Kyle Turris, Director, Hockey

As the Director of Hockey at the North Shore Winter Club, Kyle brings a wealth of experience and passion to his role. Having played 14 years in the NHL Kyle is thrilled to return to his roots, where he played at the NSWC from ages 10 to 14, and assist young athletes in their development while supporting families as they navigate the complexities of the hockey world. After retiring from professional hockey, Kyle served as an advisor to the Coquitlam Express in the BCHL, worked on the business side of the Vancouver Canucks, and served on the management team for Hockey Canada’s U17 teams. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin. Kyle lives in North Vancouver with his beautiful wife Julie, and their three wonderful children, Beckett, Teddie and Cooper.

Kyle can be reached at kturris@nswc.ca or 778-945-5947

Ben Maxwell, Manager, Hockey

Ben grew up in North Vancouver and began playing hockey at the North Shore Winter Club at the age of five, continuing until he was fourteen. He advanced to junior hockey before embarking on a 15-year professional career that took him across the globe. Along the way, he competed in some of the world’s top hockey leagues, including the NHL, KHL, SHL, AHL, Switzerland’s NLA, and Finland’s Liiga.

Since retiring from professional play, Ben has remained connected to the sport, sharing his extensive experience through management and coaching. Passionate about sports and competition, he enjoys helping others reach their full potential both on and off the ice.

Ben and his wife, Ana, are proud parents to Oliver and Evelina. In 2023, their young family returned to North Vancouver after a decade living in Europe. Now back on the North Shore, Ben enjoys spending quality time with his family, exploring the local mountains, and contributing to the vibrant hockey community that shaped his early years.

Ben can be reached at bmaxwell@nswc.ca or 778-588-9492

Josh Walls, Hockey Coordinator

Josh has a strong connection to the North Shore Winter Club, having played minor hockey here from the ages of 13 to 17. During his time at the Club, he competed at a high level, representing the Winter Club across North American and contributing to the team’s success, including a victory in the Midget AA U18 Cactus Cup in Arizona.

After his time at the NSWC, Josh advanced to the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL), where he played for the Kamloops Storm. Following his junior hockey career, he transitioned to academics, earning a Bachelor of sport Management degree from Brock University.

Josh’s passion is to help young athletes navigate their minor hockey journey, fostering their development both on and off the ice. While playing hockey, Josh focused on his leadership capabilities, and his IQ for the game which he will share with other hockey players at the NSWC so that they are able to take their game to the next level and push themselves on and off the ice.

Josh can be reached at jwalls@nswc.ca or 778-383-7393