Board of Directors

Al Sims

Director of Player Advancement

Al's playing career started in the QMJHL playing with the Cornwall Royals. After two successful seasons as a major junior superstar, the Boston Bruins selected him in the 3rd round of the 1973 NHL Entry draft.

Sims made the jump right from juniors to the Bruins line-up as a young 18 year old. Sims played near 500 games in the NHL between the Boston Bruins, Hartford Whalers and Los Angeles Kings organizations. He spent the majority of his career playing as Bobby Orr's defense partner with the Bruins.

Following retirement from the NHL, Al shifted his attention from playing to coaching. Where he has enjoyed just as much success.

  Sims began his coaching career with the Fort Wayne Komets, a minor pro team that played in the now defunct IHL. Following leading the club  to a convincing league championship, Sims found himself back in the NHL. This time however, it was behind the bench.

Al was selected to join the Anaheim Ducks coaching staff alongside future hall-of-fame Head Coach Ron Wilson. Sims spent three seasons behind the Ducks' bench before being hired away by the San Jose Sharks in 1996. The Sharks named Sims Head Coach of the squad.

Sims has coached some of the game's greatest players. Including Owen Nolan, Ed Belfour, Paul Kariya, and many more.

Most recently, Sims has spent the past 10 seasons as the Head Coach with the Fort Wayne Komets (ECHL). He led the club to four championships in the past six seasons. The Komets served as the farm team for the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets.

The WHC could not be more impressed with the passion and excitement Al is bringing to the position. His connections, experience and dedication to the improvement of the Pro Showcase are all welcomed assets to the organization.

Bob Bernstein

Player Management Coordinator

Bob Bernstein joined our company in 2010 successfully serving as the Commissioner of the Greater Metro Jr. ’A’ Hockey League for the 2010/2011 season.

Following that year Bob was appointed the position of Director of Player Development. He now serves as Al Sims assistant in the 12 Week Spring Camp, the Free Agent Pro Camp and the NCAA College & CIS Showcase. Bob will also continue to head up our Player Management Division.