Connor Maloney
Calgary,Canada
Summary
My Approach collaboratively support a program vision which enables players to transcend their own fears and limitations while excelling and thriving. My coaching leadership embraces growth and excellence in healthy ways and never loses sight of humanity and grace as we push the thresholds to be the best hockey program on the planet.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Student Manager of Hockey Performance
University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks (NCAA Division 1)
2024 - 2026
- Head of Skill and Player Development
Associate Coach
Airdrie CFR U18 AAA Bisons (AEHL)
2022 - 2024
- AEHL Coaching Staff of The Year (2023-24)
- Head of Player Development
- Managed Team Operations
Head of Prospect Development and Skill Coach
Prince Albert Raiders (Western Hockey Leauge)
2020 - 2023
- Built offseason skill plans for every prospect
- Game analysis
- Nutrition and Fitness Planning
Hockey Coach
Village Sports
2020 - 2022
- Head Coach, Global Sport Academy Highschool programs, Grade 9-12
- Head Coach, AEHC morning academy (U11 & U13)
Lead Coach
STIX Hockey
2020 - 2022
- Head Coach (U15 Prep)
- Head Coach (Junior North)
Education
MBA -
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE2026
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Bushnell University
Eugene, OR2022
Skills
- Culture Construction & Organizational DNA
- Scouting
- Recruiting Science
- Mental & Physical Player Development Coach
- Practice & Game Analytics
- Player Mentorship
- Off Season Director of Player Development and Skill
- Practice Planning & Execution
Certification
High Performance 1 - Hockey Canada
Coach 1 – Intro to Coach
Coach 2 – Coach Level
Timeline
Student Manager of Hockey Performance
University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks (NCAA Division 1)
2024 - 2026
Associate Coach
Airdrie CFR U18 AAA Bisons (AEHL)
2022 - 2024
Head of Prospect Development and Skill Coach
Prince Albert Raiders (Western Hockey Leauge)
2020 - 2023
Hockey Coach
Village Sports
2020 - 2022
Lead Coach
STIX Hockey
2020 - 2022
MBA -
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Bushnell University
Player Testimonials
- Ty Mueller, NHL Vancouver Canucks (NHL): "My release earned me a Calder Cup ring, thank you Connor for teaching me the art of shooting the puck."
- Max Heise, Prince Albert Raiders (WHL), Michigan State University (NCAA), SJS Draft Pick 2025: "25,000 pucks later, I achieved my dream, without Connor I wouldn't be where I am."
- Harrison Israels, Rockford Ice Hogs (AHL): "Connor is so dialed, one of the most detailed coaches I have ever had."
- Zach Hayes, Vegas Golden Knights (NHL) / Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) "I wouldn't have made the NHL without spending summers and the Covid break with Connor".
- Kent Anderson, University of Denver 'C' (NCAA Division 1) "Connor is a master at teaching skill, his ability to make every session a ton of fun but so challenging is special."
- Tanner Ludtke, University of Minnesota, Utah Mammoth Draft Pick 2023, "Connor is the best skating coach I have ever worked with, his detail and genuine passion for his players improvement is second to none."
Awards
- Champion of Character Award Winner, Bushnell University (Oregon), 2024
- U.S. Bank Academic All American, 2023 & 2024