Meet Mr. Conrad

Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Jacob finished his minor hockey days playing for his hometown team, South Shore Mustangs. Drafted to the QMJHL in 2009, he then played 3 years for the Gatineau Olympiques before finishing his junior career playing for the Bridgewater Lumberjacks and Amherst Ramblers of the MHL . He earned an athletic scholarship from Nipissing University, playing USPORT hockey for 4 years while earning a Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Education Degree.

Jacob has been a teacher for 5 years which includes Special Education for 2 years, Physical Education for 2 years and now a teacher for the Wetaskiwin Hockey Academy. Jacob is a Hockey Canada Coach 2, coaching at the U18AAA, U15 Tier 1 and now U18A level as a coach for the U18 Wetaskiwin Queens.

Jacob has led, organized and volunteered for several hockey and school programs throughout his career. He’s thrilled to bring his knowledge and experience to help grow the Wetaskiwin Hockey Academy for the WRPS.