Coaches
At EAST Empire Hockey Academy, our coaches have played at and have been leaders in the highest levels of Junior and College hockey in North America. We offer the best training programs as a results of these experiences.
Ben MacAskill
Ben grew up playing hockey in Nova Scotia, Canada, and has played for the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), and the Dalhousie Tigers of the CIS / U-Sports. Ben was drafted in the 1st round of the QMJHL entry draft in 2005. He represented Canada internationally, suiting up for Team Atlantic in the World U17 tournament, as well as attended camp for Team Canada U18. He was invited to a pro camp with the Montreal Canadiens East Coast League affiliate. Ben has extensive education and coaching background, completing his Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Kinesiology at Dalhousie University, and coaching in both Canada and Hong Kong for over 15 years.
Ken Yee
Originally born in Hong Kong, Ken was raised in North York, Canada where he played in the renowned Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL). With nearly a decade of professional coaching experience, Ken has a deep passion for the sport and the development of ice hockey in Hong Kong. He is a firm believer in teamwork and emphasizes character over individual skill. Ken is guided by the philosophy that not only should coaches develop better players, but better people as well.