The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announced today that Chad Oliver has accepted the position of Athletic Therapist / Trainer with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.
Oliver, a Canadian Certified Athletic Therapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, joined the Okanagan Hockey Academy in Penticton last summer and will make the move to Port Alberni for the 2010 / 2011 season. With a Bachelor of Kinesiology/Athletic Therapy from the University of Manitoba, he brings an extensive hockey background which includes working with; Manitoba Bisons Men's Hockey Team (CIS), Manitoba Moose (AHL), Southeast Prairie Thunder (Allen Cup) as well as an internship with the New York Rangers of the NHL. Oliver has also worked with the Winnipeg Rifles of the Canadian Junior Football League.
?Chad?s had some very good experiences at higher levels,? said Paul Esdale, Head Coach and GM of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. ?He?s done some great work for the teams at OHA and I think that giving him the opportunity to focus on one team will really allow him to excel. He?s motivated and wants to further his career and the Bulldogs will be a good stepping stone for him.?
For further information please contact Paul Esdale at 250.723.4412.
