4th round pick and last year played with the Hamilton Steel AAA U16. Staying in Komoka is Shane Neusteter from Aylmer and last year with Elgin-Middlesex Canucks, who Sarnia Stings selected in the 4th round. Others include Ryan Daze from Tara, Ontario, picked by North Bay, and goalie Nate Gillis from Pickering and a Sarnia pick in 2023. Also joining the team is Sam Pollock from Scarborough, who played the last two years with the Hill Academy, and Nash Coffin from Sherwood, PEI and last year was at the Rothesay (NB) Netherwood School. Behind the bench, the Kings have added Rodney Hynes
Komoka Kings Season is Underway by Paul Mylemans
The 2024-2025 GOJHL season is underway and the Komoka Kings are ready. This is the 7th season that the Kings call The Komoka Wellness Centre their home. Six Kings 2023-2024 team players are back including Captain Justin Skirten, the Alexander brothers Ethan and Riley, Jagan Chanderdat, Seth Huygen and Trent Walker. Gavin McGahey- Smith is also back after playing last year in the OJHL. Joining these returnees are sixteen new players for a good mix of veterans
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and rookies making up the current roster. Last year’s all-star goalie Matthew Koprowski moved up to the Owen Sound Attac, and center Zack Houben is now with the Ottawa 67s of the OHL. They will be missed in Komoka and we congratulate them as they progress in their hockey careers. The pre-season games were a showcase for the players to get acquainted and show their stuff. Third-year veteran Jagan Chanderdat showed his speed and cunning in leading the goal-scoring with some 1st minute and last-minute game- winning heroics. Joining the team are some aspiring young players who were selected in the OHL Priority and U18 drafts, including Nathan Gaetens of Tillsonburg as a Kitchener Rangers
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as an Assistant Coach. Rodney comes with an extensive background in minor and junior hockey coaching and development, most recently as Head Coach of the Lucan Irish Six. Dylan Baker returns as the play-by-play broadcaster with Tyler Morton providing colour commentary on the broadcasts, Kings merchandise with the new colour scheme and logo are available during home games at the Wellness Centre.
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