The Oceanside Generals are looking for an Assistant Coach to join Head Coach Marek Babic’s bench staff.
Resumes will be accepted until May 12th.
Category: Oceanside Generals News
2024 Annual General Meeting – May 22nd
Our Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday May 22nd!
The meeting is open to the public, and will be located in the upstairs of Oceanside Place.
Marek Babic – Head Coach & Assistant GM
The Generals are ecstatic to welcome!
Marek was born in Bratislava, Slovakia and began playing hockey in Toronto. During his 11 years as a pro, Marek has played in Germany, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Netherlands, Slovakia, and France.
Marek has worked as a skills instructor for 30 years, and is entering his 14th season coaching hockey.
Marek has spent the past three seasons with the Slovan Bratislava junior team in the Extra Liga. He served as an assistant/defence coach and skills coach in the youth sector, and with the men’s pro team Modre Kridla.
Last year, the team won both the league and National Championships as the top junior league in the country.
Welcome to Oceanside, Marek!
Head Coach Search
The Oceanside Generals are now accepting applications for our Head Coach position.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your coaching experience, qualifications, and why you are passionate about coaching junior hockey to our president, Tara Hannibal, by email to : tarahannibal4@gmail.com
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Message from Generals President, Tara Hannibal
A message from Generals President, Tara Hannibal
Thank you Dan, Max, and Parker for everything you brought to our organization, we wish you nothing but success and fulfillment in your future beyond the Gens bench! 🔵🔴
2024 VIJHL Playoffs – Round One
IT ALL BEGINS RIGHT HERE!
We kick off our 2024 VIJHL Playoffs on the road in Comox on Tuesday February 27th against the Comox Valley Glacier Kings!
Tickets for Game Two at the Meeker can be pre-purchased by contacting Tara Hannibal at ogenstickets@gmail.com
2024 Spring ID Camp
Do you think you have what it takes be a General?
We are looking for players born 2004-2008!
Our Spring Camp will be taking place May 3rd – 5th at Oceanside Place.
Cost: $300.00
For more information and registration, please contact our GM Rick Hannibal – Phone: (778) 998-4867 or by email: oceansidegeneralsgm@gmail.com
Hockey Day in Canada – January 20th
Celebrate Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada this Saturday vs Campbell River!
EVERYONE wearing a hockey jersey, will receive $5.00 admission!
Plus, children can also enter a draw to win a prize from Kirby’s Source for Sports – North!
Raffle Draw
Want the chance to win some awesome prizes while supporting the Generals?
Look no further! 🎟️
Raffle tickets are available at all home games, and the draw will take place on February 24th, 2024
1️⃣ Prize: 2 tickets to Canucks vs Calgary March 23 & 1 night accommodations at the Rosedale on Robson
– donated by Molson Canadian (value $625.00)
2️⃣ Prize: $500 CASH
3️⃣ Prize: Connor Bedard Chicago Blackhawks Jersey – donated by Kirby’s Source for Sports – North (value $225.00)
Must be 19+ to purchase a ticket, BC Gaming Event License #: 148011
Country Night – January 27th
In ONE month we will host our Country Night! 🤠
During the intermissions, Canadian Country music artist Brayden King will rock the Meeker!
King’s signature gritty voice backed up by hard hitting instrumentals, has quickly taken him from the prairies of Saskatchewan to the stage of American Idol!