Hockey Operations
Tomas Kapusta
Tomas served as a coach with the Jr Kings organization for eleven years and is currently the High-Performance Director for the Jr Reign in Riverside, Carlsbad, and Paramount. Tomas is regarded as one of Southern California's best youth coaches among his contemporaries.
Tomas served as a coach with the Jr Kings organization for eleven years and is currently the High-Performance Director for the Jr Reign in Riverside, Carlsbad, and Paramount. Tomas is regarded as one of Southern California's best youth coaches among his contemporaries.
He was selected by the Edmonton Oilers with the 104th overall pick in the fifth round of the 1985 NHL Entry Draft and competed in all three Junior World Championships between 1985 and 1987.
Throughout his 20-year professional career, Tomas represented the Czech Republic, notably at the 1993 World Championship in Germany and the 1994 Olympics in Norway. In 1993, He took home the Elite Finnish League scoring title. Tomas was also a part of each three winning teams in the Czech Republic Extra League.
He graduated from CSULA with a Degree in social science and from CSULB with a teaching credential. Tomas currently teaches at Excel Charter School Academy as an educational specialist.
Through his passion and love for the game, Tomas strives to help each player reach their full potential.
Jeremy Blumes
Jeremy Blumes serves as the Executive Director while also holding the positions of Head Coach and General Manager for the Ontario Jr Reign. With over 20 seasons of hockey experience, Blumes has demonstrated prowess in various capacities and is adept at building programs from scratch.
Jeremy Blumes serves as the Executive Director while also holding the positions of Head Coach and General Manager for the Ontario Jr Reign. With over 20 seasons of hockey experience, Blumes has demonstrated prowess in various capacities and is adept at building programs from scratch.
His remarkable journey includes leading the Wheatland Kings as Head Coach, where he orchestrated a notable turnaround story. Following a U18 Alberta provincial championship and earning the Hockey Calgary Coach of the Year award in 2014, Blumes took charge of the Kings, revitalizing the team and guiding them to a captivating playoff run.
Transitioning to the SJHL with the Nipawin Hawks and later serving as the HC and GM of the Golden Rockets, Blumes engineered significant successes. Notably, he transformed the Rockets from a struggling team to a formidable force, achieving milestones such as the club's first playoff appearance in four years and facilitating player advancement to higher levels of competition.
In his tenure with the Ontario Jr Reign, Blumes has overseen a rapid evolution, propelling the team from its inaugural season as a playoff-bound expansion team to becoming Pacific Division champions. Under his guidance, the Reign boasts an impressive record, ranked among the top 5 teams in the USPHL. Recently, the team clinched a Pacific Division title and secured a National Championship berth, showcasing Blumes' exceptional leadership and coaching prowess.
Nick Robert Gallo
Gallo joins the OJR with experience across multiple elite levels of the game, including scouting roles in the WHL, USHL, and overseeing Hockey Operations for Nilson Sports, an NIL agency representing NCAA to NHL athletes. His work in player identification, long‑term projection, and building scouting infrastructure has earned him a reputation as a trusted evaluator with a strong eye for emerging talent on the West Coast and beyond.
As Director of Scouting, Gallo will oversee all player identification efforts, manage the Jr. Reign’s scouting staff, and help shape the roster construction strategy as the club continues to strengthen its presence in the NCDC.
Dr. Matthew Perry
Dr. Perry graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) and also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology (human movement). He has worked with and trained various populations, ranging from general fitness enthusiasts to athletes to the elderly, in a diverse array of sports and rehabilitation settings since 2014.
Dr. Perry graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) and also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology (human movement). He has worked with and trained various populations, ranging from general fitness enthusiasts to athletes to the elderly, in a diverse array of sports and rehabilitation settings since 2014.
With a fervent interest in exercise science, Dr. Perry employs a functional, hands-on approach to movement, aiming to enhance the overall health of community members.
Specializing in functional movement, Dr. Perry integrates real-world movements tailored to individual goals, aiming for immediate applicability to everyday life. He believes that anyone experiencing pain-free movement is capable of enjoying a high quality of life.