19U GIRLS
ELITE INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY, UNIVERSITY-PREP EDUCATION
Purcell Hockey Academy (PHA), based at Purcell Collegiate School (PCS), was established for the 2024-25 school year as a 19U Girls’ Prep hockey program. For the 2026-27 school year, PHA’s academy programming will include a 16U Girls’ Prep hockey program and a 19U Girls’ Prep hockey program in addition to new options for boys participating in the 18U and 17U programs at Kootenay Hockey Academy. Student-athletes attend classes at PCS for roughly half of the day and practice and train for the other half of the day, on the ice at arenas in Kimberley and Cranbrook and off the ice at a variety of partner venues for yoga, CrossFit, climbing, and more. In the evening, boarding students will have the opportunity to participate in study halls, school clubs, and other activities/events.
Purcell Collegiate is proud to be facilitating this exceptional opportunity for student-athletes from around the world to further their growth and development as students, players, and people. At PCS, when we say “university prep,” we mean it.
19U GIRLS' PREP TEAM
For the 2026-27 season, PHA’s 19U teams will become proud members of the Female Super League (FSL). The FSL was founded by Silent Ice Sports & Entertainment to realize the opportunities a female-focused league can generate for girls seeking to excel as players and as students in support of their efforts to earn scholarships from top Canadian and US universities.
Purcell Hockey Academy programming is structured to maximize each participant’s access to the exceptional educational opportunity afforded by attending Purcell Collegiate School. Academy staff work closely with school staff to ensure participants thrive both on and off the ice.
Academy/Team fees
Each player’s academy/team fees support the following costs:
- basic academy operating costs including but not limited to ice fees (practices and games), officiating fees, insurance, and off-ice training facility rental costs
- team equipment including practice jerseys, home/away game jerseys and socks, team gloves, team hockey pants, team helmets (mask wraps for goalies), team gear bag, performance t-shirt/shorts, team tracksuit
- core staff (head coach, assistant coach, skills coach, general manager)
- guest coaches (goaltending, etc.)
- team travel to games, tournaments, and showcases
School fees
Each player’s school fees support the following costs for attending Purcell Collegiate School (PCS):
- tuition fees
- IT fee (laptop/backpack)
- school gear fees
- medical insurance
- boarding fees (school dormitory: two students to a room)
Training schedule
At 200′ by 85′, we see the rink as our largest classroom! This is where our coaches are at their best, working with each student-athlete to evolve their game, fueling their development as players and as people.
- practices: 4+1 on-ice sessions per week (60-90 minutes) depending on travel requirements for the team, other factors like statutory holidays, etc. (Monday-Thursday plus optional flex ice time on Fridays)
- off-ice training: 4-5 sessions per week depending on team travel, stat holidays, etc.
- skills coaching: goaltending, skating, puck control, passing, shooting, checking, etc.
- other: classroom learning (video review, sports psychology, college admission support), college campus tours, guest speakers, etc.
Competition schedule
Purcell Hockey Academy is a member of the Female Super League (FSL) in the 19U division. Our team(s) will compete in an anticipated schedule of 35-40 total games which may include but not be limited to:
- FSL league, tournament, and/or playoff games in Canada (30+)
- College Hockey Showcase event in Florida in April (qualification required*)
See here for the 2025-26 season schedule as a frame of reference for the 2026-27 season.
Key academy staff
These are the people leading Purcell Hockey Academy’s 19U Girls’ Prep team on and off the ice in support of cultivating pathways to university scholarships and bursaries:
- General Manager: Alain (Al) Wozney
- Head Coach: Megan Hostasek
- Assistant Coach: TBD
- Skills Coach: Valeriia Manchak-Jensen
- Senior Advisor: Harry Rosenholtz
The information contained above is subject to change and may be updated from time to time. Please confirm any and all information prior to enrolling in PHA. To download the information contained above as a PDF, click the links below as follows: SNAPSHOT INT for international students; SNAPSHOT CAD for Canadian students from outside the Kimberley/Cranbrook area; and SNAPSHOT LOC for local students.
FEE INFORMATION
We recognize that enrolling in an independent school requires a significant investment in your child’s future and that pursuing elite hockey programming and play adds to those costs.
When possible, PCS is pleased to support payment plans for PHA-related fees using the following schedule:
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- 40% of total fees: due upon enrollment
- 20% of total fees: due March 31, 2026
- 20% of total fees: due May 31, 2026
- 20% of total fees: due July 31, 2026
Note: Canadian students may also qualify for payment plans for school fees. Due to IRCC processing regulations, international students must pay school fees in full in advance of having their Letters of Acceptance issued.
Financial Aid
PHA scholarships and bursaries: We want you to be successful at university—and in life. Participating in the Purcell Hockey Academy (PHA) is about exploring your potential and expanding your horizons; it’s about taking the lead and being part of a team; and it’s about doing your part and finding your way.
When you’re prepared to do your part, we’re prepared to help you find a way. That’s why PCS sponsors a variety of merit- and needs-based scholarships and bursaries for qualifying student-athletes.
When it comes to financial aid, our goal is to get an assist. To find out how to score a bursary or scholarship, email us at admissions@purcellcollegiate.ca.
Billet Program
Billet families are an integral part of Purcell Hockey Academy (PHA) program. Even though we are primarily a boarding school, we maintain a network of billet families to ensure we can meet the needs of all of our student-athletes. The active and enthusiastic participation of billet families in our program enhances each student-athlete’s cultural experience and contributes to the maximization of their time with PHA at Purcell Collegiate School.
Interested in becoming a billet family? Our Homestay/Billet Program would like to hear from you if you and your family:
- are passionate about the sport of hockey and supportive of the growth of female hockey in Canada and around the world;
- have an extra bedroom in your home;
- speak English as the primary language in your home; and
- want to welcome a world-class student-athlete (or two!) into your home, your community, and your life!
Families are being recruited for the 2026-27 school year/hockey season. If you are interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity, please contact us.