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StaffGM Nate Kiel
GM Nate Kiel played his youth hockey for the KPHA Ice Hawks and in 1977 joined the first-ever high school team on the peninsula at Kenai Central High School, serving as captain of the Kardinals and graduating in 1980. The following season he became the school’s youngest-ever assistant coach. After earning an Associate of Arts degree at Northland Junior College (MN), Kiel attended Bemidji State University (MN) to pursue a degree in teaching and coaching certification with hockey endorsements. Aside from professional certifications and endorsements, Kiel also has USA Hockey Level IV coaching certification. From 1983-1985 he served under R.H. Bob Peters, his mentor and the second-winningest coach in collegiate hockey history. Under Peters, he served in management of a BSU hockey team that would win numerous accolades, including an NCAA Division II national title, perfect 31-0 season, and induction to the College Hockey Hall of Fame. He completed his coaching practicum at Region VIII powerhouse Bemidji High School and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1986 before returning to Alaska, and has coached area youth of all levels for over twenty years. Kiel has been on the KCHS hockey staff for much of the program’s history and in 2007 coached one of the most prolific Kardinal teams ever to a Region III championship and fourth place finish at the 4A Alaska State Championships. Before assuming the position as GM of the Brown Bears in the spring of 2008, he scouted Alaskan prospects for various junior teams and had several former players go on to all levels of junior hockey and play at the NCAA Division I level. Kiel’s goal in working with the KRBB is to help ensure that our community has a sustainable Junior A program that will provide academic and athletic opportunities to aspiring youth. He lives in Kenai with his wife Gina. They have five children. His commitment to the sport and its players would not be possible without their patience and support. Head Coach Oliver David
Oliver David is in his third season as head coach of the Brown Bears. David, in his second year with the Bear's organization, led the team to a franchise best 27-24-7 record and earned a first-round playoff appearance. Before joining the Brown Bears staff, he spent three seasons coaching with the L.A. Selects program. While with the Selects, Oliver coached at the 14, 16, and 18 AAA levels, earning two state championships and was a USA Hockey National Championship Quarter-finalist in 2008 as an assistant coach at the Midget Major level (Buffalo, NY). Prior to joining the Selects, Coach David spent two seasons with the California Wave organization. In 2006, Oliver helped guide the Wave to a California State Championship, Pacific District Championship, and USA Hockey National Championship as assistant coach at the 16 AAA level (Rochester, NY). Following the 2006 campaign, he coached the Anaheim Jr. Ducks at the Midget Major level, again winning the California State title, and Pacific District title. He also made a USA Hockey National quarterfinals appearance while with the Jr. Ducks in 2007 (Frasier, MI). Coach David has worked extensively with USA Hockey as an evaluator for the Pacific District, and as a coach at the National Select Festivals each summer. Most Recently, Oliver was named assistant coach of the USA Hockey Inline Men's national team, earning a silver medal in 2009 at the IIHF Inline World Championships. Oliver is excited to return to the Kenai Peninsula as head coach of the Brown Bears, where he started his junior career playing with the Peninsula Chinooks in 1998-1999. Along with his coaching duties he is committed to working with the local youth organization in establishing a developmental program for years to come. |
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