Ottawa 67’s hire Paul Stoykewych as assistant coach
Posted Aug 15, 2023 12:06:00 PM.
The Ottawa 67’s announced on Tuesday, Aug. 15 that the club has hired Paul Stoykewych as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2023-2024 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season.
Stoykewych has spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach with the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) Gee-Gees men’s hockey program.
He fills the vacancy left by former 67’s assistant Coach Martin Dagenais, who accepted a head coaching job with the QMJHL’s Rouyn-Noranda Huskies earlier this summer.
Thank you for two great years Stoyk. All the best with your next exciting adventure coaching in the OHL!
Merci de ces deux années formidables, Stoyk! Tous nos vœux de réussite dans ta prochaine aventure passionnante! #HorseHockey pic.twitter.com/NDrDrZbo1L
— uOttawa Men’s Hockey | Hockey masculin (@GeeGeesMHKY) August 8, 2023
“Paul is personable, and detail-oriented. Over the course of his time in hockey, Paul has acquired skills, and experiences that will be of great benefit to our players and staff,” said 67’s general manager James Boyd. “We are excited to welcome him to the Ottawa 67’s.”
A native of Winnipeg, Stoykewych arrived in Ottawa following time at Manitoba’s RINK Training Centre, where he served as a skills development coach and program coordinator.
He spent 2019-2020 as an assistant coach with the Western Mustangs.
As a player, Stoykewyich suited up with the Western Michigan University Broncos from 2014-2018, scoring 23 points over his 82-game NCAA career. He represented Canada Western at the 2012 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, and Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge in 2012, and 2013.
“I am honoured and humbled to be joining such a historic franchise in the 67’s and working with Dave Cameron, Norm Milley, James Boyd, and their talented group of players and staff,” said Stoykewych. “I am looking forward to the opportunity to develop, teach, and fully engage within the organization to help bring a championship back to Ottawa.”
The Ottawa 67’s have hired Paul Stoykewych as Assistant Coach ahead of the 2023-24 @OHLHockey season.
Stoykewych, 28, has spent the last two seasons as an Assistant Coach with @GeeGeesMHKY
— Ottawa 67’s (@Ottawa67sHockey) August 15, 2023
