Matthew Thompson Named VB Hockey Head Coach

Mr. Thompson joined the Stanstead College community in 2012 and has been assistant coach of the varsity boys team since 2013. The native of Pickering, Ontario is a graduate of Laurentian and Lakehead Universities, where he obtained degrees in history and education. Before Stanstead, Mr. Thompson taught and worked at Appleby College as an assistant goalie coach.

Before beginning his teaching career, Mr. Thompson played for the Manitoulin Islanders in the NOJHL and attended St. Mary’s Catholic Secondary School, where he was a two-time Senior Athlete of the Year. He was also the SMCSS Brian English Award Winner, presented to a top student-athlete who best demonstrates good sportsmanship and a caring attitude. These are qualities that Mr. Thompson has carried with him during his time at Stanstead.

“Over the past seven seasons, Mr. Thompson has demonstrated outstanding professionalism and dedication to the varsity boys hockey team,” said James Rioux, Stanstead’s Director of Hockey Operations. “He has certainly earned this opportunity to take over the team himself.”

Mr. Rioux remarked on Mr. Thompson’s cool and collected temperament and close relationship with his players, consistently working the phones and email and possessing a strong pool of contacts to help advance players to the next level.

“Most importantly, Mr. Thompson is a prep-school guy through and through who completely understands the ethos of our school,” said Mr. Rioux. “He is an eternally positive person with an upbeat and friendly disposition. He understands the challenges ahead and possesses the wisdom to coach our team within those realities.”



In addition to coaching varsity boys hockey, Mr. Thompson will continue to teach Geography and serve as the head of the Stanstead College Humanities Department. The 32-year-old lives in Stanstead with his wife Ashley and almost-4-year-old son Gabriel.