Chad Birkhof - Head Coach Profile
Birkhof prides himself on delivering a professional, world-class program that promotes a positive culture. With over 30 years of coaching experience across all levels, from Initiation to AAA, Junior A and Professional, his core focus is on development both on and off the ice. He strives to produce future leaders in our sport and community and advance each player to the next level.
He and his staff offer a complete non-parent program that will deliver a disciplined approach focusing on everyone’s strengths and opportunities, working for all athletes with no bias. We look at every situation as the glass is half full, not half empty!
Certifications:
· Hockey Canada HP1 Certified Coach
Coaching Experience:
· Head Coach:
o Peterborough Petes AAA U13 (2024–Present)
o Central Ontario Wolves AAA (U13, 2022–2023, U14 2023-2024) 2-time OMHA finalists
o Peterborough Minor Hockey Association U13AA 2021-22, U7 2020-21, U12AA 2019-20, Initiation 2017-2019
o Norwood Nemesis Jr A (CPJHL) 2016-17
§ Peterborough Petes AAA
§ Bantam 2015-16
§ Minor Atom 2010-11, Atom 2011-12
o Peterborough Panthers Tyke Select 2008-09
o Novice Petes AAA 1996-97
o Minor Novice AA 1995-96 (Coach of the Year)
· Assistant Coach:
o Peterborough Minor Hockey Association Atom A 2017-2018
o TEV Meisbach 1st Liga Germany (player/coach) 1994-95
Playing Experience:
· Professional Hockey
o National Hockey League (NHL): PTO (Minnesota North Stars)
o 1st Liga Germany
o ECHL (Knoxville Cherokees and Dayton Bombers)
o EOSHL (Cobourg Lynx, Norwood Vipers)
· Junior Hockey:
o Cobourg Cougars, Port Hope Panthers, Trentway Wagar Petes, Sudbury Wolves