HOCKEY OPERATIONS STAFF
Head Coach: Andre Brunette
Andre played minor hockey at the AA and AAA levels in Sudbury. He graduated from the Nickel Capitals AAA midget hockey club, was invited to Collingwood Blues and Waterloo Siskins Junior hockey training camps, and played one year of OCAA hockey.
Andre is HP1 certified and has coached in the Sudbury community for 20 years. He has a diverse background in hockey and experience in both the SDGHA and SMHA. Andre was an assistant coach with the SMHA from 2005 to 2010 and from 2016 to 2018, during which he was involved in the AAA Wolves Minor Midget program.
Most recently, he held the position of Head Coach for the SLW U18AA
hockey team.
Assistant Coach: Gerry Dupuis
Gerry is HP1 certified and has coached in the Sudbury community for 20 years. He has a diverse background in hockey experience with SMHA, CCMH and SDGHA. Gerry most recently was the head coach of the U15 U14AAA Wolves for the past 2 seasons. He helped guide them to become the Big Nickel tournament champions, League champs and an OHF appearance.
Gerry is a student of the game, always looking for innovative ways to challenge his players. He continues to grow as a coach by attending seminars and coaching conferences.
Assistant Coach: Jason Scott
Jason spent his professional career training others, which has translated seamlessly into the world of hockey and coaching, making him a great communicator and problem solver. He spent 10 seasons as an assistant coach with various Sudbury Lady Wolves teams and played an essential role in the SLW Esso Cup team in 2018-2019.
Assistant Coach: Taylor Scott
● Graduate of Human Kinetics program
(University of Ottawa)
● Currently pursuing Bachelor of Education
at Nipissing University
● Member of 2018 SLW Esso Cup Silver
medalist team
● Played 1 season U22 Ottawa Lady Sens
● Played 4 seasons with Ottawa Gee Gees
Assistant Coach/Trainer: Elissa Bertuzzi
Elissa participated in the SLW program growing up, where she played from U11 to Senior level. After the SLW program, she played with the Laurentian University varsity hockey team in Usport for five years. While playing at Laurentian, she learned valuable hockey skills and lessons she hopes to pass on to future female hockey players.
Elissa has previously assisted and coached the SLW U15 AA for two in 2021-22 and 2022-23. In the 2022-23 season, the U15 AA team was fourth in Provincials. She has also helped coach with high school hockey from the 2023-24 season
Goalie Coach: Bruce MacDougall
Over the years, Bruce has used his expertise and experience to train many fine goalies. His students have gone on to excel as goalies at all levels of the sport, as well as being successful in other areas of their lives. Bruce was the goalie coach for both Stephanie Pascal and Mirelle Kingsley, who both went on to win medals at Esso Cups while playing for theSudbury Lady Wolves.
Manager: Kevin Miller
Kevin has coached and managed various SDGHA teams. He has also served on the SDGHA Board of Directors in multiple roles and played an essential role in the success of the Esso Cup National Championship. He most recently managed the 2024-25 SLW U18AA hockey team.
Manager/Trainer: Tomie Recollet
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