Mr. Jay Langager

Head Instructor/Physical Education Teacher

Mr. Langager graduated from the University of Lethbridge in the spring of 2009. Jay is in his first year of teaching and Catholic Central is very excited to have him directly involved with the Hockey Academy program. Jay has an extensive playing resume in the WHL, CIS and various professional leagues. He has had NHL training camp experiences with the Calgary Flames and Atlanta Thrashers. Jay is currently in his 4th year as an assistant coach with the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns. Jay will be an important part of continuing on a strong tradition of player development within the Catholic Central High School Hockey Academy Program.

Mr. Chris Leroux

Associate Principal / Head Instructor / Director of Academies

Mr. Leroux has been teaching at CCH for the past ten years. Chris has been involved with the development of the Hockey Academy skills program since its conception and has been Director of Academies for the past year. Chris has recently been appointed Associate Principal at Catholic Central but will continue to be involved in the Hockey Academy program. He brings a tremendous amount of hockey experience to the Hockey Academy and feels privileged to have the opportunity to work in such a unique program. As a player, Chris played in the CIS for the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns and in the BCHL for the Chilliwack Chiefs. For the past four years Chris has been coaching within the Lethbridge Minor Hockey Association and currently coaches a Novice team. Chris is currently in his first year of Graduate studies and is taking a Masters of Coaching program through Ohio University.

Mr. Rich Sutter

Head Instructor/Athlete Consultant

Mr. Rich Sutter will be actively involved with the Hockey Academy program for the second year. Rich will be involved with on-ice player instruction and will be available for any athlete consultation. Rich brings many strengths to the hockey program and is very committed to helping the athletes. As a professional player, Rich played 13 seasons in the NHL. He has played over 950 games mainly with the Philadelphia Flyers, Vancouver Canucks and St. Louis Blues and has also been a NHL scout for the Phoenix Coyotes and Minnesota Wild. Rich is currently the Assistant to the GM and Hockey Operations Director for the WHL Lethbridge Hurricanes.

Mr. Chad Fox

Goalie Instructor/GDI

Mr. Chad Fox has been involved with the Hockey Academy at Catholic Central for the past two years. Chad plays an important role in developing goaltenders at CCH. Chad has been the Southern Alberta GDI goaltender area manager for the past year and continues to build a strong reputation in the community. He has worked numerous GDI summer camps and has one year of private goaltender consulting at the GDI Satellite Center in Calgary. Chad has playing experiences in the Alberta Junior Hockey League. Chad is also the goaltender coach for the Lethbridge Midget AAA Titans and is in his second year of Management at the University of Lethbridge.