The Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) is excited to announce the three winners of the Coach of the Month Award for September/October:
During the 2024/25 season the CSSHL introduced the Coach of the Month Award for the three different CSSHL divisions: Eastern, West Female, and West Male.
This award is aimed at recognizing the incredible coaches within the CSSHL and acknowledges their hard work, dedication, commitment, leadership and impact on the game both on and off the ice.
We would like to congratulate these three coaches, who were all nominated by their programs, for their hard work in the month of September/October.
East Division: Denis Chalifoux, Ulysse Academie
“He went 6-0-0 in the CSSHL, plus 2-0-0 outside of the CSSHL (VS Northwood). Denis has been outstanding in terms of player individual development + team development. He is also very good off the ice with team activities and making sure all kids are feeling good. He is also our Hockey Director and supervises our 3 other teams whether it’s talking with the coaching staff or helping younger kids on and off the ice.”
West Female Division: Milton Chan, North Shore Warriors
“Milton has coached and led our female program since its’ inception in 2023. Milton has a 100% success rate of placing Grade 12 players into post secondary College/University hockey and education opportunities. Promoted to become our Director of Business Operations in the Summer of 2025, leading all business operations for the Academy. Participated as a guest coach in the first ever PWHL summer camp held this summer in North Vancouver. First 9 games of the CSSHL season, has compiled a 6-3-0 record. Spearheads community initiatives and volunteer coaching opportunities for our female players. Actively involved in grassroots female hockey and development in the Metro Vancouver region”
West Male Division: Josh Bonar, RHA Kelowna
“After winning the U18 Championship, his team is off to an 8-0-0 start despite featuring only two returning players. Josh has done an incredible job building his team and getting them to play RINK Kelowna hockey. He has an incredible skill of creating an environment where everyone matters and the players feel wanted. They work incredibly hard and play as a team. It’s been very rewarding to watch.”
