Denis was the Iceman for the Canadian Forces starting at CFB Edmonton in 1986 and has been the Rink Operations Manager at CFB Borden in Ontario and CFB Shearwater in Nova Scotia.
Subsequently, he became a certified Ice Technician NHL in 1999 by ORFA (Ontario Recreation Facilities Association).
Upon his release from the Canadian Forces in 1995, he continued to take classes to further his knowledge to his NHL qualification, Curling Level 3, Class B as a Fixed Machine Mechanic and became a Certified Trainer by Emploi-Quebec.
His work as an arena manager continued until 2007 when he decided to become involved full time in his company, Technicien de glace inc.