1 on 1 - Jeff Twohey
- AlwaysHockey Staff
- Jun 1, 2015
- 3 min read
Always Hockey went 1 on 1 with Jeff Twohey
Jeff is currently Assistant Director of Amateur Scouting for the Arizona Coyotes. Twohey is a former OHL General Manager for the Peterborough Petes & Oshawa Generals.
Below are the questions asked with the answers provided.
You spent 30 seasons with the Petes organization. Out of the years you spent there, what season was your favourite?
"probably, the 1996 season, when we hosted the Memorial Cup and were league champions(lost in Memorial cup final to Granby)...a lot of those players settled in Peterborough and I stay in touch with the majority of that team to this day"
What is your role as a Assistant Director of Amateur Scouting for the Coyotes?
"I assist the director of amateur scouting, Tim Bernhardt in all areas of scouting and preparing for the amateur draft...(I) will be in Florida for the draft."
Out of every game you scouted in 2014-15, what player was the most exciting to watch?
"Connor McDavid is a very special player and was exciting to watch over the past three seasons."
What is your scouting report on Connor McDavid?
"great combination of character, skill and hockey sense."
What are your thoughts about Oshawa's big year? Who do you think was the MVP of the team?
"very proud of that group of players...have to think either Ken Appleby or Cole Cassels could be considered MVP!!"
Now that they've won. Do you wish you stay as G.M for one more year?
"nope, very happy to be back with the Coyotes and have no regrets!"
Lets go back to the Peterborough days. How did you find out you were being fired as G.M of the Petes? Did you feel like it was coming?
"was told by two board members"
How heartbreaking was it to leave the Petes?
"not sure I've ever recovered totally, other than family, nothing was more important to me!"
After being let go, were their any teams coming offering you positions?
"have had numerous opportunities to return to the OHL, over and above the Oshawa opportunity that I accepted"
During your time with the Petes. What was your favourite team?
"probably 1996 team, as mentioned above , 2006 championship team was special as well...with both teams,the core was drafted, developed and grew up together as Pete's."
Most memorable moment? (Petes)
"winning 2006 OHL championship on home ice, beating London 4 straight and a completely sold out memorial centre"
During your time in Peterborough, who do you think was the best leader the Petes ever had? (caption)
"have always said, Dallas Eakins and Geordie Kinnear were the best natural leaders I had every seen....josh brown in Oshawa was very similar"
What Petes player in your mind is the greatest of all time? why?
"have to say Chris Pronger, probably I'm biased as we have stayed close friends but I saw his drive and commitment every day...first ballot hall of famer"
The whole Daniel Ryder situation. Why did you feel you needed to trade?
"we were not in a position to win after 2006 and had to recoup picks and young players, Daniel went to Plymouth and won another OHL championship"
In your eyes.. what was the best trade you ever made?
what was the worse trade you ever made?
"Steve Downie trade was best as it solidified an OHL championship , worst trade I'm sure fans will have their own opinions"
When the Petes board fired Darren Keily without your input. What was that feeling like? What exactly happen? Why did they do this? Do you still hold a grudge about it.
"no comment!"
How do you get started with the Peterborough Petes and get to where you are today?
"started as a part time scout while I was in university in northern Ontario...worked my way up doing every job possible with Pete's"
Do you believe the coyotes will stay a franchise with everything that's going on?
"yes "
What's a day like being a NHL Scout?
"if I'm home, I start at y with a workout, home to computer work and then off to game at night...if on road, day probably starts in airport and finished with game and computer reports and on to next town."
You've been a Coach, General Manager and Scout. Out of all three. What position was your favourite?
"Really enjoyed coaching and being on the ice every day."
Fun Questions
Favoruite NHL Team?
Coyotes!!!...Also grew up loving Montreal Canadiens
Favourite Player?
Currently, Eric Staal
What is your dream job?
I have it!!
Favourite Person to Follow on Twitter?
@stephenasmith
Favourite Hockey Arena you've ever played in?
Bell Centre in Montreal
Favourite band?
I love music, big fan of kid rock, Lynryd skynryd, bad company and moccasin creek
Favourite movie?
platoon, goodfellas, blood diamond
Loudest arena you've ever been in?
The old Sault gardens the year we played the Sault in the finals, memorial centre in 2006 after winning the OHL championship
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