Friday, March 29, 2024

Timer

Who is John Chakya?

First Published:

[projekktor id=’24017′]

A local Niagara kid is now at the helm of the Arizona Coyotes. At just 26-year-old John Chayka was named the team’s general manager. He becomes the youngest person to hold that position in the NHL’s history. So who exactly is John Chakya?

Chakya may not be a household name but the Jordan Station native has been carving a name for himself for almost a decade. Known primarily as a analytics guru, he served as an assistant general manger for the Coyotes last season. His promotion to general manger was considered by some critics as bold.

“I am not even sure it has hit home yet. We all knew John was headed for greatness from a little kid.” Terry Chayka, John’s father.

Before joining the NHL, Chakya co-founded a hockey analytics firm known as Stathletes and he is also no stranger to the ice. He played junior hockey before suffering a career ending injury. At 26 Chakya is younger than 13 players on the Coyotes’ active roster. Chayka’s promotion came in the midst of a front-office shuffle after the Coyotes finished the season with only 35 wins.

More Top News

Ontario school boards suing TikTok, Meta, and Snapchat

Four of Ontario's largest school boards are suing the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. The boards are alleging the social media platforms...

Evening weather forecast for March 28, 2024

Shelly Marriage shares the forecast for March 28, 2024 and the days ahead.

Experts warn drivers to be careful on eclipse day

Researchers from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto are warning drivers to beware in the hours before and after the big solar eclipse on...

Premier Ford rejects Ottawa’s bill of rights and protection funds for tenants

Premier Doug Ford is going along with the Quebec government in rejecting Ottawa's attempt to help renters. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave...

Hamilton mayor intends to use strong mayor powers for affordable housing

Residents and businesses near two Stoney Creek parking lots are disappointed after Hamilton mayor Andrea Horwath decided to use her strong mayor powers to...

Date set for inquest into death of man during Halton police shootout in 2018

A provincial coroner has set a date for an inquest into a man's death after a shootout with Halton police almost six years ago. Ahmadu...

Recovery efforts suspended at collapsed bridge in Baltimore after two bodies found

Recovery efforts have been suspended in Baltimore, Maryland after the bodies of two missing construction workers were found in the water.  The pair, along with...