Gerry Leblanc
Gerry Leblanc worked tirelessly for over 3 decades playing, coaching and refereeing the game of hockey. He has developed strong relationships with some of the best hockey players that the Canadian Armed Forces has produced
Manuel Girard
Master Corporal Emmanuel “Manu” Girard has a lifetime of hockey experience. Manu began playing the sport when he was four years old, making his way through the Quebec Minor Hockey League. As an adult, he has played in both the recreational and competitive levels gaining the reputation within the military community as one of its most skilled players winning competitions both at the Regional and National level for the Forces. As Manu nears the end of his military career, he looks forward to giving back to his community by helping develop the skills of young players in the sport he loves to play. “I’m really excited to join the BRAVO ZULU Hockey Academy as an instructor. This is lining up to be an excellent program that I wish I had the opportunity to join as a kid myself. See you on the ice!”- Manu
Kyle Michalovsky
Kyle played his Minor Hockey in Kamloops, British Columbia. Where he moved on to play junior “B” in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (K.I.J.H.L.) and later, playing junior “A” in the Maritime Hockey League (M.H.L.). After Kyle’s junior career he spent a season as assistant coach of a Bantam Tier 2 hockey team in his hometown of Kamloops. Since leaving Kamloops, Kyle joined the military, where he currently plays for the Petawawa base team, the Stags. Kyle had spent the previous 2021 season coaching the goaltenders of the 2013 Valley Admirals Team.
Eric (Louie) Sieze
Eric (Louie) specializes in instructing the core fundamentals of hockey. He is a former professional who played for Melbourne Mustangs (AIHL), RMC Paladins (CIS) and Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL). Currently stationed at Garrison Petawawa, Eric started hockey development for his love and passion of the game. Eric has been involved with local minor hockey teams for the past serval seasons and he is grateful for the opportunity to share his 16 years of hockey knowledge with the next generation of athletes.
Brandon Woodman
Brandon Woodman “Woody” has been playing hockey coast to coast for his whole life. Brandon played his minor hockey for the St. Albert Raiders in Alberta after playing for the Sackville Flyers in Nova Scotia. As a young Soldier just starting out in the Canadian Forces Woody is playing in multiple men’s leagues around the Ottawa Valley and is on the Garrison Petawawa Stags Hockey Team. Woody is looking forward to provide Junior aged players with the opportunity to develop the skills required for moving on to the next level of their hockey career.
Antoine Arvy
At the age of 4, Antoine started figure skating to improve his skating skill until the age of 6 then played is minor hockey in Quebec, Qc and in Oromocto , N-B playing AA and AAA hockey. As a serving member of the Canadian Armed Forces Antoine has been playing since 2017 and keeps playing to this day in the Forces with the garrison Petawawa Stags hockey team. Antoine will bring over 15 years of hockey experience. As a new member of the community of Petawawa he wants to give back and help to develop young hockey players.
Jesse Laprade
As a serving member of the Canadian Armed Forces, Jessy plays to this day in the Forces with the Petawawa Stags hockey team. He brings over 30 years of hockey experience.
Chad Brand
Goalie Coach
My name is Chad Brand and in addition to having played the position of goalie for over 20 years at the AAA, Junior B and Junior A levels for the Ottawa Valley Titans, Renfrew Timberwolves and Pembroke Lumber Kings, respectively, I also have had the opportunity to head coach various local Rep B teams, Ottawa Valley Thunder House and Upper Ottawa Valley Aces in addition to assistant coach position for the Whitewater Kings Junior B hockey club. Most recently I have had the opportunity to provide goaltending instruction to U18, U15 and U13 Rep B teams with Petawawa Minor Hockey. Hockey and more specifically the position of goalie and the game plans, systems ofthe sport are my passion. In my 30+ years of playing/coaching experience I have developed systems and believe that all players on the team,goalies included, need to be incorporated in plans to develop effective and efficient team dynamics.
Addison Robillard
Born and raised in Pembroke, “I started my hockey journey at 5 years old playing Timbits hockey after wanting to follow in the footsteps of my older brother, Emmitt. Eventually I fell in love with the sport, playing Rep B until U11 and then moving up to play Ottawa Valley Aces from U12-U14. At 14, I was invited to join the Nepean Wildcats ADP Program, and made the shift to girls hockey at that time. At 15, I made the U22 - Junior team and am about to start my third season with the program. I have recently committed to play NCAA division 1 hockey at Long Island University. I am super excited for this opportunity and believe my time with Pembroke Minor Hockey and the Upper Ottawa Valley Aces helped shape me into the player I am today.”
Melissa Krueger
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