Fernie local Chris Moulton has signed a three-year contract extension as Director of Player Personnel at the Spokane Chiefs.
Moulton was born and raised and continues to live in Fernie. He was the Assistant Coach and the General Manager of the Fernie Ghostriders before signing on as a full time scout at the Calgary Hitmen.
He originally joined the Chiefs organization in June 2005 and he signed a three-year extension with Spokane in 2010.
"Spokane has really opened up a lot of doors for me,” he said.
“I’m very comfortable staying on with the Chiefs and they have allowed me the flexibility to stay living in Fernie. My family and I decided it was best for us to stay in Fernie, although it does mean a lot of travel for me between August and May.”
“I’m very proud to be from Fernie and I always try to help the local kids that want to get into hockey. I like to see them succeed.”
Moulton has also been involved in the NHL as a part time scout over the last two years and recently attended the NHL draft in New Jersey.
“It was the experience of a lifetime,” he said.
He also runs the Fernie Friends for Friends organization, helping individuals and families in Fernie who are going through cancer treatment.
His new contract at the Spokane Chiefs means he will continue as head scout and Director of Player Personnel through the 2015-16 season.
"We are very excited to have Chris Moulton continue to be a part of our organization for at least the next three years," Chiefs General Manager Tim Speltz said. "Chris is a great judge of talent and develops strong relationships with players and their families.
"Chris has improved every year with us as we strive to win another championship. He is committed, dedicated and hard working. We are proud to have him lead the Spokane Chiefs scouting staff.”
The Chiefs finalized their hockey staff with the addition of Assistant Coach Scott Burt, as announced in July, and new Equipment Manager Tim Lindblade. Lindblade was previously the Equipment Manager for the Wenatchee Wild of the NAHL.