Tilburg Trappers

The Tilburg Trappers are a professional ice hockey club based in Tilburg, the Netherlands. They previously played in the highest level ice hockey league in the country, but have been playing in the German Oberliga Nord since the 2015-16 season. Founded on 21 October 1938, they were officially recognised by the National Federation on 18 January 1939. The Trappers were crowned Eredivisie champions for the first time in the 1946-47 season, adding another 14 National Dutch Championships, 15 Dutch National Cups and 3 German Oberliga Championships over the years.

The club has an amateur branch, which is a separate legal entity and plays in the highest Dutch league (Eredivsie). The Trappers play their home games in the Stappegoor IJssportcentrum Tilburg.

Season results
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, OTW = Overtime Wins, OTL = Overtime Losses, L = Losses, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, Pts = Points

2024/25
Coaching/Team Staff
 * Todd Warriner, Head Coach Flag of Canada.svg
 * Dennis ten Bokkel, Assistent Coach Flag of the Netherlands.svg

Medical Staff


 * Marcel van Putten, medical doctor Flag of the Netherlands.svg
 * Marcel Rouwenhorst, medical doctor Flag of the Netherlands.svg
 * Thom van Uden, Physiotherapeut Flag of the Netherlands.svg
 * Berrie Aarts, Kit Manager Flag of the Netherlands.svg
 * Stef van Dijk, Kit Manager Flag of the Netherlands.svg
 * Emille van Hulten, Kit Manager Flag of the Netherlands.svg

Sport Management


 * Peter-Paul van Rooij, First Team manager Flag of the Netherlands.svg
 * Jack de Kort, Second Team manager Flag of the Netherlands.svg

2024/25
In:
 * Phil Marinaccio - Västerviks IK
 * Mike Dalhuisen - Sydney Ice Dogs
 * Justin van der Ven - Lausitzer Füchse
 * Kobe Roth - Coventry Blaze
 * Anthony Rinaldi - Dundee Stars

Out:
 * Doug Mason - Stopped
 * Diego Hofland - Stopped
 * Mikko Virtanen - Unknown
 * Ninho Hessels - Eaters Geleen
 * Wouter Sars - Eaters Geleen
 * Tijn Jacobs - Eaters Geleen
 * Brandon Gracel - Forced to stop

Former coaches

 * Bohuslav Subr
 * Larry Suarez 16.02.1964 USA
 * Doug Mason
 * Marc Boileau
 * Fred Shero
 * Paul Gardner
 * Lou Vairo

Championships and Cup Wins

 * German Oberliga Championship (2016, 2017, 2018)
 * Dutch national Championship (1948, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2001, 2007, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015)
 * Cup Nationale Nederlanden (1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015)
 * Dutch Super Cup, Ron Bertelingschaal (2008, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2015)

Prize winning players
Daryl Bat (2009-2010), Taggert Desmet (2008-2009), Mike Lalonde (2007-2008), Dave Bonk (2006-2007), Jeffrey Maed (1999-2000)
 * Jack de Heer Trofee: Topscorer (since season 1999-2000)

Jordy van Oorschot (2014-2015), Wil Colbert (2013-2014), Stanislav Nazarov (2003-2004), Leo van den Thillart (2002-2003), Don Nichols (2000-2001)
 * Wil van Dommelen Trofee: Best defender (since season 1999-2000)

Diederick Hagemeijer (2011-2012), Peter van Biezen (2010-2011), Doug Stienstra (2007-2008), Doug Stienstra (2006-2007), Rody Jacobs (2000-2001), Theo van Gerwen (1995-1996), Antoine Geesink (1994-1995), Dave Livingston (1993-1994)
 * Frans Henrichs Bokaal: Most Valuable Dutch Player (since 1987)

Ian Meierdres (2012-2013), Ian Meierdres (2010-2011), Paulo Colaiacovo (2007-2008), Martin Trommelen (2003-2004)
 * Göbel - de Bruyn Trofee: Best goalie (since season 1999-2000)

Jordy Verkiel (2014-2015), Ivy van den Heuvel (2010-2011)
 * Bennie Tijnagel-Trofee: Dutch talent in the Eredivisie (since 2005)

Famous players

 * Klaas van den Broek
 * Huub van Dun
 * Leo Van den Thillart
 * Paulo Colaiacovo
 * Jerry Göbel
 * Frank Jacobs
 * John MacDonald
 * Jiri Petrnousek
 * Joe Simons
 * Sean Simpson
 * Hans Smolders
 * Billy Thompson
 * Martin Trommelen
 * Dale Weise