Rams men's hockey welcomes former captain Michael Fine as assistant coach

TORONTO - The Rams men's hockey team is pleased to announce that Michael Fine will be joining the club's coaching staff as an assistant coach for the 2021-22 season. Fine, 30, played for the Rams from 2012 to 2017, and served as captain for three seasons.

A native of Toronto and former OHL 20-goal scorer, Fine suited up in 124 regular season games for the Rams, scoring 49 goals and adding 83 assists to go along with 22 postseason points. Following the conclusion of his university career, he played for the Esbjerg Energy of Denmark's Metal Ligaen and the Milton Keynes Lightning of the National Ice Hockey League in England.

As a coach, Fine has served as an assistant coach for the Toronto Marlboros Minor Peewee AAA team since 2019. He also launched his own hockey training company in June 2020. He graduated with a degree in Arts & Contemporary Studies in 2017.

"Mike brings a wealth of knowledge from both his playing days and now as a coach with the Toronto Marlies in the GTHL," head coach Johnny Duco said of Fine's addition. "Mike also runs his own skill development company and will be working hand in hand with Coach [Nathaniel] Brooks."

Added Duco: "As our staff rounds into shape, I am very excited for the upcoming year!"

The Rams begin their season on November 4, when they'll face off against the Brock Badgers at Mattamy Athletic Centre.

The team's full staff for the 2021-2022 season will be as follows:
Johnny Duco - Head Coach
Nathaniel Brooks - Associate Coach
Mike Fine - Assistant Coach
Doug Hollinsky - Director of Recruitment
Kevin McDonald - Director of Operations
Larkin Lee - Analytics Coordinator
Faris Natour - Analytics Team
Blake Norman - Analytics Team
David Whiffen - Video Coordinator
Spencer Ure - Equipment Manager

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