Oilers Promotions & Hockey Operations Additions
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Edmonton Oilers Announce Hockey Operations Updates for 2025-26 Season
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Edmonton, AB - The Edmonton Oilers announced on october 10, 2024, a series of promotions and additions to their hockey operations department in preparation for the 2025-26 season. These changes aim to bolster the team’s scouting, analytical, and player development capabilities.
Key Promotions
Several individuals within the Oilers organization have been promoted to positions of increased duty.
- Justin Mahé - Director, Hockey Analysis: Mahé’s promotion signifies the Oilers’ growing emphasis on data-driven decision-making.
- Shaun Mahé – Manager, hockey Systems & Design: Shaun Mahé will focus on optimizing the team’s on-ice systems and strategic design.
New Additions to the hockey operations Team
The Oilers have also added several new members to their hockey operations staff, bringing diverse experience and expertise to the organization.
- Nik Coric – Pro scout: Coric will be responsible for evaluating professional players, both within and outside the NHL.
- Jesse saarinen – Amateur Scout: saarinen will focus on identifying and evaluating potential draft picks and unsigned amateur players.
- Ron Anderson – College Scout: Anderson brings a wealth of experience from his 15 seasons as head Coach of Merrimack College (NCAA) from 1983 to 1998. As a player, Anderson had two seasons at Boston University and a six-year professional career, including a season with the Washington Capitals.
- Mike Rabideau – Shooting Consultant: Rabideau will work with players at all levels of the organization to improve their shooting skills.
- Ryan Marsh - Scout: Marsh joins the Oilers after two seasons as Head Coach of the Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL/BCHL). Before that, he spent 20 seasons as an assistant coach with organizations including the Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL), Saskatoon Blades (WHL), Schwenninger Wild Wings (DEL), and the University of Alberta Golden Bears (USports).
- Kris Horn – manager,Team Services: Horn comes to the Oilers from the Bakersfield Condors,where he served as Manager of Team Services and Video for three seasons.Prior to Bakersfield, he held positions at Army West Point and various other NCAA hockey programs.
Detailed Staff Backgrounds
Here’s a more detailed look at the backgrounds of the newly added staff members:
| Name | Title | Previous Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Ron Anderson | College Scout | Head Coach, Merrimack College (1983-1998); Player, Boston University & Washington Capitals |
| Mike Rabideau | Shooting Consultant | Details not provided in source material. |
| Ryan Marsh | Scout | Head Coach, Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL/BCHL); Assistant Coach, Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL), Saskatoon Blades |
