Meet our team

At Manah’s Hockey Development, our strength lies in the passion, experience, and dedication of our coaches. Each member of our team is committed to helping players reach their full potential, both on and off the ice.

Adam Manah
Owner, Lead Skills Coach

Adam began his coaching career in 2009 and has been deeply involved in the hockey community for over 16 years. In the summer of 2010, he founded Manah’s Hockey Development with the goal of helping players reach their full potential through elite skill instruction and game understanding.

Throughout his career, Adam has achieved numerous coaching milestones. Most notably, during his tenure with the Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL), he guided the team to the most successful two seasons in franchise history, including being ranked #1 in Canada during the 2019–20 season. Over eight seasons in the AJHL, Adam built a reputation as a detailed, innovative coach who develops both teams and individual players to thrive at the next level.

In addition to his junior coaching career, Adam has been active in skill development with St. Edmund, St. Carlo Acutis, and St. FX Hockey Academies in Edmonton, AB. He works with young athletes to refine their on-ice abilities and to prepare them for higher levels of competition.

What sets Adam apart is his passion and love for the game, paired with his ability to teach both the X’s and O’s of hockey strategy and the essential individual skills needed to succeed. His dedication to building complete players makes him a respected leader in player development.

Coaching Experience

AJHL/USPORT

  • 2022-24 -> Fort McMurray Oil Barons – General Manager/Head Coach (AJHL)
  • 2021-22 -> Sherwood Park Crusaders – General Manager/Head Coach (AJHL)
  • 2020-21 -> University of Alberta Golden Bears – Assistant Coach (USPORT)
  • 2016-22 -> Sherwood Park Crusaders – Assistant GM/Head Coach (AJHL)
    • 2019-20: 49-9-0=98 Pts, AJHL Regular Season Champions & Ranked #1 in the CJHL.  Set Franchise Record in Wins (49) and Points (98) – Best in a 41-year span
  • 2015-16 -> Sherwood Park Crusaders – Associate Coach (AJHL)
  • 2013-15 -> Grande Prairie Storm – Assistant Coach (AJHL)

AEHL – Alberta Elite Hockey League

  • 2012-15 -> Grande Prairie Storm U18AAA – Head Coach (AMHL)
  • 2011-12 -> CAC Lehigh Cement U15AAA – Head Coach (AMBHL)
  • 2010-11 -> CAC Real Estate Weekly U15AA – Head Coach (ERBHL)
    • 22-5-4=48 Pts, League & Provincial Champions
  • 2009-2010 -> KC Columbians U13AAA – Head Coach (AEHL)

Skill Development Coach

  • Manah’s Hockey Development -> Owner/Lead Skills Coach (2010-Present)
  • St. Carlo Acutis Hockey Academy -> Lead On Ice Instructor (2026-Present)
  • St. Edmund Hockey Academy -> Lead On Ice Instructor (2010-12, 2015-21, 2024-Present)
  • St. FX Hockey Academy -> Lead On Ice Instructor (2020-21, 2024-Present)
  • Maple Leaf Athletic Club (MLAC) -> Lead Skill Development Coach (2024-Present)
    • Director of Player/Coach Development (2025)
  • HSL “Hockey Super League” Skills Provider (2024-Present)
    • Alberta Pro Hockey (APH) -> Lead On Ice Skills Coach (2024-Present)
    • Northstars Hockey Academy -> Lead On Ice Skills Coach (2024-Present)
    • Jr. Ooks Female Program -> Lead On Ice Skills Coach (2024-Present)

Hockey Alberta / Canada

  • 2020-22 -> Team Canada West – Assistant Coach (World Jr. A Challenge-WJAC)
  • 2018-21 -> High Performance I Coaching Clinic – Coach Mentor (Hockey Alberta)
  • 2015 -> Team Green – Coach Mentor (Alberta Prospects Cup)
  • 2012-13 -> Team Edmonton North – Head Coach (Alberta Cup)
  • 2011-12 -> Team Northwest – Assistant Coach (Alberta Cup)
  • 2010-11 -> Team Alberta Female U18 Camp – Bench Coach (Hockey Alberta)

Adam’s playing career was built on the North side of Edmonton.  He grew up playing in the MLAC program playing at the U15 & U18AAA levels before moving on to play in the AJHL.  He started his career with the Fort Saskatchewan Traders for one season and finished his last 3 seasons with the Fort McMurray Oil Barons in which he went on to win a AJHL Championship in 2005-06.

Meet Our Development Coaches

  • Joseph Nardi – Joseph played three seasons in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) with the Whitecourt Wolverines, serving as team captain and helping lead the team to the 2017 AJHL Finals. He also represented Team Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge, winning a gold medal in 2015 and serving as an alternate captain in 2016. Nardi went on to play five seasons at Northern Michigan University, competing in 170 NCAA Division I games and recording 113 points. During the 2020–21 season, he was named team captain, led Northern Michigan in scoring, and was selected to the WCHA Second All-Star Team. Following his collegiate career, he began his professional career, playing in both the American Hockey League (AHL) and ECHL. He recorded his first AHL goal with the Manitoba Moose and went on to become a standout offensive player in the ECHL, including a 50-point season with the Reading Royals in 2023–24. He has continued his professional career overseas, competing in European leagues before joining the Manchester Storm of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL).
  • Ethan Sundar – Ethan first established himself as an elite young player in Alberta minor hockey, earning the AEHL MVP award and finishing as the league’s top scorer during the 2017–18 season with the St. Albert Sabres. He also went on to finish as the Alberta Minor Midget Hockey League scoring leader with the St. Albert Flyers. Sundar continued his development at the Junior A level, playing three seasons with the Bonnyville Pontiacs of the AJHL, where he appeared in 89 games. He later continued his junior career in the BCHL with the Vernon Vipers and Cranbrook Bucks, recording 18 points in 31 games. In his final season of junior hockey, Sundar joined the Fort McMurray Oil Barons, where he continued to establish himself as a dynamic offensive player known for his skill, creativity, playmaking ability, and ability to create scoring opportunities. Following his junior career, Sundar continued his hockey career at the university level with MacEwan University in U SPORTS. Through the 2025–26 season, he had recorded 31 points in 42 Canada West regular-season games.
  • Evan Sundar – Evan began his elite hockey journey with the St. Albert Raiders U18 AAA program, where he recorded 38 points in 36 regular-season games. He then joined the Spruce Grove Saints and continued his development through the AJHL and BCHL, establishing himself as a skilled, fast, and competitive offensive player. During his junior career, Sundar played for the Spruce Grove Saints and Trail Smoke Eaters before joining the Vernon Vipers. In the 2024–25 season with Trail, he recorded a career-best 35 points in 46 games, including 11 goals and 24 assists. He continued his strong play with Vernon during the 2025–26 season, recording 31 points in 42 games. Sundar’s combination of pace, skill, competitiveness, hockey IQ, and offensive ability earned him a commitment to Minnesota State University–Mankato, an NCAA Division I program. He has since continued his hockey career at the university level with Grant MacEwan University, joining his brother Ethan in the U SPORTS Canada West program.
  • Jaden Bogden – Jaden is an Edmonton, Alberta product who has competed at some of the highest levels of women’s hockey, including the Alberta Female Hockey League (AFHL), Hockey Canada’s national development programs, NCAA Division I hockey, and U SPORTS. Bogden first established herself as an elite young player with the St. Albert Slash, competing at the Esso Cup national championship in both 2018 and 2019. She also represented Alberta at the 2019 Canada Winter Games and was selected to compete for Team Canada in the 2019 Under-18 Series against the United States. In 2019, Bogden represented Team Alberta at the National Women’s Under-18 Championship, where she recorded five points in five games, including four goals. She also attended Hockey Canada’s national U18 selection camp and competed in the U18 Series against the United States. Jaden continued her hockey career at Clarkson University, an NCAA Division I program, before transferring to Northeastern University. Across her NCAA career, she played 158 games and recorded 55 points, including 23 goals and 32 assists. Following her NCAA career, She was a 2026 PWHL Draft selection of the Boston Fleet drafted in the 4th round, 46th overall.
  • Jenna Goodwin – Jenna is a Sherwood Park, Alberta product who has built an impressive hockey career through the Alberta Female Hockey League (AFHL), NCAA Division I hockey, and professional women’s hockey. Goodwin first established herself as an elite young player in Alberta, earning AFHL MVP honors with the Sherwood Park Royals at the Bantam Elite level. She later became a standout with the St. Albert Slash, where she helped lead the team to the 2019 Esso Cup national championship. During the 2018–19 season, Goodwin recorded 30 points in 30 games and finished among the league’s top scorers. She continued her development at Clarkson University, one of the premier NCAA Division I women’s hockey programs in the United States. Over her four-year collegiate career, she played 155 games, recording 21 goals and 41 assists for 62 points. She was also recognized for her academic excellence, earning ECAC All-Academic honors throughout her collegiate career and being named an AHCA/Krampade Academic All-American. Following her NCAA career, Jenna continued her development at the professional level in Sweden’s SDHL with Frölunda HC. She was a 2026 PWHL Draft selection of the Boston Fleet drafted in the 5th round, 58th overall.