Where does byron spriggs goalie coach?
Byron Spriggs has been helping develop goalies in the Winnipeg area for over 15 years. He has provided goalie coaching for many teams and worked with all skill levels, from beginner goalies on the ice for the first time to goalies playing in the WHL, to International Competition with Hockey Canada.
Most notably, Byron has provided goalie coaching for the following teams and programs:
- WHL Winnipeg Ice (2021-2023)
- University of Manitoba Bisons (2019-Present)
- Manitoba POE Under 16 Team (2022, 2023, 2024)
- MJHL Winnipeg Blues (2019-2024)
- U17 Team Canada White - U17 World Hockey Championships
- Laker Hockey Academy (2016-Present)
Byron is also heavily involved at the community level, leading the goalie development for St. Boniface, St. James Assiniboia, Springfield, St. Adolphe and Ile-Des-Chenes Minor Hockey Association goaltender development.
Where Did He Play?
Byron started playing in goal when he was 6 years old. He played minor hockey with the Fort Richmond Kings and Pembina Trails Twins. He finished his youth hockey years with the Vincent Massey Trojans before moving on to play for the Winnipeg Blues of the MJHL for 3 seasons. In his last year with the Blues (2013-14), they won the MJHL Championship where Byron was named Top Goaltender and awarded Playoff MVP.
Byron was then recruited to play for the University of Manitoba Bisons, where he completed an impressive 5-year CIS career. Byron was named the team's MVP for 3 years in a row (2016-2019).
After graduating from the University of Manitoba, Byron made several appearances as a back-up goalie for the Manitoba Moose (AHL), as well as the Charlotte Checkers. He has been a participant of Winnipeg Jets Emergency Back-Up Goaltender Program (EBUG) since 2016 – and has suited up for various teams, including Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche in 2019!