The Mission City Outlaws have made a pair of additions to its staff for the upcoming season.
Denis Pederson was announced as Mission's new head coach on Thursday (March 6) while Joey Monette was named director of hockey operations.
Pederson brings 435 games of NHL experience to the Outlaws, playing with Vancouver, New Jersey, Phoenix and Nashville. He played junior hockey with the Prince Albert Raiders in the WHL and continued to play in Germany after his days in the NHL ended.
Outlaws general manager Scott Farrell said Pederson is a first-class person who brings invaluable NHL experience.
"He has had a ton of on-ice success and boasts strong leadership and communication skills. His strong work ethic, team-first approach and hockey acumen, along with his vision and style make him the right person to restore a winning culture around our organization," Farrell said in a news release.
Pederson will be the fourth Outlaws coach in as many seasons, taking over for David Doucette.
Meanwhile, Monette takes on the role of director of hockey operations. He is a former professional football player with experience as a scout in the BCHL.
Monette will focus on player development, recruiting and pushing the athletes to the next level.
"We are an organization that cares deeply about instituting a winning culture and Joey understands how to get us there and keep us there. It is an exciting time for the Outlaws organization and the addition of Joey’s passion, leadership skills and focus on player development completely aligns with our vision for the future,” Farrell said.
The Outlaws finished sixth in the Harold Brittain Conference in 2024-25 with a 10-35-3 record.
