Bryant Perrier joins the Neepawa Natives Junior “A” Hockey Club for his first year. Bryant was born in Vancouver, BC and raised in Penticton, BC. Bryant has an extensive coaching and playing resume. He provides a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Natives organization. He has had a tremendous amount of success as a head coach with over 350 wins in the BCHL.
Bryant played four seasons of Professional hockey. He was signed as a free agent in his first year of Pro and played in the Los Angeles Kings organization with the Phoenix Roadrunners of the International Hockey League. Bryant also played in the East Coast Hockey League and European Premier Division Hockey. He attended the University of Alaska on a NCAA Division I hockey scholarship and finished his 4 year career with 100 points as a defenseman. Bryant was also a former All-Star Defenseman in the BCHL, playing with the Penticton Knights and Langley Eagles.
Bryant’s strengths in coaching are in teaching, skill development, video analysis and the technical and fundamental components of the game. He also enjoys recruiting, scouting, media relations, and community service.
Bryant is dedicated, enthusiastic, and enjoys being involved in the game. His main motivators are to help improve the athletes and make a positive impact for the players and organization both on and on the ice.
Bryant is excited and passionate about the opportunity to be a committed, accountable, and responsible coach to a great hockey community like Neepawa. Aside from time in Neepawa, Bryant and his wife Jeanne maintain a home in Penticton, BC.
