JASON MALLON - Executive Director
Jason Mallon is in his 7th season as the Wolves’ Executive Director. He is responsible for the operations of all aspects of Thunderwolves hockey including corporate sales and marketing, budgeting, financials, as well as various fundraising initiatives such as the booster dinner and the Lakehead corporate hockey tournament.
In his free time, Jason enjoys running, playing golf and recreational hockey.
Phone: 807-766-7286
Email: jmallon@lakeheadu.ca
JOHN PAYETTA - Manager of Operations and Media Relations
John Payetta is in his 10th year as Manager of Operations and Media Relations for the Thunderwolves. He is responsible for game night staffing and promotions, media releases, merchandising, game scheduling, travel arrangements, website updates, front office administration, booster dinner, and hockey school management.
In his free time, Johnny enjoys running, fishing, camping, watching football and riding his motocross bike.
Phone: (807) 766-7285
Email: john.payetta@lakeheadu.ca
DAN PELLA - Associate Business Development Officer
Dan Pella is in his second season as the Wolves Associate Business Development Officer. He is responsible for corporate sales and managing the video webcasting operation at all Thunderwolves home games.
Dan previously worked with the Ottawa Senators of the NHL, and in his free time plays guitar and enjoys working out, watching football and hockey.
Phone: 807-766-7283
Email: dpella@lakeheadu.ca
PAUL WEHRSTEDT - Stats Officer
Paul Wehrstedt returns for his 8th season as Stats Officer and 3rd as Sports Information Assistant. Paul updates the live stats during home games and updates the individual and team stats after every game (home and away). Paul enjoys watching Nascar, hockey and wrestling; as well as doing stats and spending with his friends in his free time.
Phone:
Email: pwehrstedt@hotmail.com
DR. RICK ALMOND - Team Physician
Dr. Rick Almond returns for his 11th season as the Thunderwolves' Team Physician. Dr. Almond has been with the team since its inception and has been the Lakehead University Varsity Physician since 1995.
"WOLFIE" - Team Mascot
"Wolfie" loves having fun with the crowds at Thunderwolves' home games. He also loves it when the fans pelt him with pucks during the Chuck-A-Puck contest. In his free time, Wolfie dreams of catching sheep, but he has also been known to enjoy snacking on wild horses and big golden birds. There have been rumours that "Wolfie" is condsidering retirement and passing on his duties to his son "Thunder"
MIKE LAVOIE - Photographer
Mike Lavoie returns for his 6th year as Lakehead's team photographer. Mike has been a professional sports photographer for 15 years and in addition to his Lakehead work; has shot NHL games and AHL games (including photos for the AHL’s Manitoba Moose Official Media Guide).
Mike’s photos have appeared in The Globe and Mail, The Hockey News, and a variety of newspapers and media outlets across Canada.
Mike is a single dad and is proud father of son Mike Jr. Mike and Mike Jr. love hockey and photography in their free time.
