Justin is the Founder of East Texas Hockey and is a dedicated and versatile hockey player. His international hockey journey has allowed him to draw experience from competitive leagues overseas and in North America.
Duplantis began his professional tenure during the 2021–2022 season in the IEHL, as both a goaltender and defenseman. In the 2024–2025 season he joined the Kalkaska Battlers in the APHL, as a defenseman. It was here that Duplantis demonstrated his offensive upside, recording 3 assists in just 4 games and solidifying his reputation as a gifted passer and contributor with a 0.75 points-per-game pace.
For the 2025-2026 season, he pulled the pads out once again and sign as a goaltender for the Thousand Island Raiders, out of upstate New York.
Bryan brings a rich, lifelong history in hockey to the Winnsboro program, which he has supported since its inauguration in November 2022. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Bryan first laced up skates at age six, culminating in a provincial championship win in 1991—a highlight of his early career.
After moving to Dallas in 1993, he competed in travel hockey throughout high school before playing for the inaugural University of North Texas team. The UNT Eagles qualified for the Division III NCAA tournament in 2002.
Coach Giguere leverages this deep playing background to coach athletes ranging from true beginners to advanced Rink Rats, focusing on the essential fundamentals of skating and hockey drills. His competitive spirit remains strong, as he continues to play in adult tournaments, notably helping lead the East Texas team to a tournament victory in Abilene. His dedication to developing players and his commitment to the Winnsboro community make him a valued member of the coaching staff.
Hunter has been deeply involved in the sport of hockey since childhood, having competed in travel inline in East Texas. His deep-rooted passion is shared by his family, as he is the proud father of two children who both compete nationally.
This commitment to player excellence is channeled into his coaching. Hunter’s philosophy is centered on comprehensive player development, emphasizing skill improvement, confidence building, and character growth. He prioritizes creating a supportive and fun atmosphere focused on the core values of teamwork and sportsmanship.
We are beyond blessed to have Coach Jacob on our coaching staff! An Ohio native, Jacob grew up playing AAA hockey—the absolute highest level of competitive youth hockey in the country—honing his elite skills and deep understanding of the game from an early age.
Following his successful youth career, Jacob took his talents to the collegiate level, attending Auburn University and lacing it up for the Tigers.
Jacob brings a wealth of knowledge, incredible skill, and a true passion for player development to our program. Drawing from his firsthand experience at the sport’s highest levels, he is dedicated to teaching our youth players exactly what it takes to compete and succeed on the national stage.
Behind every great team is a community of dedicated families, and Will and Kayla Clark are a massive part of what makes our program special. Will is the proud parent of Cason Clark, our standout 10U team captain.
Over the past few years, Will has fully immersed himself in the sport, putting in incredible effort to learn the ins and outs of hockey. Not only does he step up to assist with our youth squads whenever needed, but he’s also laced up his own skates as a player for our adult team, the ETX Vermin!
Behind the scenes, Will is fully supported by his wife, Kayla, who is a creative powerhouse for our program. Kayla handles our social media presence, managing our Instagram account and capturing the action through her incredible photography.
Thank you, Will and Kayla, for your dedication, hard work, and massive impact on the ETX Hockey community!
Family, faith, and community form the cornerstone of everything Andy brings to the rink. A 32-year-old pipeline industry Project Manager, active member of the Central Baptist Church in Buna, and Buna Masonic Lodge member, his leadership is rooted in service and integrity.
Inspired by his own childhood years at Champions Roller Rink, Andy founded this local chapter to ensure Southeast Texas youth have the opportunity to fall in love with hockey. His goal is to provide a space where local kids can build confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong passion for the sport. Beyond youth hockey, Andy also keeps the game alive for the older crowd by running and organizing our adult team, the ETX Vermin.
Life at home is a beautiful, fast-paced power play. Andy is the proud father of two incredibly active children who share his competitive spirit: Jax (8) and June (6), who both play hockey alongside a packed schedule of sports, UIL, and rodeo. When they aren’t at the rink, the family is usually outdoors team roping, hunting, or fishing—fully embracing the Texas lifestyle.
Behind every successful program is an incredible support system, and Austen serves as Andy’s indispensable right-hand leader for our Orange location. Austen keeps the wheels turning by assisting with youth team operations, managing vital administrative duties, and co-organizing our adult team, the ETX Vermin.
Austen’s passion for the sport runs deep. He has had a lifelong love for hockey since his youth, when he grew up playing on the floor at Champions Roller Rink. We are incredibly grateful for his dedication, organization, and shared vision for growing the game in our community!
We are incredibly proud to have Cory leading the charge as the Head Coach of our Orange program. Cory brings a wealth of elite experience to our rink, having been a highly decorated player throughout his youth—headlined by winning a prestigious Junior Olympics Gold Medal.
Cory pairs his lifelong love for the sport with world-class expertise, making him a phenomenal mentor for our athletes. For Cory, the game is truly a family affair; when he isn’t coaching the program or skating alongside his own four-year-old son, he is still competing as a standout player for our adult team, the ETX Vermin. We are truly blessed to have his leadership, knowledge, and passion guiding our hockey community!
A great team starts between the pipes, and we are incredibly fortunate to have Chris leading the way as our dedicated goalie coach at the Orange location. Chris brings an immense passion for the sport and a deep technical understanding of the goaltender position to every single practice.
His commitment to developing the next generation of netminders is unmatched, but he doesn’t just coach from the bench. Chris still actively puts his skills to the test, strapping on the pads as the starting goaltender for our adult team, the ETX Vermin! We love having his expertise and leadership inspiring our players on and off the ice.
