Andrew Sachkiw

Provide athletic therapy for players/staff
Provide emergency first aid
Be mentor players
Manage medical supplies and fitness equipment
Work together with team doctors and dentists (physicals, mouth guards, appointments)
Communicate injury status of athlete with parent/billet parent as necessary
Coordinate any supplemental therapy as needed
Complete Hockey Canada injury forms as necessary, and work with out o country insurance provider for any import player injury
Complete files for each player with pre participation exam as well as other required documents as per league mandate. Maintain up to date medical records for each player.
Daily communication with coaching staff/management with updated injury reports and return to play plans, as well as weekly NHL injury reports
Maintain cleanliness of therapy room, as well as all other areas of dressing room/lounge/gym
Work together with strength and conditioning coordinator to implement in-season maintenance programs, monitor morning workouts

Manage yearly equipment budget

Skate sharpening

Equipment ordering

Equipment repairs

Administrative duties such as hotel, meal and transportation bookings

Work together with other league equipment managers to coordinate travel plans

2015 Head Athletic Therapist, Team Canada White, World Under 17 Hockey Challenge, Gold Medalist

2017 Head Athletic Therapist, Team Canada, Under 18 World Championships

2019 Head Athletic Therapist, Team Canada Black, World U17 Hockey Challenge

2021 Head Athletic Therapist, Team Canada Under 18 Summer Showcase

2022 Head Athletic Therapist, Team Canada, Under 18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, Gold Medalist