High Performance Program (HPP) Player Development Statement
The North Bay and District Girls Hockey Association offers and is committed to providing a high performance program and pathway for female hockey players in Northern Ontario who have a high level of commitment to the Junior Lakers program and who have been selected as players who can excel at the highest level at their respective age groups.
The Junior Lakers High Performance Program is committed to providing a high level program with an environment and culture
HPP Mission Statement
To provide on and off-ice guidance and exposure to the necessary skills and environments needed in helping NBDGHA Players become the best student-athletes possible and to stress the importance of higher education for our players.
HPP Vision
To be the leading Northern Ontario Female Hockey Association providing elite female hockey players with a high-performance environment that will prepare them for Provincial, National and University opportunities.
HPP Core Values
HPP Goal and Objectives
High Performance Player Pathway
The High Player Pathway (HPP) opens many doors and opportunities for the top level athletes within the province of Ontario. The OWHA offers U18 and U16 development programs such as Team Ontario Blue and Team Ontario Red that compete in national championships, as well as sending athletes and coaches to the Ontario Summer Games every other year. The HPP allows Junior Lakers teams to take part in showcase tournaments and other OWHA sanctioned events where scouts are in attendance looking for the next generation of players for provincial (Team Ontario and PWHL), national, university and college opportunities.
Former NBDGHA Players - Excelling in Hockey
Maria Dominico - Nipissing Lakers Women's Hockey, Team Ontario Red U18, Team Canada FISU Winter Games
Malory Dominico - Nipissing Lakers Women's Hockey, Team Ontario Blue U18
Teagan Feltz - Nipissing Lakers Women’s Hockey
Michaela Presseault - Nipissing Lakers Women’s Hockey
Madison Desmarais - Nipissing Lakers Women’s Hockey, Team Ontario Blue U18
Britney Zack - Nipissing Lakers Women’s Hockey
Ashtyn Denomme - Nipissing Lakers Women’s Hockey
Melanie Young - Nipissing Lakers Women’s Hockey
Mackenzie McMahon - Nipissing Lakers Women’s Hockey
Jade Gauthier - Nipissing Lakers Women’s Hockey
Robyn Degagne - Nipissing Lakers Women’s Hockey
Taylor McManus - Nipissing Lakers Women’s Hockey
Kaitlyn McManus - Nipissing Lakers Women’s Hockey
Janica Vossos - Nipissing Lakers Women’s Hockey
Taylor Murphy - Nipissing Lakers Women’s Hockey
Lillian George - University of New Brunswick Women’s Hockey
Carley Blomberg - Brock University Badgers Women’s Hockey
Ashley Robitaille - Brock University Badgers Women’s Hockey
Danika Ranger - Nipissing Lakers Women’s Hockey, Team Ontario Red U18, Team Canada U18
Madie Stockfish - Brown University Bears Women’s Hockey
Hannah Irwin - University of Western Mustangs Women’s Hockey
Sarah Irwin - University of Western Mustangs Women’s Hockey, Waterloo Warriors Women's Hockey
Eryn Wolfe - Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks Women’s Hockey
Emily Brunet - Sault College Cougars
Mave O’Hagan - Committed to St.Lawrence University Women’s Hockey
Ella Ouellette - Nipissing Lakers Women’s Hockey 2023-24
Stephanie Hatch - University of Michigan-Dearborn
Natalie Tolton - Adrian College Women's Hockey
Hannah Brunton - Committed to Nipissing Lakers Women’s Hockey 2024-25
Layne Barrette - Committed to Nipissing Lakers Women’s Hockey 2024-25
Gracie Roynon - Committed to Nipissing Lakers Women’s Hockey 2024-25
Taylor Yeo - Committed to Nipissing Lakers Women’s Hockey 2024-25
2024 Junior Lakers Tournament
North Bay & District GHA Annual Tournament. U11 A, B, HL U13 A, B, HL U15 A, BB, B, HL U18 A, BB, B, HL