The Ottawa Senators Women's Hockey Club has announced that Hanna-Riikka Turpeinen is stepping down as Head Coach of the U22 team. Hanna will be joining the Ottawa Gee Gees Women’s Hockey as Assistant Coach. U22 Assistant Coach Sarah Olivier is also stepping away.
We would like to thank Hanna and Sarah for their exceptional contribution to our hockey program over the past two seasons. They have brought their considerable experience as elite players, deep technical knowledge of the game and passion for player development to the U22 bench. They have been excellent role models to our young female players, providing a daily example of achievement in female sports.
Congratulations on your appointment and best of luck Hanna, the future is bright!
Thank you for everything Sarah and Hanna, you’ll be missed.
Thank you also to Autumn Moors for her commitment to the continued success of the U22 team in the 2023-24 season and best wishes for the future.
GM Dana Mulvhill will be the Interim Head Coach of the U22 team and will be joined on the bench by Assistant Coaches Toby Burkitt, Mike Garcia and Abygail Moloughney.