The Joneljim Group Cougars have chosen James Sanford to head up our major bantam program in CBRM.
Sanford, originally from New Brunswick has recently moved to the area from PEI where he has been successfully finishing up his Professional Golf Management program and has been working the last few summers as a PGA of Canada Golf Professional in Cape Breton
James playing background is extensive, four years in the QMJHL mostly with Moncton and 10 years playing in the AHL and the ECHL.
The last two seasons had Sanford successfully coaching Midget and Senior levels in PEI.
Sanford commented  "I believe in building a solid program and getting the team to learn and improve every day. Bantam is an important age in player development" he goes on to say "I believe with my background, I'm in a unique position to help players reach their goals and this starts in Bantam with a solid foundation"
Team president Graham Quinn commented "James is a solid addition to our Bantam program and the local hockey scene, he has much to offer, we are looking forward to the upcoming hockey season and wish James the best in his new position."