📢 COACH ANNOUNCEMENTS! 📢
U11 B Rep Head Coach Selected!
The Newcastle Minor Hockey Association is proud to announce Rachel Metcalfe as the Head Coach for our U11 B Rep team for the upcoming season!
Rachel brings over eight years of coaching experience, having developed players from House League up to A level competition. She has successfully led teams as Head Coach at the U10 and U11 A levels and previously in U11 House League, demonstrating a strong ability to build skilled, competitive teams.
Rachel has continued to advance her coaching knowledge through programs including Introduction to Checking, OHL coaching clinics, and professional development with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa 67’s. Her leadership style focuses on high-level skill development, strong work ethic, and team-first hockey, preparing players for success at the next level. In addition to her coaching experience, Rachel has extensive training in areas including Respect in Sport, Safe Sport, Mental Health in Sport and Anti-Racism in Coaching. She is committed to creating a positive, supportive environment for player development both on and off the ice.
We are excited to welcome Coach Rachel to Newcastle and look forward to a competitive and rewarding season ahead!
U13 B Rep Head Coach Selected!
The Newcastle Minor Hockey Association is proud to announce Shawn Curran as the Head Coach for our U13 B Rep team for the upcoming season!
Shawn brings over 20 years of coaching experience, including time with high-level programs such as the Pickering Panthers (A/AA) and Ajax-Pickering Raiders (AAA). Most recently, he has coached with the Manvers Mustangs at the LL and Select levels, helping launch their Select program and leading the team to a strong season with multiple tournament medals.
Shawn’s background as a former AA/AAA player with Oshawa Minor Hockey, the Oshawa Legionaires and Port Perry Mojacks, adds to his deep understanding of player development. He is passionate about skill development, team structure, and preparing players to compete at higher levels.
We are excited to welcome Coach Shawn to the Newcastle coaching team and look forward to an exciting and competitive season ahead!
Exciting News: Introducing Our First-Ever U16 B Rep Head Coach!
The Newcastle Minor Hockey Association is proud to announce Andy Gouin as the Head Coach of our inaugural U16 B Rep team!
Andy brings a strong leadership background, along with a wealth of coaching experience. Over the past several years, Andy has served as a Head Coach for the Clarington Toros AA program and the Clarington Flames BB team, in addition to experience with AAA programs. He is D1 Certified and has a proven commitment to player development, discipline, and team success.
With a history of leading competitive teams across multiple sports, Andy is well-equipped to build a strong, competitive foundation for this historic first year of U16 Rep hockey in Newcastle!
We are excited for what’s ahead and can’t wait to watch this team grow under Andy’s leadership!
Please join us in welcoming Coaches Rachel, Shawn and Andy to our ever expanding Newcastle family! We look forward to an amazing year ahead!
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