The Hampton Roads Jr. Whalers are proud to announce they have agreed to a 3 year contract extension with Premier Head Coach Colten Teubert. In addition to his duties as head coach, Colten will also take on the role of Director of Growth and Development for Whaler Nation. He will oversee the growth and development of our players and coaches in both Chesapeake and Yorktown.
Teubert, a White Rock, British Columbia native, will enter his 3rd season behind the bench of the Whalers, his 2nd as the head of the Premier team after spending his 1st season as the HC of the Elite team and assistant to the Premier team.
Colten was the first overall draft pick by the Regina Pats in the 2005 Western Hockey League (WHL) Draft where he played four seasons. During his time in Regina, Teubert represented Team Canada in the 2008 World U18 Championships where he won a gold medal. He also played for Team Canada in the World Junior Championships in both 2009 and 2010 where he won a gold and silver medal respectively and served as the alternate captain.
In the 2008 National Hockey League Draft, Teubert was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the first round, the 13th overall pick. He started his professional career in 2011 with the Ontario Reign but in February 2011, the Kings traded Teubert to the Edmonton Oilers where he made his NHL debut during the 2011-2012 season. In 2013, Colten played his 1st of 5 seasons in Germany in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).
“This is an exciting day for Whaler Nation to lock Colten in for another 3 seasons with the Whalers”, stated General Manager Brad Jones. “Colten’s strong work ethic, passion, and commitment to strengthen the Whalers program and better his players careers has been evident since he first arrived in Chesapeake 2 years ago. I cannot wait to see what he does for us moving forward”.
“I am incredibly proud and humbled to continue at the helm of coaching Whaler Nation Hockey”, stated Teubert. “This opportunity to continue coaching hockey in 757, with the addition of being involved in growth and inclusion for hockey in Hampton Roads, is a significant step in my career that I am proud of the development. I have made this my home with my family's support. It’s exactly where I want to be. Thank you, Pat Cavanagh, for believing in me and taking a risk to bring me here from the Pacific Northwest, and Brad Jones a great friend and manager. I look forward to many great years, pushing back into the playoffs and pursuing championships. The pillars of success in our Motto Perseverance, Commitment, and Excellence have come true. I also look forward to Chilled Ponds Yorktown and the future of hockey on the East coast. I’ll see everyone at the rink”!
