The Coquitlam Express have hired a new goalie coach to take their team to the next level!

The BCHL Express have taken their game to a new level already this year, currently ranking fifth in the Coastal division, and clinching a playoff spot early in the season.  However, The Express aren’t satisfied yet and have hired a new goalie coach to help evolve their game even more.

Jeff Smith joins the Express team with a plethora of knowledge and skill to give the team. Jeff is a former BCHL, NCAA, and ECHL goaltender.  Jeff played for the Powell River Knights (BCHL), St. Cloud State University (NCAA), and put in a very short stint in the ECHL.

Coquitlam Express General Manager Tali Campbell released a statement that he is happy to welcome the goalie to the team:

“We are excited to welcome Jeff to our organization. Jeff is not far removed from playing and truly understands what young goalies are going through and the support and teaching they need. Jeff will join Ron Veit our Director of Goaltending as we continue to round out our staff to support our players.”

With a more complete team the Express could be nearly unstoppable next season. While the team has a good chance at the cup this season it’ll be tough to win it as teams like Penticton and Nanimo seem unstoppable in a seven game series. However, with a more complete team it’ll be hard to stop this team of young talented players.

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Let’s see what the next few years hold for the Express and new goalie coach Jeff Smith.