Larry Bumstead – Head Coach

Larry Bumstead is currently the Director of Hockey Development at the MTS Iceplex and a Hockey Canada certified coach with nearly 25 years of hockey development and coaching experience at many levels within minor hockey. Larry’s ultimate goal is to give each player the opportunity to fully develop to go to the next level.

After a long and successful playing career at numerous levels including professional hockey leagues in Scotland and Holland, senior hockey in Manitoba with the St. Boniface Mohawks, university hockey with the Manitoba Bisons and junior hockey with New Westminister, Brandon and Kamloops of the Western Hockey League, Larry’s passion for the game of hockey naturally led him to the game’s coaching ranks.

He enjoys a close working relationship with many provincial Junior and North American Junior hockey clubs during their evaluation and regular seasons. He is currently assistant coach for the University of Manitoba Bison Men’s hockey team.

Larry founded Northwestern Hockey Sports Camp in 1987. As the director of Northwestern Hockey Sports Camp, Larry expanded the company to include sister company Northwestern Hockey Outreach Camp in 2004. In addition to his off-season summer camps, Larry developed a highly successful in-season winter hockey academy program in 2006 that has since been offered to hundreds of players. Nine years ago, Larry created the Boys of the North Prospects Camp for many elite players throughout North America to attend this camp and showcase their talents for numerous Canadian and American Junior A teams. Each spring, Larry also assembles and coaches the Boys of the North and the Girls of the North teams to further their development through a structured program of on-ice skills and off-ice conditioning that culminate in elite hockey tournaments such as the Prospects Tournament in Toronto. As a direct result of his mentorship and programs, Larry has proudly watched many of his young players go on to realize their own hockey goals at the highest levels.

Eric Pele — Assistant Coach

Qualifications: Hockey Canada Certified - Development Level 1

Coaching Experience
2010/2011 Winnipeg Women’s High School Hockey League,
St. Mary’s Academy Flames, Head Coach, Division 1 Finalists
2006 - 2010 Winnipeg Women’s High School Hockey League,
2005 - 2006 AA Bantam Female APHA Rangers, Assistant Coach

Other Sport Experience
• Alpine Canada - Certified Level 1 Downhill Ski Racing Coach
• Speed Skating Canada – Certified Level 2 Referee (Short Track & Long Track)

Eric Pele holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology / Sociology and a Masters of Business Administration in Marketing / Marketing Research. He is President of Pele Research and Consulting with over twenty-five years of experience in the consulting and research industry. He has contracted with the Winnipeg Jets (1984) and the Manitoba Moose (2008) on market research projects.

Eric has played hockey at many different levels since moving to Winnipeg from Thompson, Manitoba in 1972. These days, when he is not working, coaching, or playing for one of his two recreational hockey teams, Eric and his wife Joycelyn spend their time as many Winnipeg hockey parents do: supporting their daughter Caitlyn at her hockey games.

Dave Chell — Assistant Coach & SMA Director of Hockey Operations

Coaching Experience: 2010-11 Winnipeg Women’s High School Hockey League, St. Mary’s Academy Flames, Assistant Coach, B Division   1996-2000 coached various hockey, soccer and basketball teams for Kirkfield-Westwood Community Club.  Dave Chell has his IP coaching certificate and was an instructor for several learn-to-skate and beginning skills programs with the club back in the late 90s. For a more detailed account of his hockey/sports and teaching/educational background, see his write-up on the SMA High School Hockey team profile link.  

Caitlyn Pele (SMA’09) — Assistant

Throughout high school Caitlin played for the SMA Flames High School Team and the Rangers AA. During those years SMA won 3 straight league championships. She obtained a Level I Hockey Canada Coaching Certificate coach and has been a defensive coach for Flames High School team for the past two years before signing on with the Prep team. She currently attends university and plays in the MJWHL.

Celine Ward (SMA’08) — Assistant
Celine was a double carded hockey player during her high school years playing both SMA Flames and Rangers (AA) hockey for four years. She was a member of the Flames team when it won a unprecedented four straight championships. Celine obtained a Level I Hockey Canada Coaching Certificate and coached the Rangers AA for two year. She currently attends university and plays in the MJWHL.

Brent Zelenewich: Goalie Training & Development
Currently the Manager of Goaltender Development and the ICE LAB at the MTS Iceplex, Brent provides a high quality, tactical approach to goaltender programming. Brent and his staff will be on the ice for all programs working in small group ratio with our goalies. Drills will be goalie specific and integrated into team flow drills, reinforcing skill development.

Brent Zelenewich has competed at the American Hockey League level and is a proven winner who has won a national championship (Royal Bank Cup) and several league championships (CIS, MJHL, AJHL). Zelenewich's primary objective is to improve students' tactical approach to the game with additional emphasis on developing proper technique. These goals are addressed by teaching athletes how to make better reads in game simulated drills while heavily concentrating on technique.;


Jeff Woods & staff of Focus Fitness: Dry land Fitness Training
As the director of Focus Fitness, Jeff ensures all programs are challenging and innovative. He has a Bachelors degree in Physical Education (Exercise Science) from the University of Manitoba along with over 25 years experience in the exercise field. He is certified as a Professional Fitness & Lifestyle Consultant (PFLC) by the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology and is also certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Jeff has trained people from all walks of life, ranging from youth to adults and from couch potatoes to elite, professional athletes. His personal mission in life is to help people reach their optimal level in health and physical performance through educating them on proper nutritional practices and exercise habits.