Sun County Panthers

Tryouts will begin April 19, 2025, for U10 - U13 and April 21, 2025, for players U14-U16. All Sun County tryouts will be held at Essex Arena.

The Panthers organization is proud to announce Panther Alumni Ryan Roach as our U10 Head Coach next season. Ryan brings a strong passion for the game and thrives on building a fun team environment for his players to develop in. He combines both his playing and coaching experience to develop his team into great hockey players and exceptional people.

Jack Van Boekel brings a wealth of experience and passion to the game as a new coach with the Sun County Panthers. After a successful playing career, Jack retired from professional hockey in 2024 and transitioned into coaching to share his knowledge with the next generation of athletes as a coach with Danger Hockey Development (DHD).

Utilizing both his experience as a player in the OHL and OUA and his Master’s degree in sport psychology, Myles offers a unique perspective on developing players both on and off the ice. He and his staff put a premium on leadership, communication, and personal growth which fosters healthy team environments and develops interpersonal skills that transcend a sport setting. 

Laine Parent, is an accomplished player and coach in the local hockey community who will enter his second season with Sun County.