Bishop's College School

An elite program

BCS is proud of its long-standing hockey tradition. The campus is home to Memorial Arena, one of the oldest covered rinks in Canada, allowing students to fulfill their passion for hockey while maximizing their academic potential.

We currently offer three tiers, ranging from beginner to elite with schedules and workloads that vary accordingly. For those students who have never played hockey but would like to try this cherished North American pastime, the Intramural Team (IHA) holds skills-based practices weekly and also plays inter-squad games.

The Senior team plays in the ETIAC local league. With practices four to five times a week and a schedule of approximately 20 games, this tier is for those intermediate players with some experience who are looking to refine their skills and work towards the next level.

Following several strong seasons, our elite program continues to grow. Comprised of two age groups, U18/Varsity and U16/Prep, the program emphasizes the development of a well-rounded player through highly qualified and experienced coaching. These two teams are members of prestigious North American prep school hockey leagues.

Elite Program Coaching Staff

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Mr. Marco Pietroniro

Manager of Hockey Operations

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Bio
Marco Pietroniro has been on hockey’s radar from as far back as 1986, when he began his QMJHL career with the Trois-Rivières Draveurs. He served as their captain the following two seasons and enjoyed a further 11-year professional career, playing in both European leagues and the WCHL. During his last year of play with the Idaho Steelheads of the WCHL, he also began coaching and founded a non-profit youth hockey program for young players from Atom to Midget.

Since his retirement as a player, he has carved out an impressive coaching career throughout North America, in both league and national team capacities. Notable placements include a eight-year tenure as the President, GM, and Head Coach of the CHL's Arizona Sundogs; Head Coach of Team Quebec’s 2015 Canada Games U16 team; and Head Coach of Team Canada’s U17 2015-2016 campaign. He has also coached in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey Leage (QMJHL), as Assistant Coach of the Val d’Or Foreurs (winning the President’s Cup in 2014) and Head Coach of the Baie-Comeau Drakkar. Marco is a national level HP1 certified coach, as well as a Hockey Quebec coaching supervisor, responsible for high performance level certification of fellow provincial coaches.

Marco lives on campus with his wife Caroline. All five of his sons play hockey in various leagues around the world and his two youngest both previously attended BCS. The 2020-21 season is his fourth with the BCS Hockey program.
Mr. Jonathan Lachance

Assistant Manager of Hockey Operations

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Bio
Jonathan Lachance is a former Baie-Comeau Drakkar and Rouyn-Noranda Husky of the QMJHL. He completed his B.B.A. in Accounting and Finance at Norwich University where he played NCAA Division III hockey.

Jonathan is well-known within the hockey community here in Quebec and beyond, as he is fully immersed in the hockey business as founder of Québec Hockey Prospect, co-owner of Bulldogs de Québec AAA, and co-founder of Distribution Le Pro S.H.O.P Inc.

The 2020-21 season is his sixth with the BCS Hockey program.
Mr. Kyle Hood

Hockey Coach

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Bio
Originally from Osoyoos, British Columbia, Kyle Hood started his junior hockey career playing for the Penticton Panthers. He played for the River City Lancers and the Cowichan Valley Capitals before attending Ohio State University on athletic scholarship. Following his four-year college career he joined the Arizona Sundogs for a memorable playoff run that resulted in a President’s Cup. Hood’s pro-career ended after six seasons playing for four teams including the Milano Rossoblu, the Colorado Eagles, and the Missouri Mavericks.

Hood briefly coached the U18 Maryland Hockey team before accepting the role of Assistant Coach for the Kansas City Mavericks of the ECHL for three seasons. While in Kansas City, Hood was heavily involved with minor hockey. He was the Director of the Kansas City Jr Mavs hockey club for two years where he organized coaching clinics and ran numerous small group and individual lessons, focussing on skill and player development.

Kyle enjoys spending his spare time with his family in the outdoors, fishing, and volunteering in the community. He and his wife Kristen live on campus with their four young children. The 2020-21 season is his second with the BCS Hockey program.

Strength & Conditioning Coach

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Mr. Joshua "Josh" Bray

Strength & Conditioning Coach/ Assistant Houseparent McNaughton/ Sr. Boys Rugby Coach

Academic Coach

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Mrs. Shelley Gardner-Bray

Grier South Co-Houseparent/Resource Teacher/International Coordinator

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Physiotherapy

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Mrs. Kate MacDonald

Physiotherapist

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Bio
After completing a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of New Brunswick, Katelyn graduated with a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from Queen’s University in 2012.

Katelyn’s passion to deliver our students with current, evidence-based treatments has lead her to pursue continuing education courses in manual therapy, soft tissue release, and concussion management. In the spring of 2018, Katelyn successfully completed her Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

In her spare time, Katelyn enjoys swimming, skiing, and spending time with her family.
Ms. Évelyne Lapierre-Léonard

Athletic Therapist

Bio
Évelyne Lapierre-Léonard recently moved back to her hometown of Sherbrooke after graduating from Concordia University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a specialization in Athletic Therapy. As part of her curriculum, Évelyne acquired skills through internships in both field and clinical settings, working at the Concordia University PERFORM Centre with the Concordia Stingers as well as with the Bishop's Gaiters. Through her internships, she gained experience with team sports such as hockey, football, basketball, and rugby. Évelyne has been working with our Bears since October 2018.

Senior Team Coaching Staff

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Mr. Geoffrey Fizet

Hockey Coach

Bio
Geoffrey’s love of hockey began at age seven, when his father built a hockey rink in their backyard. He then started playing in his local city league in the town of Baie d’Urfé and, over the next eight years, developed his game as a defenceman and quickly rose up through the league.

Having heard all about the school from his older cousin, who was head prefect in her year, a BCS education had long been in Geoff’s plans and he arrived on Moulton Hill in 2014 for Grade 10. He completed Grades 10-12 here, playing on both the U16/Prep and U18/Varsity elite hockey teams during that time. In his final year, he was Alternate Captain of the 2017 NISIC national championship-winning team, a trophy he shared with his younger brother and teammate, Olivier, BCS’19.

After graduating and receiving the Petro Canada award, Geoff headed west to play for the Canmore Eagles of the AJHL. He returned home the following season, playing for the Hawkesbury Hawks of the CCHL.

Geoff loves being back on Memorial Arena ice as Head Coach of our Senior Team, as well as Assistant Coach of the U18/Varsity and U16/Prep teams. He is also a BCS Residential Assistant and is pursuing a degree in Sports Studies at Bishop’s University. The 2020-21 season is his second assisting with the BCS Hockey program.

IHA Coaching Staff

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Mr. Adam Rowell

Grounds and Arena

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Bio
Adam is a graduate of Champlain Regional College and is certified by the National Council on Strength and Fitness as both a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Strength Coach. Adam works closely with students and his own clients at BCS to help them reach their fitness goals. He is dedicated to understanding each client’s various fitness needs, tailoring each individual workout plan to suit.

Adam started his career with Bishops College School in 2016, However, the start of Adam’s hockey career started in BCS’s very own Memorial Arena, at the young age of seven. Adam has played for various local minor hockey teams in the Sherbrooke area as well as playing high school hockey at Alexander Galt Regional High School for five years.

In his spare time, Adam enjoys being active in his community, traveling, and participating in as many different sporting events as possible.
Mr. Lindsay Key

English Teacher

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