Playing Career
- GMHL (South Muskoka Shield)
- IFK Stromsund Division II Sweden
- 2018 Russell Cup Champion
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Bryan Austin played for the Spartans from 2014-2018, amassing 222 points in 165 games, captaining the team for 3 of his 4 seasons and ended his Spartans career by leading the club to a 2018 Russell Cup. After finishing up with the Spartans, Austin went and played professionally in Sweden for Nynashamns IF.
Playing Career
- GMHL (Almaguin Spartans and West Nipissing Lynx)
- 2018 Russell Cup Champion
Playing Career
- 2003 USHL Draft Pick-Chicago Steel
- 2004 Lativa World Junior Team (Bronze Medal)
- 6 seasons Lativa 1st Division
Coaching Career
- Assistant Coach Daugavplis Latvia 1st Division
- Head Coach 2017-2020 HC Klaipeda U17
- Head Coach 2020 Baltu Ainai/HC Klaipeda Lithuania 1st Division
- Assistant Coach 2020 Lithuania U18 National Team
- Head Coach 2020 Lithuania U16 National Team
Forde has led the Spartans organization since the club relocated from Mattawa to Almaguin in 2014. During this time period the Spartans have enjoyed incredible success on and off the ice with tremendous fan support, 2 North Division Playoff Titles, 2018 Regular Season Title and a 2018 Russell Cup Championship. Forde has been instrumental in recruiting a highly competitive team each year and building a world renowned program that has attracted players from 19 countries.
- Almaguin Spartans General Manager 2014-Present
- 53 player advancements
- 2018 Russell Cup Champion
Ken comes to the Spartans with significant playing and coaching experience. Originally from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Ken started his playing career in the Ontario Hockey League where he amassed 191 points and 585 penalty minutes in 237 games with the Soo Greyhounds and London Knights. Ken would play under Stanley Cup winning coach Terry Crisp and alongside two future hall of fame players in Paul Coffey and Ron Francis. His success in the OHL resulted in Ken being drafted 79th overall in 1981 to the Philadelphia Flyers.
After finishing up his junior career, Ken would play professionally in the IHL, AHL and ACHL in North America. Ken made his way overseas where he played 6 seasons in the Germany second and third division.
After Ken’s playing career, he moved into the coaching and management side of the game.
Ken spent 14 years coaching and managing professional teams in the Germany3 and the DEL2. His last position was with the Blue Devils Weiden Germany3 where he was the head coach and general manager from 2017-2022.
Playing Career
- NOJHL (Blind River and North Bay)
- CHL (Port Huron)
Coaching Career
- Coaching at the Junior “A” Level for 11 seasons
- 2018 Russell Cup Champion
- With the Spartans since 2016
