ALBERT COOPER

Founder

Albert was born and raised in the Peace country and though his work and education took him away from here for several years he and his family returned to the peace area to make their home in 1993.

Now retired, Albert spent his career in the Recreation Vehicles, Real Estate, and Transportation Industries. He has been an active volunteer in our community serving in many organizations with a special interest in Economic Development.

Through his involvement in minor hockey, he saw a need for an opportunity for the young hockey players to continue to play after their minor hockey years were done. He dreamed of a team that would push the development of these young athletes with an emphasis on fitness, a healthy lifestyle, a commitment to team and to community, and an overall development of the whole person to build and encourage the future leaders of our community.

With that in mind Albert approached and obtained a team franchise from the NWJHL. Once he had the franchise his son Brandon introduced him to the late Darcy Haugan and together with Darcy, Brandon, Albert's wife Wendy, and daughter Tanin, they began to put together a team of people, and programs that they believed would build a strong and effective organization. For 20 plus years that organization has continued to evolve and develop and has delivered one of the most successful teams in the NWJHL and has won numerous league Championships, Provincial medals, and a bronze medal at Westerns.

WAYNE DUNNINGTON

President, and Director of Off-Ice Operations

From 2016 to 2021, Wayne was the Fundraising Director for the North Peace Navigators.  Wayne continues to enjoy sports, and this is exemplified by his membership in various sports organizations.  In addition to being an active director of the Navigators, Wayne now serves as the president of two active sports boards and is the head coach of both high school and club basketball teams, along with being a NOCP official.  Wayne is the Vice President of Operations for an energy service company in Western Canada. Wayne has always managed his teams well due to his zeal, care, and attention to detail. Wayne's leadership abilities have allowed him to listen, get the support of his team, and act in an effective and practical manner.  Wayne is a caring husband and a dedicated father of three children.  Wayne is motivated by his love for his family and his passion for sports.  When Wayne is not spending time with his family or working, you can find him at the rink or on the hardwood court, coaching or refereeing a basketball game.

TY WIEBE

Director

Ty Wiebe started playing for the North Peace Navigators as an affiliate in 2009 - 2010, going on to play five full seasons spanning from 2010 - 2015, winning two championships, along with provincial bronze and silver medals in 2014 and 2015, respectively. Individually, Ty sits third all time for assists in Navigators history, while earning team Top Defensive Forward honours during his final three years in a Navs' uniform. Even after hanging up the skates, Ty has continued to bring his team-first mentality to the Navs, taking on an assistant coaching role for the 2016-2017 season, then transitioning into the position of Treasurer on the Board of Directors in December of 2020.  Ty's community involvement doesn't end in late spring, as he also runs the Grimshaw Huskies Men's baseball team.

TANIN BEHNKE

Director