Chilliwack Chiefs assistant GM, associate coach accepts coaching job in Alberta
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CHILLIWACK — The Chilliwack Chiefs announced Monday (July 3) that assistant GM and associate coach Brad Rihela has been named the head coach of the Lloydminster Bobcats in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL).
“I want to thank the entire Chilliwack Chiefs organization for everything they have done for my family and me over the years. It has been an amazing experience from start to finish. I will always be grateful for my time in Chilliwack and the people I was so fortunate to work with every day,” said Rihela. “The Chiefs are a first-class organization and I wish them nothing but the best moving forward.”
After winning multiple titles as a head coach in both the PJHL and CSSHL, Rihela joined the Chiefs in the 2018-19 season as an assistant aoach and director of player development. Over his five seasons with the team, he moved into the role of associate coach and assistant GM.
“It’s a bittersweet day for the Chiefs. First, we want to congratulate Brad on his new position with the Bobcats. Lloydminster is getting a good one,” said Chiefs GM and head coach Brian Maloney. “Brad is someone who works extremely hard in the areas that he excels in while also being eager to learn in all other areas. Throughout his time with the Chiefs, Brad has been asked to take on a large variety of tasks and never once batted an eye when asked to do so. He’s also loyal to his core.”
