Our Team
Meet the MCN team
The advice you get is only as good as the people giving it. Our team is built from former pro, junior, and college players who know the game inside and out.
Meet Our Team
Coaching and advising staff
Many families first hear about us through Matt. From there, they quickly learn they are not working with one person. They are working with a whole team of advisors, scouts, and coaches who have played at high levels and been through the recruitment process.
Matt Gorman
Owner, Head Advisor & Instructor
Matt grew up playing hockey in St. Albert, Alberta. He went on to play junior hockey in the AJHL for the Bow Valley Eagles and the Fort Saskatchewan Traders. While with the Traders, he became only the 8th player in league history to score over 60 goals in a season, and he was named league MVP.
Matt then spent 11 seasons playing professionally in the United States and Europe. His time in Germany and Italy included two league championships and two scoring titles.
Today, Matt puts that experience to work for young athletes. He advocates for his players and looks out for their best interests through the recruitment and training process. He is active in many minor hockey associations, runs camps across the Edmonton area, and is PEP certified.
MVP
AJHL
11
Pro seasons
2 + 2
Titles & scoring titles
PEP
Certified
Neil Brimmage
Head Advisor
Neil Brimmage is our head advisor and one of the most trusted people at MCN. He brings deep knowledge from every level of the game, and honest, genuine care for the players and families he works with. Neil is also an active scout for the Spruce Grove Saints in the AJHL.
- Head scout, MacEwan University Griffins, ACAC, three years, 2017 champions
- Scout, Trail Smoke Eaters, BCHL, two years
- Coach mentor for minor hockey associations, three years
- More than 10 years coaching, from BAA to MAAA, including the AB Cup program
Tara Gorman
Owner & Operations
Tara Gorman is an owner of MCN and the person who keeps everything behind the scenes running. She leads the business side of the organization and is often the first point of contact for the families MCN works with.
- Business development and relationships
- Day-to-day operations and administration
- A steady, trusted point of contact for MCN families
THE PEOPLE BEHIND MCN​
The wider team
Our advisors, scouts, and staff work across North America and Europe, giving MCN players real reach and honest guidance.
Advisors & Skills Coaches
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Trevor Baker
Advisor/Skills Coach
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Jon Rempel
Advisor
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Billy Keane
Advisor
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Jack Lynes
Skills Coach
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Justin Pichor
Advisor/Skills Coach
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Marnie Mcclain
Jr. Advisor
Scouts
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RICK GIRARD​
Scout
Rick Girard played in four leagues over the course of his career. Rick commenced his playing career in the Western Hockey league as part of the Swift Current Broncos in 1991. Girard won the Brad Hornung Trophy, C.H.L Sportsman of the Year award in 1992-93, as well as was chosen as a first team, W.H.L All-Star. While he was there, he won a Western hockey league championship in 93 as well as he also assisted his team to bring home a gold medal in the World Junior Championships in 1994.
Rick then continued his hockey career by being drafted 46th overall in 1993 NHL entry draft to the Vancouver Canucks. He continued his North American journey by playing three more consecutive years in the American Hockey League ( A.H.L.). Rick had the fortunate opportunity to continue to play 15 more years on international ice, in the German Deutsche Eishockey League (DEL). Rick once again was presented with opportunity to represent Canada in 2001 in the Deutschland Cup. Rick was honored to assist another team, the Adler Mannheim, win a DEL championship in 2007.
Rick retired in 2012 after 18 years of professional hockey. He now lives in St. Albert, Alberta with his wife and children. He is gainfully employed in managerial role at Western Camp Services. He uses his resolute devotion to succeed, as well as his strong communication and leadership skills to assist him to build strong and meaningful relationships with employees and clients.
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Jamie Taylor
Scout
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Andre Schilbach
European Scout
Andre’s hockey experience lead him to play professionally for Euregio Nordhorn, Hercha EC, ESC Hall 04,he retired after 7 seasons. Moving on to work with the EHC Lausitzer Fuechse DEL 2 in marketing and support the sports area at Transfer Scouting.
He currently acitively scouts internationally.
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Matt Nee
European Scout
Originally from South Boston, MA, Matt has been living in Munich, Germany for the past 12 years. He currently coaches for EHC Munich and is involved in all levels of the organization.
Matt played varsity hockey at Boston College High School before taking a Post Graduate year at the Berkshire School (NEPSAC). After graduation Matt went on to play college hockey at the University of Connecticut.
Matt’s pro career began playing for the Peissenberg Hornets in the German Reginal Liga. He averaged a point a game before knee injury would end his playing career.
In 2008 Matt helped open the first and only synthetic ice training facility in Munich, Xtreme Hockey Academy. At XHA Matt worked with a number of national and professional level players on developing their skills and was one of the head instructors. He joined EHC Munich in 2010.
Matt has great knowledge of European hockey and experience in helping players move on to the US or Canada.
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Raymond Karlson
Scout
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Hudson Pedlar
Scout
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Gavin Warnock
Scout
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Paxton Schulte
Scout
A resident of Onoway, Alberta, Paxton has vast and diverse experience throughout all levels of hockey. Growing up in rural Alberta he worked his way up through various minor hockey organizations, up to and including the NHL. The road to the NHL is a colourful one, including the AMMHL, AJHL, NCAA, WHL and AHL. Paxton eventually finished his professional career playing in Europe, and a short stint in the CHL in the southern USA.
Paxton has filled many roles as a hockey player, from goal scorer to enforcer, from being the coach‘s favourite to sitting on bench. Relentlessly doing what’s necessary to support each team and different coach’s philosophies. This road has has lead to a lot of learned patience, perseverance and intricate understanding of the game and also what it takes to succeed as an athlete, business owner and life in general. He hopes to pass on his experiences, both life and hockey orientated, including the good, the bad and the ugly, allowing individuals to gain a solid perspective from first hand experience.
Paxton is still involved in the game he loves. He coaches, runs various types and levels of skills and drills camps, off-ice training, one on one skill development and for large groups as required. His love for farm life is still alive and well, as he helps out on his dad‘s bison farm, when he’s not busy at a rink.
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Curtis Comeau
Photography
A Team That Stands Behind Every Player
Work with a team that has been there
Our advisors, scouts, and coaches work all around the world. Together, they give MCN players real experience, honest guidance, and connections that matter. Get in touch to talk about your player’s goals.