Coaches Background
The Coaching Staff

Meet the Team

Three professionals united by a single goal: bringing world-class hockey development to the GCC.

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Louis LeBlanc
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Head Coach · Skill Development
Louis LeBlanc
Professional Coach

A former Canadian ice hockey center and Montréal Canadiens first-round draft pick, Louis brings elite pedigree to every session. He specializes in international hockey development camps and has a unique eye for the sport's enormous potential in the GCC — making him the perfect bridge between NHL-level coaching and Gulf player development.

NHL Drafted Montréal Canadiens International Development Skill Coaching
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Pierre Dagenais
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Coach · Hockey Operations
Pierre Dagenais
Professional Coach

A proven professional with five seasons at the NHL level, Pierre brings the habits, intensity, and knowledge that only comes from competing at the top of the game. He works full-time as a high-level instructor while actively supporting the growth of emerging hockey markets — including the rapidly developing Gulf region.

NHL Veteran 5 Pro Seasons High-Level Instruction Emerging Markets
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Shoaib-Hasan Shaikh
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Goaltending & Performance · GCC Director
Shoaib-Hasan Shaikh
Professional Coach

A former Canadian semi-professional goaltender, Shoaib combines elite goaltending expertise with over a decade of international sports planning experience. Currently based in Saudi Arabia as a kinesiologist, he plays a central role in building structured hockey programs and advancing performance across the GCC — giving Gulf Ice Academy an unmatched presence on the ground.

Semi-Pro Goaltender Kinesiologist Saudi Arabia Based Sports Planning