Eastern U17: Liam Armit, Stanstead College

The Gatineau, QC forward led his team with four goals and seven points in five games as Stanstead won the 2025 CSSHL Eastern U17 Championships. During the regular season Armit, a top prospect for the 2025 QMJHL Draft, recorded 29 points in 16 games.

Eastern U18: William Sasseville, Bourget College

Sasseville got off to a slow start at the 2025 CSSHL Eastern Championships, going pointless in the round robin. But he would come alive when it meant the most, scoring twice in the quarter-finals, once in the semi’s and once again in the finals. His lone assist of the playoffs would be a crucial one, as he set-up Albert Genest on a two-on-one for the overtime game winner, giving Bourget their second CSSHL Eastern U18 Championship in three seasons. During the regular season the Prevost, QC forward tallied 23 points in 24 games.

Female U18 Prep Prep Division I: Alida Korte, RHA Kelowna

Korte finished second among all skaters with 6 goals and 11 points in 5 playoff games. She would cap-off her playoffs by scoring a highlight reel goal in the finals as RHA Kelowna captured their fourth straight CSSHL Female U18 Prep Western Championship. The Saskatoon, SK forward finished second among all skaters with 63 points in 29 games during the regular season.

Female U18 Prep Division II: Makenna Williment, Balmoral Hall School

The Balmoral captain paced the Female U18 Prep Division II Western Championships with 6 goals and 10 points in just 4 games to lead her team to a CSSHL Championship in their first season in the league. In a 3-2 win over Delta Hockey Academy Black, she would score the opening goal while assisting on the game winner. During the regular season the Syracuse University commit had 39 points in 30 games.

U15 Division I: Brody Antignani, Edge School

After leading the U15 division with 50 goals, 49 assists and 99 points during the regular season the Calgary, AB forward paced the 2025 Western Championships with 10 goals, 7 assists and 17 points. His 17 points were 7 more than the next closest skater as Edge captured the 2025 CSSHL U15 Division I Western Championship.

U15 Division II: Jack Arseniuk, RHA Winnipeg

The Winnipeg, MB product led all U15 Division II defensemen with three goals and five points in five games to help his team capture the 2025 CSSHL U15 Division II Western Championship. Arseniuk saved his best for last, scoring once and adding an assist on the game winner in the finals. During the regular season he tallied 6 goals and 13 assists in 36 games.

U15 Prep Division I: Ryker Doka, Delta Hockey Academy

The Regina, SK defensemen finished with one goal and five assists, including scoring 29 seconds into the finals, as Delta captured the 2025 CSSHL U15 Prep Division I Western Championship. Doka recorded 14 goals and 20 assists in just 21 regular season games for Delta.

U15 Prep Division II: Gage Mark, Okanagan Hockey Academy

OHA captured the 2025 CSSHL U15 Prep Division II Western Championship with Mark pacing the way with a playoff best 6 goals and 11 points in 4 games. The Kelowna, BC forward had a goal and two assists in the finals, setting up the game winner late in the third period. Mark had 21 goals and 14 assists in 36 regular season games with OHA.

U17 Division I: Tyson Kuiack, Okanagan Hockey Academy

Kuiack played four of the five games for OHA during the Championships, going 4-0-0 with a 1.25 GAA, and .946 SV%. His GAA ranked second among netminders while his SV% was third. In a 3-2 win over RHA Kelowna in the finals the Kelowna, BC netminder stopped 28 of 30 shots as OHA captured the 2025 CSSHL U17 Division I Western Championship. During the regular season he went 14-3-2 with a 2.46 GAA, .901 SV% and 2 shutouts.

U17 Division II: Lynden Mercier, Delta Hockey Academy

A netminder from Victoria, BC, Mercier went 3-0-0 with a 1.99 GAA and .934 SV% during the Championships. He would stop 29 of 31 shots as Delta beat BWC Academy 3-2 in overtime to win the 2025 CSSHL U17 Division II Western Championships. Mercier went 8-7-2 with a 3.22 GAA, .903 SV% and 1shutout during the regular season.

U17 Prep Division I: Drake Mooney, Prairie Hockey Academy

Prairie came into the Championships as the 12th and final seed but made it to the finals, thanks in large part to the play of Mooney. The Blackfalds, AB netminder went 3-1-0 with a 2.16 GAA and playoff best .948 SV%. A fourth round pick by the Regina Pats at the 2024 WHL Draft, Mooney stopped 45 shots through 60 minutes of regulation and 10 minutes of overtime, before stopping both OHA Edmonton shooters in the shootout to send his team to the finals. Mooney would stop 46 of 49 in the finals, but Prairie ultimately fell 4-1. Mooney went 6-10-12 with a 3.56 GAA, .897 SV% and 1 shutout during the regular season.

U17 Prep Division II: Collin Friedrich, Pilot Mound Hockey Academy

Friedrich went pointless in his first game of the Championships before producing six goals and three assists in his final four games to finish third in playoff scoring with nine points. In the semi-finals the Tampa Bay, FL forward would have a flurry of chances in overtime, before finally burying the game winner with just two seconds left. In the finals Pilot Mound would dismantle the North Shore Warriors 7-0, with Friedrich tallying a game high three points to lead his team to a 2025 CSSHL U17 Prep Division II Western Championship. During the regular season he recorded 23 goals and 20 assists in 36 games.

U18 Prep: Benjamin Bowtell, RHA Kelowna

The Saskatoon Blades prospect led the playoffs with 7 goals and 12 points as 11th seed RHA Kelowna took home the 2025 CSSHL U18 Prep Western Championship. The Lake Country, BC forward recorded at least a point in all five playoff games, recording three points on three separate occasions including in the semi-finals and finals. Bowtell had 19 goals and 22 assists in 35 regular season games.

U18 Prep Division II: Aleksandr Skuratov, Coeur d’Alene Hockey Academy

Skuratov tied for the playoff lead with 4 goals, while his 12 points trailed only teammate Sokratis Markarian, who had 13. The Czechia forward recorded at least a point in all five playoff games, recording three points on three separate occasions including the finals where he assisted on all three CDA goals in a 3-1 win over Pilot Mound. During the regular season Skuratov had 19 goals and 24 assists in 36 games.

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The tournament will take place April 9-20, 2025 in Czechia and will see Team Canada in Pool A with the U.S.A., Finland, Czechia and Switzerland.

Among the 25 players selected include Emily Clark, Hannah Miller, Chloe Primerano, Danielle Serdachny and Micah Zandee-Hart.

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 and the current one in the PWHL with the Ottawa Charge, recording 11 goals and 19 assists in 47 games.

Internationally Clark has represented Canada since 2011. To this date she has two U18 Women’s 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.

Miller played for the OHA Female U18 Prep team in 2012/13 and 2013/14. She would go on to spend four season in the NCAA with St. Lawrence University, recording 43 goals and 80 assists for 123 points in 124 games.

The North Vancouver, BC forward would spend five years playing professional hockey overseas in China, Sweden and Russia before being selected by the Toronto Sceptres 74th overall at the 2023 PWHL Draft. In the last two PWHL seasons she has recorded 37 points in 46 games, including 23 points in 23 games this season.

This will be Miller’s first time playing for Team Canada at the National level and will mark her return in the red and white. She previously represented Canada at the 2013 and 2014 U18 Women’s World Championships, capturing gold both years. Miller would then go on to represent China internationally, including at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

Primerano made her National Women’s team debut at just 17 years old earlier this fall. 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’s Worlds (16) and most points by a Canadian at one U18 Women’s 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). During the 2024/25 CSSHL 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 34 NCAA games this season as an underage true freshman, Primerano had 5 goals and 26 assists.

Selected second overall at the 2024 Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Draft, by the Ottawa Charge, 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’s Worlds.

This season Serdachny has 2 goals and 5 assists in 23 PWHL games with Ottawa.

Zandee-Hart spent four seasons with OHA from 2011-2015. The Victoria, BC defender has a U18 gold and silver medals, to go along with a World Championship bronze, silver and gold, and a 2022 Olympic Gold medal.

She would play four seasons in the NCAA with Cornell University, recording 17 goals and 70 assists. Zandee-Hart joined the New York Sirens of the PWHL in 2023/24, tallying 3 assists in 19 games. This season she has 1 goal and 8 assists in 24 PWHL games with New York.

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Fourth ranked OHA beat first ranked RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna 3-2 in the finals to capture the first ever CSSHL U17 Western Championships.

The two teams met eight times this season with RHA Kelowna taking the season series 6-2. RHA Kelowna would beat OHA in a shootout in the Round Robin, but it was OHA who finished atop Pool A. OHA would beat Edge School 2-1 in their semi-final matchup while RHA Kelowna overcame a 4-1 deficit to defeat RHA Winnipeg 5-4.

Lucan Kostiuk opened the scoring for the home side 5:22 in with his third goal of the Championships. RHA Kelowna would counter as Kesler Hamilton (1G, 1A) struck on the power play late in the period, finding the back of the net for the third time.

Aiden Andrews gave RHA Kelowna their first lead of the game with 6:37 remaining in the second, scoring his first of the Championships. Jaxon Foster replied for OHA 2:24 later with a power play marker, evening the score heading into the third period.

The Tyson Kuiack (28/30) show continued in the third, as it had the previous two periods, as he made several outstanding saves to keep OHA tied with RHA Kelowna. Backed by their stellar netminder, OHA would reward his play as Caiden Osiowy-Mah(1G, 1A) beat William Stewart (22/25) high glove side on an odd man rush to put OHA ahead 3-2.

OHA would survive the late RHA Kelowna push to hold on for the 3-2 win.

Fresh off winning the U15 Prep Division II title, OHA has won nine titles overall.

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Pilot Mound (Pilot Mound, MB) and OHA (Penticton, BC) came into the U15 Prep Division II Western Championships as the number one and two seed. Both teams would go 2-0 in the round robin to earn byes straight to the semi-finals. In the semis, Pilot Mound would crush the North Shore Warriors (North Vancouver, BC) 7-1, while OHA destroyed Notre Dame (Wilcox, SK) 9-0.

OHA outshot Pilot Mound 14-7 but it wasn’t until 1:18 left in the period that they put one up on the scoreboard as Cohen Short found Gage Mark (1G, 2A) backdoor for the tap-in goal. Maddox Ramage (2G) would tie the game 1:33 into the second period, as he fired the puck from the corner towards the front of the net where it bounced off an OHA defender and in. Henrik Alexander-Ward restored the OHA lead midway through the period as his shot snuck through under the arm of Yuki Kido (57/60) and trickled into the net.

Ramage would tie the game once again 7:11 into the second, cleaning up a loose puck in front after a great individual effort from Cole Landreville. OHA continued to drastically outshoot Pilot Mound leading to Nathan Marques (1G, 1A) taking a feed from Mark and burying it short side on Kido. From there, Maddox Slater (23/25) stopped every shot he faced and Ryder Young sank an empty netter with 33 seconds left to secure the OHA victory.

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Canada West Women’s Hockey – First Team All-Stars

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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 January.

East Division – Noah Brewer, Ontario Hockey Academy

“Noah is a student-athlete with great determination both on and off the ice. In his academics, he shows maturity and hard work, attaining some of the highest marks in the school. Though a quiet member of the community, he consistently acts as a role model for others to follow.”

West Female Division – Hayden Wild, Okanagan Hockey Academy

“Hayden has shown outstanding leadership and commitment to her community both on and off the ice. Since September, she has been volunteering as a junior coach with the Penticton Minor Hockey Association (PMHA) U9 team, dedicating her time to helping young players develop their skills and passion for the game. She attends their weekly sessions whenever her schedule allows, serving as a mentor and positive role model for the young athletes.

Beyond coaching, Hayden has also taken extra steps to build a strong hockey community. She also arranges for her U18 Female Prep Black teammates to cheer on the U9 team during games, creating an unforgettable experience for the young players and demonstrating her dedication to supporting others in the sport.

Her leadership, sportsmanship, and commitment to giving back make her a worthy nominee for this recognition.”

West Male U18 Division – Asher Watson, Prairie Hockey Academy

“Asher is a 4th year Briercrest Christian Academy/PHA student-athlete.

While playing on the U18 Prep team, Asher is maintaining a High Honours academic average. If that isn’t enough, Asher works a part time job refereeing minor hockey, volunteers in the local minor hockey league practicing with the youth in our community to share his love for hockey and leads school activities on our Student Leadership Team. The best part has been watching Asher grow in his confidence while leading his peers. He easily commands the audience while in charge of any school wide activities. Academics, Volunteerism, Leadership, Athleticism, Asher is doing it all with a humble gracious attitude.”

West Male U15 Division – Ben Meyer, Notre Dame

“Ben is leading all of our Grade 9’s average in school. Ben is an outstanding student-athlete for our school. Ben takes care of his academics first, which has led him to a prestigious Award of Distinction here at Notre Dame. Attending a private boarding school is a challenge for any 15-year-old kid, but Ben has been committed to developing all aspects of his life. Ben always completes his studies in his free time which has allowed him to focus and succeed on the ice, and in the classroom. Here at Notre Dame, we believe a healthy mind leads to a healthy body and Ben has fully engraved himself into this lifestyle. Ben is very committed to being the best version of himself both in the classroom, in his personal life, and on the ice. We look forward to watching Ben grow in his career as he is an example of the student athlete our school culture here at Notre Dame looks to grow. Congratulations Ben this is very well deserved.”

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

This award is aimed at recognizing the incredible staff 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 staff members, who were all nominated by their programs, for their hard work in the month of January.

East Division – Kayla VandeKemp, Manuela Alvarez, Matt Brown, and Steven Lam, Fort Erie International Academy

“Behind every successful student-athlete is a team of dedicated professionals working tirelessly to ensure they can perform at their best, both on and off the field. At FEIA, our athletic therapist staff plays a vital role in keeping our student-athletes safe, healthy, and ready to compete. Our incredible team includes Kayla VandeKemp, Manuela Alvarez, Matt Brown, and Steven Lam.

From early mornings to late nights, and through long road trips, their commitment knows no bounds. They are there every step of the way—providing injury prevention strategies, managing recovery programs, and offering constant support to our athletes. Their expertise and care extend beyond just treating injuries; they focus on educating our athletes about health and wellness to ensure long-term success.

Whether it’s taping an ankle, responding swiftly during a game, or guiding a player through a rehab process, their dedication is unmatched. They are the unsung heroes behind every moment of growth in our program. To our athletic therapist team, thank you for your endless hours, energy, and passion for what you do. Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, and we are deeply grateful for the impact you make in the lives of our student-athletes every day.”

West Female Division – Jason Chimera, OHA Edmonton

“On January 5th, 2024 Hockey Alberta granted OHA Edmonton a female team. On March 10th, Randall Weber announced Jason Chimera as the coach of the inaugural OHA Edmonton Female Prep team. On the weekend of April 12-14, OHA Edmonton hoisted their first ever female ID camp. In these short windows, Jason has built a very strong team for the inaugural year. Since the team selection and through the start of the season the team has been quite competitive with a current record of 14-8-1, which is good for 9th place in the CSSHL. This is quite a feat considering that 10 players are in their first year at the U18 level. Additionally, with only 5 graduating players, Jason has built a solid foundation for the future and continued success of the program. These accomplishments are a result of Jasons high work ethic, high standards and high level of care for his student athletes.”

West Male Division – Jessie Leung, Okanagan Hockey Academy

“Jessie Leung has demonstrated exceptional leadership and coaching prowess, making him an outstanding candidate for the CSSHL Coach of the Month. Under his guidance, the U17 Prep team has achieved a perfect 4-0 record this month. Jessie’s meticulous attention to detail in game reports, family communications, and game strategies has been instrumental in the team’s success. In December, he further showcased his expertise by contributing to the Team Canada U18 Female Development team, highlighting his versatility and commitment to developing young athletes. Jessie’s dedication to excellence both on and off the ice makes him a deserving nominee for this recognition.”

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Eastern U17: Julian Harroch, Selwyn House School

It was a dominant month for the Westmount, QC forward. In 6 games he would lead all East U17 skaters with 10 goals and 22 points, with his 12 assists second behind teammate Yule Bill’s 13. In his first CSSHL season with Selwyn House, Harroch sits fourth in points (30), and fifth in goals (13) and assists (17). His 2.50 points-per-game leads all East U17 skaters who have played a minimum of 10 games this season.

Eastern U18: Timothee Fengos, Fort Erie International Academy

In 243 minutes of action in January Fengos led the East U18 division with a 1.24 GAA, .955 SV%, 1 shutout, and 4 wins. The Joliette, QC netminder went 4-0-0 while giving up just 5 goals on 112 shots against. On the season he hold a 6-6-0 record, a .902 SV%, 3.78 GAA and 1 shutout.

Female U18 Prep: Zoe Cramer, Shawnigan Lake School

A forward from Carman, MB, Cramer led all Female U18 Prep skaters with 9 goals and 17 points in 10 games in January. On the season she sits seventh in league scoring with 40 points in 25 games. Now in her second season with Shawigan after spending the 2022/23 season with RHA Winnipeg, Cramer has recorded 40 goals and 63 assists for 103 points in 85 regular season games.

U15: Alexandre Montembeault, Calgary International Hockey Academy

For the third time this season a goaltender has taken home the U15 Division POTM Award. The Calgary, AB netminder went 4-1-0 in January, leading the division with 2 shutouts. In 300 minutes of action his .952 SV% was second and his 1.20 GAA third, letting in 6 goals on 125 shots. In his first CSSHL season Montembeault has a 13-5-0 record, 3 shutouts, a 2.46 GAA and .906 SV%.

U15 Prep: Cruz Jim, Northern Alberta Xtreme

Jim led all U15 Prep skaters with 12 assists, while his 13 points ranked second, tops among all defensemen. On the season the Grande Prairie, AB product leads all defensemen with 41 assists and 51 points, while his 10 goals sits second. Having won a 2024 CSSHL U15 Prep Western Championship with NAX last season, Jim had 13 goals and 55 assists in 68 career U15 Prep games.

U17: Cole Fox, Prairie Hockey Academy

In January Fox finished second in the U17 division with a .947 SV%, and 1.51 GAA. The Prairie netminder went 2-1-1 with 6 goals against on 113 shots in 239 minutes of play. On the season his .935 SV% leads all U17 netminders while 2.09 GAA is second. Fox holds a 8-4-1 record with 1 shutout in his first season.

U17 Prep: Linden Sobocan, Okanagan Hockey Academy

Selected in the third round of the 2024 WHL Draft by the Kelowna Rockets, Sobocan posted a 7-1-0 record in January. His 7 wins, and 4 shutouts led the U17 Prep division, while his .962 SV% and 0.91 GAA ranked second in January. On the season he holds a 17-1-0 record with a 1.66 GAA, .935 SV% and 6 shutouts. His wins, GAA, and shutout totals all lead the U17 Prep division, with his SV% ranking second. The Cochrane, AB netminder is in his second CSSHL season, having spent the 2023/24 season with the OHA U15 Prep team.

U18 Prep: Kyounghun OH, Yale Hockey Academy

A defenseman from Seoul, South Korea, Oh played six games in January, recording one goal and nine assists. His 9 assists led all skaters, while his 10 points were tied for second. On the season he has 4 goals and 28 assists in 25 games, sitting fifth among U18 Prep defensemen with 32 points. Oh has spent the last three seasons with Yale, joining the program in 2023/23 with their U17 Prep team.

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PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION STATEMENT

TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT GIVES EVERY STUDENT-ATHLETE THE BEST POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE AND SURPASS INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL THROUGH STRUCTURE, SUPPORT, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE.

LIST OF TEAMS

Situated in the sunny South Okanagan of British Columbia, the Okanagan Hockey Academy in Penticton is a founding member of the Â鶹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú, joining the League in 2009.

• 2024-2025 Teams:
  • U18 Prep
  • U18 Female Prep
  • U18 Female Prep Black
  • U17 Prep
  • U17
  • U15 Prep
  • U15

LOCATION AND YEAR THE PROGRAM ENTERED THE CSSHL
OHA is based in Penticton, BC and joined the CSSHL in 2009.

EDUCATION

• Partner School
  • Penticton Secondary School
• What are some of the things your program does to provide educational support?
  • Pen High has implemented a schedule that allows our student-athletes to attend school from 8:30 am to
    1:00 pm without missing core classes for practice or training. A weekly mandatory study hall provides
    our student-athletes with an opportunity to have one-on-one instruction with our Academic Advisors
    and help manage their workload.
• How are grades monitored and how often?
  • Grades are monitored, at a minimum weekly, in our study halls. Teachers communicate with our study hall teachers and David Nackoney (OHA Academic Advisor) if they have concerns. Coaches are part of the academic team approach to supporting our student-athletes. We also complete a quarterly update of all teams.
• How are courses and the graduation path for student athletes chosen?
  • Our Academic Advisor, Dave Nackoney, works diligently at helping our students navigate through SATs, ACT’s, NCAA Clearinghouse, and USPORT requirements ensuring that all options are available for our students when they are ready to attend a post-secondary institution.
• Do you have an academic probation policy?
  • Academic probation is a case-by-case situation. We work on being proactive and use academic probation as a last resort. Students are given opportunities to catch up on their work if they are falling behind in study halls. If a situation arises that a student is not keeping up on work, they will be assigned extra study halls until their work is completed. In cases of academic misconduct, games may be taken away from student-athletes. Students, coaches, management, parents, and teachers are all involved in the academic process.

RESIDENTIAL LIFE

• Do you offer a billeting program or a dormitory for non-local student athletes?
  • Our athletes who need room and board are billeted among a great group of local families. Our billets provide a safe and supportive environment that our student-athletes can call home. We have had great success through our billeting program and feel that it has been an integral part of the growth of our Academy. We have a designated Coordinator of Residential Life who facilitates the process and ensures that our students are placed in a home they will be comfortable with. This process includes an extensive screening process that ensures the family and student-athlete are the right fit for each other. Each potential billet family goes through a wide-ranging interview and reference check. The student is also asked a series of questions such as if they are okay living with children, pets, etc. This process ensures the student and his or her new billet family will be comfortable with one another.
• What kind of life skills to the student athletes learn by living in the dorms or with billets?
  • Okanagan Hockey strives to make our student-athletes feel right at home while developing their emotional intelligence. Our student-athletes will develop key life skills by living away from home, such as time management skills, cooking and laundry, self-advocacy, relationship skills, appreciation of new cultures, and controlled independence.

STUDENT ATHLETE HEALTH

• How are injuries and sick student athletes monitored?
  • We have full-time Certified Athletic Therapists staffed daily in our state-of-the-art facilities for injury assessment, rehabilitation, and coverage during training and games. We have a team physician who comes to the academy weekly and is booked by appointment through an athletic therapist. Student- athlete monitoring is typically completed with daily check-ins but can differ depending on the injury or illness.
  • Parent communication will take place for student-athletes who are injured for any extended period, including updates on their progress or changes in their injury status. Parent communication will also take place when any sort of physician contact occurs, such as general check-ups, walk-in clinics, or emergency room visits. This is especially helpful for families that are not in town so that they can be kept up to date on each step of the injury or illness recovery process.

SCHEDULE

• What days the daily schedule look like for a student athlete in your program?
  • Our student-athletes attend classes from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. In the afternoon they have an on-ice session, which could be a full team practice, individual skill development, etc., and they also have an off- ice session in our gym or state-of-the art performance centre. Our student-athletes complete all activities by 4:30-5 pm and then are picked up or transported home.
• How many games can your teams expect to play?
  • Our teams play 40-50 games a season, which includes the CSSHL regular season and Championships, exhibition games, and tournaments.
• What does the on and off ice training look like?
  • Our student-athletes take part in daily purposeful on-ice training. Practices are designed with individual skill development in mind, through tactical and technical teaching. The Okanagan Hockey Academy Performance Centre is a state-of-the-art training facility designed after top NCAA and NHL programs. We have professional off-ice training staff, and supplement core strength training, explosive speed training, mobility as well as nutrition guidance. We strongly believe that physical preparation is the key to long-term hockey development. Our philosophy is to provide our student-athletes with the tools needed to execute and perform at the highest level possible.
• How long does your program run?
  • September to June

KEY STAFF

• Heather Perrin, Senior Manager of Operations,
• Mike Needham, Senior Manager of Hockey Operations
• Brett Vestby, Manager Operations, Sponsorship & Business Development
• Nathan Hollinger, Head of Athletic Therapy
• Paul Bisnauth, Head of Strength & Conditioning
• Craig Bedard, Coach
• Robert Dirk, Coach
• Jessie Leung, Coach
• Dennis McKinnon, Coach
• Jeff Urekar, Coach
• Jesse Hammill, Coach
• Mikaela Reay, Coach
• Lucas Gore, Goaltending Coach
• Dr. Nolan Rau, Physician
• Garth Astles, Residential Life Coordinator
• Dave Nackoney, Academy Advisor

PRICE

• What is including in the price to attend the program? Breakdown of fees
  • OHA has an all-inclusive model that provides the highest standard of services for all on and off ice activities for 10 months. Our medical services and therapy are part of the program, which includes doctor visits and any treatment needed for minor or major injuries. Finally, our educational services including weekly tutoring are also part of each student’s experience.
  • The breakdown of our fees is (2024-2025 season):
    • Academy Fee: $28,000
    • Team Fees:
      • U18 Female Prep – $9,000
      • U18 Female Prep Black – $8,000
      • U18 Prep – $7,500
      • U17 Prep – $7,500
      • U17 – $7,500
      • U15 Prep – $8,000
      • U15 – $6,500
    • Transportation Fee:
      • Peachland, West Kelowna and Kelowna – $3,000
        Summerland, Penticton and South Okanagan – $1,000
    • Billet Fee: $9,500
    • Out-of-Province Educational Fee: $9,175
    • International Education Fee: $13,500
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  • *If applicable

CONTACT

• What is the best way to contact the program?
  • Website: okanaganhockey.com
  • Email: info@okanaganhockey.com
  • Social media:
    • Facebook/twitter/Instagram/Threads: @okanaganhockey
    • TikTok: @okanaganhockeyacademy

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The 43 CSSHL alumni are currently playing in the QMJHL, USA High-School and WHL. Of the 66 WHL players who find their names on the list, 59% (39/66) are CSSHL alumni. 95% of the 43 CSSHL alumni are currently playing in the CHL (OHL, QMJHL, WHL).

Jackson Smith is the highest ranked CSSHL skater coming in at ninth. Lynden Lakovic, Benjamin Kindel, Braeden Cootes, Blake Fiddler, Peyton Kettles, Cameron Schmidt, and Nathan Behm all find themselves ranked inside the Top 32.

The 43 CSSHL alumni represent 16 different member programs, with Edge School and RHA Winnipeg leading the way with eight:

• Edge School – 8
• RHA Winnipeg – 8
• Yale Hockey Academy – 5
• Delta Hockey Academy – 4
• North Shore Warriors – 4
• Northern Alberta Xtreme – 4
• RHA Kelowna – 4
• BWC Academy – 3
• Notre Dame Hounds – 3
• South Alberta Hockey Academy – 3
• Okanagan Hockey Academy – 2
• Bourget College – 1
• Calgary International Hockey Academy – 1
• Mount Academy – 1
• Pacific Coast Hockey Academy – 1
• St. George’s School – 1

Among the 224 ranked North American skaters include 41 CSSHL alumni:

Among the 32 ranked North American skaters include 2 CSSHL alumni:

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