A Sarnia Sting Hockey Club has announced the hiring of Mathieu Turcotte as the team's next Head Coach, bringing extensive coaching experience from the QMJHL, Hockey Canada, and elite development programs. Turcotte brings extensive coaching experience from the QMJHL, Hockey Canada, and elite development programs. Most recently, he served as Head Coach of the Blainville […]
A Sarnia Sting Hockey Club has announced the hiring of Mathieu Turcotte as the team's next Head Coach, bringing extensive coaching experience from the QMJHL, Hockey Canada, and elite development programs.
Turcotte brings extensive coaching experience from the QMJHL, Hockey Canada, and elite development programs. Most recently, he served as Head Coach of the Blainville Boisbriand Armada for the 2023–24 and 2024–25 seasons. His QMJHL background also includes assistant coaching roles with the Drummondville Voltigeurs, the Chicoutimi Sagueneens, and the Val d'Or Foreurs.
General Manager Dylan Seca noted that the organization is "thrilled to welcome Mathieu Turcotte as the next head coach of the Sarnia Sting.” Seca emphasized Turcotte's strengths, stating, “Mathieu is an exceptional communicator and a proven developer of young talent, and his vision for how the game should be played aligns perfectly with the direction of our organization.”
Turcotte’s experience with Hockey Canada includes earning a Gold Medal in both the U17 and U18 world championships and serving as head coach at the U18 Hlinka tournament. Seca believes this background “has given him a deep understanding of elite standards and the preparation required to succeed at the highest levels. That background will be an asset to our players and staff."
During his time away from the QMJHL, Turcotte strengthened his development background as both Head Coach and General Manager in the QMAAA with the Lévis Commandeurs, now known as Lévis Chevaliers. His leadership helped build strong, competitive environments and further solidified his reputation as a developer of young talent.
Turcotte’s recent work with Hockey Canada showcases his leadership on the international stage. In the 2024–25 season, he served as Head Coach of Canada White at the U17 World Challenge in Sarnia, leading the team to a gold medal. He then earned another gold as an assistant coach at the U18 World Championship, followed by a bronze medal as Head Coach at the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
Throughout these international events, Turcotte had the opportunity to coach several top Canadian prospects, including current Sting players Alessandro Di Iorio and Beckham Edwards as well as recently acquired forward Tyler Challenger.
Upon accepting the position, Turcotte shared, “I am truly honoured by the opportunity to lead the Sarnia Sting and excited for the challenge. I would like to thank the Sting organization for their trust and look forward to working with the talented group of players and staff."
The Sarnia Sting organization looks forward to beginning this new chapter under Turcotte’s leadership as they continue the 2025–26 season.
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