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Class: 2029
Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Years Played: 4
Dominant Hand: Right, Shoots Left
Nyah has played hockey for four years. She is right-handed but shoots left and also participates in AAA Smitty’s Terminators Softball, volleyball, and track and field. With a GPA of 92.4, Nyah has received several academic awards, including Most Athletic Female for two years and Outstanding Leadership for three years.
DEFENCE
Class: 2029
Hometown: Thompson, Manitoba
Years Played: 2
Dominant Hand: Right
Sadie is a hockey player from Winnipeg, graduating in 2030. She aims to maintain high marks in her studies, attend university, and become bilingual in English and French. In hockey, her goals include playing at the high school level or higher, improving the speed and strength of her shot, and enhancing her edge work.
GOALIE
Class: 2027
Hometown: Stonewall, Manitoba
Years Played: 10
Dominant Hand: Right
Eleanor is a student at Stonewall Collegiate in Manitoba with a 94% GPA. She has been playing hockey for 10 years as a goalie and also enjoys softball and rugby. Her personal goals are to graduate high school with honors in the French immersion program and pursue a degree in science with plans for medical school. In hockey, Eleanor is focused on improving her goalie skills and helping her team perform at their best.
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Class: 2029
Hometown: Red Lake, Ontario
Years Played: 7
Dominant Hand: Right
Myla is a hockey player from Red Lake, Ontario, in Grade 8 with an 84% GPA. She has been playing hockey for 7 years and also enjoys baseball, golf, soccer, and figure skating. Myla’s personal goals include improving her GPA, making new friendships with teammates, and developing strong time management skills. In hockey, she aims to play in the PWHL and earn a Division 1 NCAA scholarship while continuously improving her skills through hard work.
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Class: 2028
Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Years Played: 9
Dominant Hand: Right
Elise Lauren Arnason is hockey player from Winnipeg, MB, in Grade 9 at Churchill High School with an 85.5% GPA. She has been playing hockey for 9 years and also participates in softball, volleyball, soccer, and track and field. Elise's goals include maintaining high grades, playing multiple school sports, and earning an NCAA Division 1 hockey scholarship. She aims to lead by example on and off the ice as a key player for the AAA Lady Spartans and Churchill Bulldogs.
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Class: 2029
Hometown: Headingley, Manitoba
Years Played: 8
Dominant Hand: Right
Aubrey is a hockey player from Headingley, Manitoba, in Grade 8. She has been playing hockey for 8 years and is also active in volleyball, basketball, softball, badminton, and track. Aubrey aims to maintain a 90% GPA, make high-level teams in school sports, and volunteer over 150 hours this year. Her hockey goals include becoming a captain or assistant captain for the Lady Spartans and continuing to grow as a AAA player by shooting 200 pucks a day.
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Class: 2028
Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Years Played: 8
Dominant Hand: Right
Emma is a Grade 9 hockey player from Winnipeg, MB, graduating in 2028. She has been playing hockey for 8 years and also enjoys volleyball, badminton, and competitive dance. Emma's goals include obtaining a scholarship for university or college, improving her hockey skills, and maintaining a 90% GPA. She strives to excel on and off the ice while balancing her athletic and academic pursuits.
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Class: 2028
Hometown: Headingley, Manitoba
Years Played: 7
Dominant Hand: Right, Shoots Left
Lola has been playing hockey for 7 years and also participates in soccer, sailing, track, and cross country. With a remarkable GPA of 97%, Lola aims to pursue a major in engineering at university. Her goals include playing hockey at the NCAA Division 1 level, building her confidence on the ice, and maintaining a healthy life balance while excelling in both academics and athletics.
DEFENCE
Class: 2029
Hometown: Headingley, Manitoba
Years Played: 8
Dominant Hand: Right
Madison has played hockey for 6 years. She also enjoys volleyball. Her favorite quote is, "It’s not how BIG you are, it’s how big you PLAY!" At Robert Andrews School, she's a Patrol Captain and gets mostly top grades. Madison's goals are to improve in math, grow taller, and play school volleyball. She wants to work on her shot, help on power plays and penalty kills, and aim for a college scholarship, with hopes of playing for Team Canada.
DEFENCE
Class: 2029
Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Years Played: 8
Dominant Hand: Right
Payton is a Grade 8 hockey player from Winnipeg, graduating in 2029. She has been playing hockey for 8 years and also participates in volleyball, basketball, golf, badminton, fastball, and track and field. Payton's goals include pushing herself to be the best player and teammate she can be while maintaining high academic performance. She aims to balance her athletic and academic pursuits effectively and achieve success in all areas of her life.
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Class: 2028
Hometown: Oak Bluff, Manitoba
Years Played: 3
Dominant Hand: Right, Shoots Left
Sophia has been playing hockey for 3 years and also enjoys volleyball and golf. Sophia's goals include earning honor roll with great distinction while maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle. She strives to work hard at every practice and game, promote a positive team environment through leadership and respect, and push herself beyond her limits both physically and mentally.
GOALIE
Class: 2028
Hometown: Fraserwood, Manitoba
Years Played: 8
Dominant Hand: Right
Kianna has been playing hockey for 8 years and also participates in ringette and volleyball. Kianna's goals include maintaining an honor roll status while adopting a positive mindset and improving her goalie skills throughout the year. She aspires to play at the collegiate or university level and dreams of representing Team Canada on the ice.
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Class: 2028
Hometown: Weast Saint Paul, Manitoba
Years Played: 7
Dominant Hand: Right, Shoots Right
Elizabeth is a Grade 9 hockey player from East Saint Paul, MB, graduating in 2028. With 7 years of hockey experience, she also plays lacrosse and participates in spring hockey. Elizabeth aims to maintain a GPA above 85% while developing her physical strength and learning to play field lacrosse for her high school team. On the ice, she is focused on increasing the speed of her shot to over 55 mph, scoring 10 goals, and achieving 17 assists this season.
DEFENCE
Class: 2028
Hometown: East St. Paul, Manitoba
Years Played: 2
Dominant Hand: Right, Shoots Left
Fynn is a Grade 9 hockey player from East St. Paul, MB, graduating in 2028. With 2 years of hockey experience, she also participates in lacrosse, ringette, volleyball, badminton, and track. Fynn's goals include playing at a high or university level, maintaining an average of 85-90% in high school, and pursuing college in the United States. On the ice, she aims to improve her skills, speed, and game IQ while becoming a strong, positive leader for her teammates on the Lady Spartans and future teams.
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Class: 2030
Hometown: East St. Paul, Manitoba
Years Played: 7
Dominant Hand: Right
Emma is a hockey player from East St. Paul, MB, graduating in 2030. With 7 years of hockey experience, she also plays volleyball and fast pitch. Emma’s personal goals include achieving good grades in school, becoming an amazing hockey player, and teaching kids the sport as she learns. In hockey, she aims to play at the highest level possible, continually push herself to improve on the ice, and develop a stronger shot while enhancing her overall game.
DEFENCE
Class: 2030
Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Years Played: 5
Dominant Hand: Right
Sadie is a student at Monroe Middle School in Winnipeg. She’s been playing hockey for 5 years and hopes to play high school hockey or at a higher level. Sadie also enjoys soccer and Ukrainian dance. Her personal goals include maintaining high grades, becoming fluent in French, and continuing to improve her hockey skills, especially her shot strength and edge work.
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HEAD COACH
Nathan Judd-Warren is from Toronto, ON. He played minor hockey with the Don Mills Flyers and Toronto East Enders, junior hockey with teams like the Cobourg Cougars and Pickering Panthers, and spent 4 seasons playing professionally in the U.S. As a coach, he is in his 6th season and has previously coached the Scarborough Young Bruins and Goulding Park Rangers. His coaching record is 204 wins, 59 losses, and 37 ties. Nathan has won the Hockey Life Cup, finished in the top 3 in provincial rankings twice, and won 15 tournaments. He has also taken teams to 3 Silver Stick International events. Nathan has helped over 20 players move from AA to AAA and focuses on discipline, structure, and passion in his coaching.
Skills Coach
Tatiana Rafter is a Skills Coach with a strong background in hockey. She played for the UBC Thunderbirds, where she was named Canada West Player of the Year and was the top scorer in 2013 and 2015. She also won a gold medal with the Canadian Women’s Ice Hockey Team at the 2013 Winter Universiade. Tatiana has been a head coach for U15 AAA Central Plains and U18 AAA Interlake Lightning and is now focused on player development with the Lady Spartans in their first FSL season. With over 18 years in hockey development, she has experience as a professional athlete and coach. She teaches Glide Skate in Winnipeg and also works as an agent for athletes in Minnesota and Manitoba. Tatiana’s accolades include being a top goal scorer at UBC, winning the NWHL Championship in 2015, and being a Russian All-Star Champion in 2019.
Founder & Owner, Big Mama's House of Pain (BMHOP)
Michelle Braithwaite is the Founder and Owner of Big Mama’s House of Pain (BMHOP) in Winnipeg, MB, with over 10 years in the fitness industry. She lost 141 lbs through a HIIT workout program and has a background as a former Coach and Sales Manager. Michelle’s BMHOP has received multiple awards, including Platinum for Best Personal Trainer and Gold for Best Gym in 2022 and 2023, and Best Gym & Personal Trainer in 2024. As a proud mother of two and lifelong athlete, Michelle is also active in community volunteering, charity events, and slow pitch. She overcame significant health challenges, including Grand Mal Seizures and severe weight gain, transforming her health and career through fitness and coaching.
Coach, Winnipeg Lady Spartans
Corey Strachan is a Coach of the Winnipeg Lady Spartans and played hockey from Gimli minor league through AAA Midget, Jr. A with the Selkirk Steelers, and NCAA D1 with the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves, earning multiple awards including MVP and top goaltender. After retiring, he became a hockey instructor and coach for 15 years. He has also pursued a career in aviation, flying for Calm Air for 17 years. He remains active in hockey, lives in Gimli, and has three children.
Assistant Coach, Winnipeg Lady Spartans
Jeff Rotinsky is an Assistant Coach for the Winnipeg Lady Spartans and is from Winnipeg, MB. With 35 years in hockey, Jeff has extensive coaching experience, including 8+ years as an Assistant and Head Coach with River East Minor Hockey Association. He has also worked as a Development Coach for Blades of Steel Hockey and will be the Head Coach for the Manitoba Blades (U13 Female Spring Hockey) and Assistant Coach for the Blades of Steel Kings (2013 boys spring) in 2024. Jeff focuses on skill development, team culture, hard work, discipline, and sportsmanship, aiming to help players excel both on and off the ice.
Join The Lady Spartan AAA Elite Hockey Program today and be part of a premier hockey program dedicated to your success.
Find quick answers to the most common questions about the Female Super League and the Lady Spartans AAA Elite Hockey Program.
The Female Super League (FSL) is a newly launched league dedicated to elevating female youth hockey. The inaugural season will began in September 2024 and run through March 2025.
The FSL will feature teams in the 12U and 14U divisions. The Lady Spartans AAA Elite Hockey Program will offer a 14U program based out of Seven Oaks Arena in Winnipeg.
The program provides over 100 hours of on-ice development, 2 hours of dryland/injury prevention training per week, 35 showcase games, and 4 hours of video review per week. These resources ensure comprehensive training for our athletes.
The Lady Spartans is the only program in Manitoba offering a combination of 5 ice practices per week, dryland and video review sessions, and the only league in Canada (FSL) that allows progressive body contact at the 14U level.
Each player has a profile accessible through the program’s website, including bio, stats, and contact information, making them more visible and accessible to university and college coaches and recruiters worldwide.
