Instructors

Tara McKay

Tara brings an understanding of the game from an elite player's perspective, along with:

• 15 years hockey instructor experience
• Playing experience in National Women's Hockey League since its inception, 15 years playing at highest level
• completed playing career with Brampton Thunder of NWHL in 2004
• NWHL National Silver '02, '03, '04, Provincial Gold '03
• regional Team Canada Camps
• Honours Kinesiology degree (Physical Education), University of Western Ontario
• Certified Kinesiologist
• Certified Exercise Physiologist
• College level teacher
• Former Police Officer
• 2002 Ontario Ball Hockey Female Athlete of the Year

Donna-Lynn Rosa

Donna-Lynn's passion for the game is displayed in her dedication to teaching others:

• 35 years combined playing and coaching experience
• First OWHA player to receive a full athletic scholarship to an American university (Northeastern - Boston, MA)
• 3 ECAC Championship titles (playing)
• ECAC Championship title (coaching)
• 3 Canadian National Championships (one in Lacrosse)
• 3 time All-American
• Brampton Thunder, NWHL (2001 Jersey retired)
• Assistant coach, Northeastern University 1989-1990
• Head coach, Brampton Thunder, NWHL 2006-2008
• Teacher, Humber College - Recreation Leadership Program

Past and Current Instructors

Guest instructors will be invited to share their knowledge, experiences, and advice.

• Eric Orschel, U of T, Phys Ed Teacher, Rep and high school hockey coach
• Lori Dupuis, Team Canada Olympic Gold Medalist
• Jayna Hefford, Team Canada Olympic Gold Medalist
• Chris D'Ornellas, Uxbridge Minor Hockey Coach, Former Junior Player
• Jen Rawson, U of T, CWHL, Teacher, High Performance Coach
• Joe Rosa, Former Junior Player and Professional Lacrosse Player
• Molly Engstrom, Brampton Canadette-Thunder, Team USA
• Stacey Colarossi, Assistant Coach, York University (CIS), High Performance Coach
• Tiffany Hagge, Mississauga Aeros (CWHL)
• Cathy Hambly, Brampton Canadette-Thunder
• Vanessa Ley, CIAU Laurier
• Liz Macri, Brampton Canadette-Thunder (CWHL)
• Kim Malcher, former CWHL and Team Canada, Elementary Teacher
• Krista McArthur, Brampton Canadette-Thunder (CWHL)
• Kathy McCormick, former CWHL and Team Canada, Elementary Teacher
• Meredith Ostarander, Brampton Canadette-Thunder (CWHL)
• Mia Poscente, Brampton "AA", RCMP Officer
• Mandy Cole, York University
• Deana Cuglietta, former CWHL player and current CWHL referee
• Coley Dosser, Brampton Canadette-Thunder (CWHL)
• Amy Caldwell, U of T, Elementary Teacher

Goalie Instructors

• Mandy Cronin, CWHL player and Owner of M-Power Hockey
• Cindy Eadie, Brampton Canadette-Thunder (CWHL)
• Stephanie Slade, former Brampton Canadette-Thunder (CWHL)