Cyclones Munroe Named To Team Alliance Staff

Chatham-Kent Cyclones coach Derek Munroe has been named to the coaching staff for the U16 Team Alliance which will compete at this year’s OHL Gold Cup.

Munroe, who hails from Kingsville, is currently coaching the Chatham-Kent Cyclones Minor Midget ‘AAA’ team.

“As usual, the process was very challenging,” said Gary McFarlane, Team ALLIANCE Director of Operations regarding the staff selection process. “We had a great group of applicants and appreciate everyone who applied and showed an interest in the program. We feel confident that the selected Staff will do a great job of bringing the best 2002-born players together and create a first-class team that will represent ALLIANCE Hockey at the 2018 OHL Gold Cup.”

Munroe, who will work as an assistant coach with Team Alliance, will be joined by Head Coach Shawn Dietrich of Waterloo, and assistant Jason Polera of Sarnia on the bench.