Thee Cobourg Cougars would like to officially welcome our coaching staff for the 2026/27 Season!
Head Coach Derek Smith
Derek has spent the last 8 years as the Head Coach of the Trenton Golden Hawks and Wellington Dukes. During his time in the OJHL, Derek, has earned himself 2 Buckland Cups, 2 Silver Medals coaching Team Canada East in the WJAC and a Coach of the Year Award!
On the ice, Derek has played D1 Hockey in the NCAA, in the AHL, ECHL, NLA, KHL and an excellent career in the NHL with the Senators and Flames!
Assistant Coach Darryl Lloyd
On the ice, Darryl has played in the OHL, CHL, AHL, ECHL and an excellent 5 year stretch in the EIHL with the Belfast Giants!
Assistant Coach Chris Atanas
Chris has had a short, but profitable coaching history. Starting in the OMHA in Quinte West and Kingston. In the OJHL with the Dukes and with the Northumberland Stars of the GMHL where they won the Russel Cup 2026 Championship!
