For the 2024/25 season the CSSHL is proud to introduce the Student-Athlete of the Month Award for the four different CSSHL divisions/age brackets: Eastern, West Female, West U18 Male (U18 Prep, U17 Prep, U17) and West U15 Male (U15 Prep and U15) .

This award is aimed at recognizing the student-athletes within the CSSHL and acknowledges their hard work, dedication, commitment, leadership, academics and community impact.

We would like to congratulate these four student-athletes, who were all nominated by their programs, for their hard work in the month of November.

East Division – Artem Dorofeev and Jack Sangster, King’s Edgehill School U18:

Artem Dorofeev and Jack Sangster have pledged to raise money for Childcan, the Childhood Cancer Research Association by setting up a GoFundMe and by donating 15 cents for every shot on goal their team records during games this season.

You can read more here.听

West Female Division – Kaida Okamura, North Shore Warriors, Female U18 Prep:

“Kaida Okamura is currently the Vice President of Student Council. Throughout the year she has been supporting new students at the school on fully adjusting to a student-athlete lifestyle and has also been starting to work on community initiatives. Kaida is an integral part of our team being a positive leader and helps all our players feel empowered. Kaida Okamura and her teammate Gia Carella organized all the student athletes in Grade 10-12 in to groups and each group will be responsible for sponsoring a family with a Christmas Basket that includes gifts for the entire family that needs it. On top of all this, Kaida actively volunteers in the North Shore skating with female minor hockey teams.”

West Male U18 Division – Tyson Kuiack, Okanagan Hockey Academy U17:

“Tyson plays as one of the goalies on our U17 team and has been a pivotal part of our success this season. Over the past month, Tyson has demonstrated remarkable resilience and dedication, battling through both injury and illness. Despite these challenges, he has maintained an impressive save percentage of 0.846 for November and boasts a season average of 0.904. Even when sidelined, Tyson continued to work hard, both on and off the ice. He found creative ways to support his team, ensuring he stayed engaged and ready to contribute when needed.

Tyson is highly regarded not only within the academy but also at school, where he excels academically. He consistently puts in the effort to stay on top of his coursework and assignments, balancing his athletic commitments with academics. As a leader on the U17 team, Tyson plays a crucial role in fostering a positive and supportive atmosphere, both on and off the ice. His presence and work ethic are an inspiration to his teammates.”

West Male U15 Division – Riley Brown, Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep:

“Riley demonstrates what it means to be an NAX and CSSHL student-athlete. He goes above and beyond to show great character in our school with all students, and has a work ethic both on and off the ice second to none. He epitomizes what it means to be a diligent athlete, while setting the standard in the classroom: outstanding character & work-ethic; conscientious and accountable student and his excellent marks reflect this.”

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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 –听 Pat Lenehan, Okanagan Hockey Ontario:听

“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 –听 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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Along with the seven former CSSHL student-athletes, current Okanagan Hockey Academy U17 Prep head coach Jessie Leung will join the team as Video Coach.

Among the 23 women selected include seven CSSHL alumnae who previously played for Delta Hockey Academy, Edge School, Okanagan Hockey Academy or RHA Kelowna (former Pursuit of Excellence):

• Jordan Baxter – Delta Hockey Academy
• Anne Cherkowski – POE
• Tova Henderson – Delta Hockey Academy
• Hailey MacLeod – Delta Hockey Academy
• Sarah Paul – OHA, POE/RHA Kelowna
• Sara Swiderski – RHA Kelowna
• Sarah Wozniewicz – Edge School

Baxter, Henderson, MacLeod, and Swiderski all captured gold at the 2022 IIHF U18 Women鈥檚 World Championship in Madison, Wisconsin with Baxter also winning gold at the 2023 U18 Women鈥檚 Worlds in 脰stersund, Sweden.

Canada鈥檚 National Women鈥檚 Development Team will participate in the Women鈥檚 Euro Hockey Tour for the first time from December 11-15 in Tampere, Finland.

The six-team tournament features Canada in Group B with Czechia and Sweden, while Group A includes Finland, Switzerland and the United States. Canada will open the Women鈥檚 Euro Hockey Tour against Sweden on December 11 at 5 a.m. PST and will take on Czechia to wrap up the preliminary round on December 12 at 9 a.m. PST.

鈥淭he Women鈥檚 Euro Hockey Tour is a fantastic opportunity for our National Women鈥檚 Development Team to gain valuable experience on the international stage,鈥� said听Dylan Rockwell (Calgary, AB), senior manager of hockey operations. 鈥淭his tournament will be an important step in the development and assessment of our athletes for the future of Team Canada looking ahead to the Olympic quadrennials in 2030 and 2034.鈥�

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Friday, November 15, 2024 – 1:00pm PST: Kal Tire Place

Okanagan Hockey Academy (8-1-0) vs RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna (19-2-0) U17

Separated by an hour long drive and just one spot in the rankings, first place RHA Kelowna (Kelowna, BC) will host second place OHA (Penticton, BC). This will be the first match-up of the season between the two squads as they play a triple-header this weekend.

RHA Kelowna has been firing on all cylinders this season with the leagues five leading scorers and seven of the top nine. Maximilian Koppel (18-20-38) leads all skaters with 20 assists and 38 points while Aiden Andrews (19-18-37) has a U17 best 19 goals. Kesler Hamilton (12-19-31) sits third in scoring and his 1.94 Pts/GP leads his team. Mason Alexander (8-19-27) and Bennett Macek (12-14-26) round out the top five. Colton Deschamps (7-17-24) leads all U17 defensemen in goals, assists and points, with four of his fellow teammates rounding out the top five scoring defensemen. In net William Stewart (11-1-0) has suffered just 1 loss while posting 2 shutouts, a 1.83 GAA and .920 SV%.

While a handful of RHA Kelowna skaters find their names at the top of the leaderboard, Jaxson Bartsch (8-11-19) and Gage Kiselbach (6-12-18) will likely see their names near the top come seasons end. The OHA forwards lead the U17 division with a 2.11 and 2.00 Pts/GP average, but have played just 9 games compared to RHA Kelowna’s 21. Cooper Vogt (3-7-10) sits seventh in U17 with a 1.67 Pts/GP and Luke Edgehouse (3-7-10) is fourth among defensemen with a 1.11 Pts/GP. Goaltenders Tyson Kuiack (4-1-0) and Alex Youngson (4-0-0) have split the time between the pipes, combining for a 2.56 GAA, .881 SV% and 1 shutout.

Saturday, November 16, 2024 – 2:15pm PST: Okanagan Hockey Training Centre

STAR Hockey Academy (9-3-0) vs Okanagan Hockey Academy (4-8-0) U15 Prep

12th ranked OHA (Penticton, BC) will host 7th ranked STAR Hockey Academy (Seattle, WA) in their second match-up of the season, with their first taking place the day before.

After joining the CSSHL in the U15 division for the 2023/24 season, STAR is in their inaugural season in the U15 Prep division. The 2010 loaded American side is led by forward Daniel Makovetskiy (12-14-26), a 2023/24 U15 (BC/US Division) First Team All-Star. Makovetskiy is the only STAR skater with 20-plus points, though forwards Lincoln Angst (12-5-17), Braxton Baker (11-6-17), Levi Ellingsen (7-10-17), Ronin Brunner (4-13-17) and Blaise Weibye (3-9-12) are all double digit point producers. Dylan Gale (4-4-8) leads the STAR d-core with eight points. Erik Sims (7-2-0) has tended the net for the majority of the games this season, holding a 2.99 GAA, .890 SV% and 1 shutout.

Maddox Slater (2-4-0) and Brayden Unruh (2-4-0) have split the work in net for OHA this season. Nathan Marques (5-7-12) is the lone OHA skater to hit double digit point totals this season. His 7 assists and 12 points are all team highs, while his five goals are tied with Cooper Giarraputo (5-3-8), and Gage Mark (5-2-7) for the team lead. 2011 born forward Cohen Short (4-2-6) sits fifth in team scoring with six points this season. Roman Haddad (2-4-6), Shea Mooney (2-4-6) and Ryder Young (2-4-6) all have matching stat lines to pace the OHA blue-line. Henrik Alexander-Ward (1-4-5) and Preston Leboe (0-5-5) sit one point behind the trio as the OHA d-core provides offence in waves, rather than relying on a single player.

Sunday, November 17, 2024 – 10:45am PST: Planet Ice Delta – Canadian

Delta Hockey Academy Green (6-4-1) vs RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna (9-0-0) Female U18 Prep

Delta Green (Delta, BC) and RHA Kelowna (Kelowna, BC) have played twice previously this season, with RHA Kelowna winning both games in Vernon, BC by a score of 3-1. The second place Delta Green will host first place RHA Kelowna on Friday and Saturday before the Featured Game of the Day Sunday.

Delta Green is led by Team BC netminders Jillian Matthews (2-3-0) and Maisie Cope (4-1-1), who was named the 2023/24 CSSHL Female U18 Prep Top Goaltender. The duo have combined for a 1.91 GAA, .933 SV% and 1 shutout this season. Now in her fourth CSSHL season, Molly Cole (10-5-15) has tallied a team high 10 goals and 15 points. Defenseman Sadie Isfeld’s (7-3-0) seven goals led all Female U18 Prep defensemen this season. While the Delta Green offence might lack the star power of their opponent, 12 skaters have at least five points this season as the unit relies on its depth. Despite their slow starts offensively, look for Minnesota State University commit Katie Olfert (4-3-7) and Cornell University commit London McDavid (3-4-7) to make an impact sooner, rather than later, this season.

Coming off their third straight CSSHL Female U18 Prep Western Championship, RHA Kelowna has started the season off by going undefeated through their first nine games. But for the first time in eight seasons their will be a new head coach behind the bench as Garrett Festerling replaces Kris Hogg who recently left to join Clarkson University as an assistant coach in the NCAA. Among the 20 RHA Kelowna players include a CSSHL best 15 who represented their province last week at the 2024 U18 Women’s National Championships. 2008 born forwards Alida Korte (7-16-23) and Hayley McDonald (10-10-20) pace the RHA Kelowna offence, sitting third and fourth in league scoring. Danica Maynard (4-8-12), Team BC captain and Top Defenseman at the U18 Women’s National Championships, is tied with 2009 born Ava McDermid (0-12-12) for the lead on the RHA Kelowna blueline. Jaya Schippel (4-0-0) and Ava Drabyk (5-0-0) have combined for a 0.56 GAA, .968 SV% and 5 shutouts in the teams unbeaten run.

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Sanche went 8-1-0 with 1 shutout while recording a 1.33 GAA and 0.940 SV% in nine games with Everett during October. On the season he is 10-2-0 with a WHL best 10 wins, 1.98 GAA and 0.924 SV%.

The Kamloops, BC goalie joined the CSSHL for the 2019/20 U15 Prep season going 12-4-0 with a 2.98 GAA, .889 SV% and 1 shutout with the Pursuit of Excellence (now RHA Kelowna). The following season with RHA Kelowna he would go 3-0-0 with a 1.00 GAA and .939 SV% in 3 U15 Prep games.

He would join Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) for the 2021/22 U17 Prep season, posting a 6-7-0 record, .880 SV% and 4.67 GAA while being named the CSSHL U17 Prep Top Goaltender. At the conclusion of the season the Kamloops Blazers would select him in the second round, 42nd overall at the 2021 WHL Draft.

Sanche would return to OHA for the 2022/23 U18 Prep season where he went 8-3-1 with a 3.18 GAA and .898 SV%. Sanche would make his WHL debut with the Blazers during that season.

The 2023/24 season was his first full season in the WHL with the Blazers. Sanche would play 30 games posting a 4.66 GAA, .872 SV% and 6-17-1 record.

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Among the 25 players selected include Emily Clark, Chloe Primerano, Danielle Serdachny and Sophie Shirley.

Clark spent two seasons with the Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) Female U18 Prep season. The Saskatoon, SK forward would go on to play five seasons in the NCAA with the University of Wisconsin, recording 70 goals and 76 assists in 147 games. She spent last season in the PWHL with Ottawa where she had 4 goals and 11 assists in 24 games.

Internationally Clark has represented Canada since 2011. To this date she has two U18 Women鈥檚 Worlds gold medals, one bronze, four silver and three gold medals at the Women’s World Championships. She has captured a silver medal at the 2018 Olympics and a gold medal a the 2022 Olympics.

Primerano will make her National Women’s team debut at just 17 years old. The University of Minnesota freshman 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. This summer she was named to the Canada Women’s U18 team that competed against the United States for a three-games series from August 14-17, 2024.

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. In just two seasons in the Female U18 Prep division with RHA Kelowna the North Vancouver, BC defender graduated 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.

In 10 NCAA games this season Primerano has 1 goal and 5 assists.

Selected second overall at the 2024 Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Draft, by the Ottawa Charge,听Serdachny spent two seasons in the CSSHL with the Pursuit of Excellence (POE) Female U18 Prep team. She joined the program in 2017/18, finishing third in team scoring with 46 points. The following year she would finish second in team and league scoring with 58 points, bringing her CSSHL career total to 104 points in 49 games. That year she would also represent Team Canada at the World Women’s U18 Championship, tallying four points and being named as a ‘Top 3 Player on Team’, helping Canada capture gold.

The Edmonton, AB forward made the jump to the NCAA in 2019/20 with Colgate University. In 5 seasons with Colgate she finished with 238 points in 180 games. Her 61 points in 2023/24 were fifth among NCAA skaters while her 71 points in 2022/23 led all NCAA players. During her NCAA career she would be named a NCAA First Team All-American twice.

Serdachny scored the overtime winner in the Gold Medal game for Team Canada at the 2024 Women’s World Championships. To go along with her 2024 gold medal she has a 2023 silver medal and a 2019 gold medal at the U18 Women鈥檚 Worlds.

Shirley played in the CSSHL for OHA before joining the University of Wisconsin for five seasons. In 177 NCAA games the Saskatoon, SK forward had 81 goals and 108 assists while winning three NCAA Championships. Last PWHL season Shirley had 3 goals and 2 assists in 20 games with Boston.

On the international stage she has won two U18 Women鈥檚 Worlds silver medals while being named the Tournaments Best Forward in 2017.

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The tournament, which is set to take place November 3-9 at Progressive Auto Sales Arena in Sarnia, ON, will see 44 players represent Team Canada White and Team Canada Red.

Among the 44 players selected are 15 from the WHL, 12 of which played in the CSSHL including 2023 and 2024 WHL Draft first overall picks Daxon Rudolph and Landon DuPont. After joining fellow CSSHL alumnus Connor Bedard as the only two players in WHL History to receive Exceptional Status, DuPont is the lone 2009 born player on the Team Canada rosters.

The 12 CSSHL alumni represent six different CSSHL member programs: Okanagan Hockey Academy (3), RHA Kelowna (3), Edge School (2), Northern Alberta Xtreme (2), Delta Hockey Academy, and Pilot Mound Hockey Academy.

Canada Red:

• Carson Carels, Prince George Cougars (Pilot Mound Hockey Academy)
• Landon DuPont, Everett Silvertips (Edge School)
• Joe Iginla, Edmonton Oil Kings (RHA Kelowna)
• Cruz Pavao, Tri-City Americans (Edge School)

Canada White:

• Riley Boychuk, Prince Albert Raiders (Northern Alberta Xtreme)
• Ryan Lin, Vancouver Giants (Delta Hockey Academy)
• Liam Ruck, Medicine Hat Tigers (Okanagan Hockey Academy)
• Giorgos Pantelas, Brandon Wheat Kings (RHA Kelowna)
• Mathis Preston, Spokane Chiefs (Okanagan Hockey Academy)
• Markus Ruck, Medicine Hat Tigers (Okanagan Hockey Academy)
• Daxon Rudolph, Prince Albert Raiders (Northern Alberta Xtreme)
• Keaton Verhoeff, Victoria Royals (RHA Kelowna)

This will be the second time Lin, Preston, L. Ruck, M. Ruck, Rudolph, and Verhoeff represent Team Canada, having previously done so at the 2024 Youth Olympics.

The 2024 U17 World Challenge kicks off on November 3, with Canada White taking on Czechia at 3:30 p.m. ET and Canada Red facing off against Finland at 7:30 p.m. ET. Teams will play two preliminary-round games before the medal round, which concludes on Nov. 9 with the medal games, as well as the fifth-place game. The event will also feature pre-tournament games in Sarnia, Petrolia and Forest on November 1.

The 2023 U17 World Challenge saw 13 CSSHL alumni compete for Team Canada Red and White.听

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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 September.

East Division –听 Martin Gascon, Bourget College:

“Martin could be a candidate for this on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis. Why, because the energy and effort applied for the student-athletes is unmatched. Couple this with an intellect and methodical practice of resolving and concluding, always lends towards optimal decisions and monumental impact on the daily lives of our student athletes. Whether we are referring to hockey, academics, or life situations, the empathetic approach, while always teaching, has proved to have significant impacts on the lives of the people he touches. If we simply look at hockey, his knowledge, teaching ability, communication, and the overall impact-ability, you will see that the amount of student-athletes that have developed, grown, and evolved under his tutelage is remarkable.”

West Female Division –听 Jesse Hammill, Okanagan Hockey Academy:

“In the first month of the season Jesse has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to his team. The first coach to show up in the morning and last to leave, Jesse has repeatedly gone above and beyond for his team. Whether it be promoting his players to scouts and universities, driving to BC Hockey events to support his players that have been invited or putting together presentations for his parent group, Jesse has repeatedly gone the extra mile. From a competition standpoint his efforts were rewarded the opening showcase weekend with his team finishing 4-0 to start league play giving up only 2 goals during the weekend.”

West Male Division – Jamieson McVicar, STAR Hockey Academy:听

“Jamieson鈥檚 commitment to the development and success of the student-athletes at STAR Hockey Academy has been exemplary, making him a key figure in our program鈥檚 growth and achievements. As the lead for all individual development plans (IDPs) at the academy, Jamieson plays a crucial role in shaping the progress and performance of each athlete. His enthusiasm and personalized approach ensure that every player has a clear path to achieving their full potential, both on and off the ice. He takes the time to understand each athlete’s strengths, areas for improvement, and long-term goals, tailoring development plans that are both challenging and supportive. In addition to his IDP responsibilities, Jamieson serves as the assistant coach for our U15 Prep team. His positive coaching style, coupled with his ability to connect with the players, has fostered an environment of growth, confidence, and teamwork. Jamieson鈥檚 impact goes beyond the X’s and O’s of the game; he is a mentor, a motivator, and a role model for our athletes. Jamieson’s impact is felt across the academy, by student-athletes and staff alike.”

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Taylor Bierlmeier, Marcus Dashevsky, Solomon Kim, and Hayley Lee are this year鈥檚 recipients of the CSSHL Scholarship.

The CSSHL would like to recognize student-athletes who develop their life skills while concentrating on their hockey development. The scholarships are open to all current and former male or female student athletes of the CSSHL that are currently in their graduating year of high school or up to 20 years old.

A selection committee from the CSSHL review鈥檚 all applications and selects recipients based on four categories: Education, Citizenship and Character, Hockey, and References.

Taylor Bierlmeier:

听A forward from Whitehorse, YT, Bierlmeier joined the CSSHL in 2020/21. In four seasons with the Okanagan Hockey Academy Female U17 and U18 Prep teams, Bierlmeier tallied 31 points in 93 games.

鈥淭here are endless amazing student-athletes in this league, so I am honoured to be one of the four chosen to receive this scholarship. In the past four years, the league has shaped me to become the person I am today; I could not have portrayed half of the Academic Excellence, Character, Citizenship and Sportsmanship qualities I did if it was not for this organization. I am extremely grateful for the development it provided me with, and the recognition associated with this award. I greatly appreciated all of the support from the CSSHL in the past, as well as in the future as I pursue my post-secondary aspirations,鈥� said Bierlmeier.

In 2024/25 Bierlmeier will play for the Arizona State University (ASU) women鈥檚 hockey team while studying Kinesiology. She plans on playing there her entire undergraduate degree, then continuing her education in Canada. Bierlmeier intends on becoming a Sports Medicine Physician to help athletes reach their greatest potential.

She chose to play at ASU because of their strong hockey team, prime location, and having her desired program. 鈥淚 cannot complain about continuing my education, while playing hockey, and living in a city with palm trees,鈥� added Bierlmeier. 鈥淚 am intrigued to learn about optimizing sports performance; therefore, I chose Kinesiology as my undergraduate. Then, to stay involved in the sports atmosphere and have the ability to transfer my knowledge to other athletes, I will become a Sports Medicine Physician.鈥�

鈥淧laying in the CSSHL taught me to balance hockey and school; I learnt how to maintain my grades regardless of my absences. I learnt to communicate with teachers, develop a self determination to complete all assignments to the best of my abilities, and found time to make up any tests I missed. The league also taught me to shoot for perfection. It has a competitive nature that pushed me to my greatest potential. Not only did it advance my athletic, but it taught me to be the best person possible, and it set me up for successful in the future,鈥� added Bierlmeier.

Marcus Dashevsky:

听Dashevsky spent five years in the CSSHL for St. George鈥檚 School, joining the program in 2017/18 with their U15 team, working his way through the CSSHL development path until graduating from the program in 2021/22 after a season at the U18 Prep level. In 132 CSSHL games the Richmond, BC forward tallied 111 points. He spent last season in the GOJHL with the St. Mary鈥檚 Lincolns, tallying 6 points in 13 games.

鈥淲inning this scholarship is a full-circle moment for me. Some of the best times of my life so far were spent wearing the St. Georges crest and playing in the CSSHL,鈥� said Dashevsky. 鈥淚 am extremely grateful to all of my coaches, teachers and the St Georges athletics department for making my time at Saints second to none. I am honoured and humbled to have been chosen as a winner of this award by the selection committee and am grateful to the CSSHL for enabling me to pursue my dreams, both on and off the ice.鈥�

Dashevsky will return to Huron University in 2024/25 after completing the first year of the Political Science program, with a 3.9 GPA, starting in the fall of 2023.

Huron University offers a unique approach to education, as they prioritize an individualized education experience which includes smaller class sizes, easier access to help from professors and a first-class career services team. Taking this into consideration made the decision to choose Huron very easy as he felt that these unique services would allow him to get the most out of his education and prepare him for his future ahead. 鈥淒uring my first year at Huron, I was able to build strong relationships with my peers and professors, something which I credit to the strong sense of community which Huron strives to promote,鈥� added Dashevsky.

Dashevsky chose the social science program at Huron because it matches his interests. The program focuses on teaching critical thinking and research, which helps him explore important topics like economic policies and political systems. The program also offers practical experiences through internships and community projects, letting him apply what he learned in real-world settings. Huron’s social sciences program supports his goal of making a positive impact on society and opens up many career opportunities for him.

鈥淲hile I’m still undecided about my exact career path, I have a strong interest in business and believe that a career in business consulting would be incredibly rewarding. I thrive on the competitive aspects of the job and enjoy working in a team environment, both of which I attribute to my experience playing hockey with the St. George’s Hockey program in the CSSHL,鈥� added Dashevsky. 鈥淚n addition to my career aspirations, I am passionate about supporting philanthropic causes, particularly those that help children participate in sports. I have already started this journey by joining the Right to Play club at Western, and I hope to make even more significant contributions in the future.鈥�

鈥淧laying in the CSSHL taught me invaluable lessons in balancing hockey and school. The rigorous schedule required me to manage my time effectively, ensuring I could excel both on the ice and in the classroom. This experience instilled in me a disciplined approach to prioritizing tasks and maintaining focus, which has been crucial in my academic and personal development, as well as in maintaining academic success in my post-secondary studies,鈥� added Dashevsky. 鈥淭he CSSHL fostered a strong work ethic in me, emphasizing the importance of determination and resilience. The competitive nature of the league in combination with coaching I received at St Georges taught me to push through challenges and always strive for excellence. These lessons in perseverance and dedication have equipped me with essential skills and habits that continue to benefit me in all aspects of life.鈥�

Solomon Kim:

The Seoul, South Korea defenseman joined CIH Academy in 2021/22 playing three seasons in the CSSHL Eastern Division. In 77 career games Kim tallied 18 points.

Kim was named to the CSSHL Eastern U17 Prep All-Academic Team in 2021/22 and 2022/23, while being named to the CSSHL Eastern U18 Prep All-Academic Team this past season. All three seasons he was also named the CSSHL Top Scholastic Athlete of the Year for his respective division.

After being accepted into multiple universities, Kim has yet to make a decision on where he will be going to school next year. He is currently leaning towards attending the University of Hong Kong to study Data Science and Engineering. The University of Hong Kong because is ranked as the 17th best university in the world while he chose this program because data science is a flexible major that is applicable in various industries while being closely tied with artificial intelligence, something that is currently on the rise with ChatGPT.

鈥淥ne of the invaluable lessons I learned during my time in the CSSHL is how to win against yourself every day. Achieving academic excellence and pursuing a professional hockey career at the same time requires an unbelievable amount of self-control and discipline,鈥� added Kim. 鈥淵ou need to be able to minimize impulsive behavior and focus on sticking to a routine. To do that, you need to win against your worst villain; you.鈥�

Hayley Lee:

Lee joined Delta Hockey Academy for the 2023/24 Female U18 Prep season. The Surrey, BC forward recorded 30 points in 28 games this season with Delta Green.

鈥淚 am grateful and honoured to be awarded this scholarship. Being honoured by this community means they value the things that I have been able to do while in playing and officiating in this league; respect, pursuit of excellence, and volunteering. This award is truly a gift that will be used toward my schooling but more importantly a symbol of recognizing the accomplishments that I have worked towards,鈥� said Lee.

Lee will join Liberty University in 2024/25 playing for their women鈥檚 hockey team while entering their nursing program. Lee wants to pursue nursing in aspirations to be like her mom who works in the pediatric emergency department. 鈥淢y mom is a hero in my eyes always helping those in need and I want to be just like her. Liberty has an amazing institution for nursing and I cannot wait until the fall to get started in their program.鈥�

Her future aspirations are to give back to the game that has given her so much with all of the successes and failures, memories and friendships that she has had. 鈥淚鈥檓 so grateful that women are now given the opportunity to play in the PWHL to help girls dream to play in our version of the NHL and now coaching in the NHL. I will continue to be a part of the game within the CSSHL and BC Hockey as an official and as a coach for young athletes. Eventually, I hope to be able to coach elite female levels of hockey, giving back to the game and providing mentorship and leadership to females in hockey. I hope to continue to pursue my own growth and pathway for hockey as well as start a career in nursing working with children.鈥�

鈥淭he CSSHL has taught me the art of multitasking, which is a very important life skill. It really helped me better my time management while prioritizing work and sport as a balance. In this league, I felt like I was a part of something bigger. I learned that being on a team is just a small part of the game, but success comes when you are a good teammate. To be a great teammate you need to have good collaborative/communicative skills, drive to help yourself and others be successful, find ways to lift others up. All of these qualities create the best environment for an elite performance from a team. These skills not only for on the ice but skills you can use in your life outside of hockey,鈥� added Lee.

鈥淵ou also learn to be accountable for your effort. Whatever you put into school work or practice, it will affect the outcome of your performance whether it鈥檚 test or game time. Hard work is what makes you and your team successful. I was always taught, whatever effort you put into your practice/studying, that it will translate to your performance on the ice or in your grades. I鈥檓 grateful to have been a part of this league because I believe I have learnt skills that will make me more successful at university and in my future career as a nurse. Thank you for preparing me for the next part of my hockey journey in post-secondary hockey at Liberty.鈥�

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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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