Eric Labrosse
Head Coach / General Manager
hcgm@normanblizzard.com
1.514.690.3534
In his first season with the Blizzard in 2023/2024 as Head Coach / GM , Labrosse led the team to a 39-15-0-4 record, being the best point per game winning percentage of the organization since the 2003/2004 campaign.
Born in Wawa, ON, and raised in Mont-Tremblant, QC, Eric brings a wealth of experience as a coach at many different levels to the organization. Eric acted as Head Coach at the professional level in Europe with the Montpellier Vipers, as an Assistant in the QMJHL with the Moncton Wildcats, as well as an Assistant with the Concordia Stingers University Men’s hockey program in U Sports. Eric also served as HC/GM in the Quebec Jr A Hockey League.
Additionally, Labrosse coached Team Quebec Junior A at the Eastern Canada Cup in 2017/2018 which captured gold. While Eric was coaching U18 AAA in the Quebec league, he managed to capture gold medal also in his first season with his team by winning the Dodge Cup. Since his coaching debut, Eric has had numerous players move on to NCAA, U Sports, Major Junior as well as professional hockey. Eric has also been a skills coach for the past fifteen years to NHL, AHL, KHL, European, University and junior players in the Montreal area. He was also awarded the MJHL coach of the year in 2023/2024.
Eric is committed to fostering on ice and off ice player development as well as having his players involved in numerous community events. Ultimately, his philosophy and objective are to develop his players become leaders and men of character through hockey and help them capture a championship while being a part of the Blizzard organization in The Pas.
Paul-Antoine Deslauriers
Assistant Coach
assistant@normanblizzard.com
1.514.742.0847
Paul-Antoine Deslauriers is a former university and professional hockey player with a strong academic background in sports science. With a Bachelor's degree in Sports Psychology and a Master's degree in Human Kinetics, he combines his passion for athletics with a deep understanding of human performance and mental preparation.
Throughout his athletic career, Paul-Antoine played hockey at the university level, for Laurentian University (USport) and transitioned to the professional leagues in Nantes (France D1), Peoria Riverman (SPHL) and Kiruna IF (Hockeyettan), showcasing his skills and dedication to the sport. His experiences on the ice have greatly influenced his approach to sports psychology, where he aims to help athletes unlock their full potential through mental conditioning and learning through video sessions.
Over the past two years, Paul-Antoine has been an assistant coach with the Northern Manitoba Blizzard, sharing his expertise and guiding athletes to perform at their best. With a deep understanding of the demands of hockey, Paul-Antoine focuses on the physical and mental preparation of athletes, helping them develop the skills needed to excel in their sport and achieve their goals.
Jacob Hill
Athletic Trainer
at@normanblizzard.com
1.709.216.9471
A member of NunatuKavut, the territory of Inuit residing primarily in southern and central Labrador, Jacob hails from a small northern community in Newfoundland and Labrador called Gunners Cove.
Jacob became a registered massage therapist in 2017 and is a member of the Canadian Sports Massage Therapists Association; introduced to the field while working with the St. John's IceCaps of the AHL. He has served as the head therapist for the Deer Lake Red Wings and the Stephenville Lightning in the CWSHL. He has contributed to Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador’s High-Performance program and was a member of the Canada Winter Games team in 2023 in Charlottetown, P.E.I. He has provided medical support at the National Karate Championships in 2022 and the Olympic and Paralympic Swimming Trials in 2024. He is trained in various fields such as Emergency Medical First Response, Concussion Assessment, and Advanced Sports Massage. As a Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach, Jacob continues to work with athletes and clients, helping them achieve their goals off the ice as well.
Jacob is passionate about giving back to his community through volunteer work and is an active advocate for healthy living, mental health and wellness, and Indigenous peoples' rights.