Paul Flindall, Head Coach
Paul brings a lifetime of coaching experience to the Raiders including 3 previous seasons as part of Raider Nation. Paul has served as a Strength and Conditioning Coach, Assistant Coach, Head Coach, and General Manager throughout his time in the CCHL. Most recently, Paul spent 7 years coaching in China leading up to the 2022 Olympic Games. During his time in China, he had the opportunity to coach in Russia, Finland, and Japan. As the Head Coach of the Nepean Raiders Paul brings a structured approach to the game with a focus on player development and team success. Paul has a Bachelors degree in Physical Education and Social Science with a minor in Coaching, and a Masters degree in Sports Administration.
Jonathan Zion, Assistant Coach
Jonathan Zion, a Nepean native and former Raider, joins the Raiders as Assistant Coach for the 2025–26 season. Jon spent his 15-year-old year in the Black and Red before moving on to the Ottawa 67’s, where he played all five of his junior seasons and was part of their 1999 Memorial Cup championship team.
Drafted in the 4th round of the 1999 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Jon went on to play in the AHL and ECHL before heading overseas. His pro career took him through Finland, Austria, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, England, Poland, and the Netherlands before wrapping up in 2013 with the Allen Americans. Jon now brings that wealth of playing experience back home to help guide the next generation of Raiders.
Max Piquette, Assistant Coach, Video Coach
Max brings 5 years of junior hockey experience, splitting time between the Jr. A and Jr. B levels. Following his playing career, Maxime has been working as a player development coach at SHIFT Performance, helping improve athletes both on and off the ice. He spent last season as an Assistant Coach with the Eastern Ontario Wild U16AAA.
Mike Murphy, Goaltending Coach
Mike is an NHL draft pick with playing experience in the NHL, KHL, AHL and OHL. In his junior hockey career, Mike received CHL goalie of the year honours as well as back to back OHL goalie of the years awards. He currently shares the record for best regular season save percentage in OHL history (.941%).
Transitioning from player to coach, Mike has coaching experience at NCAA, OUA, and Junior hockey levels. He has enjoyed watching multiple goalies he’s coached receive goalie of the year and all-star honours of their own. Mike continues to inspire athletes to reach their full potential on and off the ice, embodying the essence of dedication, passion and mentorship.
Corey Crilly, Equipment Manager
Corey brings over a decade of experience to the Raiders, and previously worked with the Carleton University Ravens men’s hockey team from 2018 to 2020. Corey is the recipient of Nepean’s Best Staff Person Award for the 2024-2025 season.
