Hockey NL is pleased to announce the coaching and support staffs for the Men’s and Women’s teams that will represent the province at the 2027 Canada Winter Games in Quebec City.

The selected staffs bring a strong combination of experience, leadership, and commitment to athlete development as preparations begin for the 2027 Games.

“We are very pleased with the two staffs guiding our program for the Canada Winter Games, whose experience and passion will directly benefit our athletes,” said Marcus Power, Hockey NL’s Manager, Development & High-Performance. “We are confident these groups will provide the environment and structure needed for our athletes to perform, develop, and succeed at the highest level”

2027 Canada Winter Games – Men’s Staff
Head Coach – Brian Casey (Central Impact, U18AAA)
Assistant Coach – Trevor Budgell (Nissan Growlers, U18AAA)
Assistant Coach – PJ Power (Nissan Growlers, U18AAA)
Goalie Coach – Mike O’Brien (Nissan Growlers, U18AAA)
Equipment Manager – Leigh Fitzpatrick (Hockey NL High-Performance Program)
Director of Operations – Gerry Wicks (Hockey NL High-Performance Program)

2027 Canada Winter Games – Women’s Staff

Head Coach – Alicia MacDonald (Hockey NL High-Performance Program

Assistant Coach – Emily Parsons (Hockey NL High-Performance Program)

Assistant Coach – Brittany Dumaresque (Northern Huskies, U18AA)
Goalie Coach – Kelsey Shute (Eastern Icebreakers, U15AAA)
Equipment Manager – Ryan Murphy (Hockey NL High-Performance Program)

Director of Operations – Maria Rotondi (Eastern Knights, U15AAA)

Québec will once again welcome the Canada Games as it hosts the 2027 Canada Winter Games from February 27 to March 14. The event’s return is especially meaningful, coming 60 years after the very first Canada Games were held there in 1967. Overall, it marks the fourth time Quebec has served as host, including previous Games in Sherbrooke (2013) and Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean (1983).

All details related to the critical path for both the Men’s and Women’s programs will be confirmed and released in the coming weeks.