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Jeff Sveinson appointed new Chair, Hockey Development

by Ezra Ginsburg  |  January 24, 2025 2:30 pm

On behalf of Hockey Manitoba President Boyd Canart and Hockey Manitoba’s Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce and welcome Jeff Sveinson as the new Chair, Hockey Development.

Sveinson’s roots are in Winnipeg as he comes from a hockey family that included his father proudly serving as the President of Hockey Winnipeg for four years in the 1970’s. Sveinson spent most of his youth playing hockey in the Assiniboine Park area and his love for the game continued as he turned to coaching after his playing career was over.

Sveinson has coached teams from entry level house league 5/6 to U9 to U13 AA to U18 AAA. Most recently Jeff coached U15 AAA and Provincial AAA U18 hockey in Winnipeg.

Sveinson is recognized as a thorough, resourceful, and dedicated volunteer who has served as a coach within Hockey Manitoba’s Program of Excellence program on five different occasions (both the Girls’/Women’s and the Boys programs). One of Sveinson’s coaching highlights was serving as a guest coach for Hockey Canada’s U17 program in 2019.

In addition to playing/coaching, Sveinson has held several hockey administrative roles that included serving on the Assiniboine Park Hockey Association Board as a Hockey Director, Tournament Director, & Age Convenor.

Sveinson and his wife Darlene currently live in River Heights and have raised two sons who both played in the Hockey Winnipeg minor system. Sveinson and family have lived a true hockey life in Winnipeg and Manitoba.

We know Jeff will continue to give back to the sport and will have a positive impact on the hockey ecosystem. He is committed and eager to begin his new role with Hockey Manitoba.

Please join Hockey Manitoba in welcoming Jeff as the new Chair, Hockey Development and a Hockey Manitoba Board of Director effective immediately (January 24, 2025).


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