Rob Metzger
Equipment Manager
Rob joined the Thunderwolves in 2023-2024 as the Equipment Manager. Prviously, "Metz" spent 22 years with the Thunder Bay Kings as the Team Manger and Head Equipment Manager.
Kody Anton
Manager, Hockey Operations
Kody Anton has been part of the Thunderwolves Hockey program since the 2020-21 season, handling corporate partnerships, public relations, marketing, program revenue generation, and overall hockey operations.
His experience includes working with the Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) as a Video Tracker focused on analytics and with the Sudbury Wolves (OHL) as part of the operations staff. In addition to his front office role, Kody is involved in one-on-one coaching and helps oversee training at the High Performance Training Centre in the Wolf Den (Lakehead Athletics Building).
Kody remains committed to strengthening the program, building community connections, and supporting player development both on and off the ice.
Paul Wehrstedt
Statistician
Paul who is returning for his 22th season with the Thunderwolves updates the live stats for the OUA website during home games and updates the individual and team stats
after every game (home and away) as well as writes the game stories up for the team website.
Dr. Matthew Wainwright
MD, CCFP (SEM), Dip. Sport Med
Dr. Matthew Wainwright is a Sports Medicine Physician based in Thunder Bay who joined the Thunderwolves Hockey program in the 2024-2025 season. A graduate of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Dr. Wainwright completed his residency in Family Medicine and a Fellowship in Sports and Exercise Medicine at McMaster University. He has extensive experience working with elite athletes, and has been part of the medical staff for teams in the Canadian Football League, National Lacrosse League, Canadian Premier League, Ontario Hockey League, and Ontario University Athletics.