Hockey

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.

U18/ Varsity Team

U16/ Prep Team

Elite Program Coaching Staff

List of 2 members.

Mr. Marco Pietroniro

Manager of Hockey Operations

819-566-0238 x255

[email protected]opscollegeschool.com
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 seven-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 HP1 certified and regularly runs conferences on bench management.

Marco lives on campus with his wife Caroline and his youngest son, Massimo, who is currently in Form VI. His other four sons are all playing hockey across North America.
Mr. Jonathan Lachance

Assistant Manager of Hockey Operations

819-566-0238 x255

[email protected]
Bio
Jonathan Lachance is a former Baie-Comeau Drakkar and Rouyn-Noranda Huskie 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. Jonathan has been working with the BCS hockey program for the past five years.

Academic Coach

List of 1 members.

Mrs. Shelley Gardner-Bray

Grier South Co-Houseparent/Resource Teacher/International Coordinator

819-566-0238 x213

[email protected]

Physiotherapy

List of 2 members.

Mrs. Kate MacDonald

Physiotherapist

819-566-0227 x441

[email protected]
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

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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.