Two Ontario men face charges after alleged immigration fraud at Lambton College
Petrolia Flyers bench staff returning in 26-27
May 11, 2026
The Independent
Head coach Adam Craievich and his bench staff will return to guide the PJHL’s Petrolia Flyers for the 2026-27 campaign.
Craievich enters his third season with a winning percentage of .667, including a Yeck Division championship in 2025.
Overall, Petrolia is 52-24-8 under the tutelage of the Lambton Jr. Sting grad who has OHL experience with the Guelph Storm and Ottawa 67’s.
The team says assistant coaches Jarret Marks and Joel Pavey are also returning along with longtime trainer Bob Bressette.
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