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Staff

GM & HEAD COACH - MATT MELO

Meet Matt Melo, your Head Coach and General Manager. A dedicated resident of Appin, Ontario, Matt is deeply committed to fostering both community and player development. With two seasons as Assistant Coach for Western University Men’s Hockey under his belt, and a prior role at Briercrest College, Matt blends high-level coaching with a strong educational foundation, including a Masters Degree in Counselling.
Starting his coaching journey at the grassroots AAA level, Matt’s passion for hockey has always been intertwined with a commitment to holistic player development. His experience as Director of Skill Development and Clinics for Southwest Minor Hockey and as Assistant Captain of a Sutherland Cup Ontario Championship team speaks to his leadership both on and off the ice.

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

Billy joined the Flyers in the summer of 2025. Through his recent work with Super Skills Elite Hockey Development, Billy has built extensive experience in skill-specific training, skating and shooting mechanics, and creating development pathways for players of all ages. In addition to his on-ice coaching, he has also served as a player advisor mentoring athletes, scouting talent, and helping players navigate opportunities within junior hockey.

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