For the 2024/25 season the CSSHL is proud to introduce the Coach of the Month Award for the three different CSSHL divisions: Eastern, West Female, and West Male.

This award is aimed at recognizing the incredible coaches within the CSSHL and acknowledges their hard work, dedication, commitment, leadership and impact on the game both on and off the ice.

We would like to congratulate these three coaches, who were all nominated by their programs, for their hard work in the month of November

East Division –聽 Pat Lenehan, Okanagan Hockey Ontario:聽

“Since joining Okanagan Hockey Ontario, Pat has been an integral part in building our culture. He understands what it means to build relationships with student-athletes and to make sure they feel supported. He has created an environment where our student athletes can be themselves, be held accountable and know their coaches care for them while pushing them to be their best. His work ethic is second to none and he goes above and beyond each day and on travel weekends to make sure the players have everything they need to be successful. Lastly, he represents the Okanagan Hockey Group and the CSSHL with class and respect.”

West Female Division –聽 Annette Jensen, Edge School:

Annette was nominated by fellow CSSHL member program Balmoral Hall School program, who had the following to say:

“This month, Edge hosted the Female U18 Prep Division for a league showcase weekend, which ran incredibly smoothly. I’m nominating Annette for going above and beyond to assist another team and player in need. When we landed in Calgary, one of our players hockey bags didn’t arrive with the rest of the teams, and in the morning it still wasn’t anywhere to be found. I got on the phone with Annette less than 6 hours before game time to inquire about getting extra equipment to piece together for our player to still be able to participate in games that weekend. Annette went above and beyond to help find gear for our player, all while she was coaching her own teams game! It’s moments like these that remind us all of the importance to support each other, even if we’re playing against each other in games, we’re all on the same team when it comes to representing our league. Annette is a great ambassador for our league and she is very well deserving of the recognition as Coach of the Month.”

West Male Division – Robert & Jagger Dirk, Okanagan Hockey Academy:

“The West Male Division Coach of the Month is the father/son duo of Coaches Robert and Jagger Dirk of the OHA U18 Prep team. Their exemplary leadership and dedication to the team demonstrate the highest standards of coaching and mentorship.

The father-son dynamic between Coaches Robert Dirk and Jagger Dirk is a testament to their exceptional relationship, as well as their ability to work seamlessly together to support the growth and development of their players. Despite the usual challenges associated with high-level hockey 鈥� including short bench rotations due to illness, injuries, and player movements between affiliate teams 鈥� these coaches have consistently remained positive, encouraging, and focused on fostering an environment of learning and growth. When the team experiences setbacks, whether in practice or during games, their approach is constructive. Instead of reacting with frustration, they engage in thoughtful analysis, identifying areas for improvement and focusing on solutions.

They maintain high expectations and demand hard work from their players, yet they do so in a fair, unemotional manner. Any corrections made are constructive and without lingering negativity. There are no grudges; the focus is always on improvement and moving forward.

A noteworthy example of their attention to detail and commitment to player safety occurred during a recent practice. When rapid-fire shots were taken before the goalie had time to properly set up, Coach Robert made sure to address the situation, not only with the individual involved but also with the entire team. This commitment to maintaining a safe practice environment is something that often gets overlooked in hockey, but Coaches Robert and Jagger prioritize it, ensuring that all players, especially goalies, are protected.”

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U15: Jayden Ni, Delta Hockey Academy White

In his first season in the CSSHL the South Surrey, BC forward had a division best 9 goals and 13 points in 6 U15 games during the month of September.

U15 Prep: Chayse Fedoriuk, OHA Edmonton

The Sherwood Park, AB defenseman leads all skaters with 8 assists and 11 points through 4 games this season. His 3 goals are a division best among defensemen.

U17: Kesler Hamilton, RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna

During the month of September Hamilton led all skaters with 11 assists and 19 points in 8 games. The Kelowna, BC forward has chipped in 8 goals in his 8 games, while recording at least a point in every game this season.

U17 Prep: Jaggar John, OHA Edmonton

The 2024 CSSHL U15 Prep Western Championship MVP picked-up where he finished off last season as he has a division best 14 points in 5 games with OHA Edmonton. The Saskatoon Blades third round pick at the 2024 WHL Draft has 4 goals and 10 assists on the season.

U18 Prep: River Arnason, RINK Hockey Academy Winnipeg

Arnason leads all skaters with 5 goals while his 10 points are tied for the division lead. The Winnipeg, MB forward has recorded 84 points in 52 games the last two seasons, split between the U17 Prep and U15 Prep divisions.

Female U18 Prep: Maddie Kaiser, Balmoral Hall School

In her first season with Balmoral Kaiser has a division best 8 assists and 13 points in 3 games this season. The Winnipeg, MB forward spent the 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons with St. Mary’s academy recording 38 points in 55 games.

Eastern U17: Sebastien Bourgeau, CIH Academy

The Orleans, ON netminder has played two games with CIH Academy this season going 2-0-0 with 1 shutout. His 2 wins, 1 shutout. 0.50GAA and .986SV% are all a division best.

Eastern U18: Jack Sangster, King’s-Edgehill School

Sangster leads the CSSHL Eastern U18 division with 7 goals and 9 points in 5 games this season. This is the Bedford, NS forwards first season in the CSSHL.

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Among the 23 players including 4 who have previously, or are set to play in the CSSHL:

• Danica Maynard – RHA Kelowna
• Hayley McDonald – RHA Kelowna
• Chloe Primerano – RHA Kelowna (University of Minnesota)
• Sade Sandilands – Edge School

Maynard originally joined the CSSHL in 2020/21 with the Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) Female U17 Prep team. She would start the following season again there, before joining their Female U18 Prep team for the remainder of the season. In 2022/23 the Osoyoos, BC defenseman tallied 27 points in 29 games, brining her OHA career totals to 64 points in 64 games. Maynard joined RHA Kelowna for the 2023/24 Female U18 Prep season, posting 46 points in 30 games. Maynard will return to the RHA Kelowna Female U18 Prep team for the 2024/25 season.

A forward from East St. Paul, MB, McDonald spent the 2023/24 season with Balmoral Hall School, who were recently accepted into the CSSHL. McDonald will join RHA Kelowna for the 2024/25 season.

Primerano became the the first female-skater ever selected in a CHL Draft when the Vancouver Giants selected her in the 13th round, 268th overall at the 2022 WHL Draft. Primerano still has another year of eligibility left in the CSSHL but graduated early to attend the University of Minnesota for the 2024/25 season.

In just two seasons in the Female U18 Prep division the North Vancouver, BC defender graduates from the CSSHL as the most successful student-athlete in women’s history. Her 105 career assists are most all time among Female U18 Prep skaters while her 164 career points rank 1 back of the all-time record. Her 59 career goals are fourth most all-time, and most among defensemen, giving her the all-time career lead among defensemen in assists (105), goals (59) and points (164). This past season Primerano set the Female U18 Prep single season record, among all skaters, with 35 goals, 54 assists and 89 points in just 29 games to earn her second straight CSSHL Female U18 Prep MVP Award.

Primerano represented Team Canada at the 2024 U18 Women’s World Championships, earning MVP, Best Defender, Tournament Allstar and Leading Scorer honours, setting the record for most points by a defender at one U18 Women鈥檚 Worlds (16) and most points by a Canadian at one U18 Women鈥檚 Worlds.

Sandilands has spent the last two season with the Edge School Female U18 Prep team. During the 2022/23 Female U18 Prep season the Carstairs, AB defender recorded 11 points in 30 games. This past season she finished with a career best 4 goals, 11 assists and 15 points in 22 games with the Edge Female U18 Prep team.

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PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY

To help our students-athletes grow as people first, players second. We aspire to develop our student-athletes to achieve their goal of playing at the collegiate/provincial/national level.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our Vision: Pursuing Excellence, Meloria Petens.

Our Mission: Inspiring the imagination and courage to excel, to reach, to lead, to care.

Our Values: We believe all-girls education must be balanced. We believe globally minded citizens act with compassion and integrity. We believe lifelong learning is built upon curiosity, creativity, resiliency, and innovation.

CSSHL TEAMS:

• U18 Female Prep
• Balmoral Hall Blazers are entering their first season in the CSSHL. Balmoral Hall is located in a historic neighbourhood in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, along the banks of the scenic Assiniboine River.

EDUCATION

• Partner school
  • Balmoral Hall School for Girls
• What are some of the things your program does to provide educational support?
  • Monitoring of student progress (credits, success, prerequisites for programs of interest/schools of interest)
  • Post-secondary advisement program including:
    • Check for academic eligibility to the NCAA
    • Assistance with post-secondary applications and supplementary components (personal statements/written responses, self-reported marks, university portal requirements)
• How are grades monitored and how often?
  • Marks are continually monitored by teachers and student services team. Referrals are provided by individual teachers when there is concern.
  • Report cards are issued in early December, early March and June.
• How are courses and the graduation path for student athletes chosen?
  • For all students:
    • Courses are chosen based on students鈥� interests and future intentions.
    • Prerequisite classes (high school and post-secondary) are discussed and monitored.
    • Post-secondary degree requirements are discussed in advisement classes.
  • For student athletes:
    • Post-secondary school choices are based on opportunities received by the school based on athletic performance and recruiting.
• Do you have an academic probation policy?
  • All students are required to attend school in order to attend activities/practices/games after the school day.
  • Students are monitored progress and completion of assignments.

RESIDENTIAL LIFE

• Do you offer a billeting program or a dormitory for non-local student athletes?
  • Boarding is home to many bright and motivated young people from countries all around the world. As a result, the boarding house is an exciting and education collection of cultures, languages, identities, orientations, religious, personalities and perspectives.
  • It is important to embrace this diversity and take advantage of opportunities to thrive in this safe and caring community. Understanding, respect, acceptance, and inclusion are essential and expected of all boarders.
  • Boarders get involved in a variety of athletic, artistic and fun-filled activities after school and on weekends throughout the year. Boarders find the numerous leadership and volunteer opportunities which are both challenging and extremely rewarding.
  • Health and wellbeing are top priority of boarding community. Boarding staff are always available to provide care and support whenever needed.
• What kind of life skills to the student athletes learn by living in the dorms or with billets?
  • Promote teamwork and conflict resolution skills
  • Learn independence and personal responsibility
  • Develop social skills and communication skills
  • Promote Tolerance and acceptance of Diversity
  • Offer leadership opportunities and boost confidence

STUDENT ATHLETE HEALTH

• How are injuries and sick student athletes monitored?
  • We have a team Athletic Therapist who meets with the girls on a weekly basis and will assess and send players to appropriate avenues as needed. We also work closely with a Sports Medicine Physician whose office is 15 minutes from the school. We periodically send players to her for assessments and treatment, as needed.

SCHEDULE

• What days the daily schedule look like for a student athlete in your program?
  • Our students attend classes from 8:30AM to 2:00PM. The team practices daily at 3:00PM and all related activities are completed between 4:30-5:30PM and student-athletes are picked up or transported back to campus.
• How many games can your teams expect to play?
  • Our team plays 50-60 games a season which includes CSSHL regular season games and championships, as well as exhibition games, tournaments, and showcases.
• What does the on and off ice training look like?
  • We practice on ice 4-5 times a week and run off-ice training 2 times a week.
  • Practices are comprised mostly of core competencies (skating, passing, shooting, puck handling, body contact) and skill acquisition.
    • We run 1-2 practices a week that focus primarily on small group skills and small area games. Most of our work on team systems and tactics is completed by doing game analysis in video sessions.
  • Off-ice training is done by both our strength and conditioning coach, Darlene Sveinson, who has been the team trainer for 18 seasons, and by the team of trainers from Focus Fitness. Dar focuses on conditioning and restorative practices such as yoga and mental mindfulness while Focus Fitness works on weight training and lifting fundamentals.
• How long does your program run?
  • Our program runs from the middle of August to the end of April.

KEY STAFF AND CONTACT

• Sarah Zacharias, Director of Hockey and Head Coach 鈥� szacharias@balmoralhall.ca
• Regan Boulton, Hockey Operations Coordinator and Assistant Coach 鈥� rboulton@balmoralhall.ca

PRICE

• What is including in the price to attend the program? Breakdown of fees:
  • Tuition support, up to a maximum of 50%, is available to any student from Kindergarten to Grade 12 who attends Balmoral Hall School
  • 2024鈥�2025 day tuition fees range from $18,750 to $22,500.
  • 2024鈥�2025 fees for boarding students range from $41,500 (Manitoba), to $54,500 (North America), to $69,000 (International), which includes tuition as well as room and board.
  • Hockey Fees 鈥� available upon request

CONTACT

• What is the best way to contact the program?
  • Website: or
  • Email: szacharias@balmoralhall.ca, rboulton@balmoralhall.ca or admissions@balmoralhall.ca
  • Social media: Instagram: @bhblazershockey Twitter: @BHBlazersHockey
  • Hockey Office Number: 204-784-1600 ext. 630

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Balmoral Hall School, Fort Erie International Academy, King鈥檚-Edgehill School, Lower Canada College and Selwyn House School all were accepted into the CSSHL, bringing the league to a total of 37 member programs across Canada and the USA.

鈥淭he CSSHL is excited to add these five member programs as we continue to expand and grow our league across North America,鈥� said CSSHL COO Kevin Goodwin. 鈥淭he long-standing history of these academic institutions and their commitment to education aligns with our mission statement to be National leaders in education-based hockey.鈥�

Located in Winnipeg, MB, Balmoral Hall School was founded in 1901 and is currently the longest standing prep hockey program in Manitoba with 18 years鈥� experience. Balmoral Hall will join the Female Prep division.

鈥淏almoral Hall School is excited to join the CSSHL for the 2024/2025 season. This transition marks a significant milestone for our program and each of our players. The CSSHL offers several advantages that closely align with our school’s goals and values, ensuring a seamless continuation of our commitment to excellence in both academics and athletics,鈥� said Regan Boulton, Interim Director of Hockey and Head Coach.

Located in Fort Erie, ON, a border city just minutes away from Western New York, Fort Erie International Academy (FEIA) was founded in 2019 as a Private Secondary School. FEIA has appeared as a guest team in the CSSHL Eastern Division this season and will add teams to the Eastern U17 and U18 divisions.

“This is an exciting time for FEIA hockey.聽 We are thrilled to be part of the CSSHL as it will allow our student-athletes to continue their growth and development both on and off the ice.聽 This provides excellent exposure and opportunities across the Country. We look forward to working with and being part of the CSSHL,鈥� added Freddie Coccimiglio, FEIA Boys General Manager.

King鈥檚-Edgehill School is located in Windsor, NS, about 45 minutes from Halifax. Founded in 1788, King鈥檚-Edgehill School is Canada’s first independent School. King鈥檚-Edgehill School has appeared as a guest team in the CSSHL Eastern Division this season and will play in the Eastern U18 division.

“We are thrilled to be joining the CSSHL, competing in the Eastern U18 Division in 2024-25. Being a part of the CSSHL will provide our student athletes the opportunity to continue to develop and grow in Canada’s premier education-based hockey league. We look forward to working with and being a part of the CSSHL and all of its members,” said King鈥檚-Edgehill Program Coordinator and Head Coach Zack MacQueen.

Founded in 1909, Lower Canada College (LCC) is a coed day school located in Montreal, QC. LCC will play in the Eastern U17 division next season.

“LCC is excited to join the CSSHL at the U17 level. The league shares many common values with our program and school. By joining we CSSHL, we feel that our student-athletes will maximize their development opportunities in high school hockey,” added Christian Viau, Director of Athletics.

Selwyn House School, established in 1908 and located in Westmount, QC, is an all-boys K-12 institution committed to academic excellence. Selwyn House will play in the Eastern U17 division next season.

“Gaining membership into the CSSHL further demonstrates our dedication to providing our student-athletes with opportunities to grow and graduate prepared for the next level of education and athletics. The CSSHL is a prestigious league recognized for developing and showcasing elite hockey players across Canada. At the same time, we are staying true to Selwyn House’s mission and vision by aligning with an education-based league just as focused on character development and academic pursuits as it is to excellence on the ice,” said Mike Maurovich, Director of Athletics for Selwyn House School.

The new additions brings the Eastern Division to a total of 20 teams and 13 member programs. The Female U18 Prep division will see 14 teams from 12 member programs competing in 2024/25.

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