Sep 14, 2025 | Nicole Gibson | 14 views
Ancaster Avalanche Girls Hockey Association Coaching Announcement
The Ancaster Avalanche Girls Hockey Association is thrilled to announce the appointments of Geraldine Heaney, Hockey Hall of Famer, as Head Coach of our U18AA team, and Steve Raitt as Head Coach of our U15AA team for the 2026-2027 season!
Geraldine Heaney, one of the most accomplished players and coaches in women’s hockey, brings her legendary career and wealth of experience to our U18AA bench for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 seasons. Her passion for the game, commitment to excellence, and dedication to developing young athletes will be instrumental in leading our highest-level program.
Steve Raitt joins the U15AA program for the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 seasons, bringing over 38 years of coaching experience and a deep history of leadership within Ancaster hockey. Steve has played a key role in fostering player development and building successful, competitive teams across our association.
These coaching appointments reinforce our commitment to providing a high-caliber development pathway for our athletes. Our vision is to build programs that compete at the highest provincial and national levels, including the prestigious Esso Cup—Canada's National Women’s U18 Club Championship—with opportunities for our players to progress to University hockey and beyond.
We are excited and proud to welcome Geraldine and Steve as leaders of our elite teams. Their expertise and leadership promise a bright future for our players and continued success for our programs.
Contact info:
Geraldine Heaney- U18AA : [email protected]
Steve Raitt- U15AA: [email protected]