Indians Announce New Coaching Staff

 Jeremy Rebek, Soo Indians Midget AAA Head Coach

Joe Greener, Assistant

General Manager of Soo Indians Midget AAA, Mike Kaunisto, is pleased to announce, Jeremy Rebek as the new Head Coach of Soo Indians for the 2016-17 season.  Joe Greener will assist Rebek.  Rebek will bring in another assistant, which will be announced in the near future.

Rebek has spent the past two years as an Assistant Coach with the Soo Thunderbirds Junior A Team of the NOJHL where he was a part of the program’s league champions for the last two years and Dudley Hewitt Cup Finalists.  Prior to his time with The Soo Thunderbirds, he spent eleven seasons playing pro hockey in the AHL, ECHL and European Leagues.  Rebek spent three seasons with the OHL Owen Sound Platers. “We are extremely pleased to have Jeremy leading our program,” stated Kaunisto. “His vast coaching and playing experience throughout the hockey community will greatly benefit our players and our program.”

Greener hails from the United Kingdom, where he played pro hockey for the past eight years.  His final two seasons he was named player/coach for the Basingstoke Bisons.  Greener also played four seasons in the North American Hockey League for the Soo Indians, Traverse City North Stars and Cleveland Barons.  Greener is a Soo Indians Midget AAA alumni, playing two seasons for the club.  “Joe was a hard nosed, gritty player, who will bring energy and enthusiasm to the club.  Joe’s dedication to the organization and commitment to the players will be instrumental in moving players to the next level.”