Richmond Minor Hockey Association’s board of directors have named Milan Dragicevic Director of Hockey Development.
Dragicevic brings a wealth of hockey knowledge and experience to the organization. From 2002 until 2014, he was head coach of the UBC Thunderbirds Men's Hockey team, earning Canada West coach-of-the-year honours in 2011. He will work directly with Richmond Minor Hockey Association players and coaches to strengthen and enhance the program.
“I'm proud to be a part of Richmond Minor Hockey Association and continue to develop players and coaches to make the organization stronger,” he said. “It is all about development on and off the ice to enhance the brand of Richmond Minor and make Richmond a desired place for coaches and players.”
Previously, Dragicevic was the first-ever head coach of the Vancouver Giants from 2000 until 2002. From 1998-2000 he was head coach and general manager in the Alberta Junior Hockey League, and from 1996-1998 an assistant in in the Western Hockey League. He holds a degree in Management from Acadia University (1990-1994). He played in the WHL from 1986 to 1990.
