CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI – The North American Hockey League’s (NAHL) Chippewa Steel announced today that Cody Gonyeau has been hired as the Assistant General Manager.
Cody will be assisting the hockey operations staff in player recruitment, camps and other areas of the hockey operations department. His first event will be attending the NAHL Combine in Attleboro, MA from May 3-5. Below is his bio:
Cody Gonyeau is embarking on his first season as the Assistant General Manager of the Chippewa Steel in the North American Hockey League for the upcoming 2024-2025 hockey season.
Cody is also the Head Coach and General Manager of the Boston Jr Terriers in the Eastern Hockey League, where this past season they started as an expansion team that succeeded above a .500 winning percentage.
Prior to this role, Cody had been an integral part of the Northeast Generals organization since February 2017, joining them during their inaugural season in the North American Hockey League (NAHL). Initially, he served as a Mid-American regional scout before transitioning to the position of Assistant General Manager in 2018. In March 2021, Cody embraced the role of Assistant Coach and continued as Assistant General Manager for the NAHL team. Additionally, he took on the responsibility of Head Coach for the 16U Midget team and Academy Director for the newly established Generals Academy.
Originally hailing from Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Cody’s passion for hockey developed early on as he actively participated in SMHA (Sault Michigan Hockey Association) and Sault Blue Devil Hockey. His dedication to the sport led him to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education from Central Michigan University. Cody further honed his coaching skills during his tenure as a Head Coach for the Cleveland Barons, overseeing teams ranging from 14U to 16U in the T1EHL (Tier 1 Elite Hockey League). In conjunction with his coaching responsibilities, he initiated the Cleveland Athletic Academy within the Barons’ program, providing players with an academic center to supplement their hockey development. Prior to his time with the Barons, Cody spent three seasons coaching at Saint Ignatius High School. His involvement in hockey extends to various other positions, including serving as a BCHL/NAHL Scout for Neutral Zone Scouting and working as a Skill Development Coach for the Cleveland Barons.
Currently, Cody resides in Attleboro, MA, with his wife Emma, and dogs Enzo & Louie.
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