Tyler Crawford is the new Head Coach for the patriots

Tyler Crawford has been named the new Head Coach of the Mount Forest Patriots.

Tyler brings a wealth of hockey and coaching experience. A product of the Grey-Bruce Highlanders AAA, he then moved on to play for the Owen Sound Greys and Listowel Cyclones, where he later returned and served as an Assistant Coach.

Tyler’s passion for coaching started at a young age instructing hockey schools and power skating. A graduate from Laurier’s Kinesiology & Physical Education program, Tyler got his start behind the bench with Waterloo Minor hockey, leading various A, AA, & AAA programs.

Proudly carrying on his parent’s legacy of supporting small town local sports, Tyler has spent the past three seasons involved with the Minto U18 program.

Tyler currently resides in Palmerston with his wife Nicole and their three young children Nova, Kamp and Navy.