The IHD Team
Kyle Tapp
Owner/Head Instructor
Kyle, originally from Calgary Alberta moved to Lloydminster in 2009 to further his coaching career. Kyle has coached multiple levels throughout hockey, ranging from JR A, Team Alberta, U18, U15 & U13. Since moving to Lloyd Kyle has seen his company IHD Hockey Corp grow exponentially, training multiple current NHL players as well as several upcoming NHL prospects.
Ambrose Firkus
Owner/Head Instructor
Ambrose, originally from Irma Alberta has played many different levels of hockey. Played his minor hockey in Irma before heading to Wainwright to pursue his dream. After a short stint in wainwright he moved to Lloydminster at the age of 14 Years old to play U18 AAA.
Ambrose played in the BCHL and AJHL as a part of the West Kelowna Warriors and the Okotoks Oilers. Ambrose received a full ride scholarship to play Division 1 hockey in the United States (NCAA). Unfortunately, due to injury he was unable to further pursue his passion of playing.
In 2014 Ambrose found a new passion in the sport and began his coaching / skills instruction career and has enjoyed being apart of athlete’s journey's ever since! He enjoys teaching new skills and passing along his knowledge of the game to all athletes.
Marcus Lam-Peters
Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach
My name is Marcus Lam-Peters and I am very excited to be joining the #IHDfam. Sports and athletics have been a big part of my life for a long time. I enjoyed a playing career in which I competed in multitude of sports these experiences provided me the opportunity, first hand to understand sports training.
At my peak, I had the opportunity to compete nationally as a 100m sprinter and in university I played football as a member of the Bishop's Gaiters. When my playing career was over, I moved to Lloydminster. I began coaching football at Holy Rosary and decided to become a personal trainer so I could train some of the team in the offseason. Seven years later I have been able to work with athletes in a number of different sports (baseball, basketball, boxing, football, hockey and soccer). Combined with my playing experience I have learned a lot about the type of training and support athletes need to become successful.
I have taken many courses to help me become a better coach. The most noteworthy of them being: I graduated from Bishop's University majoring in Sports Studies, I am certified by CanFitPro as Personal Training Specialist and I am currently working on attaining my CSCS from the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
The players I am being entrusted with are getting a motivated and dedicated trainer. I will prioritize their development as athletes. I am looking forward to this new chapter with IHD!
Lead Instructor / Marketing & Branding
Max Mills
Max is from Lloydminster, Alberta. Max originally began playing hockey in Kitscoty at a very young age before moving to Lloydminster in his grade 5 year. Max played at the highest of the Lloydminster elite division before signing with the Melfort Mustangs of the SJHL.
Unfortunately, after battling multiple major injuries throughout his midget and junior career Max made the decision to shift to coaching and give back to the community!
Over Max’s first summer with the company, he’s thoroughly enjoyed seeing those who put in the effort, receiving the reward. In combination with the #IHDfam, Max is looking forward to building the next generation hockey player!
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Max is now in his 4th year with IHD, and has grown exponentially with company, and continues to help IHD innovate the game!
Kylar Hope
Lead Instructor
Kylar Hope, originally from Lashburn, SK, where his love for the game of hockey started.
Kylar was recruited to the BCHL while playing for the Prince Albert Mintos where he spent three seasons with the West Kelowna Warriors. In his final year the team was successful in winning the BCHL, Western Canada Cup & Royal Bank Cup
His play earned him a scholarship to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where he competed at the NCAA Division I level for four years. In his senior year we was given the opportunity to be the team captain & also completed his Business Administration degree.
Now living in Lloydminster with his wife, Robyn, and their daughter, Josie, Kylar enjoys family life while staying connected to the game that shaped his journey.
Lead Instructor
Bryce Kindopp
​​My name is Bryce Kindopp. I grew up in Lloydminster and played all of my minor hockey there. I eventually moved onto the WHL where I played 4 seasons for the Everett Silvertios. I was fortunate to sign my first NHL contract with the Anaheim Ducks at the end of my junior career. I then went onto start my pro career with the Tulsa Oilers in the ECHL, eventually going to the AHL where I played 3 seasons with the San Diego Gulls and getting an opportunity to play in the NHL with Anaheim during my time there as well. I finished off my pro career in the AHL with the Rockford Icehogs for one season. I look forward to providing knowledge through my experiences and helping develop athletes to move onto the next level.
