Cody Wright, a former Toronto native now hails from the capital city of the Mile High State, Denver, CO. Prior to becoming an owner and active General Manager of the Denver Demon Donkeys (D3), Cody made his mark as an enforcer in the Icehouse Hockey League farm system.
In addition to coaching, Cody regular works out with the team both on and off the ice. His commitment to the franchise and the players' health have paid off in big in the past two seasons. In the shortened 2013 season, Cody coached the Donkeys to a first place finish, securing the league lead in points. Losing in the final game of the playoffs only strengthened Cody's desire to bring home the Ice Bucket.
For the 2013/2014 season, Cody kept his core team in place, building around them a punishing team that actively grinds opponents down, week in and week out. To help the team develop more grit, Cody has hired MMA fighters to train them. This emphasis on endurance and grit has allowed the team to lead the league in dishing out punishing on-ice hits this season.
The Washington Winter Warriors may own the best record in the league; but make no mistake, the true grit of the conference can be found at the heart of Donkeys. Many in the IHHL are rooting for a playoff match up between the two, which will take this rivalry to the next level.
No comments:
Post a Comment