Bombastik der Teutone Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 http://oshawagenerals.com/article/greg-nemisz-added-to-oshawa-generals-coaching-staff The Oshawa Generals are pleased to announce that Greg Nemisz has been named an Assistant Coach of the team. Nemisz will join Bob Jones and Eric Wellwood on the bench for the upcoming 2015-16 season. Nemisz spent four seasons playing with the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL, with Bob Jones as his Assistant Coach for three of those seasons. He helped lead his team to two Memorial Cup Championships in 2009 and 2010. His play earned him a spot on the Canadian junior team for the 2010 World Junior Hockey Championships where he won a silver medal. After a successful junior career, Nemisz was drafted in the first round, 25th overall, by the Calgary Flames in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. From 2010-2013, he spent the majority of his time from playing for the Flames’ AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Heat, until he was traded to the Caroline Hurricanes in late 2013 and spent the last two seasons playing for the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL. “It’s great to now complete our coaching staff,” says Oshawa Generals General Manager and Vice-President, Roger Hunt. “Greg is coming in fresh from playing and has a tremendous relationship with Bob Jones and Eric Wellwood. I’m looking forward to him passing along his playing knowledge onto our young players.” A native of Courtice ON, Nemisz is familiar with Oshawa and the Generals, and even got a taste of coaching this past season. After completing the 2014-15 season with the Charlotte Checkers, Nemisz played a key role as the Generals’ eye in the sky near the end of the 2015 playoffs and throughout the 2015 MasterCard Memorial Cup. We’re excited to have Greg join the Oshawa Generals and wish him all the best in his new role! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baer. Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 2010... What a year... Hall, Adam Henrique, Ryan Ellis, Cam Fowler, Richard Panik, Zack Kassian, Philip Grubauer, a few other AHL names... That team was STACKED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where's Wellwood Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Why? Just lost the passion for playing and didn't think he'd ever make the NHL, so why not coach? Eric Wellwood was forced to retire because of injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Juice Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 With the way he was playing, and his progress not going anywhere near his potential, not surprised he decided to retire. It was either AHL for life for him or being a 4th liner or 13th forward for teams. Sad because he has the size and hands to be an effective player in the NHL. Just never used his big body and strength to his advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 He has been battling concussions since his first year with the heat. I enjoyed watching him play on the spitfires back to back memorial cup teams. One of my favorites next to loktionov. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks.bradley Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 concussions are something that shouldn't be taken lightly. if he feels this is the best for him, good on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 concussions are something that shouldn't be taken lightly. if he feels this is the best for him, good on him. I agree. My wife has had multiple concussions throughout life and sports and now every time she knocks her head, there is a noticeable mental/emotional difference in her for the next day or two depending on how hard she hit it. Glad this fella is able to nail down a hockey related job so quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rey Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Guy was projected to be a 3rd/4th liner at best. Knee injury might have to do something, considering he was slow already. Just too slow to be in the league. Lots of Hockey IQ, so it's not surprising he decides to be a coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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