James Poole - Head Coach/General Manager

James Poole enters his 3rd year with the Oilers organization, guiding the team last season to 2nd place in the AJHL South Division. Prior to coaching, James’ playing background included 3 seasons of NCAA college hockey at Lake Forest College in Illinois. In the three seasons prior, James coached the Calgary Midget AAA Buffaloes. In those 3 seasons, the Buffaloes won back-to-back AMHL & Pacific Regional championships on their way to 4th and 2nd place showings at the TELUS Cup National Midget Championship. Poole also led the Buffaloes to capture the 2008 Mac’s Midget Tournament Championship, the first local team to accomplish that fear in 10 years. During his Midget AAA tenure, Poole was honored with the 2008 Mac’s Midget Tournament Outstanding Coach and the 2010 AMHL Coach of the Year

Derek Stuart - Assistant Coach

Derek is in his 3rd year with the Oilers organization. Prior to coaching, Derek’s playing background included 1 season with Bemidji State University and a National Championship with Mount Royal College. Derek has spent the last 4 seasons assisting the Calgary Midget AAA Buffaloes which included 2 trips to the Telus Cup National Championship and capturing the 2008 Mac’s Midget Championship.

Bobby Fox - Assistant Coach

Bobby is in his 2nd year with the Oilers organization. Bobby has coached for 7 years with several accomplishments including being the Head Coach of Sutter Cup Champion Midget 15 Rangers & assistant coach of Mac’s Midget Champion Calgary Buffaloes in 2008.

Mike Elchuk - Athletic Trainer

Doug Crashley - Strength & Conditioning Consultant

Scouting Staff

• Jay Magnussen
• Marv Resler
• Bryce Campbell
• Bruce Mutch
• John Wilson
• Travis Gibson
• Jarime Wellenstein
• Bob Duncan
• Sandy Henry
• Dave Chapman