Josh Hepditch, right, shown as a Moncton Wildcats assistant coach in 2022, was hired on Monday by the Halifax Mooseheads to be an associate coach. Photo by FileArticle contentThe Halifax Mooseheads hired Josh Hepditch as associate coach on Monday.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentHepditch, a 40-year-old native of Fredericton, will join the staff of newly named head coach Brad MacKenzie.Article contentArticle contentHepditch spent seven seasons as an assistant coach with the QMJHL’s Moncton Wildcats before joining the University of New Brunswick as an associate coach with the men’s hockey team in 2024-25.Article contentArticle content“I’m very thankful to the Simon family, Cam Russell and Brad MacKenzie for the trust and opportunity to join the Mooseheads family,” Hepditch said in a news release. “I’m looking forward to working with this first-class organization and incredible staff to continue building on the success they have had over the years.”Article contentHepditch’s coaching resume spans 13 years following his playing career with the Wildcats and UNB Reds. He has also served as the head coach of New Brunswick’s Canada Winter Games team and was an assistant coach for the Canada Black U17 team at the Capital City Challenge in Ottawa.Article content“Josh is a coach that I’ve had a lot of respect for, having coached against him for a number of years,” said MacKenzie.Article content“He has a track record of excellent work with defencemen and special teams units. I’m excited to have Josh join our coaching staff and to work alongside him.”Article contentArticle contentMacKenzie was named the Mooseheads’ head coach earlier this month after Andrew Lord accepted the head coaching position with the AHL’s Ontario Reign.Article contentArticle content“We are so excited to welcome Josh to the Mooseheads family. He has numerous years of experience coaching at our level and is a terrific culture fit. Josh comes highly regarded from many we’ve spoken to in hockey circles, and together with Brad, Morgan and Chuck, we truly feel this coaching staff is the best fit to take us to new heights,” said Sam Simon, chairman and owner of the Halifax Mooseheads.Article contentHepditch was a defenseman for four seasons with the Moncton Wildcats and served as an alternate captain in 2006 when the team reached the Memorial Cup final against the Quebec Remparts. Following his QMJHL career, he played for UNB from 2007 to 2011 and was part of three national championship-winning teams.Article contentThe Mooseheads will open training camp in August at the Dartmouth 4Pad. The full camp schedule, including dates and further information, will be released in the coming weeks.Article content
Halifax Mooseheads name Josh Hepditch as associate coach
