Oak Lake product Brian Elder has been named head scout for the Virden Oil Capitals.
“The organization is happy to have Brian come on board as our head scout,” Jamie Hodson, Director of Business and Hockey Operations, stated on the team's website.
“Brian’s main focus will be on the bantam draft eligible hockey players. Brian has been part of the scouting team for a few years now and has learned a lot over that time.
“Elds is a very positive and upbeat individual. He has a lot of respect in the scouting circles in the league and is very passionate about scouting at the bantam level as well. His coaching pedigree at the AAA bantam level has given him the ability to really develop some great connections as well.”
Elder has certainly proven himself in hockey circles. As a goaltender, he helped the Brandon Wheat Kings win the 1996 Western Hockey League championship. The former Winnipeg Jets draft pick played four years of minor pro hockey.
The Souris teacher has coached goaltenders at various levels, including with the Southwest Cougars bantam AAA team.
