NORTH BATTLEFORD - In a July 16 media release, the Sask. Junior Hockey League announced that Brayden Klimosko has been named as the next head coach and GM of the Humboldt Broncos.
Klimosko is entering his seventh season as a head coach with an SJHL team, taking over the role vacated by Scott Barney.
The Battlefords North Stars benefited from Klimosko’s leadership since he accepted his first head coaching position with the team in 2018. His playoff record is the highest of any North Stars Coach, boasting a 33-11-3 record
Klimosko was born and raised in Humboldt, playing his minor hockey years there eventually leading to a three-season stint with the Humboldt Broncos, winning two SJHL Championships and one National Championship. He also served for three seasons as assistant coach of the Broncos from 2013 to 2016 before transitioning to the Stars.
As stated in the SJHL media release, Klimosko said, “It’s something I always dreamed of. It’s really exciting to now coach the team I grew up watching and played for. It’s a special moment for me and my family. To get to be around my friends and family again and coaching the Broncos is a dream come true.”
Klimosko was named as the SJHL Coach of the Year three timesas well as the 2023 CJHL Coach of the Year.
The North Stars website included a statement from the team’s President, Kyle Kellgren, “It’s always hard to lose an incredible coach like Brayden, we wish nothing but the best for him and his family and thank him for the six outstanding years he gave the club.”
“I would like to thank the Battlefords North Stars organization for an unforgettable six years! The North Stars gave me the opportunity to be a head coach in this league and I will forever be thankful,” said Klimosko on his time in North Battleford. “I would like to thank the board, my staff over the seasons, Marty and Jay in the booth, the fans and of course all the players who wore black and silver during my time here. You have all truly made this one of the best places to play Junior A hockey in North America,” stated Klimosko in a statement on the team’s website following the announcement of his move.
Fans offered their appreciation, accolades and thanks to Klimosko and his family on the North Stars social media page that announced the move.
