Category Coaches, Representative (Brantford Girls Hockey Association)

While earning her Applied Human Nutrition – Bachelor of Applied Science degree at the University of Guelph, Krista played four years on the Guelph Gryphons women’s hockey team (1996-97 to 1999-200).

In her sophomore season (1997-98) Krista helped lead the Gryphons to an OUA championship title and was selected as the OUA Tournament MVP, scoring 3 goals and adding 4 assists in two games. The team went on to place 4th at the National Championships.

By her senior season (1999-2000), she had been named the team’s assistant captain and earned the title of OUA All-Star.

After retiring from hockey, Krista pursued her other athletic passion by returning to running. Since her debut marathon in 2002, she has become the second fastest Canadian, a 2016 Olympian, and placed 3rd at the 2018 Boston Marathon. 

Here is a recent article that joins my hockey and running careers: https://gryphons.ca/news/2018/4/18/cross-country-pair-of-former-gryphons-steal-the-spotlight-at-the-boston-marathon.aspx?mobile=skip

After playing AA and Junior Hockey for the Hamilton Girls Hockey Association, Brianne received an NCAA scholarship to play forward for the Division I University of Maine Black Bears from 2009-2015. As well as being a star forward for the Maine Black Bears, Brianne has also coached softball and has done on and off-ice development for several hockey teams throughout Ontario for the past few years.

Matt has been coaching with the BGHA for the past 4 years at the House League, DS, and Rep levels, most recently as Head Coach of the  2017/2018 Atom C Ice Cats. In addition, Matt has been involved with Girls Rural Softball as a coach for the past 6 years. Matt strives to create a fun and encouraging environment and takes great joy in helping young athletes excel as hockey players and develop a life-long passion for the game. His coaching philosophy emphasizes fundamental skills development, hard work, and team play. 

 

 

  

Originally from Toronto, hockey has always been in my blood I have been around the game since a very young age.  I had an Uncle that played in the NHL for many years and I played AA/AAA level growing up until Midget/Juvenile when I decided to concentrate on School and my Career.  I have also participated as a Trainer for my sons team in Brantford Minor as he moved through the system and is now playing Junior hockey.  Most recently I coached my daughters Atom HL team with great success taking them on 3 Tournaments and creating a positive experience at the HL level for the girls. I enjoy a good challenge and being around people and will certainly bring a level of structure, education and most of all fun to the team this upcoming year.

 

 

  

Winner of the Silver Medal at the Provincial Championships in 2017 with Brantford's Senior A team, John has a long career of successes as head coach with BGHA and Paris District High School. John's experience both on the ice as a coach and off the ice as a business owner are huge assets for the high calibre University and Junior players he coaches as they continue their careers as players and pursuing their professional careers.