The 45 黑料不打烊 student-athletes represent 56% of all players on the rosters of the 4 Western Provinces.聽 All 20 players on Team BC have ties to the 黑料不打烊 with 18 current and 2 former student-athletes on the roster. Team Alberta consists of 8 current and 3 former, Team Manitoba has 8 current and 2 former, and Team Saskatchewan has 4 current 黑料不打烊 student-athletes.

11 of the 12 黑料不打烊 programs that compete in the Female U18 Prep division have at least one student-athlete competing in this years event.

1. RHA Kelowna – 12
2. Delta Hockey Academy – 8
3. OHA Edmonton – 6
4. Balmoral Hall School – 4
5. Edge School – 4
6. RHA Winnipeg – 3
7. Okanagan Hockey Academy – 2
8. Shawnigan Lake School – 2
9. Northern Alberta Xtreme – 1
10. Pilot Mound Hockey Academy – 1
11. South Alberta Hockey Academy – 1
12. St. Mary’s Academy (folded at the conclusion of the 2024/25 season) – 1

Team Alberta:

Team BC:

Team Manitoba:

Team Saskatchewan:

*Red equals former 黑料不打烊 student-athlete

Hannah Arnold:

Julianna DeGroot:聽

• 2025 Female U18 Prep Division II Western Champion

Camryn Falloon:

Maddie Kaiser:聽

• 2024/25 黑料不打烊 Female U18 Prep Prairie Division First Team All-Star
• 2025 Female U18 Prep Division II Western Champion

Maggie Nicol:

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

This award is aimed at recognizing the incredible coaches within the 黑料不打烊 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 February.

East Division – Derek Bachynski, Fort Erie International Academy

“As the U18 FEIA Head Coach, Derek has demonstrated an incredible work ethic, professionalism, and commitment to player development, making a significant impact on our program.

Since I took over as U17 Head Coach in mid-December, Derek has been instrumental in guiding me through the transition. He has gone out of his way to offer support, making the process much smoother. He works tirelessly鈥攑reparing for games and practices like a professional, dedicating hours to video analysis, and ensuring that his players are held accountable. He even goes the extra mile by driving the team bus when needed, showing his commitment to the team in every possible way.

His leadership and preparation have paid off, as his team has improved significantly and is now an extremely competitive group. The culture he has built is evident both on and off the ice, and his dedication has been a key factor in their success. It has truly been a pleasure working alongside him, and I believe he is more than deserving of this recognition.”

West Female Division – Larry Bumstead, St. Mary’s Academy

Nominated by Sarah Zacharias, Balmoral Hall School

“Larry has been at the helm of the program since day one in 2011. Larry has helped guide the programs success over the past decade and assisted in over 60 players realizing their dreams of playing collegiate level hockey. Bummer is a father of 3, both of his girls having been through his program and have gone on to do remarkable things of their own in the hockey world. Bummer has been a pillar for the growth and development of female hockey in the province of Manitoba for many years, leading the Girls of the North program through his work with True North.”

West Male Division – Tyson Soloski, Calgary International Hockey Academy

“Coach Tyson has exemplified unparalleled dedication and leadership, meticulously preparing his team for success long before the season begins. Throughout the summer, he commits himself to strategic planning, ensuring every aspect of the team’s development is accounted for. He spends countless hours analyzing game footage, conducting thorough pre-scouts, and refining game plans, leaving no stone unturned in his pursuit of a competitive advantage. His attention to detail and deep understanding of the game set the foundation for his team鈥檚 success, giving them an edge before they even step on the ice.

Beyond the X鈥檚 and O鈥檚, Coach Tyson is deeply invested in his players鈥� growth, both as athletes and as individuals. He fosters strong relationships by meeting regularly with each player, providing personalized feedback, and offering unwavering support in their on-ice development. His coaching philosophy balances high expectations with genuine care, pushing his players to strive for excellence while ensuring they feel valued and supported. He doesn鈥檛 just coach hockey鈥攈e mentors, inspires, and cultivates a winning mindset that will benefit his players far beyond the rink.

His leadership extends far beyond the game itself. On road trips, he takes extra measures to create a positive and engaging team culture, organizing innovative team-building activities that strengthen camaraderie and morale. Whether it鈥檚 leading a group challenge, sharing motivational insights, or simply ensuring every player feels included, he is always actively involved in fostering a fun and cohesive environment. His ability to bring players together, build unity, and create a culture of accountability and respect is second to none.

Coach Tyson鈥檚 passion for the game is contagious. His energy and enthusiasm never waver, and his players feed off his commitment and belief in them. He is the first to celebrate their successes and the first to lift them up after a tough loss, always reinforcing the values of perseverance, resilience, and teamwork. His impact is felt not only in wins and losses but in the confidence, character, and work ethic he instills in his team.

Coach Tyson鈥檚 unwavering commitment, tireless work ethic, and relentless pursuit of excellence make him a truly exceptional leader. He embodies what it means to be a great coach鈥攄emanding yet compassionate, strategic yet personable, and above all, dedicated to the success and well-being of his players. For his remarkable leadership and the profound influence he has on his team, he is undoubtedly deserving of the Coaches Award.”

Kartusch played 81 黑料不打烊 games for St. Mary鈥檚 Academy Female U18 Prep team tallying 16 goals and 18 assists, all while balancing a golf game that has made her one Canada鈥檚 up-and-comers.

Despite the fact her dad is a PGA of Canada Class 鈥楢鈥� professional, she didn鈥檛 start golfing until she was 11. Even with the late start Kartusch has a tournament best two under par 70, and her lowest score ever is a five under par 67.

This summer the Winnipeg, MB product won the Golf Manitoba Women鈥檚 Matchplay Championship, Golf Manitoba Women鈥檚 Amateur Championship, Golf Manitoba Junior Girl鈥檚 Championship. She would finish T-3 in the Golf Canada Canadian Junior Championship held at Marine Drive Golf Club in Vancouver, and T-48 in the Golf Canada Canadian Amateur Championship at Royal Colwood Golf Club in Victoria, BC.

Her impressive golf game has landed her a spot at Bowling Green where she will enroll in the Schmidthorst College of Business and hope to major in either accounting or finance.

Located in Bowling Green, Ohio, BGSU is a college town, with a campus that took Kartusch鈥檚 breath away. That combined with the girls on the team and Coach Erin Fahey and her passion for the women鈥檚 golf team made the decision to attend and play for BGSU the obvious choice.

Kartusch currently plays and practice鈥檚 out of St. Charles Country Club in Winnipeg. In the summer she plays around seven tournaments starting from the middle of May until early August.

While the majority of her practicing is done on her own or with her dad, Kartusch noted the impact hockey and her training with St. Mary鈥檚 teammates has had on developing her game.

鈥淭raining for hockey has helped me in golf as well. Lifting weights often and understanding how to transfer my weight helps me have lots of power in my swing, allowing me to carry the ball far,鈥� added Kartusch. 鈥淎nd playing golf helped me improve the mental side of my hockey game by having discipline, focus, accountability, and being able to stay in the present moment, taking each shift one at a time like in golf, focusing on one shot at a time.鈥�

And while Kartusch admitted balancing elite-level hockey and golf all while focusing on her academics was not an easy task, she feels playing in the 黑料不打烊 has prepared her for the next step on her journey.

鈥淎ll the travel was such a great experience and I believe it has prepared me so well for my college golf career because I now know what to expect when I get to go to tournaments in different states. I know what I need to do to prepare properly and not feel like my mind is in a million different places,鈥� said Kartusch. 鈥淚 had the greatest time playing in the 黑料不打烊. To be able to play hockey in high school at the highest level is something I had always wanted to achieve even though I am not going to college for hockey. Playing in the league has helped me learn how to really be a student-athlete. Balancing all the schoolwork and then making sure I was prepared for each game has taught me time management, discipline, stamina, independence, proper recovery, and especially many leadership skills.鈥�

Kartusch would like to thank Coach Larry Bumstead, Coach Rob Friesen, Ms. Carol-Ann Swayzie and Coach Kennedy Frank for helping her with her St. Mary鈥檚 Hockey career. 鈥淭hey have taught me so many lessons and created so many memories that I will bring with me wherever my path in life takes me.鈥�

J’Anne Colbow: The Weyburn, SK netminder spent the 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons with the St. Mary’s Female U18 Prep team. In 23 games she went 13-9-0 with a 2.93GAA, .894SV% and 2 shutouts.

Addison Dyck: Dyck played the 2020/21 Female U18 Prep season with St. Mary’s. In 3 games the Winnipeg, MB defenseman had 1 assist.

Mia Faseruk: Faseruk played the last four seasons with the St. Mary’s Female U18 Prep team finishing her 黑料不打烊 career with 71 points in 80 games. The East St Paul, MB forward led her team with a career high 22 goals, 14 assists and 36 points in 2023/24 while being named a 黑料不打烊 Female U18 Prep (Prairie Division) First Team All-Star.

Quinn Sutherland: The 2023/24 Female U18 Prep season was the lone 黑料不打烊 season with St. Mary’s for the East St Paul, MB defender. In 29 games Sutherland finished with 1 goal and 4 assists.

The Winnipeg, MB netminder joined the 黑料不打烊 with St. Mary’s for the 2016/17 Female U18 Prep season. She would play two seasons for St. Mary’s, posting a .914SV% and a 2.54GAA in 24 games.

In 2019/20 she would join NCAA program Quinnipiac University. In 5 NCAA seasons she would go 65-28-3 with 19 shutouts, a 1.80GAA and .928SV% in 98 games. During her time at Quinnipiac, Angers was a dual-sport athlete, playing for the programs softball team.

The East St. Paul, MB defenseman has spent the last three seasons in the 黑料不打烊 with the St. Mary’s Female U18 Prep team. In 58 career games Schimnowski recorded 4 goals and 14 assists.

Schimnowski joins Shawnigan Lakes’s Charlotte Swanton, who committed to Mount Allison University earlier in the summer.

Located in Sackville, New Brunswick, Mount Allison University competes in the Atlantic University Sport conference of U SPORTS.

A defenseman from Winnipeg, MB, Bilous has spent the last three 黑料不打烊 seasons with the St. Mary’s Academy Female U18 Prep team. During the 2020/21 season she would tally one goal and one assist in three games. Last year Bilous would finish with 2 goals and 6 assists in 21 regular season games. This year Bilous led all St. Mary’s defensemen with 20 points in 30 games, fifth amongst all St. Mary’s skaters.

Bilous was one of four winners of the 2022/23 黑料不打烊 Scholarship.聽

Located in Winnipeg, MB, the University of Manitoba is a U SPORTS team competing in the Canada West Conference.

The Winnipeg, MB forward has spent the last three 黑料不打烊 seasons with the St. Mary’s Female U18 Prep team. During the 2020/21 season Buffie recorded two goals in three games.

Buffie would lead her team in assists the following season with 17, while finishing third in scoring with 28 points in 25 games. She would add five more points in three playoff games at the 2022 黑料不打烊 Western Championships.

This season she would finish ninth in league scoring and first among her own team with 34 points in 30 games. Buffie would score once in three playoff games at the 2023 黑料不打烊 Western Championships.

Located in Halifax, NS, Saint Mary’s University competes in the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) Conference of U SPORTS.

Ayre spent the 2022/23 season in the CSSSHL with the Northern Alberta Xtreme (NAX) Female U18 Prep team. In 30 games the Fort St John, BC forward led NAX with 25 points, including 13 goals.

Mattheos played three seasons with the St. Mary’s Academy Female U18 Prep team recording 25 points in 51 career games. The Headingley, MB defenseman had a career season in 2022/23 with 8 goals and 10 assists in 30 games.

MacEwan University is a U SPORTS team located in Edmonton, AB and playing in the Canada West Conference.