NIAGARA, ON – The Nashville Predators organization has announced the hiring of Jason Barron as Goaltending Coach for the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League.
Barron, a St. Catharines native, spent two seasons with the IceDogs as Goaltending Coach after being hired prior to the 2021-2022 OHL season. Prior to his role with the IceDogs, Barron served as a Player Development/Goalie Coach with the Erie Otters from 2017 to 2021. During the years Barron has also served as Head of Goalie Development and Director of Hockey Operations with Ridley College, as well as being named a Goaltending Consultant for Team Canada at the World U17 Hockey Challenge in 2022.
“I would like to thank the IceDogs ownership, management, coaches, & players. I am grateful for having had the opportunity to learn from, & work with many talented individuals during my time in Niagara. I wish the team all the best moving forward,” Barron stated.
To add to his impressive resume, Barron holds the role of Head Goaltending Coach and Regional Coordinator with the Ben Vanderklok Goaltending School, working alongside of current Nashville Predators Goaltending Coach, Ben Vanderklok.
The Niagara IceDogs would like to thank Jason for his unwavering commitment to the organization over the years and we wish him the best of luck in the future.
