Colten Hayes brings a wealth of experience as both a player and coach to his role as the Assistant Coach of the Olds Grizzlys in the Alberta Junior Hockey League. A former professional hockey player, Hayes played 235 career games with teams including the Missouri Mavericks, Stockton Thunder, Fort Wayne Komets, Reading Royals, and Alaska Aces. Over his pro career, he accumulated 87 points, 452 penalty minutes, and a +43 rating as a defenseman.
Before his professional career, Hayes played in both the BCHL and AJHL (Langley Chiefs, Drumheller Dragons, and Okotoks Oilers), posting 104 points and 538 penalty minutes in just three years. In the 2010-2011 season, Hayes was named AJHL Defenseman of the Year while with the Okotoks Oilers— a first in franchise history.
With 18 years of coaching and instructional experience, Hayes is also the owner and operator of Coast2Coast Hockey Development, established in 2015. His coaching career highlights include his second stint as Head Coach/GM of the High River Flyers and guiding the U18AA Foothills Bisons to their first winning season in a decade. He has also served as GM/Head Coach for the High River Flyers, Assistant Coach for the Okotoks Bisons, and Head Coach of the U13 AA Foothills Bisons.
Hayes leads by example and believes in building strong relationships with his players. As a players' coach, he strives to foster mutual respect, ensuring that his athletes are motivated to give their best both on and off the ice.
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