Paul Esdale - Alumni Instructor

Paul Esdale is the past Head Coach/Assistant Director of Hockey Operations of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs of the BCHL

Prior to coaching the Bulldogs, Paul spent the previous 6 seasons playing professional hockey in North America and in Europe. Prior to his professional career, he played for Brown University where he was the top scoring team defenseman all 4 years. Paul earned his scholarship while playing in the Alberta Junior Hockey League. 

Paul graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 2003, majoring in Business Economics from Brown University. He was a two time All-Ivy team member and a two time All-ECAC All Academic team member. In the last two seasons with the Bulldogs, Esdale has sent 15 players to the NCAA or CIS. Originally from Edmonton, Alberta Paul resides in Port Alberni with his wife Laura and their two dogs Parker and LouLou.

“The Skills Academy is fun and informative skill development opportunity for the young hockey players of Port Alberni. I enjoy working with the young players in the community and love the opportunity the Skills Academy gives to all of us.

There are several Skills Academy players that have moved on to play at the next level and as the Bulldogs coach have had several of the players out to practice with the Bulldogs. This is a unique opportunity for some of the players and goes a long way in their skill development. “