Welcome to the official website of the Eastman Selects U18 AAA female program.  Be sure to visit often to stay on top of all things Selects as we cover all the news and events of the team.

SELECTS ANNOUNCE 2025-26 FINAL ROSTER
06.02.2025

The Eastman Selects are excited to announce this year's roster.  The squad is veteran-laden with 13 returning players from last year's championship squad, while it welcomes 4 new 2010s to the fold.  Below is the full roster:

 

Last Name	First Name	Position	Birth Year	Grad Year	Hometown
Labossiere	Isabelle	Goalie	2009	2027	Ste Agathe, MB
Schroeder	Kaitlyn	Forward	2009	2027	Powerview, MB
Beavis	Reese	Defence	2008	2026	Niverville, MB
Carriere	Isabella	Forward	2008	2026	Winnipeg, MB
Grenier	Mya	Forward	2009	2027	Powerview, MB
Carriere	Chloe	Defence	2008	2026	St-Pierre, MB
Normandeau	Joelle	Defence	2009	2027	La Broquerie, MB
Haas	Blake	Defence	2009	2027	Lorette West, MB
Carriere	Kennedy	Forward	2009	2027	Winnipeg, MB
Scott Cooke	Cheyenne	Forward	2008	2026	Niverville, MB
Rigaux	Vayda	Defence	2008	2026	Winnipeg, MB
Rigaux	Delainey	Forward	2008	2026	Winnipeg, MB
Tomes	Addison	Goalie	2008	2026	Winnipeg, MB
Wray	Summer	Forward	2010	2028	Oakbank, MB
Remillard	Sophie	Defence	2010	2028	St Malo, MB
Carriere	Emilie	Forward	2010	2028	St-Pierre, MB
Lambert	Sasha	Forward	2010	2028	Lorette West, MB

 

The Selects will hit the ice for several practices in late summer as the prepare for the Stoney Creek U18 AA Showcase in Stoney Creek, ON on the September 5 - 7 weekend.  The regular season for the team kicks off in early October where the Selects will be looking to follow-up this past season's success with a strong season start.

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TRYOUT DATES ANNOUNCED
04.15.25

Eastman Minor Hockey is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 – 26 season for the Eastman Selects U18 AAA program.  Following is some information about the program along with tryout dates and times.

 

About the U18 Program:

The program will once again be based out of Niverville with practices held twice per week and complemented by an in-season strength and conditioning program.  After spending the previous three (3) seasons with the U15 Female Selects AAA program, Trevor Hildebrand is excited to return to the Head Coach position for the U18 program.  Joining him on the bench will be assistant coaches Ray Carriere, Stephanie Jones, along with the return of Jason Remillard.  Roger Storoschuk will also remain with the program as the team’s goaltending coach.

 

The U18 AAA program is designed for players that aspire to play hockey at a competitive level and offers them with a challenging and rewarding experience.  Players will have the opportunity to continue their development and enhance their skillset in a high performance environment while competing against the top teams and players in the province.

 

The team plays in the Manitoba Female Hockey League (MFHL) which is a 9-team league consisting of a 32-game regular season plus playoffs.  In addition to league play, the team participates in other showcase events and for the upcoming season is scheduled to compete in the Stoney Creek U18 Showcase (Stoney Creek, ON), Central Plains Pre-Season Showcase (Portage la Prairie, MB) and the NIT Invitational (Blaine, MN).  These additional tournament showcases enable the team and its players to gain exposure to college and university coaches while also competing against other high-profile teams from Canada and the United States.

 

Tryout Info:

Following are the dates and times for our spring tryouts – note that all sessions will be held at East End Arena (517 Pandora Ave East, Winnipeg, MB):

 

Friday, May 30^th:

• 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM                       Group 1                              Skills, Tactics, SAG
• 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM                       Group 2                              Skills, Tactics, SAG

Saturday, May 31^st:

• 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM                    Group 1                              Tactics, SAG/Scrimmage
• 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM                    Group 2                              Tactics, SAG/Scrimmage
• 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM                        Parent Meeting
• 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM                        Both Groups                      SAG/Intrasquad
• Releases made following Saturday sessions

Sunday, June 1^st:

• 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM                         All                                      SAG/Intrasquad
• Final Roster expected to be formed following Sunday session
• Session plans subject to change

 

Registration can be completed on the EMHA website (www.eastmanhockey.ca) under the ‘Registration’ tab.

 

If you have any questions, please contact either of the following:

 

• JP Labossiere, Vice Director Female        emhavicedirectorfemale@gmail.com
• Trevor Hildebrand, U18 Head Coach        u18fselects@gmail.com

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The MFHL Scholarship offered through the league plus the Teammate's Scholarship offered to players within the MFHL by Allan Edie and Ferdi Neilssen.  This years recipients were Ginger Fast, Mackenzie Waddell, Devyn Brown, Ava Boily and Cassidy LeSage. 

Pictured (Left to Right):  Ferdi Nelissen, Mackenzie Waddell, Ginger Fast, Allan Edie
 

JIM STIRLING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 

 

Mackenzie is from Grande Pointe and played this past season for the Female U18 AAA Eastman Selects., serving as an assistant captain in her final season. Mackenzie is an exceptional student who consistently maintained excellent grades at College Lorette Collegiate (95% average in her Grade 12 year) . Mackenzie’s diligence, intellectual curiosity, and unwavering work ethic set her apart as a standout student at her school. Mackenzie is a well-rounded athlete. In addition to being a key player on her high school hockey team, she also demonstrated her skills as a member of the Ul8 AAA Female Eastman Selects Team. Mackenzie also participated in badminton, track, and softball. Mackenzie has volunteered her time with the grad committee, school newspaper, and with her school’s hockey academy for younger students. Mackenzie will attend the University of Manitoba in the fall of 2024 to pursue a Mechanical Engineering degree.

W. F. TAYLOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

 

Cassidy is from Ste. Anne and played this past season for the Female U18 AAA Eastman Selects. As a hockey player, Cassidy exhibits unparalleled dedication, skill, and sportsmanship. Her commitment to the game is evident in her relentless work ethic, determination, and continuous pursuit of excellence. In addition to her athletic achievements, Cassidy is an outstanding leader in her academic and extracurricular pursuits (she maintained a 95% average at École Pointe-des-Chênes). What truly sets Cassidy apart is her unwavering integrity, kindness, and genuine concern for others. She consistently goes above and beyond to support her teammates, classmates, and community members, embodying the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and service. Cassidy will attend the University of Manitoba in the fall of 2024 to pursue a Bachelor of Commerce degree. 

 

 

 

 

Congratutions to Ginger Fast on her committment to York for the 2024-25 season!!!

 

 

 

 

June 6, 2023

Final Roster Announcement 

 

Eastman Selects U18AAA are pleased to announce their 2023-24 Final Roster 

 

Returning Players

 

Ava Boily-forward

Abby Dixon-forward

Ginger Fast-forward

Sophia Heidinger-forward

Danyel Heppner-forward

Kali Remillard-forward 

Mackenzie Waddell-forward

 

Devyn Brown-defence

Lexi Remillard-defence

 

Orieanna Kennedy-goalie 

 

New players to the Selects 

Reese Beavis-forward

Isabella Carriere-forward

Cheyenne Scott Cooke-forward

 

Chloe Carriere-defence

Kylie Cocks-Loder-defence

Cassidy Lesage-defence

Addilyn Nohlgren-defence

 

Addison Tomes-goalie

 

Coaching staff

 

Todd Mason

Laird Laluk

Mark Dixon 

Lauren Warkentin

 

Congratulations to all!!

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PLAYERS WHO RECIEVED THE TEAM AWARDS FOR THE 2022-23 SEASON

 

MVP- JENNA SELLEN

TOP LEAGUE POINTS- GINGER FAST

ALUMNI AWARDS- KAYLEE IRWIN AND JENNA SELLEN

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR- SOPHIA HEIDENGER

COACHES AWARD-PANDORA TURCOTTE

MOST DEDICATED- MACKENZIE WADDELL

MOST SPORTSMANLIKE- JAICEE HUBERDEAU

MOST IMPROVED- MIIKKA HANSON

 

 

Tourcotte committs to Assiniboine Community College

 

 

The Eastman Selects are please to announce that Pandora Turcotte has committented attend school and play hockey for  Assiniboine Conmminuty College Cougars in the fall of 2023.  Tourcotte who is from Oakbank played 85 games for the Selects scoring 10 golas and 11 assists.  Tourcotte is a fast and tenacious forward who uses her speed to create pressure on the puck and turnovers in all three zones on the ice.  Tourcotte is known for her high compete level and work ethic on and off the ice making her a valuable player on the penalty kill.  Tourcotte's postive attitude, work ethic and team first apporach made her a valuable member of the Selects the past two seasons.

Congratulations Pandora!!  We wish you luck on all your future academic and hockey endeavours while attending ACC. 

 

 

 

Hanson committs to Assiniboine Community College Cougars

 

The Eastman Selects are pleased to announce that defense Miikka Hanson has committed to attend school and play hockey for Assiniboine Community College in the fall of 2023.  Hanson is from Winnipeg, played 41 games for the Selects scoring 2 goals and 6 assists.  Hanosn is a 5'7'' defense who uses her size and stength along with a solid skating skills to be a strong defensive presence in all three zones on the ice and especially along the boards and in corners.  Hanson has a solid skill set with the puck that allows her to move the puck up the ice by either a strong first pass or carrying it out of trouble.  A positive attitude, strong work ethic and a good hockey sense made her a valuable member of the the Selects this past season.  These attibuted also earned her an invite to Hockey Manitoba's Program of Excellence  top 68 camp in 2022.

Congratulations Miikka!!  We wish you luck on all your future academic and hockey endeavours while attending ACC. 

 

 

 

Huberdeau Committs to Midland University

 

 

The Eastman Selects are please to announce that forward/defence Jaicee Huberdeau has committed to attend school and play hockey for Midland university in Fremont, Nebraska. 
Huberdeau who is from Grande Pointe has played 89 games during her AAA career scoring 13 goals and adding 38 assists for 66 points. Huberdeau who is known for her compete level,work ethic and tenacious style of play has the ability to play both defence and forward. These attributes lead her to selection of Alternate Captain for the Selects this season. During the past season she has developed into a top defence for the Selects providing solid 1-1 I. Her own zone however contributing offensively. Huberdeau’s strong skill set and hockey IQ make her an important player on both the Selects power play and penalty kill units. 
Congratulations Jaicee!!  We wish you luck on all your future academic and hockey endeavours while attending Midland University. 

 

 

Congratulations to Orianna Kennady, Ginger Fast, Abby Dixon, Danyel Heppner, Bailey Grunewald and Sophia Heidinger for being seledted to the  U18 Manitoba POE top 68 camp.

 

 

 

 

Sellen committs to Red Deer Polytechnic Queens

 

  

 

The Eastman Selects are proud to announce that Senior Jenna Sellen has committed to attend school and play hockey for the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens in the fall of 2023.
Sellen is a 2005-born forward from Springfield, MB and played five years in the Selects program. This season, Sellen finished first in scoring with 17 goals and 23 assists in 45 games played. She played 95 games in her MFHL career with a total of 25 goals, 36 assists for a total of 61 points 
She was selected as an Alternate Captain and was a key contributor in all aspects of the team's play this season. Sellen is a physical player who was an integral part of the Selects powerplay and penalty kill.  Sellen is recognized as a solid 200 foot player that puts pressure on her opponents with her speed, skill and work ethic.
The Queens are located in Red Deer and will compete in the ACAC women's hockey league in the 2023-24 academic year. The Selects are proud of Sellen and all of her achievements and congratulate her on this exciting step in her career.  The Selects wish her all the best in her future academic and hockey endeavors while at Red Deer College.
 

Labossiere committs to Western Mustangs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAUTHIER COMMITS TO UNIVERSITY OF JAMESTOWN JIMMIES
03.07.2022

The Eastman Selects are proud to announce that Senior Chloe Gauthier has committed to attend school and play hockey for the University of Jamestown Jimmies in the fall of 2022.  Gauthier will make it three (3) Selects from this year's roster to commit to the Jimmies, joining Kennedy Hauser and Bethany Wielgosh.

 

Gauthier is a 2004-born defenceman from Ste Anne, MB and played five years in the Selects program.  This season, Gauthier finished tied for first in D scoring with 13 assists in 44 games played.  She was selected as an Assistant Captain and was a key contributor in all aspects of the team's play this season.  Gauthier is known for her skating ability and making a good first pass out of the defensive zone.  In 2019, Gauthier was selected to the U16 POE Team Manitoba Top-40 Camp roster.

 

The Jimmies are located in Jamestown, ND and will compete in their inaugural season for womens hockey in the 2022-23 academic year as a member of ACHA DI.  The Selects are proud of Gauthier and all of her achievements and congratulate her on this exciting step in her career.

 

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WIELGOSH COMMITS TO UNIVERSITY OF JAMESTOWN JIMMIES
03.05.2022

The Eastman Selects are pleased to announce that Senior Bethany Wielgosh has committed to attend school and play hockey for the University of Jamestown Jimmies in the fall of 2022.

 

Wielgosh is a 2004 Forward from Beausejour, MB and just completed her 3rd season with the Selects.  Wielgosh finished tied for 3rd on the club in scoring with 18 points.  Her 12 goals and 4 PPG were both second on the team.  Wielgosh is a heady player and looks to make plays on the ice; while also possessing a good ability to find open ice in the offensive zone.  She is very conscious of her play at both ends of the ice and her size enables her to play a physical game.  In 2019, Wielgosh was selected as a member of the U16 POE Team Manitoba program.

 

The Jimmies are located in Jamestown, ND and will compete in their inaugural season for womens hockey in the 2022-23 academic year as a member of ACHA DII.  The Selects are proud of Wielgosh and all of her achievements and congratulate her on this exciting step in her career.

 

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JONES EARNS MFHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK AWARD
12.21.2021

The MFHL handed out its Week 11 award winners and Eastman's Mia Jones was selected as the week's Goalie of the Week.  Jones (Warren, MB) is in Grade 10 and is in her first year with the U18 club after playing the previous two years with the U15 program. Jones faced 33 shots, stopping all but one, to help propel the Selects to a 2-1 victory over the Interlake Lightning on Sunday afternoon, halting the team's 4-game losing streak in league play.

 

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HAUSER COMMITS TO UNIVERSITY OF JAMESTOWN JIMMIES
10.28.2021

The Eastman Selects are excited to announce that Senior Kennedy Hauser has committed to attend school and play hockey for the University of Jamestown Jimmies in the fall of 2022.

 

Hauser is a 2004 Forward from Lorette, MB that attends College Lorette Collegiate.  She is in her 2^nd season with the U18 Selects after playing her first year of U18 hockey with the Interlake Lightning.  Hauser plays the game fearlessly and enjoys getting in on the forecheck and doesn't shy away from the tough areas on the ice.  She plays the game hard and continues to develop her offensive skillset; currently sitting 4^th on the club in scoring with 3 goals and 5 assists for 8 points in 14 GP.

 

The Jimmies are located in Jamestown, ND and will compete in their inaugural season for womens hockey in the 2022-23 academic year as a member of ACHA DI.  The Selects are proud of Hauser and all of her achievements to date and congratulate her on this exciting step in her career.

 

 

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LABOSSIERE EARNS MFHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK AWARD
10.18.2021

The MFHL handed out their Week 3 award winners and Eastman's Janique LaBossiere was selected as this week's player of the week.  LaBossiere hails from Lorette, MB and is a Senior Forward skating in her third season with the club.  She helped power the team to three wins over the course of the weekend as the team earned wins over the Central Plains Capitals in Portage on Friday night, and then two more hard-fought home wins against the Interlake Lightning and a return tilt against the Capitals.  Over the three games, LaBossiere notched 2 goals and 2 assists and a +6 rating.  She also went 3-for-3 in her shootout attempts in Sunday's win.

 

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2021-22 FINAL ROSTER ANNOUNCED
09.04.2021

After a week-long training camp which included four skates, an intra-squad game and an exhibition game, the Selects have made the final roster selections and are excited to announce their 21 – 22 line-up.  This year’s squad features eight (8) returning players and ten (10) new faces.  With a healthy mix of grad years, there are five 2022 grads, seven 2023s, and six 2024s.  Fourteen total players have previous experience playing in the Selects program while the team welcomes 4 new members wearing the white and black for the first time.  Here’s the full roster:

 

Position	Player Name	Hometown	Birth Year		Position	Player Name	Hometown	Birth Year
Forward	Claydon, Hailey	Ste Agathe, MB	2005		Defence	Brown, Devyn	Pine Falls, MB	2006
Forward	Everett, Kate	Oakbank, MB	2005		Defence	Gauthier, Chloe	Ste Anne, MB	2004
Forward	Fast, Ginger	Niverville, MB	2006		Defence	Irwin, Kaylee	Winnipeg, MB	2005
Forward	Hauser, Kennedy	Lorette, MB	2004		Defence	LeSage, Cassidy	Ste Anne, MB	2006
Forward	Huberdeau, Jaicee	Grande Pointe, MB	2005		Defence	Moffatt, Katelin	Winnipeg, MB	2006
Forward	Kapusta, Brenya	Winnipeg, MB	2006		Defence	Wery, Ariana	Richer, MB	2004
Forward	LaBossiere, Janique	Lorette, MB	2004
Forward	Sellen, Jenna	Springfield, MB	2005		Goalie	Beardy, Rhyan	Sunnside, MB	2005
Forward	Turcotte, Pandora	Oakbank, MB	2005		Goalie	Jones, Mia	Warren, MB	2006
Forward	Wielgosh, Bethany	Beausejour, MB	2004

 

The Selects will kick off their exhibition season with a pair of games next weekend as they host the Central Plains Capitals on Saturday evening and head on their first road trip to face the Westman Wildcats on Sunday afternoon in Brandon.

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TRYOUT DATES ANNOUNCED
08.08.2021

The Selects have set their tryout camp dates and are excited to announce this year's schedule:

 

Phase 1:

• Friday, August 27:  7:00 PM & 8:15 PM
• Saturday, August 28:  1:45 PM & 3:00 PM
• Sunday, August 29:  12:00 - 2:15 PM (Intra-Squad Game)
• Players will be divided into 2 teams and will skate in one session on both Friday and Saturday
• Player Releases following Sunday's session

Phase 2:

• Monday, August 30:  8:45 - 10:00 PM (Dryland Session from 7:00 - 8:00 PM before on-ice)
• Wednesday, September 1:  8:45 - 10:00 PM
• Saturday, September 4:  5:00 PM (Exhibition vs Pembina Valley Hawks)
• Final Roster selected following exhibition game

All sessions will be held at the new Niverville Community Resource & Recreation Centre.
Registration is now available on the EMHA website here:  http://emh.goalline.ca/page.php?page_id=77796

Registration closes on August 22nd so be sure to register early!

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TWO SELECTS INVITED TO FEMALE U18 POE SUMMER CAMP
08.03.2021

The Selects are proud to announce that two-year players’ Janique LaBossiere and Bethany Wielgosh have been invited to the 2021 Female U18 POE Top-40 Summer Camp in Winnipeg, MB.  The Program of Excellence program has been on pause since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and this will be the first time players on Team Manitoba’s radar will have the opportunity to return to the program.  The camp will be held on the August 13 – 15 weekend at the Bell-MTS Iceplex.

 

LaBossiere (Lorette, MB) is a 2004-born 5’ 10” forward with great size and strength.  In last season’s abbreviated season she posted 2 goals and 1 assist in 7 games while posting 26 shots on goal which was second on the team.  She was previously on the 2019 U16 POE Team Manitoba.

 

Wielgosh (Beausejour, MB) is a 2004-born 5’ 9” forward that has steadily improved each season.  Last season she notched 2 goals in 7 games played while posting 18 shots on goal (4^th on the team).  She also made the U16 POE Team Manitoba back in 2019.

 

The Summer Camp will be the first step in the evaluation process for the 2021 Program of Excellence.  The players that are ultimately selected will represent Team Manitoba that will compete at the 2021 National Women’s U18 Championship being held October 31 – November 6, 2021.

 

To view the full announcement by Hockey Manitoba click here:

https://www.hockeymanitoba.ca/news/female-u18-and-male-u16-poe-summer-camp-rosters-announced/

 

For the full U18 POE Summer Camp rosters please click here:

https://www.hockeymanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021-U18-POE-Summer-Camp-Rosters.pdf

 

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SELECTS ANNOUNCE 2021–22 COACHING STAFF

08.01.2021

With the 2021-22 season around the corner, the U18 Selects are pleased to announce the new coaching staff set to lead the program.  Trevor Hildebrand (Winnipeg, MB) will take over as the program’s Head Coach and joining him will be assistant coaches Jessica Stott (Niverville, MB) and Phil Marcoux (Winnipeg, MB).  Lauren Taraschuk (Winnipeg, MB) will also join the program as the goaltending coach.  The coaches are excited to get the season started and get to work with this year’s group of players.

 

Trevor Hildebrand, Head Coach:

After spending the previous four seasons with the Eastman Selects U15 female program, Hildebrand is excited to have the opportunity to make the move to the U18 program.  Trevor is entering his 12^th year of coaching and has had the pleasure of coaching every age of female in minor hockey from U8 to U18.  Four years of experience coaching at the female prep level allowed him to gain valuable insight into the recruiting process and he is looking forward to jumping back into the U18 high performance environment.  He is excited to be able to help the team showcase its players while assisting in their development path, all while the team pursues a second league championship.

 

Phil Marcoux, Assistant Coach:

Marcoux joins the Selects upon a recent return to Manitoba after spending the last 4 years in Calgary due to work relocation.  He has previous coaching experience with the St. Vital Victorias U18 AA program, the Shaftesbury Titans Prep, and his most recent stint was with the Winnipeg Warriors U15 AAA program.  Marcoux played AAA hockey with the Winnipeg Warriors and several seasons with the St. Boniface Riels of the MMJHL before having to call it an early playing career due to concussions.  With a primary responsibility coaching the forwards, Phil is looking forward to being back behind the bench and the opportunity to coach at the U18 AAA level.

 

Jessica Stott, Assistant Coach:

Stott joins the program after launching her coaching career with the St. Vital Victorias AA program where she coached with both the U13 and U15 programs over the last few seasons.  Stott is an alum of the Eastman Selects program while also playing Prep hockey with the Balmoral Hall Blazers and the Shaftesbury Titans Prep.  She earned herself an athletic scholarship and played four (4) seasons with the University of Connecticut Huskies (NCAA DI) and followed that up with a professional season overseas with the Neuberg Highlanders in Austria.  Stott has developed an extensive background in skill development and will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the program where her focus will be working with the team’s defence corp.

 

Lauren Taraschuk, Goaltending Coach:

After spending the last few seasons working with teams in the St. Vital Minor Hockey Association, Taraschuk will join the Selects as the team's goaltending coach.  She captured a MFHL league championship with the Central Plains Capitals, and followed that up with another two seasons suiting up for the Winnipeg Avros.  Following a successful AAA career she earned a scholarship to the University of Manitoba Bisons (USport) where she back-stopped the team to a National Championship in her second season.  Lauren is excited to bring her knowledge and experience to the team and mentor the goalies this season.