Like the players he works with, the Stouffville Spirit’s new equipment manager has goals.
Joey O’Callaghan, 22, grew up in nearby Markham.
“I’ve been around sports for as long as I can remember, including playing minor hockey for the Markham Waxers for my whole minor hockey career,” he said. “Worked in and around the Waxers organization running tryout camps and skills clinics. I really gained a passion for equipment tips, tricks and what goes on behind the scenes to help players succeed on a daily basis.”
O’Callaghan, who studied video production at Durham College, worked at the Hockey Lion sports store in Markham for the last two years, “perfecting my sharpening abilities along with expanding my knowledge of equipment, something I’ve carried throughout my own playing career.”
O’Callaghan haS aspirations of becoming an assistant or head equipment manager with a team in the NHL.
“I look forward to working with the Spirit this season,” he said, “providing quick fixes, high-quality skate sharpenings and anywhere else the team might need me. The goal is to always make sure players and staff can be at their best.”
The Spirit opens the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season today at North York. The home opener is on Thursday, Sept. 12, vs Aurora at the Stouffville Arena.
