Hay took over as the Spartans interim head coach in 2023 after having spent the previous 10 years as the MEI Schools Hockey Director and Coach of the Hockey Canada Skills Academy, leading both girls and boys – a role he has continued in while with TWU. During his time at MEI, Hay was also the head coach of the Fraser Valley Thunderbirds U18 AAA team from 2017 to 2022. In his four years prior to joining the Spartans, Hay was also the Manger of on-ice development for the Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association and the Manager of Advancement at MEI Schools.
Hay also coached with the Abbotsford Female Hockey Association in 2016-17, leading the Bantam A1 team to a silver medal at the provincial championship. Prior to his time at MEI, he was an assistant coach with the WHL-playing Chilliwack Bruins in 2006-07 and 2009-10.
As a player, Hay played minor hockey with the Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association before embarking on a junior career that saw him play with the Abbotsford Pilots (Jr. B), Nelson Leafs (Jr. A) and Weyburn Red Wings (Jr. A) before attending UMass Lowell (NCAA Div. I) from 2000-2003.
After graduating with an arts degree from UMass, Hay spent the 2003-04 season playing professionally with the Reading Royals (ECHL) as well as a pair of AHL stints with the Worcester IceCats and Hartford Wolf Pack. Hay finished his playing career by suiting up for UBC in 2005-06 when he tallied 11 goals and 14 assists in 27 games in Canada West. While with the Thunderbirds, he earned his Education Degree and a Teaching Certificate.
