Hockey Nova Scotia is pleased to announce that members of the Valley Wild Female Hockey Association's U11 AA coaching staff are the winners of our 2024 Denny Deveau Award.

The Denny Deveau Award is named in honour of former Hockey Nova Scotia president Denny Deveau and is presented annually in recognition of outstanding leadership and contributions to the advancement of girls' hockey in Nova Scotia.

The complete list of team staff members can be found below:

Head Coach: Michael Betts
Goaltending Coach: Matthew Burns
Assistant Coach: Daniel McGuire
Assistant Coach: Isle Van Oostrum
Assistant Coach: Mike Waterbury

This season, the U11 AA coaching staff impressed many with how they led their team during challenging situations on and off the ice. The coaching staff always took the time to speak to their players individually, providing positive feedback when mistakes were made or guidance was required. The group always found a way to remain calm, cool, and collected, guiding their team in a positive way through difficult times.

The staff's commitment to mentorship and development has helped to inspire a new generation of hockey players in the region.

On behalf of everyone at Hockey Nova Scotia, we would like to congratulate the Valley Wild Female Hockey Association's U11 AA coaching staff on receiving our 2024 Denny Deveau Award.