A 25-year coaching veteran is the new bench boss of the Âé¶čAV Chiefs.
The team named Rylan Ferster its new head coach and general manager on July 22.
Fersterâs impressive coaching resume includes a Fred Page Cup (BCHL Champions) and an RBC Cup (National Champions) with the West Âé¶čAV Warriors in 2015-2016. During his playing career, he was a member of the 1990 Centennial Cup (formerly RBC Cup)-winning Vernon Lakers.
Ferster has represented Canada several times at the World Junior A Championships as a general manager, head coach, and assistant coach.
âWe are extremely excited to have Rylan join the Âé¶čAV Chiefs,â owner Darren Tymchyshyn said in a . âWe believe his leadership and dedication will elevate the Chiefs program and help us continue to build on our strong foundation.â
Ferster said heâs excited to be back in the Okanagan.
âIâm thrilled to be joining the Âé¶čAV Chiefs. When I had the chance to move back to Âé¶čAV and be close to my twin daughters, it really left very little in the way of decisions.â
Ferster takes over from Dave Whistle, who led the team during the second half of the 2024-25 season. The Chiefs expressed their sincere gratitude to Whistle for his contributions and leadership during his time with the club.
The Chiefsâ 2025-26 season begins with their main training camp, taking place from Aug. 29-31.
Âé¶čAVâs home opener is Sept. 19 against the Osoyoos Coyotes.
