Staff

Governor - Thomas Grubb

Grubby or Puff, as he's known around Wheatley, transitions from GM to Governor, representing the club at the PJHL Board of Governors table, with a focus on fundraising and hockey operations.

Thomas brings an impressive "how to win championship's" resume with him as he began his playing career in the Southpoint Minor Hockey system winning a OMHA, OHF Championship as a Peewee.  He then jumped to the Wheatley Sharks for two seasons before joining the Leamington Flyers for one season where he ended his Junior career and went on to accept a Scholarship to Central Michigan University to play Division I Baseball.  He received top honours playing there as he was awarded Team MVP and All-Mid-American Conference Awards.  Thomas has won 2 National Baseball Championships and 8 Ontario Championships for the Windsor Stars Sr. baseball team, and 1 Ontario Championship with the Windsor Selects.

Thomas has also coached in the Southpoint Minor Hockey system for 4 years and was the hitting coach for the Windsor Selects U18 Baseball Team.

Phone: (519)816-1578.

Email:  thomasgrubb44@outlook.com

Director of Hockey Operations - Darryl Glasier

Duff, as he's known around Wheatley, continues in role as the clubs Alternate Governor, while transitioning from the coaching staff to the Director of Hockey Operations position for this upcoming season.

Duff had been coaching the Sharks the previous 2 seasons assisting Brad Hyatt this past season, and Josh Carnevale the season before that. He brings years of hockey experience, with 20 years of coaching in local minor hockey in all divisions from U6 - U18 while his playing days included captaining Sharks league rival Blenheim Blades in the late 90s.

Duff has also served several years on the Board of Directors for Southpoint Minor Hockey in various roles as President, Vice President, Rep Director, IP Director while also sitting on several committees, including serving on the amalgamation committee that worked tirelessly on a Partnership model, which brought Southpoint & Essex together under a newly created Rep system called Talbot Trail Blazers hockey.

General Manager - Josh Carnevale

After 14 seasons behind the Sharks bench, the last 6 as Head Coach, Josh Carnevale transitions to the General Manager role for this upcoming season.  Josh is looking forward to continuing with Sharks off-ice, building a team Wheatley can be proud of, while pursuing that elusive Division championship for the community of Wheatley.

Josh's playing resume includes 3 years of AAA hockey with the Sun County Panthers where they  finished 4th in Ontario at the OHL Cup during his  Minor Midget year. He  played 4 seasons for the Leamington Flyers Junior B hockey club and finished his playing career with the Wheatley Sharks, Captaining the team in his final season.

Phone: (519)816-7099.

Email: joshcarnevale18@gmail.com

Head Coach - Kyle Quick

 

 

 

Assistant Coach - Brett Thomas

Brett, native of Wheatley, grew up playing in the Southpoint Minor Hockey system, graduating to play defense for his hometown Sharks from 2019 - 2022. 

Brett began coaching shortly thereafter with the Talbot Trail Blazers, most recently head coaching the U16 A to an OMHA Championship in 2024-25.

Brett joins the coaching staff for the 2025-26 season, helping to lead a new generation of Sharks blueliners.

 

Associate Coach - Tony Yousef

 

Head Trainer - Adam Ripley

Rip, as he's known around the rink, is a highly experienced athletic trainer, and has worked for several Junior Hockey teams including the Chatham Maroons & Essex 73s. As the teams Head Trainer, he always put the players needs first.

 

Assistant Trainer - Ken Dawson

Daws, as he's known around Wheatley, has served the club for the better part of 2 decades in various roles. Daws will be responsible for coordinating the clubs equipment while serving to aid Rip with Trainers duties during practices & games for this upcoming season.  The Sharks are lucky to have long serving volunteers like Daws. 

 

Equipment Manager - Rick Woelk

Raoul, as he's known around Wheatley, has served the club for the better part of 2 decades in various roles. Raoul will manage the day to day needs of the club, from equipment issues, to locker room stall assignments, to laundry, and travel planning for away games.  The Sharks are lucky to have long serving volunteers like Raoul.

 

Team Doctor - Dr. Mark Dubreuil

Mark Dubreuil is a chiropractor who operates the Tilbury Rehab Centre and Tecumseh’s CARE Concussion Centre.  Mark has specialized in concussion protocol and is one of the best in the area.

 

Area Scouts - Terry Quick, Jay Ottley

Quicky & Otter, as they are known around Wheatley & Leamington, are long serving volunteers on both the local minor hockey & junior fronts. The Sharks are lucky to have local scouts with their years of experience and knowledge of the game. Otter & Quicky will be responsible for scouting U16 & U18 hockey in Essex & Kent counties.