Coaching Staff
Head Coach and General Manager – Cam Keith – ckeith@cowichancapitals.com
A veteran coach with over 350 games coached in the BCHL, Cam joined the Caps after being named the BCHL Coach of the Year in 2023. After a very impressive career as a player, which included an NCAA Division 1 scholarship to the University of Alaska in Fairbanks, and stops in the AHL, ECHL and overseas to Europe, Cam gained a wealth of knowledge playing under various coaches. Running high tempo practices, his passion for teaching the game and connecting with players to allow them to reach their goals, is unparalleled. Cam has moved numerous players onto the college level as well as into professional hockey as his desire for success in all aspects of hockey is his top priority.
Assistant Coach – Clayton Stoner – clayton@cowichancapitals.com
An NHL veteran of 10 years, Clayton enjoyed defending the blue line for the Minnesota Wild, Anaheim Ducks and the Vegas Golden Knights. After an excellent WHL career, which included being named to the second all star team, Clayton was drafted in the 3rd round by the Minnesota Wild in the 2004 NHL entry draft. He then went to play in Houston, of the AHL, to further develop his skill set and prepare him for the NHL. After a long career, including an NHL final and two Western Conference Final appearances, Clayton decided to retire in 2018, after struggling with recurring injuries.
As a defensemen Clayton learned all aspects of the game throughout his 14 year professional career and since retiring in 2018, has been passionately coaching and developing players, on their future goals. He loves to give back to the game, by working with junior age players, helping them on and off the ice.
Mike Stutzel – Assistant Coach/Director of Player Development – mike@cowichancapitals.com
Born and raised in neighboring Victoria, Mike will serve as the Capitals assistant coach for the 2024/25 season. Mike played 4 seasons in the BCHL before accepting a Division 1 NCAA hockey scholarship at Northern Michigan University. Mike then went on to play several years of professional hockey in the NHL, AHL and Finnish Elite League before he rounded out his North American pro career with the Victoria Salmon Kings of the ECHL notching 52 points in 61 games. Mike is always working with players to allow them to reach their maximum potential on and off the ice, as his knowledge of the game is unmatched.
Goalie Coach – Nathan Wolfe
After finishing playing in 2016, Nathan began working as a coach for Paul Whintors at Complex Hockey Training.
Starting in 2023, Nathan was hired as the goalie coach and head goalie scout for the Cowichan Valley Capitals in the BCHL. Nathan delivers both on ice and off ice programming for our netminders and prospects, while developing a fluid relationship with each individual to build them up for long term success.
Equipment Manager – Hunter Lang
Ross Simnor – Director of Hockey Operations and Scouting
Scouting inquires can be sent to: ross@cowichancapitals.com
Mike Sikora – Ontario/GTA
Randy Barker – Minnesota
Isaac Scheetz – South Alberta
Mike Hofstrand – California
Rob Simnor – Lower Mainland
Mason Mitchell -Northern Alberta
Justin Cohn – Pennsylvania
Matt Audette – Saskatchewan
Eric Walsh – Eastern USA/Massachusetts
Business Staff
capitalshockeyoffice@yahoo.com
Lisa Bodnaruk – Community Liaison
Medical Staff
Team Doctors:
Dr. D. Gee
Dr. W. Reynolds
Dr. M. Woods
Dr. Reimer
Team Dentist:
Dr. Gordon Levin
Team Optometrists:
Dr. Richard Anderson
Dr. Linda Kirsh
