Our Instructors
ROB BROWN
- St. Albert minor hockey grad that went on to play in the WHL and the NHL, played over 1000 professional games including 10 yrs in NHL
- Owns numerous WHL records including most points in 1 season with 212 points. His best NHL year was in 1989 when he scored 49 goals and 115 points for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
- Played in the 1989 NHL All-Star game and won the gold medal at the 1988 World Jr. Championships.
- Along with working at the St. Albert Sports Academy, Rob does radio commentary for the Oilers.
- St Albert Raiders Coach Mentor
Rob played minor hockey in St Albert before moving on to the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League, where he was the Canadian Major Junior Player of the year while setting the record of 136 assists and 212 points that still stands today.
Rob enjoyed a 16 year professional career that included 10 NHL seasons. His best season in the NHL was with the 1989 Pittsburgh Penguins when he scored 49 goals and 115 points and played in the NHL All-Star game.
He was fortunate enough to play on 2 WHL championship teams, 1 AHL championship team, a Stanley Cup finalist and was a member of the 1988 World Junior Gold Medal Canadian team.
Rob currently is a coach mentor for the St Albert Raiders, works at the St Albert Sports Academy and is the Edmonton Oilers hockey analyst on 630 CHED.
GEOFF GIACOBBO
- Currently coaching the Raiders Bantam AAA Sabres
- Bachelor of Education and Physical Education from U of A
- Co-ordinator of St. Albert Sports Academy
- Coaching Experience from Initiation – Midget AAA
- Currently Coaching Midget Female Elite and Peewee AA
- St Albert Raiders Coach Mentor
Geoff’s Coaching Resume
Coaching Certification:
- High Performance 1
- Development 1
- Intro to Coach
- Coach
- Safety
- Checking Skills
- Speak Out
Greater St. Albert Sports Academy
Established 2003 – Present
Hockey Schools:
Excel Hockey Camps – Established 2006 – Spring and Summer camps
Coaching
- 2020 Head Coach U15 AAA Sabres – Season postponed
- 2019 Head Coach Midget (U18 AAA) Raiders (27 – 1 – 4 regular season, North Division Champs before season was cut short. Voted coach of the year by his peers for the AMHL) Bantam (U16 AA) Blues Coach (Metro Champs and Provincial qualifier before season was cut short)
- 2018 Head Coach Pee Wee AA Saints (Quebec Silver Medal) Asst Coach Midget elite female
- 2017 Head Coach Pee Wee AA Saints, Asst. Coach Bantam Elite Female, Asst Coach Midget AA (League Champs);
- 2016 Head Coach Atom AA Lightning (League Champions, Provincial Champions, Minor Hockey week Champions);
- Head Coach Bantam A Female (League Champions, Provincial Champions, Minor Hockey week Champions);
- Assistant Coach Midget AA (Provincial Silver Medalists, League Silver Medalists);
- 2015 Head Coach Atom AA Lightning (League Champions, Provincial Silver Medalists) Co – Coach Pee Wee A Female (League Champions, Provincial Champions);
- 2014 Head Coach Novice Tier 1, Head Coach Pee Wee B Girls, Head Coach Bantam AA (League Silver Medalists, Provincial Silver Medalists;
- 2013 Head Coach Novice Tier 1, Head Coach Pee Wee AA (League Champions) Head Coach Atom A Girls;
- 2012 Head Coach Initiation, Head Coach Pee Wee A (League Champions, Minor Hockey week Champions) Head Coach Atom Development Co – ed;
- 2011 Co – Coach St. Albert Midget AAA Raiders; Head Coach Atom AA Lightning (provincial and league champions);
- 2010 Co – Coach St. Albert Midget AAA Raiders; Head Coach Atom A Thunder (League Champions);
- 2009 Co – Coach St. Albert Midget AAA Raiders; Head Coach Novice Tier 2 Snipers;
- 2008 Co – Coach K.C. Midget AAA PATS; Head Coach Novice Development;
- 2007 Co – Coach K.C. Midget AAA PATS; Head Coach Initiation 2;
- 2006 Co – Coach K.C. Midget AAA PATS; Head Coach Initiation 1;
- 2005 Co – Coach K.C. Midget AAA PATS
- 2004 Co – Coach K.C. Midget AAA PATS (Mac’s Bronze Medalist)
- 2003 Co – Coach K.C. Midget AAA PATS
- 2002 Co – Coach K.C. Midget AAA PATS
- 2000 Head Coach St. Albert Bantam AAA (Provincial Silver Medal)
- 1999 Head Coach St. Albert Bantam AAA (Provincial Champion, Western Canadian Bronze)
- 1998 Head Coach St. Albert Bantam A (Zone Champion)
- 1997 Head Coach St. Albert Pee Wee A (League Champion)
DAVE RIDD
- Currently coaching the Raiders Bantam AAA Sabres
- Has coached from novice through to midget AA.
- Has extensive playing experience in St. Albert at the representative level through to Junior
Dave’s Coach/Player Resume
COACHING CREDENTIALS:
Development 1
Checking Skills
Coach 1
Intro Coaching
Speak Out
Safety
Hockey School:
Excel Hockey Camps – Instructor/Owner 2006- Present
COACHING:
2020 Asst Coach U15 AAA St. Albert Raiders- Season Postponed COVID-19
2019 Asst Coach Midget U18 AAA St. Albert Raiders. North Zone Champions, Record 27-1-4, season cut short COVID-19
2017 Head Coach Midget AA Raiders League Champs, Bronze Medalists Alberta Provincials
2016 Head Coach Midget AA Raiders League Runner Ups Silver Medalists Alberta Provincials
2015 Head Coach Midget Rem AA Raiders League Runner Ups
2014 Head Coach Bantam AA Raiders League Runner Ups, Silver Medalists Alberta Provincials
2013 Asst Coach Bantam AA Raiders League Runner Ups, Silver Medalists Alberta Provincials
2012 Head Coach Peewee A SAMHA League Champs, Provincial Finalists
2011 Asst Coach Peewee A SAMHA
2010 Head Coach Atom A SAMHA League Champs Provincial Finalists
2009-2005 Head Coach SAMHA
1994 Head Coach Midget AA Raiders League Runner Ups
1993 Head Coach Bantam AA Raiders
1992 Asst Coach Bantam AAA CAC Edm Minor Hockey
1991 Asst Coach Bantam AA CAC Edm Minor Hockey
PLAYING:
1987-1989 St. Albert Merchants CJHL
- Rookie of the Year 1987
- 1st All Star 88 & 89
1985-1986 Midget AAA St. Albert Raiders League Runner Ups Mac’s AAA Finalists
1980-1985 St. Albert Raider’s Program