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Assistant Captain Elise Badiou-Wawanesa, Mb.

Elise is the only graduating player this year and she deserves to have the spotlight solely on herself. Doo, as her teammates called her, was a true leader on and off the ice. She was a very versatile player playing both Right Wing and Centre for the Wildcats for the past 3 years. She always had a calming influence on her teammates. She would do whatever it took to help her team succeed, demonstrating that with the series clinching overtime goal vs. Central Plains to get the Wildcats in the semi-finals this past year. She was a top penalty killer and always demonstrated aggressive play but was one of the cleanest players on the ice. She was a quiet leader but played hard every game. 

Elise will be going to University of Manitoba this fall taking University 1. 

FAREWELL Elise. Your teammates will miss you greatly. Good luck with your studies and come visit us whenever you get a break from your hectic study schedule.

Former professional hockey player Jonathan Filewich is leading current and future Wildcats in an off-ice training session at the Souris School on July 5th staring at 7:00. The girls will be put into two groups with the first group starting at 7:00 and the second group starting at 8:00. The players will be notified of what group they will be in. The coaching staff urges all players to attend. 

Filewich will pass on his experiences and show how important off-ice training is to the performance of a hockey player. He played professionally in Canada, the United States, Croatia, and Austria; including teams in the AHL, NHL, and the Austrian Elite League.

Perry Brykaliuk has joined the Westman Wildcats coaching staff as an assistant coach for the 2012/2013 hockey sseason. 

Brykaliuk previously coached in Hockey Brandon’s minor hockey system including head coach of Brandon’s Female Midget, Bantam AA hockey programs, the Female Bantam Development team, and he was also the recipient of Hockey Brandon's "Coach of the Year" award. 

Brykaliuk was head coach of the highly successful Westman Wildcats AAA U12/U14 spring program (along with Kary Kirkup, Dan Dekezel and Wildcat alumni Amy Lee and Amy Vanbuskirk as assistant coaches).He is proud of the many program graduates who went on to play with Team Manitoba and/or moved on to NCAA and CIS college programs.

Perry grew up playing his minor hockey in Minnedosa. He now resides in Brandon with his wife, Janice, and their three children Matt, Ashleigh and Zach along with their black lab Schaeffer.

Former Head Coach of the Westman Wildcats Dan Dekezel will again be behind the bench as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2012-2013 hockey season. 

Dekezel brings 18 years of coaching experience with 7 years coaching female hockey to the Wildcats. He coached the Regional Bantam Challenge team for 2 years, was assistant coach for the Wildcats for 2 years and was Head Coach for 1 year. He was behind the bench for the 2008-2009 season in which the Wildcats captured the Esso Cup as Midget National Champions. 

Dan resides in Deloraine with his wife Siggi. He has one daughter in former Wildcat Kiara Dekezel who is entering her 2nd year with the NCAA Division 3 University of Wisconsin Superior Yellowjackets. In 26 games she finished tied for 4th in team scoring with 9 goals and 12 assists for 21 points.

Welcome back D.K.!! The girls are really excited about your return behind the bench.Former Head Coach of the Westman Wildcats Dan Dekezel will again be behind the bench as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2012-2013 hockey season. 

Dekezel brings 18 years of coaching experience with 7 years coaching female hockey to the Wildcats. He coached the Regional Bantam Challenge team for 2 years, was assistant coach for the Wildcats for 2 years and was Head Coach for 1 year. He was behind the bench for the 2008-2009 season in which the Wildcats captured the Esso Cup as Midget National Champions. 

Dan resides in Deloraine with his wife Siggi. He has one daughter in former Wildcat Kiara Dekezel who is entering her 2nd year with the NCAA Division 3 University of Wisconsin Superior Yellowjackets. In 26 games she finished tied for 4th in team scoring with 9 goals and 12 assists for 21 points.

Welcome back D.K.!! The girls are really excited about your return behind the bench.Former Head Coach of the Westman Wildcats Dan Dekezel will again be behind the bench as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2012-2013 hockey season. 

Dekezel brings 18 years of coaching experience with 7 years coaching female hockey to the Wildcats. He coached the Regional Bantam Challenge team for 2 years, was assistant coach for the Wildcats for 2 years and was Head Coach for 1 year. He was behind the bench for the 2008-2009 season in which the Wildcats captured the Esso Cup as Midget National Champions. 

Dan resides in Deloraine with his wife Siggi. He has one daughter in former Wildcat Kiara Dekezel who is entering her 2nd year with the NCAA Division 3 University of Wisconsin Superior Yellowjackets. In 26 games she finished tied for 4th in team scoring with 9 goals and 12 assists for 21 points.

Welcome back D.K.!! The girls are really excited about your return behind the bench.Former Head Coach of the Westman Wildcats Dan Dekezel will again be behind the bench as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2012-2013 hockey season. 

Dekezel brings 18 years of coaching experience with 7 years coaching female hockey to the Wildcats. He coached the Regional Bantam Challenge team for 2 years, was assistant coach for the Wildcats for 2 years and was Head Coach for 1 year. He was behind the bench for the 2008-2009 season in which the Wildcats captured the Esso Cup as Midget National Champions. 

Dan resides in Deloraine with his wife Siggi. He has one daughter in former Wildcat Kiara Dekezel who is entering her 2nd year with the NCAA Division 3 University of Wisconsin Superior Yellowjackets. In 26 games she finished tied for 4th in team scoring with 9 goals and 12 assists for 21 points.

Welcome back D.K.!! The girls are really excited about your return behind the bench.

The Westman Wildcat Female AAA Midget hockey team announced their head coach for the 2012-2013 season.

Kary Kirkup, from Virden, will be looked upon to coach the experienced Wildcats this season. Kirkup has been one of the assistant coaches for the Wildcats for the past two seasons.

Before getting involved with the Wildcats Kirkup coached both male and female minor hockey teams and was the assistant coach for the 2010 Westman South Bantam Challenge team.

Kary's playing days were played in the Pierson Minor Hockey system and then he went on to play for the Southwest Cougars.

As the Westman Wildcats start to prepare for  the 2012-2013 season please contact

Dan De Kezel          

danield@shmb.ca

204 - 747-2940

for further information regarding players and Westman Wildcat Program

Westman Wildcats Coaching Position

 The Westman Wildcats Female Midget Regional hockey team, in association with the Westman South region, is currently seeking applicants for Head Coach for the 2012-13 hockey season.

 The Wildcats have a strong tradition of excellence and have secured both Provincial and National Championship titles since their inaugural season. The team plays in the MFMHL (Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League) and participates in a number of elite AAA female tournaments across Western Canada and the Northern United States. 

The Hiring Committee is looking for an enthusiastic, organized, self-motivated individual that is positive in their approach to the game, and dedicated to excellence. The successful candidate must have strong communication skills.  The successful applicant will encourage the positive growth of our players - both personally and developmentally in addition to the promotion of the Westman Wildcats program

 All Head Coach applicants must have minimum “Development 1” coaching certification.

 All interested individuals please submit your resume and cover letter to:

 Guy Williams

gwill@mymts.net

Deadline for applications is May 4, 2012