Coaching Staff
Meet the coaches behind the ABG standard.
Current NCAA and pro players lead every session. Get to know where each coach came from, how they made it to the next level, and what they bring to the ice.
The ABG coaching staff
KC Minor Hockey
Logan Acheson
Defence • Pro · Alaska Anchorage (NCAA D1)
Edmonton, AB
Logan brings a two-way defenceman’s lens to the ice, with a focus on mobility, habits, and game intelligence.
- Over 100 career NCAA games
- Assistant captain experience
- AJHL Most Points by a Defenceman
Raised in Edmonton and developed through KC Minor Hockey, Logan built his path from local hockey into junior leadership, NCAA Division I, and pro hockey. His coaching centers on elite defensive habits, mobility, and the small details that drive real game impact.
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Logan’s versatility as a defenceman makes him an invaluable asset to the ABG coaching team. With a focus on balancing defensive responsibility with offensive contribution, he emphasizes a well-rounded approach to the game. Logan is dedicated to instilling the importance of elite defensive habits and active involvement in the offensive zone. As a true student of the game, he is constantly evolving his craft to ensure his players are learning the most modern, high-level skills in the sport.
Pathway
University of Alaska Anchorage (NCAA)
- Over 100 career NCAA games
- Assistant captain
- Known as a high-IQ, all-around two-way defenceman
Pathway
Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL)
- Led the Spruce Grove Saints as a premier captain
- AJHL Most Points by a Defenceman
Pathway
KC Centennials (U16 AAA)
- Played 100% of minor hockey for the Knights of Columbus
- Developed through the Edmonton system to earn a D1 scholarship
KC Minor Hockey
Brett Rylance
Forward • Pro, France · Long Island (NCAA D1)
Edmonton, AB
Brett emphasizes speed, transition, offensive confidence, and the awareness needed to create at pace.
- Over 75 career NCAA points
- Assistant captain experience
- 169 BCHL games with Chilliwack
Brett’s experience in the BCHL, the NCAA, and now pro hockey in France gives him a strong feel for offense, transition, and what it takes to produce at the next level. His coaching helps players sharpen decision-making while leaning into their strengths.
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Brett’s experience as a top-tier forward in the BCHL and NCAA has equipped him with a deep understanding of what it takes to produce at the highest levels. His coaching focuses on the pillars of speed, situational awareness, and offensive transition. By encouraging players to embrace their individual strengths, Brett helps them elevate their game and find the confidence needed to compete in all-situation hockey.
Pathway
Long Island University (NCAA)
- Over 75 career NCAA points
- Assistant captain
- 2022-23 American International College Co-Rookie of the Year
Pathway
Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL)
- Played 169 games for the Chilliwack Chiefs
- Tallied 87 career points in one of the most competitive Junior A leagues
Pathway
KC Squires (U15 AAA)
- Played 100% of minor hockey for the Knights of Columbus
- Developed through the Edmonton system to earn a D1 scholarship
Sherwood Park Minor Hockey
Jordan Biro
Forward • Wichita Thunder (ECHL) · AIC (NCAA D1)
Sherwood Park, AB
Jordan brings an offensive, deceptive skill lens rooted in creativity, puck control, and small-area play.
- 80 NCAA points across 166 games
- AJHL champion with Spruce Grove
- NCAA all-tournament recognition
Jordan adds pro and NCAA experience to the staff with a style centered on creativity and attacking confidence. He helps players build the deceptive habits and puck control that separate skilled offensive players.
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Jordan brings a high-octane offensive perspective to the staff, rooted in his experience at the NCAA and professional levels. He focuses on the deceptive side of the game, teaching players how to use creativity and elite puck control to break down defenders. Jordan is passionate about player development and believes that mastering small-area skills and offensive IQ is what separates good players from elite players.
Pathway
American International College (NCAA)
- Recorded 80 career points across 166 NCAA games
- Named to the NCAA All-Tournament Team (2023-24)
- Served as an alternate captain for the AIC Yellow Jackets
Pathway
Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL)
- AJHL champion with Spruce Grove
- Tallied 109 points in 155 games for the Saints
- Selected to the AJHL Selects team for the Junior Club World Cup in Sochi
St. Albert Minor Hockey
Breck McKinley
Defence • Bowling Green State (NCAA D1)
St. Albert, AB
Breck focuses on puck-moving detail, positioning, mobility, and modern defenceman habits.
- Over 100 career NCAA games
- CCHA Defenseman of the Week honors
- AJHL First All-Star Team finalist
Breck teaches the details that help defencemen control pace from the back end. His perspective blends junior production, NCAA consistency, and a sharp understanding of technical positioning and stick work.
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Breck specializes in the technical details of the modern puck-moving defenceman. His approach is centered on mobility, puck distribution, and the professional habits required to move from minor hockey into the junior and college ranks. Breck emphasizes the details: the small, high-level adjustments in positioning and stick work that allow players to control the pace of the game from the back end.
Pathway
Bowling Green State University (NCAA)
- Named CCHA Defenseman of the Week twice
- Over 100 career NCAA games
- Consistent top-pairing defenceman
Pathway
Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL)
- Tallied 109 points in 134 games for the Saints
- Named to the AJHL First All-Star Team and finalist for AJHL Outstanding Defenceman
- Named assistant captain for Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge
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