Delta Hockey Academy

Steven Hodges
U17 Prep Green Head Coach

Steve moved from Yellowknife to Delta to train at the Delta Hockey Academy at 14 years old. After that season with the Wild, Steve was drafted 1st Round, 9th Overall by the Chilliwack Bruins in the 2009 WHL Bantam Draft. He scored the 1st franchise goal in Victoria Royals history after the original Chilliwack Bruins Team was sold and relocated to Victoria in his second year with the organization. Steve was then drafted 3rd round, 84th overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. He was selected to represent Team WHL in the Canada-Russia Subway Super Series and soon after signed a 3-year Entry Level Contract with the Florida Panthers. Steve played his first of 3-years Professional Hockey at the American Hockey League (AHL) level from the age of 19 to 22 before transitioning into his coaching career. He has been a coach with the Delta Hockey Academy since 2019 and has coached our U18 Prep, U17 Prep and U15 Prep teams. He also works with North Delta Minor Hockey. Steven is a Certified Hockey Canada Development 1 Coach.