08/03/2026
Life & job update since stepping away from 9 years of professional hockey…
It wasn’t an easy decision. Hockey has taken me around the world, put me in locker rooms with incredible people, and taught me more about standards, accountability, and doing hard things than anything else ever could.
But the game gives you a window, and mine has closed after a number of concussion problems.
I’m excited to announce that I’ve joined as their Coordinator of Player Development & Training in Kelowna. I will be working within the On-Ice Development division, focusing on program quality, coach development, client experience, and building the systems that keep standards high.
I’m also grateful that RINK has been supportive of my continued involvement with — the company I co-founded with Noah Philp in Canmore, Alberta. What started as two guys on the ice has grown into a team of 10 staff delivering summer programs to serious young hockey players in the Bow Valley.
That work continues, and I’m proud to keep building it.
Hockey gave me everything. Now I get to give it back — on a bigger scale, with better systems, and with the same standard I held as a player.
30/01/2026
When it comes to a situation like this, I don’t know what to say.
It’s sad to announce that I’m retiring from professional hockey.
After speaking with specialists, it’s believed I have cervicogenic vertigo—caused by disc problems in my neck. Unfortunately, there’s no way to fix the underlying issues, and my neck will continue to tighten up to protect the damaged discs, making the vertigo symptoms worse. There seems to be no path forward that keeps me playing.
I look at the last 8 years of pro hockey as bonus years. I had mentally quit at 20 years old. If it wasn’t for my now fiancée convincing me to play one more season in the UK and go to Swindon, none of this would have happened. I look back on these years grateful for what I’ve done.
Because of Tia, I’ve played 8 seasons of professional hockey. I’ve won a gold medal with Team GB, played against the best countries in the world in front of 19,000 fans, and won multiple trophies.
Every place I’ve played was a massive part of my journey.
Swindon made me fall in love with the game again.
Fife gave me a shot when no one else would.
Sheffield was the first place since I was 18 that truly felt like home. It’s where I grew from a boy into a man, where I overcame more challenges than I thought I was capable of, surrounded by people who felt like family. I ended my time there on the highest of highs with a group that had more resilience and overall character than I’d ever been a part of.
Brasov helped me build confidence and grow as a player and a person.
Despite my troubles, the Guildford Flames treated me with nothing but respect and understanding.
Belfast leaves a bitter taste. I only wish I could have done more. I’m thankful for my time here, but wish I was able to do more to help this group win trophies for an incredible fanbase.
This isn’t how I wanted it to end, but I’m excited for whatever this new chapter brings.
Thank you, hockey. ✌️ It’s been a pleasure.
