AA U18 Female Airdrie Lightning Team Page

About the AA U18 Female Airdrie Lightning

Welcome to the Airdrie Lightning Female U18AA Program!

Empowerment meets excellence in the AA Female Program of the Airdrie Elite Hockey Committee, a trailblazing initiative dedicated to girls aged 10 to 17 who dream big on the ice. Our program competes fiercely in the Alberta Elite Female Hockey League (AEFHL) 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 staffs deliver tailored training that hones everything from explosive skating and precise shooting to strategic playmaking and goalie prowess. Held at the Ron Butlin Arena, 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: 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: Jake Forsyth, Edward Zuev, Gavyn Campbell, Soma Furue, Bentley Hope, Kane Wheeler, Hudson Macdonald, Brendan Espersen

Middle Row: Ryan Stone (AC), Alena Mcevoy, Cameron Thomson, Harrison Ringrose, Owen Foreman, Kai Brady, Markus Hancock, Mark Deyell (AC)

Front Row: Jerome Simoni, Eric Schrock (A), Kade Davidson (A), Gabe Mcleod (AC), Bobby Roy (HC), Owen Grassick (C), Jett Stone (A), Daniel Nielsen

2025-2026 Lightning Player Roster & Profiles

Manager - Mandy Larribeau

Contact Mandy - u15aafemalemanager@airdriehockey.com

U18 AA Director - Eric Campbell

Contact Eric - u15aaadirector@airdriehockey.com


#5 Laila Veal

Position: F
5'4 / 110lbs
Shoots: R
Birthdate: 2008-09-02
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada

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#6 Chelsea Coates

Position: F
5'3 / 132lbs
Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2008-05-28
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada

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#4 Gracie Hann

Position: D
5'5 / 140lbs
Shoots: R
Birthdate: 2008-01-08
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada

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#7 Danica Johnson

Position: D
5'6 / 110lbs
Shoots: R
Birthdate: 2009-12-20
Home town: Whitehorse, YK, Canada

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#8 Holly Bremner

Position: D
5'11 / 150lbs
Shoots: R
Birthdate: 2009-11-09
Home town: Cochrane, AB, Canada

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#9 Lila Larribeau

Position: D
5'4 / 135lbs
Shoots: R
Birthdate: 2009-09-29
Home town: Cochrane, AB, Canada

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#10 Sophie Chubey

Position: F
5'4 / 120lbs
Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2010-04-04
Home town: Cochrane, AB, Canada

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#11 Jacqueline Bicek

Position: D
5'7 / 130lbs
Shoots: R
Birthdate: 2009-02-15
Home town: Canmore, AB, Canada

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#12 Brynn Makkreel

Position: F
5'7 / 145lbs
Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2009-01-24
Home town: Cochrane, AB, Canada

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#13 Ava Smith

Position: F
5'4 / 127lbs
Shoots: R
Birthdate: 2009-02-21
Home town: Crossfield, Alberta

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#14 Brooklyn Kirwan

Position: F
5'2 / 115lbs
Shoots: R
Birthdate: 2010-03-10
Home town: Rocky View, AB, Canada

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#15 Piper Czank

Position: F
5'4 / 135lbs
Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2009-08-02
Home town: Langdon, AB, Canada

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#16 Allie Roberts

Position: F
5'4 /120lbs
Shoots: R
Birthdate: 2010-07-31
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada

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#17 Emersyn Caron

Position: F
5’4 / 160lbs
Shoots: R
Birthdate: 2010-02-20
Home town: Didsbury, AB, Canada

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Assistant Coach -
Codi Bacon

#18 Jade Cheslock

Position: F
5'5 / 115LBS
Shoots: r
Birthdate: 2010-02-14
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada

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Assistant Coach -
Andy Coates

#20 Willow Falconer

Position: D
5'2 / 130lbs
Shoots: R
Birthdate: 2010-04-08
Home town: Deadman’s Flats, AB, Canada

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Assistant Coach -
Teagan Webster-Locke

#29 Kieran Gill

Position: G
5'2 / 112lbs
Shoots: L
Birthdate: 2009-01-08
Home town:
Chestermere, AB, Canada

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#31 Brielle Cottreau

Position: G
5'8 / 142lbs
Catches: R
Birthdate: 2010-04-20
Home town: Airdrie, AB, Canada

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Head Coach -
Abby Laporte

What does it take

to be on the Lightning?


Clear communication and expectations are highly valued by the Xtreme organization, and we want to ensure all athletes are made aware of the expectations coming into Training Camp. 

The AAA Xtreme roster will be selected based on the following criteria:

  1. Ultra-Competitive: Physical and mental effort with a relentless obsession to be successful and disciplined.

  2. IQ & Hockey Sense: High level decision-making and execution under adverse conditions through developed habits.

  3. Puck Management & Puck Patience: Possess an outstanding panic scale and consistently keep pucks alive through puck distribution or puck ownership.

  4. SAQ & Escapability: Ability to move at a high pace with body control, dynamic mobility and conceptual awareness.

  5. Innovation & Deception: Courage to try and execute creative tactics and skills with unpredictability.

  6. Stick Skills: Offensive and defensive proficiency to move, tip, handle, shoot, elevate and check pucks.

  7. Strength & Power: Size is not a factor and players are able to exert their power on opponents and do so consistently shift after shift and game after game.

The Xtreme Head Coach:

Bobby Roy -  u15aaacoach@airdriehockey.com