BFL Women in Coaching Award

Watch as Hockey Canada and BFL CANADA surprise the Female Coach of the Year winners with the big news, celebrating their achievements from coast to coast to coast.
Alicia MacDonald is creating opportunities for herself and others in hopes of bringing more diversity to the bench.
Haneet Parhar thought she was done with hockey after her university days, but coaching brought her back to the game.
Julie Venselaar hopes to foster a space for girls and women in Powell River to grow through the hockey community.

Congratulations to the 2023 provincial and territorial winners:

Hockey Canada and BFL Canada recognize the country’s best women behind the bench with the BFL Female Coach of the Year award. This season, 21 deserving women have been honoured for their efforts.

There is arguably no more important role in hockey than that of the coach, who is tasked with guiding young players not only on the ice, but off it as well. They are leaders in hockey, and leaders in life.

COMMUNITY COMPETITIVE
Alberta

Kristy Wilson

Krista Wilson

Tara Swanson

Tara Swanson

British Columbia

Julie Venselaar

Julie Venselaar

Melanie Jue

Melanie Jue

Manitoba

Laura Cowling

Laura Cowling

Jessica Kaminsky

Jessica Kaminsky

New Brunswick

Julie Pelchat

Julie Pelchat

Kristen Nash

Kristen Nash

Newfoundland & Labrador

Shandie Chambers

Shandie Chambers

Alicia MacDonald

Alicia MacDonald

Nova Scotia

Lori Kinnear

Lori Kinnear

Ilsa van Oostrum

Ilsa van Oostrum

Hockey North

Courtney Fraser

Courtney Fraser

Kaylee Grant

Kaylee Grant

Ontario

Allyson Middaugh

Allyson Middaugh

Lindsay Oliver

Lindsay Oliver

Prince Edward Island

Sydney Powers

Sydney Powers

Jordan Miller

Jordan Miller

Quebec

Émilie Bouchard

Émilie Bouchard

Sina Bourbeau

Sina Bourbeau

Saskatchewan

Kristen Bear

Kristen Bear

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Photos
Videos
2025 Great Assist Golf Tournament (Gallery 1)
Athletes, donors and families came together in Kananaskis to celebrate five years of the Assist Fund.
2025 Great Assist Golf Tournament (Gallery 2)
hanks to the generosity of our participants and partners, the tournament raised more than $500,000, helping ensure more kids have the chance to experience everything hockey has to offer. The day was highlighted by not only great scores, but a renewed sense of purpose: continuing to make hockey accessible to all, no matter the barriers.
2025 Great Assist Golf Tournament (Gallery 3)
In true “only at Hockey Canada” fashion, every group had the rare chance to share the fairways with Team Canada athletes—creating an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
WJC: Three masks, two Team Canadas
Check out the special masks that will be worn at the World Juniors.
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