CO-OWNER | PRESIDENT & GOVERNOR
Derek Geddes
president@fightingwalleye.com
After three years of guiding the Thunder Bay Fighting Walleye Junior B team as President and GM Geddes is excited to be joining other likeminded partners with the same vision for junior hockey in Thunder Bay.
He will overlook the business side of the team and act as team Governor to the league.
Derek is a lifetime resident of Thunder Bay and is married to wife Debbie and they have three children Nate, Carly and Erica.
COACH | GENERAL MANAGER
Ryan Carlson
ryan@fightingwalleye.com
Originally from Hermantown, Minnesota, he has an extensive playing resume that includes time with the Steinbach Pistons (MJHL), the University of Wisconsin-Superior (NCAA), and the University of Manitoba (USports). He finished his playing career in the ECHL in the 2021-22 season.
CO-OWNER | VICE PRESIDENT BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Colin Campbell
Colin Campbell is the current Vice President and Operations Manager of Summit Pipeline Services ULC. He has been serving in this capacity since January, 2019. Since 2013, and also currently, serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of MGC Pipeline Inspection Inc. a company he built and maintain through today. Colin has been in the Oil and Gas Pipeline industry since 1996 primarily focused in integrity oil and gas pipeline maintenance and rehabilitation.
Prior to joining Summit Pipeline Services ULC, Colin was Operating Engineer with multiple pipeline contractors association members. He is an active member of the community and serves as a coach for the Thunder Bay Lakers baseball organization.
Colin attended Cambrian College where he played OCAA varsity hockey. Minor Hockey was played in Thunder Bay before moving onto the Junior A level in the NOJHL with Espanola and Elliott Lake.
Colin is married (Heather) and three children; Madyson, Georgia, Carter.
CO-OWNER
Kevin McCallum
Kevin McCallum has spent a lifetime in junior hockey from stick boy to Owner and everything in between. Kevin's strong suit is in recruiting and building teams from the ground up. He proved that in Thief River Falls where he won GM of the year in the SIJHL.
He believes in surrounding the organization with positive and healthy people who have a passion for winning and being great teammates; from the ownership, staff, players and support staff.
Kevin resides in Thunder Bay with Natalee and his son Maddax.
CO-OWNER
Al Macsemchuk
CO-OWNER
Ryan Kapush
CO-OWNER
Darryl Everett
Darryl has been employed with the Government of Ontario for more than 25 years, bringing extensive leadership, operational, and organizational experience to the team.
His hockey background includes roles at the minor professional level with the Thunder Bay Thunder Hawks, Thunder Bay Senators, and Thunder Bay Thunder Cats organizations, where he gained valuable experience in team operations and player development.
Prior to joining the ownership group, Darryl was actively involved in recruiting prospective players for the Walleye organization throughout the Ottawa Valley, helping identify and attract talent to the program.
Darryl is married to his wife, Miriah, and together they have two children, Frances and Mackyla.
CO-OWNER
Kris DeGiacomo
kris@fightingwalleye.com
Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Kris played all his minor hockey locally and is a proud Kings alumni member. Over his three year Jr.A career, DeGiacomo played for the Thunder Bay Flyers (USHL) and Parry Sound Shamrocks (NOJHA) organizations.
After starting a family and building a career living in Ottawa for 20+ years, Kris returned home to the Lakehead in 2023 and immediately joined the Fighting Walleye ownership group where he primarily supports the team's Operations and Sales & Marketing efforts. He also acts as a team Governor to the League.
Kris has two children, Chloe and Caleb.
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ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER & DIRECTOR OF SCOUTING
Bryan Smeltzer
bryan@fightingwalleye.com
Bryan developed a passion for the game of hockey at an early age, and that passion has never dimmed.
After his competitive playing days ended, Bryan moved into coaching where he volunteered at all ages of minor hockey from IP1 to Midget. Joining the Thunder Bay Fighting Walleye junior B team for their inaugural season, he was head coach and assistant general manager of the squad from 2018-2020.
Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Bryan is married to wife Tiffany and has two children, Emily and Owen.
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