Shawn Thoreson
Shawn is a native of virtually every part of the US. His father being in the USAF, moved the family from Alaska to Prince Edward Island to many places in between. He brings to DYHA 34 years of hockey experience as a player, instructor, coach and administrator. As a youth, Shawn played for the USHL, Des Moines Buccaneer Jr. A and Dubuque Fighting Saints Jr. A programs. He also played NCHA, for the Duluth Fighting Saints at St. Scholastica College. During and following his playing years, Shawn was an instructor for a variety of hockey schools and camps:
Shawn has 22 years of coaching experience which includes leading the Jr. C Rebels to two consecutive Finals appearances in their 90-91 and 91-92 seasons and Olympus High School in 92-93 to an AAA State Championship. Shawn then took an opportunity to start Weber State University’s Ice Hockey program as the Coach and General Manager for five years. Weber State University was ranked 4th in the nation for the American Collegiate Hockey Association and placed 2nd in the National Championships. Following his time with Weber State, Shawn worked for the Salt Lake Olympic Committee as a volunteer for the Women’s Ice Hockey team in Provo (1999). He also volunteered for the Sledge Hockey World Hockey Championships. In 2002, Shawn was recruited by the International Olympic Committee as the Supervisor of Statistics and Results for the Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey venues. Between 2002 and present, Shawn has been moving between Utah, Colorado, finally settling in TexasUnfortunately, during this time he has had limited availability to assist with youth programsBeing settled in Texas now, he is eager to be involved with the great people and youth within the hockey community this coming year. Philosophy: Don’t waste a lifetime of knowledgeLife is short, give freely of yourself and pass your knowledge onto others so they may utilize it to achieve their dreams. Personal Notation: To those who have helped me in the past by dedicating their time, I thank you. I want to share my passion and love for the sport of hockey with our youthI will give my best in providing a solid foundation for helping build their self-confidence and self-esteem toward their hockey experiences on and off the ice. Back to Top |
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