Maineiacs hockey operations

By DJ Abisalih

Roger Shannon enters his third season as a member of the Lewiston MAINEiacs’ organization, and his second as the team’s general manager. Roger was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick to Francis and Lois Shannon, and has a sister named Donna. Shannon attended the University of New Brunswick, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Along with his duties with the MAINEiacs, Roger also works with the University New Brunswick as their general manager. Shannon lives in Fredericton with his wife Jodie, and the two have two children – Zach and Elizabeth.

Tim Schurman enters his second season in the Lewiston MAINEiacs’ organization. Schurman first came to Lewiston as an advanced scout, before being promoted to his current roles of Assistant General Manager and Director of Player Development. Tim was born in Summerside , PEI to Bill and Gloria Schurman. He attended Saint Thomas University , where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work. Schurman will also be entering his fourth season as an amateur scout, covering the QMJHL for the New York Islanders. Tim and his wife Ashley currently live in Lewiston .

Jean-François Houle enters his first full season as the head coach of the Lewiston MAINEiacs, after holding that role for the final 33 games of the 2009-10 season. JF was born in Charlesbourgh , Quebec to Rejean and Michelin Houle. He also has a brother (Sylvain) and a sister (Annie). After attending Northwood Prep School , Houle spent four years at Clarkson University , graduating with a degree in business. He then went on to play six seasons of professional hockey. After that, Houle joined the coaching ranks, serving as an assistant coach at Clarkson University from 2003-09. JF currently lives with his wife Mia, daughter Emma, and son Noah.

Darren Rumble enters his first season as an assistant coach for the Lewiston MAINEiacs. Darren was born in Barrie , Ontario to Bruce and Beverely Rumble. At age 18, Rumble entered the NHL Entry Draft, and was chosen 20th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers. In 1989-90, he began his professional career with the AHL’s Hershey Bears. Darren amassed 36 points in 193 NHL games, while also contributing with 468 points in 552 games in the AHL and IHL. Rumble is married to his wife Jennifer, and the two have three sons – Chris, Brandon, and Graeson, as well as one daughter, Alexa.

Steve Finn enters his first season as an assistant coach for the Lewiston MAINEiacs. Steve was born in Montreal , Quebec to Normand and Corine Finn, and has one brother (Terry) and one sister (Kathleen). At age 18, Finn entered the NHL Entry Draft, and was chosen 57th overall by the Quebec Nordiques. In 1985-86, he began his NHL career, which spanned parts of 12 seasons. In 725 career games, Steve had 34 goals, 78 assists, 112 points, and 1724 penalty minutes. Finn is married to his wife Nathalie, and the two have had three sons – Cedric, Samuel, and Jolin.

Brian Morrison enters his first season with the Lewiston MAINEiacs’ organization, serving as the team’s athletic trainer. Brian was born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia to Larry and Susan Morrison, and has two sisters named Nicole and Lisa. Morrison attended the University of Maine at Presque Isle, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training. He has worked for two teams in the QMJHL, performing his collegiate field work with the Moncton Wildcats in 2008, before serving as the athletic trainer for the Halifax Mooseheads from 2008-10. Brian and his wife Brittany live in Lewiston .

Matt Flaherty enters his third season with the Lewiston MAINEiacs’ organization, after serving as an intern in 2007-08, as well as the assistant equipment manager in 2009-10. Matt was born in Portland , Maine to John and Donna Flaherty, and has a sister named Courtney. Flaherty attended Portland High School , playing varsity hockey while he was there. Upon graduation, he also worked for the Portland Pirates in various roles, including assistant equipment manager in 2008-09. Matt currently lives in Lewiston .

Maineiacs hockey operations

By DJ Abisalih

Roger Shannon enters his third season as a member of the Lewiston MAINEiacs’ organization, and his second as the team’s general manager. Roger was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick to Francis and Lois Shannon, and has a sister named Donna. Shannon attended the University of New Brunswick, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Along with his duties with the MAINEiacs, Roger also works with the University New Brunswick as their general manager. Shannon lives in Fredericton with his wife Jodie, and the two have two children – Zach and Elizabeth.

Tim Schurman enters his second season in the Lewiston MAINEiacs’ organization. Schurman first came to Lewiston as an advanced scout, before being promoted to his current roles of Assistant General Manager and Director of Player Development. Tim was born in Summerside , PEI to Bill and Gloria Schurman. He attended Saint Thomas University , where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work. Schurman will also be entering his fourth season as an amateur scout, covering the QMJHL for the New York Islanders. Tim and his wife Ashley currently live in Lewiston .

Jean-François Houle enters his first full season as the head coach of the Lewiston MAINEiacs, after holding that role for the final 33 games of the 2009-10 season. JF was born in Charlesbourgh , Quebec to Rejean and Michelin Houle. He also has a brother (Sylvain) and a sister (Annie). After attending Northwood Prep School , Houle spent four years at Clarkson University , graduating with a degree in business. He then went on to play six seasons of professional hockey. After that, Houle joined the coaching ranks, serving as an assistant coach at Clarkson University from 2003-09. JF currently lives with his wife Mia, daughter Emma, and son Noah.

Darren Rumble enters his first season as an assistant coach for the Lewiston MAINEiacs. Darren was born in Barrie , Ontario to Bruce and Beverely Rumble. At age 18, Rumble entered the NHL Entry Draft, and was chosen 20th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers. In 1989-90, he began his professional career with the AHL’s Hershey Bears. Darren amassed 36 points in 193 NHL games, while also contributing with 468 points in 552 games in the AHL and IHL. Rumble is married to his wife Jennifer, and the two have three sons – Chris, Brandon, and Graeson, as well as one daughter, Alexa.

Steve Finn enters his first season as an assistant coach for the Lewiston MAINEiacs. Steve was born in Montreal , Quebec to Normand and Corine Finn, and has one brother (Terry) and one sister (Kathleen). At age 18, Finn entered the NHL Entry Draft, and was chosen 57th overall by the Quebec Nordiques. In 1985-86, he began his NHL career, which spanned parts of 12 seasons. In 725 career games, Steve had 34 goals, 78 assists, 112 points, and 1724 penalty minutes. Finn is married to his wife Nathalie, and the two have had three sons – Cedric, Samuel, and Jolin.

Brian Morrison enters his first season with the Lewiston MAINEiacs’ organization, serving as the team’s athletic trainer. Brian was born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia to Larry and Susan Morrison, and has two sisters named Nicole and Lisa. Morrison attended the University of Maine at Presque Isle, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training. He has worked for two teams in the QMJHL, performing his collegiate field work with the Moncton Wildcats in 2008, before serving as the athletic trainer for the Halifax Mooseheads from 2008-10. Brian and his wife Brittany live in Lewiston .

Matt Flaherty enters his third season with the Lewiston MAINEiacs’ organization, after serving as an intern in 2007-08, as well as the assistant equipment manager in 2009-10. Matt was born in Portland , Maine to John and Donna Flaherty, and has a sister named Courtney. Flaherty attended Portland High School , playing varsity hockey while he was there. Upon graduation, he also worked for the Portland Pirates in various roles, including assistant equipment manager in 2008-09. Matt currently lives in Lewiston .