The Niagara North Executive is proud to name Pat Desjardins as the U15 Niagara North for the 2026-27 season. A dedicated coach with 9 years of coaching experience combined with over 15 years of experience in the Niagara hockey community, Pat combines a high-level playing background while fostering a lifelong love for the game.
Coaching Background & Experience
Current Role: Head Coach, Niagara North Stars U15 AAA
Previous Organizations: 9 Years of coaching experience across different organizaitons: Niagara North, Southern Tier Admirals, Ottawa Valley Titans.
Playing Experience
Pat brings the perspective of an elite-level athlete to his coaching, having competed for 15 years at high levels of Minor and Junior:
- AAA at Welland Tigers and Southern Tier Admirals
- Drafted to the Soo Greyhounds
- Played with the Welland Jr. Canadians
As a coach, Pat believes that loving coming to the rink is the most important thing for young athletes.
Proudest Coaching Moments
- Successfully helping numerous players navigate the transition from AAA to the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and NCAA programs.
- Navigating the draft year with the 04 age group
- Going to OMHAs with the 2011 group
Staff & Development Team
Pat surrounds his players with a comprehensive development team with deep coaching/playing experience to ensure specialized instruction: Matt Miller, Zach Mambella, Daniel Kocsis, Caleb Thompson