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King’s-Edgehill School Hockey Handbook
Coaches
Ryan Hillier: Associate Breanna Hillier: Chris Strickey
Director and Head Coach – Associate Director and
Prior to joining KES as
Male Prep Hockey U18 Head Coach – Female
Prep Hockey U18 Head Coach of our Boys’
Ryan Hillier started as an Assistant
Hockey Team, Chris
Coach at Saint Mary's University Men's Breanna (Lanceleve) Hillier
managed the St. Mary’s
hockey team for 3 seasons, as well as is a Saint Mary’s alumni
the strength and conditioning coach for University Huskies for four
graduating with a bachelor of Commerce.
the university sports teams. The native of Hammonds years before becoming the Director of
The Middle Sackville, NS native competed
Plains was drafted 18th overall by the Halifax Hockey Operations for the Dalhousie
Moosehead's where he played four seasons before being
at multiple provincial and national camps
Tigers. In addition to be being one of the
drafted to the New York Rangers in 2006. He went onto and tournaments with Hockey Nova
original Halifax Mooseheads Hockey
play professional hockey for three seasons with the New Scotia, team Atlantic and the National
Operations staff, Chris served as the
York Rangers affiliate teams before returning to Saint program team Canada. Breanna has a
Mooseheads Atlantic Canada scout and
Mary's to further his education. He played two seasons strong leadership back ground being
for the Huskies and was a CIS silver medalist in training camp instructor for over 10 years.
named Captain in only her second season
2012/2013 as a player, and in 2015/2016 won a CIS bronze As Head Coach of the KES Boys’ Hockey
during her playing career at Saint Mary’s
medal as an assistant coach in his first season behind Team for 13 years, Chris compiled a record
University. During this time she lead her
the bench. of 603-114-14 highlighted by 7 NSSAF
team to three consecutive AUS titles and
Ryan began training hockey players in 2012 and has a Provincial Championships and 10 Regional
claimed one U Sport
strong passion for seeing his players achieve their Championships.
fitness goals. Ryan has trained many players who play bronze medal.
at a high level of hockey including professional hockey Breanna strives to work with young female
players, NHL Draftees, QMJHL, NCAA, junior A and athletes to help develop them into the best
various prep schools as well.
players, and people they can be. She has a
Ryan was the head coach for the U18 Varsity boy’s strong passion for growing the game of
hockey team at Newbridge Academy before coming to
female hockey in Nova Scotia and looks to
King’s-Edgehill to be the Head coach of the Boys U18
bring her knowledge and guidance to the
Prep hockey team. He has a strong passion for
developing young students of the game by bringing his athletes she gets the pleasure of working
knowledge and passion for hockey to KES to help his with.
students reach their maximum potential both on, and
off the ice.
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Our Prep Hockey Program
provides abundant
opportunities to exercise,
cooperate, practice, compete,
travel, lead, achieve and grow.
At King’s-Edgehill School, we
believe it is our job to unlock that
potential by providing new
opportunities, experiences and
challenges. Athletics is one of the
four pillars at KES that contribute For all levels of player – from
to a whole education and a well- beginner to elite, from curious
rounded individual. to ‘eat-sleep-skate-repeat’ –
King’s-Edgehill School has a
place for your young athlete.
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KES Teams
On a King’s-Edgehill Hockey team,
your child will build a healthy
lifestyle, competitive skills, close
friendships, and still enjoy academic
excellence, artistic pursuits,
community involvement, leadership
development plus other team sports!
Join hockey players from all parts • Skills instruction from
of Canada, Europe and around the Beginner to Elite
world. • Boys’ and Girls’ Prep Teams
with their own, experienced
coaching staff
• Prep Teams play 40+
games/season
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Practice
Schedule
Hockey is offered as a fall and
winter sport athletic option.
• Teams practice and compete from
September – April
• Daily practices 3-4 times/week,
including skills only practice once
a week
• Off ice training 2-3 times per week,
All Athletic programs and team
including yoga!
practices are offered within school
hours. Our hockey team is made up
of both boarding and day students.
Transportation is available for Day
Students travelling from the
Annapolis Valley, Metro Halifax and
South Shore/Chester.
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Competition
We compete in the Becomes the
Canadian Sport School Hockey
League (CSSHL) league and the Prep
School Hockey Federation (PSHF)
against other Prep School teams
throughout Canada and the Eastern
United States, such as:
Stanstead College (QC)
Phillips Exell Academy
Rothesay Netherwood School (NB)
BCS: Bishop’s College School (QC)
Tilton School (NH)
Ridley College (ON)
Rice School (VT)
Northwood School (NY)
Appleby College (ON)
Trinity College School (ON)
Gilmour Academy (OH)
Nichols School (NY)
Kents Hill School (ME)
…and other Canadian boarding
schools, US prep schools and sport
academies.
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Our annual schedule includes eight highly regarded
tournaments and tours that provide exposure to College,
University, Professional and Junior Scouts, and overseas
competition.
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Travel
Boys’ and Girls’ Prep teams often
travel for competition. Games and
tournaments are held throughout
Canada and the Eastern United
States.
Every two years, teams travel to
European countries – such as
Iceland and Germany in the past –
for international play and cultural
education.
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Academics
Alongside outstanding hockey
development, KES students receive
a well-rounded education that
includes the International
Baccalaureate Programme option,
fine arts appreciation and
community service.
All students are held to the same When athletic commitments involve
high expectation for academic travel, we incorporate learning, prep
performance. time and additional support in each
player’s schedule. When students
graduate they are equipped to excel
at university and in careers beyond,
whether they pursue their passions
on or off the ice.
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Hockey NOTABLE ALUMNI OF THE KING’S-EDGEHILL SCHOOL PREP
Excellence HOCKEY TEAMS INCLUDE:
Mathieu Pompei, McGill University Redmen
King’s-Edgehill School is proud to Brandon Benedict, Professional European Elite Hockey
have notable hockey team alumni Lea Demers, Merrimack College, Division 1, NCAA
who have gone on to play at the junior Julia Schmitt, St. Francis Xavier University X-Women, U Sport
A, QMJHL, NCAA Division 1 Rita Dorofeeva, St. Thomas University, U Sport
and 3, CIS (U Sport) NHL and other pro Abi Shearer, Dalhousie University, U Sport
levels, including David Andrews, Gregor MacLeod, Charlottetown, QMJHL
current President and CEO of the Jabes Benedict Junior A Campbelton
American Hockey League. Erica Kelly, Union College, Division 1, NCAA
Game play, travel and
international tours offer our
Prep Team players excellent
opportunities to train and
compete, and play before
College, University and
Professional Junior Scouts.
10Whether your child is fanatical,
passionate, or merely curious about
Canada’s favourite game, there is a
King’s-Edgehill Hockey program
right for him or her. Although
Athletic pursuits are mandatory
they are only one aspect of a KES
education. Students graduate well-
prepared for university and careers,
even if their passions and strengths
shift throughout their school years.
11Plan Your Visit.
info.kes.ns.ca/planavisit
The best way to find out more
about our Hockey Program,
coaches and teams is to visit
our school, get your player on
the ice as well as in the
classroom, and ask us all the
questions you have.
Book a visit now.
@keshockey
Ryan Hillier
Head Coach, U18 Boys Hockey
Assistant Director of Hockey Operations
King’s-Edgehill School
33 King’s-Edgehill Lane
Windsor, Nova Scotia, B0N 2T0
P: (902) 798-2278
C: (902) 266-4446
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