but I was hoping he would be concidered in for an assistant in Regina
Trent Cassan from Terriers is better than Dean Brockman.
Ray
Really Ray? Guess that is your opinion with many out there that totally disagree with you. I am one of them.
Matthew
Watch and see Matthew!
how do u figure trent cassan is better then dean brockman??….i would love to hear your reasons and facts
There's not enough room on Rod's Blog to tell you about how much better Trent Cassan is better.
hahaha…as if ray…your a funny guy….i dont think cassan could make it in the whl without his mentor don chesney
Ray call Chad Lang in Regina and see if your buddy trent can coach there…they need a coach…and then maybe trent will bring you on as the stickboy
What's with the hate for Trent Cassan? He's a quality coach and a great guy too. Been to four SJ finals and won twice including the big RBC win this year. He'll get his shot one day, you can bet on it.
Dubya
Dubya, no hate here for Trent Cassan from me. Highly respected person and excellent coach! Just don't agree with Ray that he is waaaaay better than Dean Brockman.
Matthew
I think this is a good hire for the Blades. Brockman has an impressive record in the SJHL.
When I was told b4 the announcement that the guy was a junior A coach from the SJHL. Those were my two guesses. Cassan has done well to and should have a shot at a coaching job in the WHL in the future.