JASON MALLON - Executive Director
Jason Mallon is in his 4th season as the Wolves’ Executive Director. Mallon began his position halfway through the 2005-06 season and made an immediate and positive impact on the Thunderwolves organization. He is responsible for the operations of all aspects of Thunderwolves Hockey.
In his free time, Jason still enjoys getting out and playing recreational hockey.
Phone: 807-766-7286
Email: jmallon@lakeheadu.ca
JOHN PAYETTA - Operations Manager
John Payetta is in his 8th year as Operations Manager for the Thunderwolves. He is responsible for the team's promotional efforts both on and off the ice as well front office administration, merchandising, scheduling, travel arrangements, booster dinner, and hockey school management.
In his free time, Johnny enjoys running, fishing, camping, and riding his motocross bike.
Phone: (807) 766-7285
Email: john.payetta@lakeheadu.ca
BRYAN DUCE - Associate Business Development Officer
Bryan Duce is in his 3rd season as the Wolves Associate Business Development Officer and he is also the University Cup Tournament Coordinator. Bryan played two seasons for the Wolves from 2002-03 to 2003-04 and then was an assistant coach with the team for two seasons.
Bryan is an avid outdoorsmen, and enjoys hunting and fishing in his free time.
Phone: 807-766-7283
Email: bduce@lakeheadu.ca
MIKE BENNETT - Sports Information Director
Mike Bennett enters his first season as Sports Information Director for the Thunderwolves. A native of Kitchener, ON, Mike is a Lakehead University graduate with degrees in Outdoor Recreation and Geography. He brings five years of writing, editorial, and broadcasting experience with The Argus, and CILU Radio 102.7 FM to his position.
Phone: (807) 629-2775
Email: mike.bennett@lakeheadu.ca
DR. RICK ALMOND - Team Physician
Dr. Rick Almond returns for his eighth season as the Thunderwolves' Team Physician. Dr. Almond has been with the team since its inception and has been the Lakehead University Varsity Physician since 1995.
PAUL WEHRSTEDT - Stats Officer
Paul Wehrstedt returns for his 6th season as Stats Officer and second as Sports Info Assistant. Paul has been a stats officer and trainer for a variety of Thunder Bay hockey teams; including the Bantam and Midget Kings, the Thunder Bay Flyers, various SIJHL Jr. A teams, the Thunder Bay Thundercats, and the Thunderwolves as a volunteer. Paul enjoys watching hockey and wrestling, doing stats, and hanging out with his friends in his free time.
Phone:
Email: pwehrstedt@hotmail.com
"WOLFIE" - Team Mascot
"Wolfie" loves having fun with the crowds at Thunderwolves' home games. He also loves it when the fans pelt him with pucks during the Chuck-A-Puck contest. In his free time, Wolfie dreams of catching sheep, but he has also been known to enjoy snacking on wild horses and big golden birds. There have been rumours that "Wolfie" is condsidering retirement and passing on his duties to his son "Thunder"
MIKE LAVOIE - Photographer
Mike Lavoie returns for his 3rd year as Lakehead Athletics photographer par excellence. Mike has been a professional sports photographer for 15 years and in addition to his Lakehead work; has shot NHL games and AHL games (including photos for the AHL’s Manitoba Moose Official Media Guide).
Mike’s photos have appeared in The Globe and Mail, The Hockey News, and a variety of newspapers and media outlets across Canada.
Mike is a single dad and is proud father of son Mike Jr. Mike and Mike Jr. love hockey and photography in their free time.
