LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO – The Leamington Flyers have rounded out their coaching staff by adding a two-time CCHL champion behind the bench.
Kyle Makaric will join Kyle Quick as an assistant coach on this year’s staff, supporting Dale Mitchell, who enters his 4th season as head coach.
Makaric coached the Windsor AAA U18 team from 2013-2017 before returning to his roots as a player, coaching one year with the University of Windsor as an assistant in 2017-18 and as the head coach of the Chatham Maroons from 2018-2020.
In 2021-22, Makaric moved to the head coaching role with the Ottawa Jr Senators of the CCHL, where he has won back-to-back Bogart Cups as CCHL Champions along with being named CCHL Coach of the Year in 2022-23.
“I’m very excited to work with such a great program like the Leamington Flyers,” Makaric states. “Getting to collaborate every day with Dale, the coaching staff and (Flyers general manager) Justin Solcz is something I’m really looking forward to. This is a top tier organization and I hope to contribute in any way I can to help the players and team achieve their goals.”
Makaric also serves as head coach of the U15 hockey team at the BioSteel Sports Academy.
“Kyle is going to be a big addition to our staff this season,” Flyers head coach Dale Mitchell shares. “He has an excellent track record of developing players and has had great success in his coaching career. With that we also want to thank Tyler Mayea for his commitment to the program last season. He played a big role in our success joining the OJHL and we wish him well in his coaching career.”
The Flyers are currently preparing for their exhibition tournament, the Cottage Cup, to be held at the brand new Wasaga Beach Aren from August 27th to 29th.
Opening Night for the 2024-25 season will be September 6th when Leamington travels to Lindsay to face the Muskies.
The 2024-25 Home Opener will be Thursday, September 12th at 7:10pm at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Center.
Fans can make sure they don’t miss any action this season by purchasing season tickets at www.leamingtonflyers.com.
