Coaches

Jacob (Jake) Taylor

GENERAL MANAGER

Jake was introduced to hockey at the age of 4 and quickly developed a love and passion for the game in which he played competitively for the next 20+ years.

His minor hockey career began in Warkworth before graduating to Quinte Red Devils, playing for the Campbellford Rebels where he earned Rookie of Year Award for the entire Empire B league, the Cobourg Cougars which included being named team captain in his final season, before finishing his Jr A career with the Port Hope Predators as an assistant captain. Jake proceeded to play Sr A with the Norwood Vipers for two years before ending his competitive hockey journey with the Whitby Dunlops in 2010.

In addition to his extensive playing and coaching experience, Jake brings his enthusiasm and sense of humour that make him a favourite among players. He has served as a coach at various levels of youth hockey, currently holding position as central scout for the Cobourg Cougars, was recently named the General Manager of the Trent Hills Thunder, and runs numerous camps and clinics dating back to 2005 travelling the United States with Sport International Hockey Academy before joining Team Puck—It in 2015.

Jake is extremely knowledgeable, has excellent communication skills, an intense love for the game, and is an excellent demonstrator of skating and hockey skills. He has a unique ability to work with a struggling player to create a plan to improve and elevate their game.

e: gm@trenthillsthunder.ca

c: 905-376-0023

Bob McAskill

HEAD COACH 

Ryan Jaynes

ASSISTANT COACH

Ryan Jaynes is committed to nurturing a passion for hockey within his community. He has been playing the sport for as long as he can remember, beginning his career in 2002 with the Junior A Cobourg Cougars and Campbellford Rebels. He continued with the Cougars and Rebels until 2004, when he was traded to the Lindsay Muskies, ultimately concluding his Junior A career with the Cobourg Cougars and Trenton Sting. Over his Junior A tenure, Ryan recorded 5 goals, 8 assists, and an impressive 387 penalty minutes—a stat he takes pride in.

After finishing his playing career, Ryan transitioned into coaching in 2007 as the Interim Head Coach and Assistant Coach for the Port Hope Predators Jr. A, where he led the team to the conference finals. In 2009, he began coaching minor hockey, culminating in a championship win with his team in the OMHA in 2020. In 2023, Ryan made his Junior C coaching debut as Head Coach of the Port Hope Panthers, guiding the team to the division finals.

With a solid background in both playing and coaching, Ryan now brings his expertise to the Trent Hills Thunder, making a lasting impact on young athletes both on and off the ice. Outside of hockey, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, embodying the teamwork and dedication he instills in his players.

 

e: asstcoach@trenthillsthunder.ca

Travis Brown

TRAINER

e: trainer@trenthillsthunder.ca

Bryce Levesque

JR THUNDER DEVELOPMENT COACH