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 15 to 17 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: Brooklyn Kirwan, Sophie Chubey, Emersyn Caron, Allie Roberts, Jade Cheslock, Ava Smith

Middle Row: Brynn Makkreel, Piper Czank, Willow Falconer, Gracie Hann, Holly Bremner, Danica Johnson, Mandy Laribeau (Mgr)

Front Row: Kieran Gill, Lila Larribeau, Laila Veal, Abby Laporte (HC), Andy Coates (AC), Chelsea Coates, Jacqueline Bicek, Brielle Cottreau

2025-2026 Lightning Player Roster & Profiles

U18 AA Female Director - Eric Campbell

Contact Eric - femaleaadirector@airdriehockey.com

Manager - Mandy Larribeau

Contact Mandy - u18aafemalemanager@airdriehockey.com


#6 Chelsea Coates

Read Player Profile

#5 Laila Veal

Read Player Profile

#4 Gracie Hann

Read Player Profile

#7 Danica Johnson

Read Player Profile

#8 Holly Bremner

Read Player Profile

#9 Lila Larribeau

Read Player Profile

#17 Emersyn Caron

Read Player Profile

#10 Sophie Chubey

Read Player Profile

#18 Jade Cheslock

Read Player Profile

#11 Jacqueline Bicek

Read Player Profile

#20 Willow Falconer

Read Player Profile

#12 Brynn Makkreel

Read Player Profile

#13 Ava Smith

Read Player Profile

#14 Brooklyn Kirwan

Read Player Profile

#15 Piper Czank

Read Player Profile

#16 Allie Roberts

Read Player Profile

#29 Kieran Gill

Read Player Profile

#31 Brielle Cottreau

Read Player Profile

Head Coach -
Abby Laporte

Assistant Coach -
Codi Bacon

Assistant Coach -
Andy Coates

Assistant Coach -
Teagan Webster-Locke


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 - u18aafemalemanager@airdriehockey.com for more information.