Jay McKee (I hear glowing reviews on player development & team success)…
After retiring from playing in 2010, McKee moved into coaching:
Assistant Coach, Rochester Americans (AHL) – 2011-12.
Assistant coach in the OHL with the Erie Otters (2014-15).
Associate and then Head Coach of the Kitchener Rangers (OHL), leading them for several seasons.
In 2021 he was named head coach of the Hamilton Bulldogs in the OHL (the team later moved/renamed to the Brantford Bulldogs).
As head coach of the Bulldogs, he won the 2022 OHL Championship and has compiled strong records; he recently achieved his 300th OHL coaching win and is one of the fastest coaches in league history to do so.
McKee signed a contract extension through the 2027-28 season with the Bulldogs, highlighting his success and value in the league. WOULD have to buy him out likely, IF he wants the job.
Named assistant coach for Team CHL at the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge, representing the OHL alongside coaches from other leagues.
In summary, Jay McKee is a respected hockey coach developing talent in major junior hockey and has built a strong coaching resume after a distinguished NHL playing career.