Brent Kisio named Canada’s head coach for World Under-17 Hockey Challenge

Lethbridge Hurricanes head coach Brent Kisio has been named the head coach of Team Canada White at the upcoming World Under-17 Hockey Challenge.

Kisio was appointed by Hockey Canada following a stellar year in his first season as head coach of the Hurricanes. Kisio led the team to a central division title and to the playoffs for the first time in seven years.

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It is the first time that Kisio will serve as head coach for Hockey Canada. The 33-year-old has served as an assistant coach for Team Pacific at the tournament in 2013. This year his assistant coaches will be Swift Current Broncos’ Jamie Heward and Blainville-Boisbriand Armada’s Daniel Jacob.

The week-long tournament kicks off Oct. 30 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.

For more information on coach Kisio and the Lethbridge Hurricanes you can visit the team’s website at www.lethbridgehurricanes.com.