James Poole

James Poole joined Edge in 2017.  Coach Poole brings over 15 years of successful Head Coaching experience at an elite level of hockey (Midget AAA, Bantam AAA & Junior A). With that experience, Coach Poole instills the values, work ethic and habits necessary for players to be successful transitioning from Minor Hockey into Junior hockey and beyond, ensuring all Edge Mountaineer players are known for being complete players and character people.

Recent Coaching Experience Includes:

• Team Alberta Head Coach, Canada Winter Games (2027)
• Team Alberta Head Coach, WHL Cup (2023)
• Team Alberta Assistant Coach, Canada Winter Games (2023)
• Calgary Buffaloes Head Coach, U18 AAA (2007-2010)
• Okotoks Oilers Head Coach / GM, AJHL (2010 – 2016)
• Calgary Canucks Head Coach / GM, AJHL (2016-2017)
• Edge Mountaineers Head Coach, U18 Prep (2017-2025)
• Edge Mountaineers Head Coach, U15 Prep (2025-current)
• CSSHL U18 Prep League Champs 2023 & 2024
• U18 AAA League, Provincial, Pacific Regional Champions 2008 & 2009

Secondary Schooling

• Lake Forest College (Illinois) – Bachelor of Arts in Business