Hockey Canada announced the coaching staff and management team for their upcoming entry at the World Junior Hockey Championships in Halifax and Moncton.

Regina Pats Equipment manager Gord Cochran has been named as a part of the team’s support staff. This is the ninth season Cochran has been with the Pats. He started his career with the Williams Lake Timberwolves in 2006 before moving onto the Vernon Vipers in 2008, and later winning a RBC Cup in 2010.

The coaching staff for Team Canada is being led by Everett Silvertips head coach, Dennis Williams who was named head coach today.