OWNERSHIP
Owner:
HOCKEY OPERATIONS
Director, Hockey Operations: Rebecca Michael
GENERAL MANAGER
General Manager: Christian Eriksson
Email: porthopepanthersgm@gmail.com
Christian Eriksson has a deep-rooted history in Port Hope, where he played all his minor hockey and captained the midget team in his final year. When the Port Hope Panthers folded the year he was set to play Jr C hockey, he adapted by playing a year of junior hockey in Clarington and Cobourg.
A graduate in Sports Administration from Durham College, Christian has built a diverse career working in various businesses. His passion for hockey extended into coaching, where he guided and supported his two sons through minor hockey and other activities.
As the former president of Port Hope Minor Hockey, Christian successfully led the amalgamation of Port Hope and Cobourg minor hockey, creating the Northumberland Minor Hockey Association. He proudly served as its inaugural president.
Now, Christian is excited to bring his wealth of experience and community spirit to the Port Hope Panthers, aiming to build on the success the panthers have had since returning to Port Hope both on and off the ice.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT & ADVISOR
Player Development: Rob Smith
Rob is a product of the Quinte Red Devils AAA program. he spent his junior career with the Wellington Dukes before attending Oswego State University where he won a National Title. Following his college playing, he attended several ECHL and UHL Pro Camps.
Behind the bench, Rob has spent time as a coach with the Wellington Dukes, Picton Pirates and Durham Roadrunners and is currently an Assistant Coach with the U18 North Shore Whitecaps.
Rob brings an abundance of hockey experience and knowledge with him and the Panthers are thrilled to add him to the staff.