Recent years have seen success for the company through one key ingredient: Edmonton OilersA productive prospect pipeline runs from the AHL Bakersfield Condors. Jay Woodcroft, head coach, and Dave Manson were the heads of the coaching staff until midseason 2021-22.
Colin Chaulk is the head coach. After his coaching change, Chaulk had success on the ice. He was 19-12-3 over the last 34 games. The Condors lost in round one of the playoffs.
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Woodcroft-Manson success stories
Woodcroft left his job as an Oilers’ assistant coach in the fall of 2018 to become the head coach with Bakersfield. Many prospects were developed during his time in the AHL and made it to the NHL. The following are highlights of players who have remained on the roster or remain in the system.
The men who were in Bakersfield for a while and plan to remain on the roster long-term are Kailer Yamamoto, Evan BouchardAnd maybe Ryan McLeod. It’s too soon to know about Philip Broberg, Stuart SkinnerAnd
