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Spruce Kings round out bench staff by hiring Associate Coach and Athletic Therapist

The Prince George Spruce Kings’ have finalized the roster behind the bench for the upcoming season, hiring Associate Coach Brad Tobin and Athletic Therapist Ryan Wolfe.

Tobin comes with 10 years of BCHL experience, split between two stints with the Surrey Eagles. (2010-16 and 2018-22)

He also spent time as the Head Coach and GM of the KIJHL’s Creston Valley Thunder Cats, and was most recently the Head Coach of the AJHL’s Olds Grizzlies.

“Despite still being a fairly young guy, Brad is an experienced coach with a lot of years spent in the BCHL,” said Spruce Kings General Manager Mike Hawes.

“I was very impressed with my conversations with him. His vision and ideas for our program align very well with my own and our other staff members. I think it will be a seamless transition for him to join us, and his addition will benefit our players and the organization as a whole in a big way.”

Wolfe joins the team from Winnipeg, where he attended the University of Manitoba in the Athletic Therapy program.

His experience includes time working with the Winnipeg Jets, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Valour FC, and the University of Manitoba Football team.

“Ryan is an impressive young man who we are thrilled to have joining our organizations,” Hawes said.

“Through the interview process he checked all the boxes that we were looking for in an athletic therapist. He will be a great addition and will do a great job in prioritizing our athlete’s health and putting them in the best position to be successful.

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Darin Bain
Darin Bain
Darin is a news reporter for Vista Radio's Prince George stations. His career started in the Cariboo in 2020, working as a News Reporter in both 100 Mile House and Williams Lake before making the move to Prince George in late 2021.

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