Second-year head coach Jeff Jordan and the Kanata Lasers enter 2017-18 looking to build on the strides made at the Kanata Rec Centre last season.
In his first season behind the bench, Jordan helped guide the new-look Lasers to their first 50-point season since 2012-13; while Kanata ultimately missed the playoffs, the addition of former CCHL GM-of-the-Year Ian Henderson bolstered the organization’s front office this summer.
With a number of roster changes — including the late-summer additions of Kirill Ulanov and Ugo Roik — Kanata will aim to break into the CCHL playoffs for the first time since 2011.
KANATA LASERS
2016-17: 22-34-6 (11th)
Key Losses: F Paul Vella, F Willem Gauthier (Lake Superior St.), F Chad Merrell, G Anand Oberoi (Erie, OHL)
Key Additions: G Myles Hektor (Blind River, NOJHL), F Connor Sleeth (The Hill Academy, Prep), F Ugo Roik (Nepean)
Season Goal: “The goal is just like every other team, it’s to make playoffs. Win as many games as possible. Just keep building off that success for the franchise.”
Style of Hockey: “A responsible team, all-around. They’re going to be a very defence-first oriented hockey club.”
Mood in Training Camp: “We’ve had two sessions, just opened up. Guys looked excited. We’re happy to be back. Good energy, good pace. It’ll be a really good start to the season, lots of fresh players that are all excited.” — GM Ian Henderson
