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Meet the Team

LMcIntosh Hockey aims to develop female hockey in the Waterloo Region and surrounding areas. We have been very excited to see the growth of female hockey over the past decade and look to set the standard even higher.

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Laura McIntosh

Founder & Head Coach

Through Laura's experiences, she has developed a great understanding of what it takes to excel at some of the highest levels of women's hockey. It is these experiences that enable her to teach both fundamental and advanced hockey skills. She is excited to share her knowledge of the game with the future generation of female hockey.

Former Head Coach in PWPHA (Professional Women's Hockey Players Association) 2019- 2023

Served as an Assistant Captain and Co-Captain at Ohio State

All-time Ohio State University leading scorer with 170 points (123 assists, 47 goals)

Member in the Hockey Canada Program from 2008-2012

6 years associate coaching experience at the USPORTS level 

Member of Canada's Under-18 National Team 2008 (Compete in the first ever IHF U-18 Worlds, won a Silver Medal)

Attended Ohio State University (NCAA D1) on a full scholarship and received a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology and Physical Education

2018-2019 CWHL Clarkson Cup Champion

Member of Canada's U-22 National Team 2010-2012 (Gold at MECO Cup)

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Shannon Stewart

Hockey Operations Coordinator & On Ice Instructor

Shannon has a background in marketing and works closely with our social media, website, email marketing, organizing registrations for camps, and communication to athletes/families. Shannon also assists in all on-ice programming and coaching spring teams. With her playing experience and passion for the game, Shannon is a great fit at LMcIntosh Hockey.

Former player for Team Scotiabank in the PWHPA (Professional Women's Hockey Players Association). 2019- 2023

Received her Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education & Post Grad in Digital Media Marketing

Played 2 seasons in the Canadian Womens Hockey League(CWHL) for the Toronto Furies (2017-2019)

Played professional hockey in Germany in the DFEL for Memmingen (2016-17) 

Played 4 seasons at Plattsburgh State University. 2X National Champion and 2X All-American, Served as Assistant Captain in senior year. (2011-2015)

Played professional hockey in Sweden in the SDHL for Linkoping (2015-16)

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Current assistant coach for KLR U18AA

Attended Fire and Emergency Services Training Institute(FESTI) 

Attended the University of Waterloo (OUA) and is a candidate for a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies and Sociology

Played three years in the PWHL for the Kitchener-Waterloo Rangers

Sarah Rettinger

On Ice Instructor

Position: Forward

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Sarah has been working as an on-ice instructor since September 2017. Her work ethic on and off the ice exceeds many and she is always striving to get better. This attitude is shown through instructing and she enjoys working with players hoping to make it to the next level.

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Current U22 Elite Waterloo player

& assistant captain

Committed to play at UNB for 2024-25 season

2023 Boston RUSH High Performance Hockey U22 Champions LMcIntosh Hockey

2023 Hockey OFSAA (Ontario) Champions

2023 District 8 Varsity Girls Field Hockey Champions

2022 Canada Summer Games Box Lacrosse Champions

Lilly Bell

On Ice Instructor

Position: Defence

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Lilly has been through our programs as an elite athlete over the past 7 years alongside her sister Megan. Through her hard work and dedication to her own development, as well as the development of our younger athletes she is a great addition to our staff.

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Current U22 Elite Waterloo player

2023 Boston RUSH High

Performance Hockey U22

Champions LMcIntosh Hockey

2023 Hockey OFSAA (Ontario) Champions

2023 Hockey OFSAA (Ontario) Champions

Megan Bell

2023 District 8 MVP Girls Hockey  All Star Team

On Ice Instructor

Position: Forward

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Megan has been an elite athlete participating in our programs over the past 7 years alongside her sister Lilly.  She continues to be determined and hard working in her own development and enjoys giving back to our younger athletes.

2022 Canada Summer Games Box Lacrosse Champions

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Current assistant coach for U15A & U18BB North Bay

Currently attending Nipissing to receive her Bachelor of Education (2023-2025)

Part of Hockey Canada Creating Coaches Mentorship program

Played for University of Waterloo and was an Assistant Captain junior & senior year (2017-2023)

Played junior for the Brampton Canadettes

UW Bachelor of Arts in Rec and Sport & Master of Arts in Rec & Lesiure

Emma Cheeseman

On Ice Instructor

Position: Defence

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Emma has been working as an on-ice instructor since September 2017. Emma enjoys working with young players and helping them achieve their goals. Her work ethic and passion for the game make her an excellent mentor and coach.

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Current Captain at the University of Toronto

Received Bachelor of Kinesiology

2x OUA Champion with U of T

Played in the PWHL for Cambridge Rivulettes

Esso Cup National Championship

Gold Medalist in 2016

Taylor Trussler

On Ice Instructor

Position: Forward

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Taylor started off by playing with our spring teams prior to heading off to University.  It has been great to watch and be a part of her successful hockey journey.  She is a very highly skilled player who enjoys getting on the ice with our younger athletes.

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Current player at the University of Toronto 

Attended Mercyhurst University & played 3 seasons (NCAA)

Received Bachlor of Arts in Early Childhood Education & Special Education

2023 College Hockey America All Academic Student Athlete of the Year

4x ACHA All American Scholar

CHA Champion 2020 (NCAA)

Aubrey Cole

On Ice Instructor

Position: Defence

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Aubrey has been an instructor with us for the past 3 summers.  Her attention to details and focus makes her a great addition to our staff.  She is able to connect with our young athletes and mainly focuses on the defensive side of the game.

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Currently attending Brock University studying Education working towards Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education

Previous Captain of the Waterloo Ravens U18 AA team 

Won OFSAA bronze and gold medals in 2018 and 2019

2x CWOSSA Champion & 2x CWOSSA silver medalist

Grace Cuiman

On Ice Instructor

Position: Defence

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Grace went through our program as an athlete for many years and has developed into a very strong leader on and off of the ice.  She is always amazing to have at camp and the young athletes really look up to her.  

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Kaitlyn McDonell

Played professional hockey in

Austria from 2017-2018

Previous Strength and conditioning coordinator at the Univ of Waterloo with the women's hockey team from 2016-2017

Played 5 seasons with the University of Waterloo where she received two team MVP rewards. Served as captain of the Warriors from 2014-2016

On Ice Instructor

Position: Forward

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Kaitlyn has a number of experiences working as a coach and mentor. She brings strong leadership to our instructor staff and always enjoys getting on the ice with the players. Her commitment, work ethic and knowledge of the game exceed many!

Attended the University of Waterloo

where she received her Bachelor of

Science in Kinesiology

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Currently teaching at the high-school

level in the Waterloo Region

High school coach in hockey, volleyball and soccer 

Played 4 seasons at Wilfrid Laurier University

and 1 season at Nipissing University  

Robyn Degagne

On Ice Instructor

Attended Wilfrid Laurier University

and completed teachers' college at Nipissing University

Position: Forward

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Robyn has been working as an on-ice instructor since 2016 and has developed into a great leader both on and off the ice. Robyn enjoys mentoring young athletes and helping them reach the next level of their game. Her work ethic and passion for the game make her an excellent mentor and coach.

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