General Manager
Nigel Dube
C: 780-808-9205
E: nigel@lloydminsterbobcats.ca
Nigel Dube took over the Lloydminster Bobcats organization at the end of November 2018, assuming the dual role of Head Coach and General Manager during a critical period in the club’s history. Upon arrival, Dubé initiated a complete rebuild of the program both on and off the ice, with a clear mandate to restore the standard of Bobcats hockey.
The 2019 offseason marked a full organizational reset, with just one player returning from the previous season’s roster. From that point forward, Dube led the rebuild through strategic recruiting, development-focused roster construction, and the establishment of a culture rooted in accountability, work ethic, and long-term growth. Since the rebuild, the Bobcats have compiled a regular season record of 139-114-6-10, earning multiple postseason appearances and re-establishing the organization as a competitive presence in the Alberta Junior Hockey League.
Following the 2022–23 season, Dube transitioned into the role of General Manager, where he continued to oversee all hockey operations while expanding his leadership off the ice. His responsibilities include roster management, business operations, player skill development and mentorship, and oversight of food and beverage services, reflecting a comprehensive approach to organizational leadership.
Highly familiar with the AJHL, Dube brings championship experience from every level of the game. As a player, he was a member of the 2007–08 Camrose Kodiaks, capturing the AJHL Championship, Doyle Cup Championship, and a silver medal at the 2008 RBC National Junior A Championship. He later went on to win an ACHA National Championship with the Minot State Beavers before beginning his coaching career in the North American Hockey League.
Internationally, Dube has earned both a gold medal and a bronze medal as Director of Operations with Team Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge, and has also coached internationally, further broadening his hockey résumé.
Dube holds a master’s degree in Sports Management, along with a double major in Kinesiology and Physical Education with a minor in Coaching Theory. Deeply committed to community involvement, he resides full-time in the Border City with his wife Amy and their son Brooks.
Assistant General Manager
Andrew Gilbert
C: 403-892-8980
Andrew Gilbert joined the Lloydminster Bobcats in November 2018 as Head Scout and Director of Player Personnel, working closely with the club’s General Manager to establish the foundation of the organization’s long-term recruiting strategy. Widely regarded as the backbone of the Bobcats’ player identification and evaluation process, Gilbert has been instrumental in building competitive rosters and sustaining year-to-year success.
Ahead of the 2024–25 season, Gilbert was promoted to Assistant General Manager. In his expanded role, he oversees roster management, leads recruiting initiatives, and directs the Bobcats’ scouting staff across North America, continuing to shape the club’s vision both on and off the ice.
A former player, Gilbert is an alumnus of the Alberta Junior Hockey League, where he competed with the Brooks Bandits and earned league All-Star honors during the 2006–07 season. He went on to enjoy a successful five-year U SPORTS career with the University of Lethbridge, graduating with a degree in Education.
Gilbert resides in Lethbridge with his wife and their two daughters.
Head Coach & Director of Player Personnel
Eric Labrosse
Eric Labrosse joined the Lloydminster Bobcats as head coach following a championship season in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League with the Northern Manitoba Blizzard, after being named MJHL Coach of the Year the previous season, he spent two seasons with the Blizzard.
His playing career included time with the Contrecoeur Blackhawks and John Abbott College Islanders in the LHJAAAQ. Bringing experience from junior, university, major junior, and professional hockey, Labrosse has built a diverse coaching résumé in both Canada and Europe. His coaching career began in the QMAAA with the Amos Forestiers before moving to U SPORTS with Concordia University, followed by head coach and general manager roles in the QJHL with Saint-Lazare and Lac St-Louis, and assistant coaching duties with Saint-Jérôme. Internationally, he gained professional experience in France as head coach in France2 with Montpellier, while also holding head coaching, assistant coaching, and youth development leadership roles with Nantes. He later returned to Canada as an assistant coach with the Moncton Wildcats of the QMJHL and is a silver and bronze medalist as an assistant coach with Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge.
Assistant Coach
Matt Brassard
Matt Brassard joined the Lloydminster Bobcats for the 2024-25 season as Assistant Coach. Brassard brings a strong blend of elite playing experience and a modern coaching perspective to the bench. A former Ontario Hockey League forward, Brassard was selected in the 2017 NHL Draft by the Vancouver Canucks 188th overall and went on to play parts of five OHL seasons with the Barrie Colts, Oshawa Generals, and Niagara IceDogs, serving as an alternate captain in Oshawa and recording multiple 50-plus-point campaigns. He continued his career professionally in the ECHL with stops in Fort Wayne, Wichita, Savannah, Allen, Newfoundland, and Iowa, while also competing at the U SPORTS level with the University of Prince Edward Island, where he was a key offensive contributor and leader, winning a University Games Championship. Brassard’s experience across junior, major junior, university, and professional hockey directly informs his coaching approach, with a strong emphasis on player development, accountability, and preparing athletes for the next level.
Assistant Coach
Paul – Antoine Deslauriers
PA Deslauriers joins the Lloydminster Bobcats as Assistant Coach after winning the Manitoba Junior Hockey League Championship with Head Coach Eric Labrosse.
Bringing a diverse background shaped by junior, university, and professional hockey in North America and Europe, Deslauriers transitions into coaching with a strong foundation in player development and team culture. His playing career began in Quebec midget hockey with Collège Antoine-Girouard before advancing through the QMAAA and QJHL, where he was a consistent offensive contributor with Princeville, Vaudreuil-Dorion, and Saint-Lazare, producing multiple 50-point seasons. He continued his career at the U SPORTS level with Laurentian University before gaining professional experience overseas in France with Nantes (France2), in the SPHL with Evansville and Peoria, earning a league championship with the Peoria Rivermen, and later in Europe with Kiruna IF in Sweden’s HockeyEttan, along with a brief ECHL stint with Trois-Rivières. His wide-ranging experience across development leagues and professional environments now informs a coaching approach centered on accountability, skill progression, and preparing players for the next level.
Goalie Consultant
Sheldon Goertzen
Goalie Coach
Andrew Kreis
Elite Female Goalie Coach
Cassidy McEwen
Athletic Therapist Strength & Conditioning Coach
Taylor Mack
Business Manager & Director of Game Day Operations
Mallory Oleshko
P: 780-871-3420
Corporate Sales & Advertising
Nigel Dube
C: 780-808-9205
Community Ambassador / Alumni Director
Kris Wiebe
Billet Coordinator
Melissa Pedersen
E: melissa.pedersen@lpsd.ca
Team Doctor
Dr. Kevin Govender
Team Chiropractor
Transition Health & Wellness
Team Optometrist
Violet Eyes Optometry
Team Dentist
Wayside Dental
Team Yoga
Pure Vibe
Team Chaplin
Neil Klammer
Team Photographer
Prairie Portraits Photography
Scouting Staff
Calen Jobson (Western Canada)
Danny Urban (Edmonton)
John Urban (Edmonton)
Nevin Dube (Central Canada)
