GM & HEAD COACH - MATT MELO
Beyond the rink, Matt has extensive experience supporting individuals in long-term care and rehabilitation. His holistic approach ensures that players develop as athletes, leaders, and men of character.
Assistant Coach - Billy Cawthorn
We are excited to have Billy on board and look forward to the positive impact he will make with our players and community.
DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT & ASSISTANT COACH - ERIC FEHR
Eric joined the Flyers staff in the summer of 2022. Fresh off a 17 year professional playing career, the Calder Cup, Spengler Cup and Stanley Cup Champion brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Flyers players and prospects.
Through the various developmental opportunities like video review, skill development and performance discussion, Fehr will aid in the on ice and off ice development of Flyers players and prospects.
The Flyers are lucky to have such a talented and experienced individual that is also a Winkler native on our staff. We are excited to have him help develop the young men that wear, and will wear orange and black.
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING - SHANE NEUFELD
Shane joined the Flyers staff in the summer of 2024. Prior to being named the teams Director of Marketing & Game Day Operations he spent years at Maverick Industries and Explore Morden/Winkler
In his career Shane has been able to connect with many community minded businesses and organizations and has used those relationships to build a strong brand in our community. His passion for the Flyers and hockey will carry positive energy and enthusiasm into the community of Winkler and surrounding area.
GOALTENDING COACH - MARK FRIESEN
DIRECTOR OF SCOUTING - TREVOR STOKES
SCOUT - BLAKE FORSYTH
SCOUT - CEDRIC CHENIER
SCOUT - GARRETT SZEREMLEY
TRAINER - ASHLEY WALL
Ashley joined the flyers as the assistant trainer in the fall of 2019. In the spring of 2021 she came on board as head trainer and equipment manager. When she’s not helping the boys stay healthy, she works as an ER ICU Ward Clerk at the Boundary Trails Health Center where she’s been for the last 16 years. She is also a volunteer fire fighter in Plum Coulee, for almost 10 years.
When she’s not working, or at the rink she likes to spend time with her husband and three boys outdoors, camping and just hanging out! Ashley’s expertise in health care has come in handy more times than we can count. Not only that, but she is also the mom for our players away from mom. We appreciate everything you do for us Ashley!
TRAINER/MASSAGE THERAPIST - SARAH DERKSEN
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BILLET COORDINATOR - JEN NEUFELD
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DIRECTOR OF MEDIA - RYAN SAWATZKY
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATOR - LORI PENNER
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STATISTICIAN & GAME DAY OPERATIONS
TEAM PHYSIOTHERAPIST - MATT GIESBRECHT
If you have spent some time with Matt, you know that he loves all things sports. This is evident in his passion in giving back to the community whether coaching baseball and hockey or volunteering in the capacity as a physiotherapist at sporting events in our area. It should not surprise anyone that one of his most enjoyable places to visit is Target Field! As a physiotherapist, Matt values the relationships he develops with the patients in the clinic and finds reward in helping them find solutions to the physical challenges they encounter.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH - MITCH DYCK
TEAM MENTOR - WES REIMER
STAFF
| NAME | POSITION |
|---|---|
| MATTHEW MELO | GM & HEAD COACH |
| BILLY CAWTHORN | ASSISTANT COACH |
| ERIC FEHR | DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT & ASSISTANT COACH |
| ASHLEY WALL | HEAD TRAINER |
| SHANE NEUFELD | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & GAME DAY OPERATIONS |
| TREVOR STOKES | DIRECTOR OF SCOUTING |
| BLAKE FORSYTH | SCOUT |
| RYAN SAWATZKY | DIRECTOR OF MEDIA |
| MATT GIESBRECHT - PEMBINA VALLEY PHYSIOTHERAPY | TEAM PHYSIOTHERAPIST |
| CHRIS BRUHN - RISE ATHLETICS | STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH |
| DR. SHERWIN GACUTAN | TEAM DOCTOR |
| WINKLER DENTAL CLINIC | TEAM DENTAL OFFICE |
| SARAH JOY DERKSEN - KNEADED TREATMENT | TEAM MASSAGE THERAPIST |
| JEN NEUFELD | BILLET COORDINATOR |
| RICK CORBETT - WINKLER CHIROPRACTIC | CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| NAME | POSITION |
|---|---|
| CALEB SUDERMAN | PRESIDENT & ALT MJHL GOVERNER |
| MARLIN FROESE | VICE - PRESIDENT |
| CAM WIEBE | TREASURER |
| DUSTIN BROWN | SECRETARY |
| MATT BESTLAND | MJHL GOVERNOR & DIRECTOR |
| KEVIN BRAUN | DIRECTOR |
| DAVE NEUBUHR | DIRECTOR |
| MIKE ST. CROIX | DIRECTOR |
| STEVE DOELL | DIRECTOR |












