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Todd Liskowich
Leaadership & Development Coach
E-Mail: todd@peakhockeysask.com
Todd Liskowich was born and raised in Regina, where he played minor hockey. He has been involved with hockey his whole life, at many levels and in several capacities. Todd's philosophy is to focus on the skill within the drill to allow the player to have the desired practice to game transfer.
Over the last 10 years, Todd has had the privilege of mentoring under Liane Davis with her Professional Skating Program based in Regina. Todd has also been the lead instructor for the Arcola East Community Association skating program and the Regina North West Community Association skating program for the last 10 years.
Todd has coached several levels of hockey from Initiation to Midget AAA hockey in Regina, Saskatoon, and at Notre Dame College in Wilcox, Saskatchewan. He is currently in his 7th season as an assistant coach with the Regina Pat Canadians. He prides himself on continual education and his current certification includes High Performance I, Development I, Body Checking, Hockey Canada Skating and Skills Certification, NCCP A, NCCP B, Can-Power Skating Instructor Certification, and Certified Sports Vision Trainer (Dynamic Edge).
Todd worked as a part-time scout for the Prince Albert Raiders of the WHL from 2009-2013. For 10 years, Todd also served as a police officer in Regina and Saskatoon.
Todd and his wife, Sarah, currently reside in Buena Vista and have three children: Alex, Kate and Tyler.
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Dave Struch
Leaadership & Development Coach
Drafted in the 9th round by the Calgary Flames, Dave played minor pro with the Salt Lake Golden Eagles (IHL) and the Saint John Flames (AHL), also appearing in 4 NHL games. After his time with the Flames, he spent 9 years playing in Europe while preparing for a coaching career.
His 19-year coaching tenure includes roles as Alumni Coordinator, Assistant Coach, Head Coach, Assistant General Manager, and Director of Hockey Operations, overseeing team culture and operations.
His playing career featured stints with the Saskatoon Blades (WHL), Canadian National Team, and various European teams. Coaching roles spanned teams like the Saskatoon Blades, Regina Pats, Everett Silvertips, Red Deer Rebels, and Athol Murray College of Notre Dame. He also coached in 6 Hockey Canada events and participated in 3 Memorial Cups—once as a player and twice as a coach.
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Todd Johnson
Leaadership & Development Coach
Born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan, Todd Johnson has dedicated his life to the game of hockey and the development of young athletes. A seasoned coach with a deep passion for the sport, Todd has over two decades of experience leading and mentoring players at various levels.
Todd began his coaching journey with Pursuit of Excellence Hockey Academy in Kelowna, where he spent eight years shaping the foundational skills and character of aspiring athletes. He went on to coach in the Western Hockey League (WHL) for two seasons, further deepening his knowledge of elite player development. For the past 13 years, Todd has served as a coach at the University of Regina, where he has helped guide and grow the Cougars men's hockey program with dedication, integrity, and vision.
Todd is a proud father of three—Eli, Eden, and Emerson- Todd's partner is Miriam Johnson, the CEO of Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan. Together, they are active members of the Regina community, balancing leadership, sport, and family with passion and purpose.
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Taylor Frei
Leaadership & Development Coach
Taylor Frei, born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan, grew up immersed in the local hockey scene, playing both minor and Junior B hockey in his hometown. His early experiences on the ice laid the foundation for a lifelong passion for player development and long-term athlete growth. Taylor holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Regina and is a certified Hockey Canada High Performance 1 (HP1) coach. With eight years of teaching experience, he brings a unique combination of pedagogical expertise and strong hockey knowledge to his coaching environment.
As the co-owner of Next Level Hockey Consulting, Taylor has worked extensively with athletes across Saskatchewan, providing elite summer programming, and recruitment guidance for junior, collegiate, and professional opportunities. In addition, he helps oversee an Elite 4-on-4 Summer League designed to challenge and maintain the competitive edge of elite players during the off-season. He spent four seasons as the Video Coach with the University of Regina Cougars Men's Hockey Program (U SPORTS), where he sharpened his eye for tactical detail and team systems. Taylor has also served as an assistant coach for the Team Saskatchewan Junior Pats Brick Team and has played a key role in grassroots development as a Coach Mentor with Hockey Regina for the past five years, including three as Lead Mentor.
Taylor's coaching philosophy is grounded in accountability, mentorship, and long-term athlete development. He emphasizes the importance of clear communication, consistent teaching, and creating environments where athletes are supported in reaching their full potential both on and off the ice. His approach blends technical excellence with a deep understanding of how players learn, aiming to not only improve performance but to develop strong character and leadership in the process.
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Rob Muntain
Leaadership & Goalie Development Coach
Rob's playing career expanded from U18AA to Junior, University, and Minor Pro. Rob retired from playing in 2007 and moved back to Regina.
Rob quickly became involved as a coach, becoming the goalie coach for the Regina Pats and spending 13 years in that role with the organization. Rob has also coached every age group in Minor hockey as an Assistant Coach and Head Coach. In the 2023-2024 season, Rob was the Head Coach of the Provincial Champion U15AA Regina Pat Blues becoming the first Regina team to win provincials in 25 years. Rob then took his coaching to the Regina Pat Canadians as Goaltending Coach and helped the Pat C's win the U18AAA National championship (Telus Cup) in 2025.
Rob's been committed to developing young goaltenders in the community for years, working with athletes from 7 to 20 years of age. Rob's passion for the position shows in his work and dedication to the development of young goaltenders in the community.
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Deanna Wells
Head Sports Performance Coach
Deanna Wells has been working in the sports performance world for over 20 years between Canada and the United States. She holds a BA in Physical Education/Athletic Training from Jamestown College, Certified Personal Trainer, Bio Force Sports Conditioning Specialist and Physical Therapy Aide.
Over the past 20 years Deanna has gained various experiences working with many different sports teams and athletes. She has spent many hours in the training room and in sports performance centers working with athletes for sports performance, injury prevention and post injury
management.
For the past 15 years she has spent the majority of my time working with hockey players at all levels.
Deanna has recently taken on a new role with the Regina Pats as their Performance Coach. She also works with the AAA Pat Canadians and the AAA Regina Rebels.
Over the years Deanna has had the pleasure of watching young athletes grow up, achieve goals, dreams and become all around great adults. She currently works with hockey players playing at many different levels AA, AAA, SJHL, MJHL, WHL, CSI, NCAA, ECHL, AHL and NHL as well as various European leagues.
Deanna is very flexible in working with and educating coaching staff to make sure everything is set up to benefit your young athlete in the best way to support their goals and needs.
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Zara Dickson
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Zara Dickson is a Human Kinetics Kinesiology graduate from the University of Regina. Growing up, she was actively involved in various sports, with a particular focus on baseball and softball. She played university softball for two years and aspires to continue her passion for the sport through coaching in the future.
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Maddison Franklin
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