2005 Esso Women's Nationals

In Manitoba we have one Senior Female hockey league the Winnipeg Women's Hockey League operating out of Winnipeg.  There are 12 teams participating in the league in three divisions of play.  There is also a new Junior League in their first season operating with 5 teams in Winnipeg.  Players are 19-21 years of age.  This year as a province we will be sending an all-star team to compete at the Esso Women's Nationals.  Players will be selected at a tryout camp to be held the weekend of December 18 and 19.  The team will be comprised of players from both the Senior and Junior leagues.  There are close to 40 players in camp. 

The head coach of the team is Jill Mathez who has considerable experience at the Esso Nationals as both a coach (for the past 3 years) and as a player.  She will be assisted by Tony D'Angelo and Terry Arksey.  Early indications on paper are that we will have a fairly competitive team.  It is expected that the team will be finalized early in the new year and will begin regular practices to prepare for the event.  As always we are hopefull and looking forward to improving on last year's performance.

Coaches
Terry Arksey, Head Coach
Mike Cooper, Assistant Coach
Tony D'Angelo, Assistant Coach
Goalies
No. Player Position Ht Wt Shoots DOB This year's team
1 Pam May G     L 1979-12-20 None
30 Sherry Beard G     L 1982-03-28 Winnipeg Aces
Defense
3 Cassandra Thiem D     R 1983-11-23 Manitoba Blizzard
18 Chantal Despiegelaere D     L 1986-05-27 Western Predators
16 Chantelle Stevenson D     R 1983-09-26 Northern Stars
9 Christine Durham D     L 1986-01-09 Northern Stars
6 Leah Mulvihill D     R 1979-02-07 Bears
4 Sharla Cowling D     L 1980-05-13 Bison Alumni
Forwards
15 Ashley Van Aggelen F     L 1982-04-21 Canadians
2 Carme Sinclair F     L 1986-07-04 Northern Stars
19 Faith McDonald F     R 1979-09-22 Bison Alumni
17 Jill Fast F     L 1985-11-23 Northern Stars
11 Jocelyn Collins F     L 1982-08-18 Charleswood Jets
14 Lauren MacMillan F     L 1980-08-21 Bison Alumni
10 Lisa Chin F     L 1984-01-10 South East Ice
8 Shelley Cockerill F     R 1973-03-26 Bears
7 Tara Chartrand F     R 1983-11-17 South East Ice
12 Trish Faurschou F     L 1980-07-31 Bison Alumni
20 Victoria Sinclair F       1986-05-16 Northern Stars
5 Whitney Anderson F     L 1985-08-03 Firestorm