The UK Ice Hockey Foundation (UKIHF), affiliated with Ice Hockey UK (IHUK), is pleased to announce the appointment of Ferhat Tozunler as National Manager of Growth & Development, and Euan King as National Manager of Goaltending Development and Co-National Manager of Hockey Development.
Kevin McLaughlin, Head of Hockey Development at UKIHF, said: “These ground-breaking recruitments underline our commitment to expanding participation and raising technical standards in British ice hockey across the junior game.
“I have been very impressed with the way clubs are operating in the sport, with so much dedication from coaches and volunteers, and many talented players. Our role, in partnership with Ice Hockey UK, is to provide world-class expertise to assist in their ambition to reach new levels.”
“Both Euan and Ferhat bring outstanding caliber, enthusiasm and energy to the Foundation’s mission and it is great to have them on board.”
National Manager Growth & Development: Ferhat Tozunler
Tozunler will work closely with our partners at IHUK – and clubs in English Ice Hockey and Scottish Ice Hockey – to help lead participation and membership growth,
Tozunler joins the Foundation with a background in grassroots growth and development of the game at all levels. Tozunler has extensive hockey growth, recruiting and Learn To Play program experience as a committee member with the IIHF and multiple projects with various international federations.
He brings a strong strategic approach to growing the game, with a focus on sustainable, data and community-driven recruitment and development.
National Manager of Goaltending Development and Co-National Manager of Hockey Development: European king,
King is a respected and experienced goaltending specialist and currently serves as goalkeeping, video and assistant coach with the Cardiff Devils (EIHL) and goalkeeping coach for the Great Britain Men’s National Team.
In his dual role, building on his high-level experience in both club and international hockey, King, in partnership with IHUK, will design and deliver a world-class national goaltending development program to support the development of junior hockey clubs. He will also co-lead broader development initiatives for players and coaches.
Staelens: The Foundation benefits junior players from across the sport
Henry Staelens, Chief Executive Officer of Ice Hockey UK and England Ice Hockey said: “The Foundation will provide so many benefits and additional resources to clubs and junior players across the sport.
“We are working closely with EIH and SIH to ensure maximum reach and impact for the Foundation’s initiatives in their clubs, and this commitment will be further strengthened by the proposed merger in just a few weeks.”
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