In over 1000+ games played over 15 NHL seasons, Ryan was a Captain, All-Star, Stanley Cup Champion, NHLPA Vice-President and NHL Man of the Year. His post-playing career has included radio and television broadcasting, founding three companies, acting and advising for television and movies, and worldwide speaking and training in leadership development. Ryan has a Master of Arts Degree in Leadership/Business and is the author of five books.
Prior to his inaugural season as President of the Abbotsford Heat, Ryan was Assistant Coach of the Vancouver Canucks and Head Coach of the Canadian National Women's Hockey Team. Ryan resides in the Fraser Valley with his wife and 4 of their 5 children and revels in frequent visits with his new grandson.
Justin enters his third season with the Abbotsford Heat as the VP of Ticket Sales and Service. Justin joined the Heat after spending several seasons with the CFL's BC Lions. McIntyre' previous experience has also taken him to Toronto to work with the Toronto Blue Jays (MLB), Toronto Phantoms (AFL), and back in Vancouver with the Vancouver Canucks (NHL) and Vancouver Grizzlies (NBA).
Justin is an avid golfer and loves to go fishing. He also spends his spare time playing hockey and enjoying music.
Best thing about your job?
How easy it is to be passionate about your work.
First job/your age?
Gas station attendant, age 13
Favorite foods?
BBQ chicken, ice cream and sushi
Favorite sports movie?
Rocky 1-4 or the Mighty Ducks
Sports played growing up?
Hockey, golf, rugby, skiing, baseball
Favorite recreational activities/hobbies?
Pretty much any sport, but I play a lot of hockey and golf. Travelling is also fantastic, but only in the offseason!
E: lreynaud@abbotsfordheat.com
Hometown: Mission, BC
Best thing about your job?
The variety and the people – every day is different
First job/your age?
Receptionist at Re/Max. Age of 15
Favorite foods?
Cereal, popcorn and licorice – not necessarily in that order
Favorite sports movie?
A League of their Own
Most exciting/unique thing you’ve done or place you’ve visited?
9 countries in 35 days / went to 2011 Pens vs Caps Winter Classic
Favorite recreational activities/hobbies?
Spending time with family and friends, reading, hiking and golfing
Best thing about your job?
Meeting all the amazing fans!
First job/your age?
My very first job was picking raspberries ... I think I was 11.
Favorite foods?
All foods are my favorite!
As a child, you dreamed of becoming?
An Artist
Sports played growing up?
Softball
Favorite recreational activities/hobbies?
I love to paint, go for walks and I love to bake!
Hometown: Abbotsford, BC. Born in Cranbrook, BC
Best thing about your job?
Being able to do what I enjoy doing.
First job/your age?
Sport Chek at Age 15.
Favorite foods?
Lets just say I love food!
As a child, you dreamed of becoming?
A Pro Basketball Player
Sports played growing up?
Basketball, Football, Soccer, Baseball.
Favorite recreational activities/hobbies?
Sports, and exploring new and different things!
E: dprosperi-porta@abbotsfordheat.com
Hometown: Powell River, BC
Best thing about your job?
The excitement we are able to create when walking into a school or being present at a community event.
First job/your age?
Deli Girl at Chopping Block Meats. Age 14
Favorite foods?
Italian of course!
Favorite sports movie?
Remember the Titans, Space Jam
As a child, you dreamed of becoming?
A ballerina
Most exciting/unique thing you’ve done or place you’ve visited?
I traveled to Indonesia and trekked an active volcano at 2am to get to the top for sunrise.
Hometown: Chilliwack BC
Best thing about your job?
Interacting with our partners on a daily basis and coming up with new ideas to enhance our activations.
First job/your age?
White water kayaking instructor at age 15
Favorite foods?
Chocolate chip banana muffins.
As a child, you dreamed of becoming?
NHL Player
Sports played growing up?
Hockey, Soccer, White Water Kayaking, Snowboarding
Most exciting/unique thing you’ve done or place you’ve visited?
Racing at my first Canoe Slalom World Cup in Prague, CZ
First job/your age?
14 Hostessing at Rickys Restaurant Ladner
Favorite foods?
Food is overrated. Coffee is where it’s at.
Favorite sports movie?
Oh my…Any Given Sunday, League of Their Own, Bull Durham, Remember the Titans
As a child, you dreamed of becoming?
Wayne Gretzky
Best thing about your job?
Game Day
Favorite recreational activities/hobbies?
Golf, reading, playing momma
E: rbury@abbotsfordheat.com
Hometown: Kamloops BC/ Calgary AB
Best thing about your job?
Working with great people and getting the opportunity to be a part of something special.
First job/your age?
Age 15, Movie Theatre Concession Worker
Favorite foods?
Mexican
Favorite sports movie?
Bull Durham
As a child, you dreamed of becoming?
A Sports Broadcaster
Favorite recreational activities/hobbies?
Spending time with friends and family, reading, swimming.
Best thing about your job?
Meeting and Interacting with new people.
First job/your age?
Cheerleading Coach at age 15
Favorite foods?
Chocolate, and Pasta
As a child, you dreamed of becoming?
Hair/Makeup artist for the movies/magazines
Sports played growing up?
Gymnastics, Baseball, Soccer and CHEERLEADING !
Favorite recreational activities/hobbies?
Shopping.
E: opries@abbotsfordheat.com
Hometown: Coaldale, AB
Best thing about your job?
Getting to know people and Helping them have the best experience possible
First job/your age?
Newspaper insert-er at age 14
Favorite foods?
Pasta/Chicken wings
Favorite sports movie?
Slapshot
As a child, you dreamed of becoming?
Hockey Player
Favorite recreational activities/hobbies?
Playing hockey, volunteering, fun
P: 604-743-5067
E: vdebartolo@abbotsfordheat.com
Hometown: Trail, BC
Best thing about your job?
Meeting all kinds of different people and talking hockey!
First job/your age?
Paperboy for Trail Daily Times and Souvenir Program sales boy for Trail Smoke Eaters, 12 years old
Favorite foods?
Anything Italian and Lemon Ice Cream.
As a child, you dreamed of becoming?
NHL Player or Broadcaster
Sports played growing up?
Hockey, Soccer, Baseball
Favorite recreational activities/hobbies?
I play a lot of softball from Spring to early Fall. I also enjoy playing golf, hockey and soccer when I can. I also like to play Poker and Euchre – and no it’s not just for old men!
E: ssolinger@abbotsfordheat.com
Hometown: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Best thing about your job?
To be in the position of making our guests have an incredible time before and during the games.
First job/your age?
At the age of 18 I started working for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines as a Customer Service Representative.
Favorite foods?
Suriname dish called ‘roti’. My lovely wife Claudia makes the best! Fresh Dutch syrup waffles called ‘stroopwafels’
As a child, you dreamed of becoming?
A park ranger in Australia. Navigation has never been my strongest... immigrated to Canada from the Netherlands. Also never became a park ranger.
Sports played growing up?
Baseball, Soccer, Tennis and Martial Arts.
Favorite recreational activities/hobbies?
Watching my children play the sports they are passionate about and Fishing
E: bneufeld@abbotsfordheat.com
Hometown: Abbotsford
Best thing about your job?
Being able to finally eat, breathe and talk hockey daily!
First job/your age?
McDonald's at age 15.
Favorite foods?
Sushi/ Chinese
As a child, you dreamed of becoming?
GM of a NHL Hockey Team
Sports played growing up?
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Rugby, Soccer
Favorite recreational activities/hobbies?
Spending time with kids outside camping and playing sports.
Best thing about your job?
It’s really interesting and I learn something new every day
First job/your age?
Paper route. Age 10
Favorite foods?
Sushi and Pizza
As a child, you dreamed of becoming?
A representative of the travel & tourism industry so I could travel the world
Sports played growing up?
Track & Field
Favorite recreational activities/hobbies?
Spending time with my boys, reading, scrap booking.
Hometown: Langley, BC (born and raised in Montreal till the age of 18)
Best thing about your job?
Reconciling accounts and spreadsheets! Boring eh?! But I also love the people that work here, they are a blast!!
First job/your age?
McDonalds, age 15
Favorite foods?
Seafood and Greek food!
Favorite sports movie?
Remember the Titans
Most exciting/unique thing you’ve done or place you’ve visited?
For me, traveling the Oregon coast a few times with my family. I love the ocean and the many things to do and see on the coast!
Favorite recreational activities/hobbies?
Favorite recreational activity is camping! Favorite hobby is Karaoke!
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| 2012-2013 Regular Season |
| SKATERS | GP | G | A | +/- | Pts |
| Ben Walter | 68 | 15 | 34 | -10 | 49 |
| Krys Kolanos | 53 | 18 | 22 | -11 | 40 |
| Ben Street | 69 | 15 | 22 | -8 | 37 |
| Roman Horak | 59 | 16 | 14 | -8 | 30 |
| Mark Cundari | 58 | 7 | 21 | 4 | 28 |
| GOALIES | W | L | SOL | Sv% | GAA |
| Danny Taylor | 18 | 10 | 2 | .922 | 2.05 |
| Barry Brust | 13 | 19 | 2 | .911 | 2.50 |
| Leland Irving | 3 | 7 | 2 | .884 | 3.40 |
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