A Blenheim, Ontario native and accomplished hockey professional, Warriner brings a wealth of playing, coaching and leadership experience to the role of head coach. A first-round selection in the 1992 NHL Draft, he enjoyed a 14-year professional career, appearing in more than 500 NHL games with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning, Phoenix Coyotes, Vancouver Canucks, Nashville Predators and Philadelphia Flyers.
Also experienced behind the bench, Warriner most recently served as head coach in the Oberliga and DEL2 leagues in Germany from 2023-26. He was named Oberliga coach of the year in 2025 with the Tilburg Trappers, leading the team to a 32-9-3 (W-L-OTL) record.
Internationally, Warriner was a Canadian Olympian, having competed with the Canadian national team at the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympic Games. He was also a member of the Canadian team that won the 2005 Deutschland Cup.
He is no stranger to the Lancers program, having previously served on the Lancer men’s hockey coaching staff where played an integral role in player development. His familiarity with the University of Windsor, combined with his extensive hockey background and strong ties to the Windsor community, positions him well to lead the program into the upcoming season.
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