Team Staff

Vicki O'Donnell
Residence Manager
Vicki begins her third year as Residence Manager with Warner Hockey School. Vicki's not only in charge of watching over twenty teenagers, she also on a daily basis makes sure rooms are clean, homework is done, chores are performed, and everyone is happy. Not an easy job, but Warner Hockey School is very fortunate to have someone who tirelessly takes on all these tasks and still has time to be grandma to her three grandsons. Warner Hockey School is truly amazed and thankful for all Vicki does for the hockey school and "her girls."
Jan Baron
Head Cook
Jan Baron will again be fulfilling her duties as Warner Hockey Schools Head Cook at the residence. Jan has lived in Warner for many years, and raised her two sons, Jesse and Tanner here. Jan will assume the task that all parents dread...cooking and serving food that everyone at the table likes! Jan will be assisted by the team nutritionist in making sure the girls all receive healthy and delicious meals that are sports specific, as well as healthy options for growing teens. Jan has a big task at hand, but is looking forward to the challenge.
Shelly Thomas
Administrative Assistant
Shelly acts as full time administrative assistant with WHS She has been involved with the Hockey School since day one and is involved in a lot of the behind the scenes work that goes into our program. Shelly’s dedication and ambition have helped contribute to the success of female hockey in Warner. In addition to booking flights, hotels, meals etc., Shelly enjoys her time on the farm with her husband Rick. She has 3 children and 1 granddaughter and is often seen sipping on a Starbuck’s coffee. Shelly is an invaluable member of Warner Hockey School and we are very fortunate to have her.
Bob Heppler
Trainer
Bob is a longtime Warner resident and local farmer. He will once again be Warner Hockey School's Trainer. Bob will be performing many duties this season. From keeping the girl's jerseys, socks, and other stinky stuff smelling fresh, maintaining the dressing room , putting just the right edge on their blades, Bob is the go to guy for the girls. He is the number one skate sharpener for the team, and knows just how each player likes her edges kept.
Doug Neal
Bus Driver
Before taking early retirement Doug was a City of Winnipeg Transit Bus driver. During his bus driving career he was also a Defensive Driving Instructor with the Manitoba Safety Council. After retirement, Doug obtained a Refrigeration Power Engineers certificate and an Arena Management Certificate becoming the icemaker/caretaker for the Pine Falls, MB arena. Looking for new challenges, Doug was a rural school bus driver and was also involved in politics as a Municipal Councilor in one of the largest municipalities in Manitoba. He was also a member of the Executive Council for the PC party of Manitoba. Doug is married with three daughters, one step daughter and three step sons. Doug moved to Warner in 2005 where he is very active within the community and does a great job getting the team to where they are going.
Janice Minoose
Guidance Counsellor
Janice has worked as a school counsellor for the last twelve years, specifically with Horizon School Division for the past four years. Her territory includes Coutts, Milk River, Warner and Ace Place in Taber. Janice enjoys working with all ages including children, youth and adults. Janice’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Lethbridge and a Masters of Counselling from Gonzaga University. Currently, Janice is a Provisional Psychologist and is in the process of completing the requirements to become a Registered Psychologist in Alberta. Janice has three children including five year old twins that keep her life interesting. Recently, Janice moved to Lethbridge in the hopes of being able to participate more in some of her personal interests such as traveling, shopping, and basketball
Garth Mouland
Career Counsellor
Jennifer Spriddle
Sports Psychologist
Dr. John Geers
Team Physician
Dr Wes Fournier
Team Dentist