JUNIOR OILERS STAFF

COACHING STAFF

JUNIOR OILERS BLUE COACHES

Nathan Papirny (and staff) will return to the program after leading Team Blue to one of the most successful U18 AAA records in Edmonton's recent history. Nathan and his staff guided Team Blue to a Circle K Classic tournament invite, a second place AEHL season finish, and a North Division final berth in the inaugural season. Individually, several Team Blue players were selected for AEHL individual awards and all-star selections. Nathan and his staff also did an excellent job at promoting Team Blue players to the next level, earning 16 junior player affiliations and 10 player signings. Nathan is well respected in the league by staff and players because of his energy, dedication, and passion for the game. We are excited to work with Nathan and his staff next season; they have been integral contributors to building the Junior Oilers program from the foundation.

Team Blue Staff:

  • Nathan Papirny | Head Coach

  • Marc Devaney | Associate Coach

  • John McMillan | Assistant Coach

  • Jason Papirny | Assistant Coach

  • Devin Papirny | Assistant Coach

  • Carolyn Larmour | Team Manager

  • Dan Kordic | Skill Development Coach

  • Stephen Zipp | Skill Development Coach

  • Ian Gordon | Goalie Coach

  • Billy Moores | Coach Mentor

  • Bram Stephen | Coach Mentor

JUNIOR OILERS ORANGE COACHES

Lee Zalasky (and staff) will join the Junior Oilers program after an extremely successful 2022-23 season as the Head Coach with the U18 AAA Sherwood Park Ennis Kings. Lee and his staff guided Sherwood Park to a Circle K Classic tournament invite, a third place AEHL season finish, and a North Division semi-final position. Lee's teams play with energy, pace, and physicality. During the 2021-22 season, Lee led CAC U16 AAA to an AEHL Provincial Championship, after a dominant season record and playoff performance. He brings a wealth of coaching experience at the U Sport level, Team Alberta level, and AAA level. Lee and his staff will bring accountability, knowledge, and dedication to Team Orange and the entire program. We are fortunate and excited to welcome Lee back to Edmonton! We are excited to benefit from his future contributions to the program.

Team Orange Staff:

  • Lee Zalasky | Head Coach

  • Connor Middleton | Assistant Coach

  • Carson Fleming | Assistant Coach

  • Micheal Zipp | Assistant Coach

  • Keri Emin | Team Manager

  • Dan Kordic | Skill Development Coach

  • Stephen Zipp | Skill Development Coach

  • Dave Rathjen | Goalie Coach

  • Billy Moores | Coach Mentor

  • Bram Stephen | Coach Mentor

JUNIOR OILERS WHITE COACHES

Joel Lenius will return to coaching at the U18 AAA level for the 2023-24 season, after leading the Edmonton Pandas U18 AAA program for the last four seasons (2018-22). Joel helped to build one of the most nationally recognized U18 AAA female programs, winning numerous tournament/league championships and supporting over 40 young women with earning a post-secondary scholarship during his time with the Pandas. Joel has experience coaching players at the NHL, WHL, NCAA, U Sport, AJHL, and AAA levels. His teams play with pace, they compete hard, they are highly skilled, and they have a positive culture. We are excited to add Joel's experience and energy to Team White next season.

Team White Staff:

  • Joel Lenius | Head Coach

  • Megan Goebel | Associate Coach

  • Sage Sansregret | Assistant Coach

  • Jeff Willan | Assistant Coach

  • Isabelle Lajoie | Apprentice Coach

  • Alister Matthew | Team Manager

  • Dan Kordic | Skill Development Coach

  • Stephen Zipp | Skill Development Coach

  • Jamie McCaig | Goalie Coach