Alberni Valley introduces Hasselberg as Ass't Coach and Ass't GM

Press Release

The British Columbia Hockey League's Alberni Valley Bulldogs would like to announce the hiring of Kevin Hasselberg as the club's new Assistant General Manager and Assistant Coach.

Hasselberg, 34, joins GM/Head Coach Paul Esdale on the Bulldogs staff. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Bulldogs organization with 10 years of Junior A experience with the Olds Grizzlys of the Alberta Junior Hockey League.

The Didsbury, Alberta native has spent the last five seasons as the Head Coach in Olds and the previous five seasons as the Assistant Coach.

"Kevin has had some great experiences with coaching and is a proven winner. His loyalty and commitment are refreshing and made it a natural fit for us," comments GM/Head Coach Paul Esdale. "We are very excited to have Kevin join our staff and know that he will be an asset to our organization," adds Esdale.

Hasselberg, also has been selected to be the Assistant Coach at World Junior A Challenge on the Team Canada West coaching staff.

"It’s an honor to be given the opportunity to work within an organization that values athletic and academic development, community pride and team spirit," states Hasselberg.

"The Bulldogs organization is gaining momentum and through the joint efforts of all involved we will look to build on last season’s success. My wife and I are excited to raise our children in Port Alberni and we are all proud to call Port Alberni home," he adds.

Hasselberg will come to Port Alberni with his wife Leah, daughter Shauni, and son Dyllan.

(Nathan also is a writer for Maineiacs Post to Post and the Maine Hockey Journal. He can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)