Matt Erhart
Matt Erhart joined the BC Kraken after coaching the Surrey Eagles (BCHL) and Vancouver Giants (WHL) for three seasons each. Prior to his coaching career, Matt played in the BC Hockey League for two seasons before playing in the NCAA with Quinnipiac. Currently, Matt is the Lead Professional Skills provider for Semiahmoo Minor Hockey in addition to coaching the U13 A1 team. He was the co-coach of the Provincial Champion U13 A1 team for Semi Hockey in 2019. Matt also leads the BC Kraken 2010 to 2015 teams.
Hometown: Ladner, BC
Playing Career: 2 seasons with the Surrey Eagles, 4 years at Quinnipiac University (NCAA)
Education: Bachelor of Business Management
Personal: Married to Kristin, Son – Jack (13), Daughter – Scarlett (10)
Favourite NHL player (past or present): Paul Coffey and Ray Bourque
Favourite sport or hobby (other than hockey): Golf, Baseball
Do you have any pets? Dog – TJ, Cat – Eddie
What is your Hockey playing highlight?
Winning the 1998 Royal Bank Cup – National Junior A Championship. Part of the first Quinnipiac University team to qualify for the NCAA National Tournament.
What do you enjoy most about coaching at SEMI?
I enjoy working with all the different age groups at SEMI Hockey. The work ethic, enthusiasm, and commitment to improvement in all the groups makes it easy to come the rink every day.
What advice would you give a young hockey player that wants to push his/her game to a higher level?
It’s a process and hard work in order to get to the higher level. You need to take the approach to get better every day, make small improvements daily and you will see great results in the long term. You have to enjoy working hard and have to have fun working hard.