THE STAFF
We will provide the players with the best development experience possible in order to help them excel and progress onto the PWHL, USPORTS or NCAA hockey while producing well rounded citizens.
- OUR PROGRAM FOCUS -
Technical and Tactical Skills
Leadership, Physical and Personal Development
Positive Motivation, Encouragement and Friendship
Open Communication, Feedback, Input and Interaction
Creativity, Hard Work and Dedication
Most Importantly RESPECT
ANDRE BRUNETTE
Head Coach
Andre played minor hockey at the AA and AAA levels right here in Sudbury. He is a graduate of the Nickel Capitals AAA midget hockey club, was invited to Collingwood Blues and Waterloo Siskins Junior hockey training camps and played 1 year OCAA hockey.
Andre is HP1 certified and has been coaching in the Sudbury community for 20 years. He has a diverse background of hockey experience in both the SDGHA and SMHA. Andre was an Assistant Coach with the SMHA from 2005-2010 and 2016-2018 where he was involved in the AAA Wolves Minor Midget program.
Most recently he held the position of Head Coach for the SLW Midget AA
hockey team.
STEPHANIE PASCAL
Assistant Coach
Stephanie is a graduate of SLW program. She was a member of the 2014 OWHA Gold Medal winning Midget AA team and helped lead her team to a Bronze Medal at the National Esso Cup Championships.
Once Stephanie’s Midget career was complete, she went on to star in net for the Queens Golden Gaels for four seasons. While at Queens, Steph was named OUA goaltender of the year, as well as being picked as an OUA first team All-Star in 2018.
JASON STOS
Assistant Coach
KEVIN MILLER
Manager
Kevin has coached and managed on various teams in SDGHA. He has served on SDGHA Board of Directors in various roles and played an essential role in the success of the Esso Cup National Championship. He most recently was the manager for the 2022-23 SLW Midget AA hockey team and has agreed to stay with team.
DEREK MCKINNON
Trainer
Derek has been involved with the SLW organization for a number of years both on the board and as a trainer for a number of the SLW teams. I have been a trainer for the Midget AAA boys throughout my time with Sudbury minor hockey.
Derek is a Professor/Coordinator for the Paramedic Program at Cambrian College and his highest level of practice was as a Critical Care Flight Paramedic with the Ministry of Health. Derek has also held a previous position as an Advance Care Land Paramedic with the Greater City of Sudbury before his Professorship began in 2001.
Derek is passionate about the care and wellbeing of the athlete’s and takes pride in creating a healthy and positive atmosphere for the players, staff and parents.
AL GAGNON
Assistant Coach
NICOLE ADAMS
Trainer
