INSTRUCTORS
Brock McBride, Head On Ice Instructor, Program Director
Grant Cooper - Head On Ice Instructor
Grant Cooper is a Head On Ice Instructor. Grant retired from hockey in the spring of 2023 to take on the new role of management and head instructor. Grant wants to give back to the community that taught him the ins and outs of the sport and really drove a passion of hockey into his life. Without the volunteers, staff and support that Grant had throughout his hockey journey, Grant would never be in the position he is in today. He wants to develop young hockey players to have a strong passion and love of the game while improving each time they step on the ice.
A native of Cornwall, Ontario Grant is familiar with the importance of hockey within the community of Cornwall and its surrounding area. As a professional, it is important to gain an understanding of the proper instruction and execution to be the best version of yourself. At Own the Ice, there is a high standard to give it your best every time you step foot on the ice. The goal is to better yourself and your peers.
Brent Loney - On Ice Instructor
Cornwall native Brent Loney is a former coach and player in the OHL, beginning as a left winger with the Cornwall Royals from 1981 to 1984. He was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL in 1982 and finished his junior career with the Oshawa Generals in 1984-85.
He played two seasons in the American Hockey League with the Binghamton Whalers and the Hershey Bears, and returned to Cornwall as an assistant coach with the Royals in 1986. In 1989 he served as head coach of the Royals when they advanced to the division finals.
From 1994 to 1997 he was head coach of the Cornwall Colts of the Central Junior Hockey League, during which time his club won two playoff championships and he was named coach of the year in 1995-96.
Most recently Brent has been working with kids at the minor hockey level as a Midget AAA coach for the East Ontario Wild and as a Coaching Mentor for the AAA Association. Brent brings years of experience on the ice and knows what it takes for aspiring players to make it to the next level.
will do everything in our power to provide you all the tools you need to make it to the next level and leave your mark upon the game.
Jeff Carter, On Ice Instructor
Own the Ice Hockey Director and Head on Ice Instructor Jeff Carter will work to ensure quality programs for all players at every level.
Jeff Carter grew up in the Cornwall Area playing five seasons with Brockville Braves before heading to Acadia University in Wolville, Nova Scotia. There he would spend 3 seasons playing for the Axemen and following his university career played professionally for one season in the British Ice Hockey League .
Following Jeff's retirement as a player he spent the next twenty years coaching Junior and minor hockey with the Brockville Braves,Seaway Valley Rapids ,Cornwall Colts ,and Hawkesbury Hawks winning the League Play-off Crown and a trip to the Fred Page Cup in 2005. The opportunity to coach and work with many players like pro Jason Lepine as 6 year old in Cornwall Timbits Program as well as Todd Perry with the Brockville Braves and Char-Lan Rebels was a great experience. "I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with up and coming players and the great staff at Own The Ice Hockey." - Jeff Carter
our state of the art facility with professional instruction and a learning environment.We will thrive to deliver quality programs to all athletes ,from the beginner to the player aspiring to get to the next level.
Jeff Carter
INSTRUCTORS
Todd Walker
Todd started his hockey career in South Stormont before playing in the Seaway Valley Minor Hockey system and became one of only a few local players drafted by the Cornwall Royals. He played with the Royals from 1991 to 1994; his last two season as a member of the Newmarket team. Todd continued his Ontario Hockey League career with the Peterborough Petes in 1994, where he was recognized as the Best Checker as selected by the OHL coaches. That same year he was chosen to play on an OHL selects teams as an opponent against the Canada World Junior Team. Todd played in 158 OHL games and had 45 goals and 65 assists for 110 points.
After trying out with the Hartford Whalers, Detroit Red Wings, Colorado Avalanche and the Cornwall Aces Todd decided to return to school. In 1995, he enrolled at the University of PEI and played hockey there until 1999. In 1995 he was Rookie of the Year, and from 1996 he served as captain of his team. In 1997 he played on the all star team and was recognized as an Academic All Canadian in 1999.
Todd has gotten back into hockey by coaching minor hockey before now Head Coaching the Cornwall Colts Jr.A and is a great asset to our team at Own The Ice Hockey. Todd is a great teacher of the game and conducts himself in a very professional manner both on and off the ice.
Todd Perry - Defence Instructor
Own The Ice Hockey is very happy to have Todd Perry on as an instructor. Todd is a defenseman who retired from the KHL with stints in the AHL before heading overseas.
A native of Ingleside, Ontario Todd is familiar with the importance of hockey within the community of Cornwall and its surrounding area. Todd played his Jr Hockey in Brockville under fellow instructor Jeff Carter before making the jump to the Ontario Hockey League. Following his amateur career Todd played several seasons in both the AHL and ECHL before heading overseas. Todd has much to offer young prospective players on defensive tactics and situational skills as well as what it takes to be a professional.