Brad Anstey
President • Governor • General Manager • Majority Owner
Henry Acres
Head Coach • Assistant General Manager
Henry Acres is in his first year as Head Coach and Assistant General Manager of the Centennials. He brings a wealth of international playing experience, leadership, and a proven commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the ice.
A native of BC, Acres enjoyed a diverse playing career that took him across North America, Europe, and Australia, including stops in Sweden, Norway, Hungary, and Australia. He has a great deal of experience in a variety of hockey systems and cultures. His international journey has given him a broad perspective on what it takes to advance to higher levels.
As a coach, he has a reputation for building positive team environments while helping players maximize their potential. His coaching philosophy emphasizes accountability, character, work ethic, skill development, and creating a fast, competitive style of play that prepares players for the next step in their hockey careers.
Coach Acres oversees all aspects of the on-ice program, including player recruitment, development, systems implementation, and day-to-day hockey operations.
“My focus is on creating a culture of accountability, hard work, and continuous improvement and giving every player the opportunity to develop and reach their full potential.”
Tyler Steel
Goaltending Coach
Quinn St Onge
Athletic Trainer • Equipment Manager
Quinn is a Certified Athletic Therapist originally from Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. After spending the past 4 years in Victoria, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Athletic & Exercise Therapy while gaining hands-on experience with numerous sport organizations.
Growing up competing in sports, Quinn developed a genuine love for the rink and a firsthand understanding of what it takes to stay in the game. Her approach focuses on active rehabilitation, injury prevention, and building athlete confidence to help players recover, perform at their best, and stay healthy.
Heading into her first season with the Centennials, Quinn is excited to get to know the players and staff, bring positive energy to the arena, and play an important role in keeping the team healthy and competing at its peak performance level.
Alyssa Theodore
Strength & Conditioning
Alyssa is in her fifth year as the Centennials’ strength and conditioning coach. She is a registered Kinesiologist and a certified Fascial Stretch Therapy Practitioner. Her experience includes working with various levels of sport-specific athletes, many at a high performance level. She enjoys working with competitive hockey teams and players and all the characters they have. Merritt is proud to have such a quality staff member who cares deeply about the team its players and the community.
Dave McCauley
Dave has been involved with the Centennials for over 20 years. He has assisted in many areas, but is officially the official Team Chaplain and provides these services. He has spent years supporting the players through good times and hard times. Dave also organizes Monday Team Building Activities that range from floor hockey to dodgeball games. His wife Carol also generously bakes and provides snacks for the players and volunteers. Dave has a number of committed volunteers assisting him.
John Marshall
Nutrition Manager
John, often called the “Sheriff”, is the team’s nutrition manager. John and his wife Joanne are extremely dedicated volunteers who handle many of the teams’ pre- and post-game meals as well as snacks during games. John is the most kind-hearted volunteer who asks for no recognition but is getting some anyway! He and Joanne provide this service for the love of the boys and team.
Jack Jepsen
Jr Equipment Tech
