Cody Goloubef: cody@oakvillereign.com
Cody Goloubef is a retired professional hockey player from Oakville who played 13 seasons professionally. He played in the NHL with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Colorado Avalanche, and Ottawa Senators, was an AHL All-Star, and played in Switzerland’s top league with SC Bern. Cody also represented his country internationally, earning Olympic bronze in 2018, a Spengler Cup championship in 2017, and IIHF World Junior gold in 2008. Cody is passionate about youth hockey and player development. His coaching philosophy centers on teaching the game the right way through a big-picture approach—building strong fundamentals, adding a wide range of skills to each player’s toolbox, and helping kids become complete players while having fun and developing a love for the game.
Kevin O'Flaherty: kevin.j.m.oflaherty@gmail.com
Kevin brings elite playing experience and proven leadership to the Oakville Reign program. He developed through the Mississauga Terriers and Toronto Marlies organizations, earning a draft pick from the OHL London Knights before competing in the OJHL with the St. Michael’s Buzzers and Milton Merchants. Kevin went on to play four years of NCAA Division I hockey at Clarkson University, serving as team captain in his senior season. Kevin later competed professionally in the ECHL with Las Vegas.
In addition to his playing career, Kevin has four years of youth coaching experience and currently serves on the Board of the Oakville Hornets Girls Hockey Association, demonstrating his continued commitment to growing the game within the community. Kevin has a lifelong passion for hockey and strongly believes in the positive impact team sports have on young athletes. As a coach, he is dedicated to creating a fun, competitive, and development-focused environment where players build confidence, develop strong fundamentals, and cultivate a lasting love for the game.
Billy Burke: billy@oakvillereign.com
Billy brings 14 years of OHL coaching experience, including four seasons as Head Coach of the Niagara IceDogs. During his tenure, he became second all-time in franchise wins and the youngest head coach in team history to reach 100 victories. Nominated for OHL coach of the year in 2018, Burke then led the IceDogs to the 2019 Central Division Title and helped guide the team to two Eastern Conference Championships, while developing numerous players who have advanced to the AHL and NHL levels. Before transitioning into coaching, Billy competed at the AAA, Junior A, OHL, and U Sports levels. A standout two-sport varsity athlete at Queen’s University, he played both football and hockey for 3 years and served as captain of the men’s hockey program in his fourth year, demonstrating leadership and dedication at the highest university level. Billy is passionate about teaching the game and is excited to help the next generation of players build strong foundations and begin their hockey journeys.
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