Cory Hamilton Stepping Down

 

The Wingham Ironmen will have a few changes on the horizon as we begin to prepare for our 51st season of local Junior C hockey.

Perhaps, most notably, after spending the past eight seasons with the organization, former Head Coach and current General Manager & Team President, Cory Hamilton, has decided to step away from the team.

Cory has this to say about his decision:

“I was doing some quick math recently, and including some time playing in the early 2000’s, helping coach during the 2013-2014 season, and with the most recent stretch, I’ve spent over 1/4 of my life with the Ironmen, and I wouldn’t change it for anything. During my time working with the team, I have so many fond memories, so many stories, and have had the pleasure to get to know so many people. I think about all my teammates and coaches, all the loyal fans and families I’ve gotten a chance to interact with, the volunteers and executive members (who we desperately need more of); I’ve been able to witness the work that goes on behind the scenes to make a junior hockey team run year-in and year-out. All the team staff I’ve worked alongside, knowing the amount of time and sacrifice that goes into the various jobs that make this a competitive team year after year, and of course all the players who have suited up for the team; who I’ve had the pleasure to watch grow into young men. It’s all the relationships I will cherish the most.

Deciding to step away has been a choice I knew would someday come. With my boys getting older and life getting busier it’s time to focus my time differently. I know I’ll miss it all, especially the conversations with Dawson, but something tells me we will reunite down the line. I could talk about my incredible time with the Tinmen forever, but for now I just want to say thank you to everyone who has been a part of the journey with me. The team is going to be in great shape moving forward with some good people coming in, and I am excited to see what the next few years have in store for the organization.”

Cory will be greatly missed by everyone in the Ironmen organization.