Head Coach, General Manager, Governor:
Brad Bakken
Brad Bakken grew up in the Walnut Grove community of Langley and played his minor hockey with the Langley Minor Hockey Association. He was drafted to the Seattle Thunderbirds in the seventh round of the Western Hockey League Bantam draft. Brad was fifteen when the inaugural season of the BC Major Midget League (now the BCEHL) was established. He played for the regional team then called the Fraser Valley Flames (now the Fraser Valley Thunderbirds). At sixteen, he moved to Osoyoos to play in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League for the then Osoyoos Storm (now the Kamloops Storm). He then played in the Western Hockey League for the Seattle Thunderbirds before finishing his Junior hockey career at home for the then Langley Chiefs (now Chilliwack Chiefs) in the British Columbia Hockey League. Brad furthered his hockey career by attending Mt. Royal University winning a championship in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference. He finished his College athletics as the Captain of the Trinity Western University Spartans while earning a degree in Corporate Communications. He was the Assistant Coach and associate General Manager for the Langley Trappers in their 2016-2017 inaugural season.
Chief Operations Officer:
Shannon Killman
Shannon Killman has been involved with the Trappers since their inauguration in 2017. She brings a very engaging knowledge of the game and a happy face to meet and greet players, fans, and families to the home games. She knows everyone on a first name basis, helps out with almost every aspect of the team and game preparations and brings an energy and willingness that is unmatched. Shannon is an irreplaceable and heavily appreciated member of the Trappers family.
Assistant Coach & Head Scout:
Scott Sparkman
Scott Sparkman, originally from Texas, fell in love with the game at a young age. He played his youth hockey all over the western USA. He moved to Canada 25 years ago, finishing his junior career in British Columbia. Sparkman began working with the Western Hockey Leagues Everett Silvertips as a scout in 2002-2003 during their infancy in the league. He spent 10 season as a scout with the Club before joining the Langley Rivermen of the British Columbia Hockey League as the Director of Scouting in 2015-2016. Sparkman has been the DOS for the Rivermen since, as he has been the Trappers assistant coach since the inaugural season of 2016-2017. Sparkman brings a wealth of knowledge of the game as well as a wealth of knowledge of the players in the region. He has endless pages of drills, theories, and motivational speeches that touch every aspect of the game. Sparky has been with the Langley Trappers as an Assistant Coach since the Inaugural season of 2017.
Assistant Coach:
Will Pedersen
Will Pedersen is in his second season with the Trappers in an Assistant Coach capacity.
From North Delta, Will has experience coaching minor Hockey in Cloverdale and is the Langley Minor Hockey U18 Head coach this season. He was a power forward as a player. He enjoyed the physical aspect of the game. Will is looking to further his career in hockey by being a student of the game and offers great insight and work ethic to both the staff and players.
Strength & Conditioning Coach:
Mike Thompson
Mike Thompson has been a large part of the Langley hockey community for over twenty-five years. He began his own company called Tommyfit Strength and Conditioning in 1999 and has trained hockey players such as Duncan Kieth, Ryan Johansen, Michael Ferland, and Brett Kulak to name a few. Tommyfit ran spring and summer pro skates seeing the likes of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, James Reimer, Ryan Hollweg, Brendan Gallagher, Colten Beck, and Milan Lucic and Brenden Dillon. He was the assistant coach for the Penticton Panthers from 1999-2004 and the Langley Hornets 2004-2006. He went on to be the Head Strength and Conditioning coach for the Abbotsford Heat of the American Hockey League from 2011-2014 and moved with the team to Glens Falls from 2014-2015 and again to Stockton when the team relocated from 2015-2017. Thompson joined the Langley Rivermen as the Assistant Coach and Head Strength Coach in 2017-2018. Mike Thompson runs personal training throughout the year. Contact Tommyfit@langleyrivermen.com to start training with Tommyfit today.
Goaltending Coach:
Joey Ali
Joey is the owner of Proali Goalie Training and is now proud to be part owner of Pro-Formance Goalie Schools. His insight is brought forth from years of playing experience; Junior B (PJHL), Junior A (AWHL) & College (NCAA, conference MCHA). He received his scholarship after winning a national title at the Junior A level. He’s received student awards for academics while studying business and marketing and athletic awards for his play on the ice during his years at college. Joey is the goalie consultant to: the Langley Rivermen (Seventh season in the BCHL, 2014 BCHL Champion), NCAA institutions, Fraser Valley Rush (FMMAAA), CBHA (Team Canada blind hockey), Yonsei University South Korea & Lakeland Super Camps. In addition to using technology as teaching/training tools; his success is a result of the approach he takes (no cookie cutter approach) with each and every goalie he trains; being positive, energetic and challenging! Reach out to Joey at joey@proali.net to start goalie training today.
Skills Coach:
Gary Mahesh
Gary Mahesh, From Vanderhoof British Columbia has been playing hockey since the age of 5 years old. He grew up watching the Prince George Cougars and Prince George Spruce Kings on a regular weekend basis. Gary has been involved in the PJHL for several years including being an assistant Coach of the Langley Knights. He joined the Trappers staff in the teams Inaugural season, helping behind the scenes, on ice and behind the bench. With local and international experience from Minor, College and Pro ranks, Gary was the Captain for team India during the 2016 IIHF Canadian Exhibition series held in Brampton, Ontario. We are thrilled to have Gary as a part of our organization.
Dr. Mark Malowney of Rebound Sport & Spine:
Dr. Mark Malowney is a chiropractic doctor (although he almost wasn’t – more on that later) and the owner and founder of Rebound Sport and Spine. Growing up, Dr. Mark dreamed of a career as a professional athlete. He knows firsthand the devastating effects injuries can have on an individual’s personal and professional life. Dr. Mark’s unwavering commitment to personalized, evidence-based sports injury recovery excellence stems from his personal journey. Dr. Mark has years of experience in sports medicine that enable him to skillfully diagnose difficult, elusive injuries and guide patients along the path to recovery. His passion is high-quality, patient-centered care. He strongly believes that collaboration between chiropractic doctors, patients, and other health providers is critical for successful healing. It is this belief in the healing power of collaborative, evidence-based treatment that inspired Dr. Mark to launch Rebound Sport and Spine.
In addition to musculoskeletal injuries, Dr. Malowney is certified in concussion management by Complete Concussion Management. Throughout his sports career, he experienced numerous concussions that severely affected him personally and professionally. It was through this experience that Dr. Mark realized the vast gaps that existed in concussion treatment and prevention knowledge. He now regularly gives educational talks and seminars to local sports teams and organizations to help promote best practices and dispel false concussion myths.
Dr. Mark earned his Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) with Clinic Honours from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2009.
Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Kinesiology, with distinction, from the University of Victoria and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Dr. Mark Malowney is certified in Concussion Management by Complete Concussion Management.
Reach out to Dr. Malowney via email at drmark@reboundclinic.ca.
Jordana Robinson
Assistant Trainer
Rebound Sport & Spine
Kent Vo
Assistant Trainer
Rebound Sport & Spine
Public Address Announcer, DJ, Sponsorship & Marketing Director:
Charlie Black
Charlie Black joins the Langley Trappers staff after a lengthy stint in the BCHL, first with the Surrey Eagles, then the Powell River Kings. Charlie is a music lover, has a vast knowledge of music history, and loves music trivia. He is also a powerful presence over the speakers with his pure and smooth voice. Charlie is a dedicated and hard working addition to the team!
Play-By-Play Announcer:
Andrew Meadwell
Andrew Meadwell joins the Trappers team this season. He is a calm and controlled voice of reason broadcasting Langley Trappers home games over the FloHockey application.
Andrew first worked in the BCHL for the Langley Chiefs before joining the Athletics department at Thompson Rivers University where he worked with and for most of their varsity teams including Volleyball, Basketball, and Track & Field. Andrew bring a deep knowledge and love for the game of hockey to his spirited call of the game.
Director/Tricaster Operations:
Elijah Ford
Elijah is in his first season with the Trappers team. He is an energetic hockey fan and the host of his own podcast “The Spit Sports Show”. Elijah grew up playing and watching hockey. Is a student of the game as well as a second year Broadcasting student at BCIT. Elijah is working towards a full time career in Sports and Entertainment with a goal of being a Sports reporter and Broadcast Anchor.
Colour Commentator/Reporter:
Shawn Peters
Shawn has been a long time volunteer with the Langley Trappers. He is a youth ball hockey coach and community ambassador. Shawn grew up playing hockey and has experience coaching in the league with the Ridge Meadows Flames. Shawn has a pure love for the game of hockey and a keen eye as to the development of plays leading to goals, transitions and penalties.
Team Photographer & Social Media Director:
Sam Chow
Sam has been with the Langley Trappers for four seasons. She was the teams Director before gaining a full time job with the Vancouver Canucks Media Department. Sam is a fun, spirited individual who brings creative ideas to the team. She is technical, professional, and very knowledgeable in how to brand as well as showcase the team.
Team Equipment Manager/Stick Boy:
Rylan Peters
Rylan is in his 5th season with the Langley Trappers. He is an energetic young man with a passion for the sport of hockey. He tells it how he sees it and encourages the players game in and game out. Rylan has become an integral part of the Trappers staff and family. He does great work for the team and is a familiar face to all fans and families.
Chief Financial Officer:
Trish Bakken
Trish has been with the Trappers for 8 seasons working all types of positions including game day manager, volunteer coordinator, ticketing agent, and now most recently Chief Financial Officer. She is a positive presence at the rink and an integral part of the Trappers staff and family.
Mid-West USA Scout:
Steve Cromie
Steve Cromie is a long time hockey coach and fan. He has coached in the North American League, the USHL and most recently he has been a youth development coach in the Greater Chicago region. Steve is a great hockey mind and has a pure love for the game.
Vancouver Island Scout:
Tristan Anderson
Tristan joins the Trappers as the Vancouver Island Regional Scout after a family move to the Parksville area. Tristan is a valued hockey mind, Parks and Recreation employee, Zamboni driver, and former Pacific Junior Hockey League player.
