Staff

Shawn McQuistin embarks on his second season as general manager for the Greater Vancouver Canadians. McQuistin was previously with Richmond Jets Minor Hockey Association (MHA), from 2013-2022 where he served in head coach, assistant coach and skill development coach roles at the U11 and U15 levels. Since 2022, McQuistin has held the position of head coach with the Vancouver Thunderbirds MHA's U11 A1 squad.

The Richmond native is a full-time employee for the City of Richmond's Water Department.

Sinclair Kim is in his seventh season as a coach with the Greater Vancouver Canadians program, and fifth as head coach of the U15 squad. Hockey has taken Kim all over the world, with stops in South Korea and, most recently, Sweden. He has worked with players at all levels, from beginners to professionals. His passion is helping young players grow, both on and off the ice.

After growing up and playing hockey in the Lower Mainland, Kim continued his playing career to the college level. His coaching career highlight is having the opportunity to coach in different countries and experience different hockey cultures.

Jim Strang enters his first season as head coach of the U17 Greater Vancouver Canadians and his first season in the BCEHL. Strang has been involved in minor hockey for 40 years and served as director of hockey operations with Vancouver Thunderbird Minor Hockey Association from 2006 to 2017. His coaching experience includes recent head coaching roles at the U11 and U18 levels with Cloverdale Minor Hockey Association and at the U13 and U18 levels with Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Association.

Originally from Cardston, Alta., Strang played junior A and junior B hockey in Alberta during the 1980s. He earned an associate of arts diploma from Simon Fraser University and works as a hockey instructor. Strang is committed to developing players on and off the ice.