Apologies that it took this long for me to post again. I have no excuse.
This off-season the Toronto Patriots have had to deal with a second big shift in staff in two years since former general manager Mike Tarantino took off to become the head coach of the Oakville Blades. Initially, this left both the position of GM and head coach to Jason Fortier, who had carried both roles with the Vaughan Vipers before their demise three years ago.
Yet the addition of Ryan Daniels to the staff last year in the position of goaltending coach proved to be a boon for the club. The former Ottawa Senators prospect and multiple-time CIS All-Star was a hugely valuable asset for both Fortier and Tarantino; beyond simply overseeing the instruction of the net-minding, he also demonstrated an acute eye for the game and a passion for the kids and the club.
So with Tarantino's departure, Daniels has taken on a role of apprentice/associate/assistant general manager of the club.
Daniels was gracious enough to take some time to chat with me about his role and the club next year, so please enjoy my conversation with him.
Click here for the interview
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