Giancarlo Nadeau
Gibsons, British Columbia, April 29, 2024 –
Coastal Sports and Entertainment Group Ltd. is pleased to announce that Jeff Nottingham has been hired as the Director of Player Personnel of the Pacific Junior Hockey League’s newest franchise based out of Gibsons, British Columbia. It will commence play in September 2024 for the 2024-2025 PJHL season.
Jeff Nottingham Highlights:
– Raised in New Westminster
– Played at the Junior A and College level.
– Part of 7 Provincial championship teams as a player and coach.
Rick Hopper, Director of Operations for the Coastal Tsunami, commented: “My relationship with
Jeff dates back to the ‘80’s when he played for me on the Delta Flyers and the inaugural season
of the Powell River Paper Kings both in the BCHL, he was a terrific junior player. I have every
confidence he will do an outstanding job for us as we build our franchise.”
Nottingham, who is no stranger to success in hockey, commented: “I am very proud to be
named the Director of Player Personnel. I have had a long journey in hockey from Player to
Coach and President.”
Nottingham added, “As the Director of Player Personnel, I look forward to identifying players for
our camps, Spring teams and Development groups, and current players in Jr A that we may
pursue in trade.”
Nottingham will also be required to scout in all junior leagues and all minor league programs
throughout Canada and the USA.
For further information, please contact:
Rick Hopper
Director of Operations
P: (604) 239 6936
E: rick@coastalhockey.ca
Jeff Nottingham
Director of Player Personnel
P: (604) 239 6936
E: jeff@coastalhockey.ca