Staff

Jean-Maxime Paquin – General Manager

Jean-Maxime Paquin began his hockey career in 2016 through scouting and joined the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in 2018. He has since grown within the organization and now leads recruitment efforts in Ontario and Europe, a role that continues to expand his extensive network of hockey contacts.

A hard-working and committed professional, Jean-Maxime is focused on building a strong, sustainable program that promotes players to the next level. He strongly believes that club culture is the foundation of success and is dedicated to creating an environment rooted in accountability, development, and winning habits.

Email : GM@RocklandNationalsJuniorA.com

Justin Pereira – Head Coach and Assistant General Manager

Justin Pereira joins the Nationals organization for his first season as Head Coach in 2023-24.
Pereira comes to Rockland after spending last season as an Assistant Coach with the Saginaw Spirit (OHL). Prior to his time in Saginaw, Pereira also served as an Assistant Coach with the Oakville Blades (OJHL) for two seasons from 2020-2022. During this time, Pereira was also the Head Coach of the 2007 AAA Oakville Rangers program from 2019-2022.
Before joining the Blades, Pereira spent two seasons with the University of Toronto Varsity Blues Men’s Hockey Program where he served as their Video Coach for two seasons from 2017-2019. Pereira has also coached various AAA organizations in the Greater Toronto Area where he captured an OMHA Championship and an OHF Bronze
Medal serving as an Assistant Coach with the 2005 AAA Oakville Rangers program.
Pereira is a certified Hockey Canada High Performance 1 Coach. Pereira has earned his B.A. Degree with Honours in Physical Education from Brock University and is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Pereira played his Junior Hockey in the OJHL from 2008-2012, totaling 107 points in 169 career games.

Email : HC@RocklandNationalsJuniorA.com

Patrick Pelda – Assistant Coach
Patrick Pelda joins Rockland Nationals after several years coaching AAA hockey at the U18 and U15 levels with Eastern Ontario Wild, Hawkesbury Hawks, and Nepean Raiders. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Coach Pat played four years of Junior with the Humboldt Broncos of the SJHL and Portage Terriers of the MJHL.  After a season with the Brandon University Bobcats, he started to concentrate on his education and career. 
Pat started coaching in 2000, coaching everything from initiation to junior hockey. He is a Certified Hockey Canada High Performance Level 1 Coach with over 20 years experience. Pat also works as a skills coach in the off-season. Pat is a family man, happily married with two teenage boys. Coach Pat will be responsible for the defenseman and penalty kill for the 2023/24 season. 
“My coaching philosophy is to help the athletes chase their dreams on and off the ice and prepare them for the next level in their hockey journey.” 

Nevin Guy – Assistant Coach

Nevin Guy played his junior hockey with the Ottawa 67’s (OHL) before attending Queen’s University (USPORTS) where he completed a teaching degree while playing for the men’s hockey team. While at Queen’s, he was a member of the 2019 Queen’s Cup Championship team. After graduating, he began coaching at CIH Academy in 2021, working with their U17 and U18 teams. Nevin has been involved in HEO’s Program of Excellence since 2022.

 

 

 

 

Trainer Gerry Ferguson
Trainer Denis Dalrymple
Trainer Philippe Lacasse
Skates Specialist Marc Pilon
Billet Coordinator / Academic Advisor Josée Bouchard – info@RocklandNationalsJuniorA.com
Social Media Patrick Bergeron – info@RocklandNationalsJuniorA.com
Assistant GM Charles Lavigne
Director of Player Personnel Mat Milberry
Scouting Staff  
Head Scout – Assistant GM Jean-François Duhamel
CSSHL/Ottawa/Gatineau Vacant
Québec Ralph Gachelin
GOJHL Logan Beechey
GTA Cody Jessop
Maritime Vacant
USA Anthony Matarazzo