AA U15 Female Airdrie Lightning Team Page
About the AA U15 Female Airdrie Lightning
Welcome to the Airdrie Lightning Female U15AA Program!
Empowerment meets excellence in the AA Female Program of the Airdrie Elite Hockey Committee, a trailblazing initiative dedicated to girls aged 12 and 13 who dream big on the ice. Our program competes fiercely in the Alberta Female Hockey League (AFHL) at the AA level, providing a platform where female athletes can unleash their skills, build unbreakable bonds, and shatter barriers. Here, every girl isn’t just a player—she’s a pioneer, a leader, and a force of nature.
Established to address the growing demand for elite female hockey opportunities, the AA Female Program thrives on a philosophy of growth through challenge. Our passionate coaching staff delivers tailored training that hones everything from explosive skating and precise shooting to strategic playmaking and goalie prowess. Practice sessions blend high-energy drills with fun, inclusive games, plus special clinics featuring female role models.
Beyond the rink, we champion the whole athlete. Our holistic approach balances school and sport, confidence-building workshops on leadership and body positivity, and community outreach. Safety and respect are non-negotiable, with trained staff ensuring a supportive, zero-tolerance environment for harassment or inequity.
The Airdrie Elite Hockey Committee AA Female Program is more than a team—it’s a sisterhood that inspires resilience and joy. From tentative first shifts to triumphant goals, we’re fueling the next wave of female hockey heroes. Parents, guardians, and aspiring players please dive in with us for tryout details, game updates, and mentorship opportunities. In Airdrie, girls’ hockey isn’t just rising—it’s unstoppable. Join the revolution and lace up for legacy.
2025-2026 Team Photo
Back Row: Alianna Makowichuk, Sophie Douglass, Kate Pisarczyk, Brooklyn Gelnn, Kazlyn Tobler, Palmer McDonald, Sophia Bond
Middle Row: Taylor Waters (AC), Bill Sandilands (AC), Kenzie Brodeur, Sierra Sandilands, Kaelyn Kautz, Payton Wood, Shelby Schmitt, Meghan Dean (AC), Kyle Kautz (AC)
Front Row: Sloane Sheaves, Quorra Brockway, Lauren Hanratty, Samantha Beitel, Jason Pisarczyk (HC), Ella Latimer, Sofia Barnett, Ellie Hardy, Kelsey Brockway (Mgr)
2025-2026 U15 AA Female Lightning Player Roster & Profiles
Manager - Kelsey Brockway
Email Kelsey - u15aafemalemanager@airdriehockey.com
U15 AA Female Director - Eric Campbell
Contact Eric - femaleaadirector@airdriehockey.com
#3 Lauren Hanratty
#11 Kaelyn Kautz
#1 Ellie Hardy
#7 Ella Latimer
#8 Kate Pisarczyk
#16 Sierra Sandilands
#20 Palmer McDonald
#17 Alianna Makowichuk
#5 Sophia Barnett
#6 Samantha Beitel
#13 Shelby Schmitt
#14 Brooklyn Glenn
#29 Sloane Sheaves
#15 Sophie Douglass
#9 Kenzie Brodeur
#10 Sophia Bond
#4 Quorra Brockway
#18 Kazlyn Tobler
#19 Payton Wood
Head Coach -
Jason Pisarczyk
Assistant Coach - Taylor Waters
Assistant Coach - Kyle Kautz
Assistant Coach - Meghan Dean
Assistant Coach - Bill Sandilands
What does it take to
be a member of the
Female Airdrie Lightning?
Lacing up for the Airdrie Lightning Female AA program demands a fierce passion for hockey that electrifies any arena! It takes unwavering dedication as you hit the rink for intense training sessions on the ice where you sharpen skills including skating, puck control, and strategic plays under the tutelage of seasoned coaches, while you commit to an off ice dryland program along with video sessions. Physical prowess is essential as you're enduring grueling drills that forge endurance, speed, and strength for AA-level battles in the Alberta Female Hockey League.
Beyond the boards we nurture good human beings who understand that resilience turns setbacks into comebacks. We foster a team-oriented spirit that unites players, and community pride that fuels Airdrie's hockey heartbeat. Stock up on sticks, skates, and helmets, and begin the registration process at How to Register for an Elite Team — AEHC - Airdrie Elite Hockey Committee, and strike like lightning!
Contact the team Manager - u15aafemalemanager@airdriehockey.com for more information.