Coaches – Ace Hockey

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Kash Rasmussen

Forward, Centre & Left Wing

Meet Kash Rasmussen (Forward, Centre & Left Wing). Since he was 2 years old, Kash has had a hockey stick in his hand. He is passionate about player development, coaching & mentorship, and becoming a strong teammate and coachable player.

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Kash’s lifelong commitment to hockey began in Crossfield & Cochrane, Alberta in each of the town’s minor hockey programs. With a dream to play high-level hockey, he advanced his skills as part of elite-level teams at every age, including the Edmonton Jr. Oilers (2010) and U15 AAA & U18 AAA teams at the Edge School for Athletes. Kash was drafted at 15 years old to the WHL’s Tri-City Americans in 2016. He chose to play in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL), where he spent 5 seasons with the Bonnyville Pontiacs and served as Team Captain in his 5th season, was named to the AJHL North All-Star Team, & named as a finalist for league MVP.

With his ambitions to become a Sports Physiotherapist, Kash committed to the NCAA Division I hockey league to prioritize his education & love for the game. Kash completed his Freshman & Sophomore years with the Michigan Tech Huskies and is currently completing his Junior year with the Canisius Golden Griffins in Buffalo, New York.

Throughout his hockey career, Kash has competed in tournaments across North America, including the Brick Invitational Tournament (2011) and the North American Hockey Classic. He has won 2 league championships including the CSSHL U18 AAA League Championship and most recently, the CCHA Divisional I Championship with the Michigan Tech Huskies. Kash has received training from internationally recognized programs in Prague, Czech Republic; Boston, Massachusetts; and Chicago, Illinois. He is excited to bring this experience back to players from his home of Calgary and surrounding areas who have shared ambitions of becoming elite-level players.

Trey Funk

Forward, Shoots Right

Meet Trey Funk (Forward, Shoots Right). Trey is known for his quick feet and speed on the ice, as well as getting the puck to the net. Originally from Redwood Meadows in the Bragg Creek area of Southern Alberta, Trey grew up playing minor hockey for the Springbank Rockies.

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Trey joined the Alberta Elite Hockey League (AEHL) with the U15AA Bronks before moving on to play elite-level hockey with the Notre Dame (ND) Hounds in Saskatchewan. While at ND, Trey played for the school’s elite competitive teams including U15 Prep, U18AA, and the U18AAA Hounds for 3 seasons. In his 2018-2019 season of U18AAA, Trey was recognized as the SMAAAHL (Saskatchewan Male AAA Hockey League) Champion. His leadership & performances at Notre Dame led to his debut in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) in 2020. He completed 3 seasons with the Bonnyville Pontiacs, serving as Captain of the Team in 2023 and being recognized as the AJHL’s Most Dedicated Player in the same year. Trey and Kash became close teammates during their AJHL careers, leading them to be friends both on and off the ice.

Following his Junior Hockey career, Trey committed to the NCAA’s Division I Canisius Golden Griffins in Buffalo, New York, where he completed Freshman and is now finishing up his Sophomore year of college. Trey is studying Business Administration, combining his passion for hockey while learning about the business world.

Trey is passionate about becoming a great teammate, human being, and working hard. He hopes to use his Hockey IQ skills, stride development, and mindset to help young players level-up their game & get ready for their next elite opportunity.