Brandon’s McCaig Joins the Brooks Bandits as Assistant Coach

The Brooks Bandits, competing in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), today officially announced that Cole McCaig has been hired as their new Assistant Coach for the upcoming 2025–26 season.

McCaig arrives in Brooks following a highly successful seven-year tenure with the Flin Flon Bombers of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL). During that time, the Bombers qualified for the playoffs in six out of seven seasons — the 2021 postseason was canceled due to the COVID‑19 pandemic. McCaig was instrumental on staff during two trips to the SJHL Finals in 2021‑22 and again in 2023‑24, as well as competing in the 2022 Centennial Cup quarterfinals in Estevan, SK.

A  former captain of the U18 AAA Wheat Kings (2010-2011, McCaig brings strong roots in Canadian junior hockey. He played with the Bombers from 2011 to 2014, appearing in 123 games, and also suited up for Waywayseecappo in the MJHL. He went on to play 96 NCAA games over four seasons at Marian University in Wisconsin before beginning his coaching career. It should also be noted that McCaig spent many summers serving as a timekeeper for the Source for Sports AAA Summer Hockey Challenge held annually in Brandon.

The 2025‑26 regular season kicks off on September 19 in Spruce Grove, with the Bandits’ home opener slated for September 20 versus the Okotoks Oilers. Fans looking to secure season tickets are encouraged to visit the Bandits’ official website.