Our Coaching Team

Jared (Jed) Houseman ~ Head Coach & General Manager

Jared successfully transitioned from his own extensive competitive hockey career to coaching, after playing 15 seasons with the Central Butte Flyers of the SVHL. As a player in the SVHL, he played with and against numerous past and present NHL, AHL, WHL, CIS, NCAA and Junior A players, gaining valuable technical and tactical knowledge. 

Jared has evaluated hockey at the national level and has been involved with coaching for team Saskatchewan. He worked as a coach mentor for the Saskatoon Minor Hockey Assoc. & has been involved with BC Hockey as an evaluator for their Program of Excellence.  He originally joined the Golden Rockets organization at the start of 2022-23 season as an Assistant Coach.

He was promoted to Head Coach and General Manager during the 2023-24 season, having demonstrated strong leadership skills and a passion for teaching the game. Jared has completed both his Development 1 and High Performance 1 coaching certifications where he had the opportunity to learn from many NHL, NCAA, WHL and Olympic gold medal coaches. He attended the NHL Global Coaches Clinic this past summer in Nashville, where he got the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds in the game.

Ralph Stalder ~ Assistant Coach (Skill Development)

Ralph retired from professional hockey in 2020, having played 17 illustrious seasons and over 900 games as a defenceman in the Swiss National League, winning three championships. During his time there, he matched up against Auston Matthews, Roman Josi and many other NHL players. Beyond the rink, Ralph has dedicated himself to the world of sports management, coupling his on-ice expertise with academic pursuits. Ralph retired from professional hockey in 2020. During his time there, he matched up against Austin Matthews, Roman Josi and many other NHL players. 
Beyond the rink, Ralph has dedicated himself to the world of sports management, coupling his on-ice expertise with academic pursuits.  He honed his coaching prowess through various courses in Switzerland and is currently working on the completion of his Development Level 1 credentials in Canada. In addition, Ralph has served as a Player Safety Officer for the Swiss National League for the past two years, ensuring the integrity and well-being of athletes both on and off the ice. His passion for the game extends beyond the thrill of competition; it’s about nurturing talent, shaping futures, and pushing the boundaries of excellence.

Cole Pearn ~ Assistant Coach (Team Performance)

Cole joined the Rockets organization during the 2023-24 season, bringing with him a wealth of experience in hockey and sports performance. Holding his Development 1 certification, he has spent many years honing young athletes in minor league hockey through skill development initiatives. Beyond his passion for playing and coaching hockey, Cole has carved out a career focused on crafting championship teams. His journey includes a remarkable 12-season stint as an engineer and NASCAR crew chief, where he achieved the distinction of becoming the only Canadian to win a NASCAR championship while serving as a crew chief. Cole is a proven winner who understands the essence of building a championship culture. His diverse background brings a unique perspective to the Rockets, ensuring a dynamic approach to achieving greatness on and off the ice.

Josh Thorimbert ~ Assistant Coach (Goaltending)

This season, the Rockets have added a goalie coach to their lineup. Josh, a seasoned player himself, spent two seasons with the Midget AAA Saskatoon Blazers before earning a promotion to the Kindersley Klippers of the SJHL. His exceptional skills earned him the league’s rookie of the year award. Josh’s outstanding performance secured him a scholarship to play for the NCAA Division I Colorado College Tigers, where he spent four seasons and graduated with a degree. Josh is passionate about advancing our goalies’ development and skills both on and off the ice.