Ice Hockey Camps and Training

Hailing from Nova Scotia, Canada, Chris Ivany brings with him a wealth of experience to the Hong Kong hockey world. After playing Junior B hockey, he began his coaching and refereeing career while teaching high school in Nova Scotia.

In 2002 he began coaching minor hockey, and by 2005 he played a pinnacle role in building a successful new hockey program at Cape Breton Highlands Academy as head coach. During this time, Chris graduated to a Level 4 referee through attending high performance camps alongside fellow elite referees in Nova Scotia.

After moving to Hong Kong in 2011, Chris took a break from hockey but after several years decided to return to the game he loves. In 2019, he launched Asia’s first hockey podcast, Across The Pond, to expand the game in the region through storytelling. Many interviews and conversations later, Chris often highlights and celebrates how far hockey has come in Asia in just a few short years. He has had the pleasure and privilege of sitting down with some of hockey’s biggest names, including Eric Lindros, Jeremy Roenick, Kerry Fraser and more, along with key figures in Hong Kong and Asia’s greater hockey scene – people who bring so much inspiration to the game.

Currently Chris is Director of Hockey Operations, Referee-in-Chief, Co-commissioner of the SCIHL and Junior Tigers Island Leagues, Commissioner of the Asia Super League, Head Coach of the U13 and U15 Greater Bay Lions programs and Tournament Director for the Greater Bay Championship. With a lifetime of experience, dedication, integrity and passion for the game, he is a valuable member of the Junior Tigers program.

We are thrilled to welcome our newest coaching hire Matti Fagerstrom—41 years young from the land of a thousand lakes, Finland.

Matti grew up and played his junior years in the true hockey town of Hämeenlinna, where a lifelong passion for the sport led him to pursue coaching at the highest level. He is a graduate of the prestigious Sports Coaching and Management program at Haaga-Helia Vierumäki University, the only university in the world offering a major specifically in ice hockey coaching. This ICCE-endorsed program blends Finland’s world-renowned hockey culture with athlete-centered coaching, international collaboration with the IIHF and Finnish Ice Hockey Association, and hands-on youth development experience (U10–U16).

Since graduating 15 years ago, Matti has coached in top European junior leagues (U15, U17, U18, U20) and with national teams in the UAE, Thailand, and Hong Kong. Known for doing things the “right way,” he prioritizes team culture while fostering individual growth—bringing unmatched expertise, experience professionalism, and passion to our program.

Matti joins the Junior Tigers organization as Head Coach for the expanded U13-U16 program for the 2025-26 season.

Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada, Ellie’s passion for hockey started at the age of 4. She played with Glace Bay Minor Hockey until she was 15 years old and began focusing on being a coach and referee.

Ellie has officiated across multiple levels including U18AA Men’s and U18AAA Women’s leagues. Her officiating highlights include National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (Women, 2022), U18 Major Women’s Atlantic Championship (2023), and the U16/U18 High Performance Women’s Atlantic Tournament (2024).

In addition to her officiating career, Ellie has made significant contributions as a coach and employee with the Female Blizzard Minor Hockey association. She has served as a coach for the U13 intersquad league from 2021-2025 and as a development coach for ages 6-18 from 2020-2025. Under her leadership her teams have achieved impressive results, including 1st place in the regular season and 2nd place in the playoffs (2023), as well as 1st place in both the regular season and playoffs (2024).

Ellie continues to keep her skates close by, fostering the next generation of hockey talent with passion, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

Rob Schremp, born in upstate New York, made a big name for himself in the world of hockey as a player and then also as a coach. He began playing at his local community center’s ice rink and quickly moved up to the NHL. Drafted in the first round, his career showcased a blend of natural talent and sheer willpower. He played for notable teams including the Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, and Atlanta Thrashers.

While 2018 marked the end of his active playing days, Rob’s impact on the sport only intensified. He seamlessly transitioned into a key mentoring role, working with some top NHL players like Patrick Kane, Drew Doughty and Corey Perry. His leadership acumen further crystallized when he assumed the role of Director of Coaching for HK Tukums in Latvia.

Rob’s coaching philosophy is centered on encouraging a positive attitude combined with hard work, determination and discipline. He is dedicated to ensuring that players excel on the ice and are well equipped to face life’s various challenges off it. He prioritizes teamwork, yet recognizes and nurtures the unique strengths of each young player.

Dedicated to operational efficiency and the relentless quest for excellence, Rob, in collaboration with his coaching staff, remains steadfast in their objective: to maximize every second on the ice. The mandate is clear-cut – players are expected to embark on each training session primed, passionate, and concentrated, reflecting Rob’s deep-rooted devotion to hockey.