Coeur d’Alene Hockey Academy is excited to announce Justin Hocking has accepted the position of 17U Head Coach.

Justin was born and raised in Coronation, Alberta, Canada.  He spent his WHL career in Spokane and Medicine Hat from 1991 to 1994, later selected as the LA Kings' first pick, 39th overall in the second round of the draft. While his NHL tenure was limited to one game, he logged 492 games over seven seasons in the AHL/IHL, representing the Kings, Senators, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, and Phoenix organizations. His professional journey culminated in Manchester, England.

Off the ice, he met my wife Lynn during his time with the Spokane Chiefs. They've been married for 28 years and have three children: Casey (21), Nathan (19), and Josie (16). Casey attends Grand Canyon University, while Nathan is a member of Ottawa University's basketball team, both in AZ. Josie is currently a junior at Lake City High School. Although Spokane was their  home for most of their  children's upbringing, they moved to beautiful Coeur d’Alene, ID in 2021. they have truly enjoyed raising our kids in the beautiful Pacific Northwest!

Beyond playing, Justin has enjoyed a career in real estate since 2002, operating his own firm Hocking Real Estate since 2015.  He remain active within the hockey community as a member of the Spokane Grinders Hockey Club. Coaching has been a special part of his life, including a five-year tenure with the Spokane Youth Hockey Association and coaching his sons' Little League baseball and Grid Kids football teams. With his children now grown, he is  eager to rekindle his coaching journey.

"I am excited to contribute my experience and passion for the game as a member of the coaching staff at the Coeur d’Alene Hockey Academy. I am committed to nurturing these young men and sharing the invaluable lessons I've learned throughout both my hockey career as well as raising my family" -Justin Hocking