JUSTIN QUENNEVILLE
Head Coach & Director of Hockey Operations
JQuenneville@goicerays.com

Justin “Q” Quenneville was named head coach on August 26, 2011. He enters his fourth year behind the bench in Corpus Christi and eighth overall for the NAHL franchise. In 2010-11, "Q" served as an assistant coach. The Montreal, Canada native and former IceRays captain closed his playing career with one of the most successful campaigns in IceRays history. After his first two seasons in the UHL and ECHL, he spent four of his six professional seasons in Corpus Christi. He finished his career as the franchise's all-time leader in points and assists, and was second in games played. Overall in his career, Quenneville amassed 321 points (125g, 196a) in 337 games played. His on-ice career was highlighted by two team MVPs, four All-Star selections, and a CHL MVP finalist nomination in 2006-2007 when he led the IceRays in scoring, while posting career highs in goals, assists, and penalty minutes. He also reached new heights off the ice in Corpus Christi, being named the CHL Man of the Year in 2009-10.

Prior to turning pro in 2004, Quenneville, played four seasons of NCAA hockey at St. Michael's College (VT). In 99 collegiate games, he posted 59 goals and 70 assists for 129 points along with 128 penalty minutes. He was named team MVP twice, Freshman of The Year and ECAC First Team All-Star three times over his four year NCAA career. In addition, Quenneville earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with two minors in International Business and Computer Science respectively. As well as earning a degree, he was also named to 2004’s “Who’s who in America”.

HockeyDB: http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=81376

JEFF WORLTON
Assistant Coach
JWorlton@goicerays.com

Jeff will begin his second season behind the bench with the IceRays. Prior to coming to South Texas, Worlton was the Head Coach of Flint Jr. Generals in the NA3HL the past two seasons. Before that, he was the Assistant Coach for Marian College (MCHA) in 2006-07. In the 2001-2002 season, Worlton skated with the Austin Ice Bats in the CHL. He also played in the ECHL, WSHL, and UHL. In the 2000-2001 season he notched 15 goals and 52 assists in 67 games while picking up 486 penalty minutes.  

HockeyDB: http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=59518

RON FILION
Scout
H2 Hockey

Ron spent 20 years in professional hockey (Europe & USA) as a player, head coach, and general manager. The Arizona Resident has coached professional hockey in both the United States and France. In 2005, he was named the first head coach of the ECHL’s Phoenix RoadRunners and coached five seasons with Cholet of the European First Division, leading the team to the league championship in 1997.

Filion played in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League(QMHJL) from 1982-85 with Quebec, Trois Riveres, Verdun and St. Jean, scoring 163 points (66g-97a) in 173 regular season games and played eight seasons in the French Elite Division from 1989-98.

Currently, he is the Head Coach of the Bobcats AAA program and serves as a scout for the IceRays. He is USA Hockey certified level-four coach.

Hockeydb: http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=40856 

SHAWN RAY
Scout
daoust5001@aol.com

Ray is entering his seventh season with the Space Coast Hurricanes and will serve as a scout for the IceRays. In 2008-2009, Coach Ray guided the Hurricanes to a first place finish in the Florida Division as a first year member of the Metropolitan Jr. Hockey League (MJHL).

In 2004 – 05 Ray was the Head Coach of the Apple Core Junior B team in the Empire Junior Hockey League, where he coached the team to a regular season championship. Before coaching the Junior B Team, Ray started as an assistant coach on the Junior A squad. He was later named the Associate Head Coach of the Junior A Team and finally named Head Coach/GM in 2005. He was instrumental in the team winning the Eastern Junior Championship in 2002-03, as well as sending many players onto Division I and III colleges and universities.

Ray is the owner and director of Hurricanes Hockey School and the founder of the JETS AAA Selects program. The Jets participate in many spring and summer AAA Tournament. Shawn and his wife Darian reside in Viera, FL with their three children, Tyler (7), Jordan (5) and Boots (8 months).  

LUC BEAUSOLEIL
Scout
luc@iceoplex.com

Beausoleil is the Director of Hockey at Easy Street Arena in Simi Valley and is the developer of the PSW (Professional Skate Weight). Luc is also a scout for the IceRays, the NAPHL Assistant Coach for the U18AAA California Titans and Head Coach for the U16AA Titans.

He was born in Montreal Canada, and has extensive experience as both a player and coach. He continues to hold one of the top all-time scoring positions in Canada’s CHL. In 1986-87, Beausoleil tallied 152 points in 67 games played for the Laval Titan of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMHJL).

Luc has played in the QMJHL, BCL, CHL, IHL, WCHL and WPHL.

Luc knows the hard work and dedication required to move onto the next level of hockey. He shares these experiences to motivate, teach and develop players as they strive to meet their goals. His unique player perspective helps solidify the importance of team concepts and camaraderie among the players. Luc is married and has one daughter. The family resides in California.

Hockeydb: http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=278  

DENNIS MAXWELL
Scout
dmaxi94@hotmail.com

Dennis enters his second season as a scout for the Corpus Christi IceRays. He is the new assistant coach for the Dallas Snipers in the WSHL. Maxwell was an 8th round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Lightning in 1992. After four years in the OHL, he had stints in the AHL, ECHL, IHL, and CHL for the Odessa Jackalopes and Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees. In the AHL, Maxwell suited up for the Binghamton Rangers, Carolina Monarchs, and St. John’s Maple Leafs. While in the CHL, he scored 39 goals, assisted 80, and racked up 378 penalty minutes.

HockeyDB: http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=17968 

GEORGE ESCAMILLA
Equipment Manager
GEscamilla@goicerays.com

George is a staple in Corpus Christi IceRays Hockey history. He is entering his tenth season as the Equipment Manager for the franchise in 2013-14.  This past season, Escamilla surpassed the 1,000 game mark.  Originally from Amarillo, TX, Escamilla began his career with the Amarillo Rattlers of the Western Professional Hockey League. He then worked with the Abilene Aviators and the Fort Worth Brahmas before starting with the Corpus Christi IceRays. The first three years the Corpus Christi Hooks baseball team was in town, George was the clubhouse manager and maintained the visitors locker room which was voted best in the Texas league.  George has two championship rings in baseball.  One with the Texas/Louisiana League, and the other with the Texas League.  With over 950 professional and junior hockey games between the WPHL, CHL, and NAHL on his resume, Escamilla also earned a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management at Phillips University in Oklahoma.

JEFF PALUSEO
Strength and Conditioning Coach
JPaluseo@aol.com

Originally from Plymouth, Massachusetts, Jeff is the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Corpus Christi IceRays. The Massachusetts native attended SUNY Plattsburgh where he earned a bachelor’s degree in communications and a minor in exercise science. He also earned a master’s degree in exercise science from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

Jeff is the owner of Sports Fitness LLC (www.sports-fitness-solutions.com) where he trains the IceRays. An asset off the ice for the team, Paluseo spent two seasons as a player for the IceRays.

In addition to his role with the IceRays, Paluseo also served as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Corpus Christi Hooks AA baseball team and the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi athletics program.

He and his wife Jeanie reside in Corpus Christi with their son Jayden.

Hockeydb: http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=52851
Blog: http://jpaluseo.wordpress.com/  

DOUG BAILEY
Scout
dougbailey54@hotmail.com

Doug Has coached travel hockey for over 20 years at various travel levels. Bailey has been the Chief of Scouting/Director of Player Personel for the Flint Jr Generals of the NA3HL for 6 years. In addition, Doug worked as a minor official for the various Flint professional teams for over 30 years being the official scorer. Has scored games involving current IceRays coaches and others including both Head Coach Quennville and Asst Coach Jeff Worlton. He is married to Tami with 3 kids Josh, Joyce & Jacee and currently resides in Grand Blanc, Michigan.

Jimmy Kendrick
Athletic Trainer
jkendrick@goicerays.com

Jimmy Kendrick has been an Athletic Trainer for over 38 years.  He served as a student trainer for the U. of Arkansas and was a member of the 1975 SWC Championship team, along with the Cotton Bowl Championship squad of 1976.  Jimmy also worked with the Seattle Seahawks during their first training camp and served as part of the medical staff.  Kendrick also had stints in NASCAR, Rodeo, MLS Soccer, WBA Dallas Diamonds, Pro Wrestling, and Texas Public Schools. 

Jimmy is a retired educator with over 34yrs of experience in the Texas public education program.  Kendrick is a licensed Athletic Trainer in the state of Texas and a member of the local Coastal Bend Athletic Trainers Association.  On the side of his everyday activities, Jimmy is the Mayor of Fulton, Texas located north of Corpus Christi. 

Jimmy enjoys Competition BBQ, golfing, and hunting.  He has been married to Shawn for 37 years and has two sons, Joe and David, along with one grandson Connor.