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BLAZERS PREP HOCKEY 2014-2015

“Coming to Balmoral Hall has been so significant to my life not only because I am able to play the sport I love at a higher level, but because the school changed my perspective on life. It taught me how to make my dreams a reality, and for that I am thankful.”

~Kaytlin Drews ’07, Blazers Prep Team

BALMORAL HALL SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL HOCKEYBalmoral Hall is excited to offer the Blazers Hockey Development program for the sixth year. For the first time ever, we have opened the program up to include non-BH students as well. This program is an opt-in, fee based program for girls in grades 6 to 9 (ages 10-14). We believe that the time spent on-ice focusing on skill development, conditioning, and 4×4 play is an ideal combination for a pre-season training program.

During the on-ice sessions, students are led through a progression of skills that focus on developing their hockey abilities. Progression of these skills will focus on individual technical skills as well as team tactics. Athletes are provided with a skill evaluation sheet upon completion of the on-ice sessions to assist in furthering their development.

Coaching staff for the program include current play-ers and coaching staff, in addition to former NCAA and CIS players. The combined achievements of these instructors include playing for Team Canada, Team Manitoba, and NCAA championships. Most of all, the instructors will share a passion and enthusiasm for hockey and helping young players grow.

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BH Blazers Varsity Prep HockeyThe Blazers Varsity Prep hockey team was founded in 2006 – 2007. They found success early, with victory coming in their very first game against the Thunder Bay Queens. During the 2008 – 2009 season the Varsity Prep team joined the Junior Women’s Hockey League ( JWHL) which is comprised of teams from Saskatchewan, Vermont, British Columbia, Colorado, Washington, and Alberta. In their first season in the league the Blazers won the West Division and finished as league finalists. During this same season the Varsity Prep hockey team recorded their 100th lifetime win in just three seasons.

Individual Prep student-athletes have also enjoyed success with BH players/alumnae being named to a Team Canada Roster 17 times, and BH players/alumnae being named to a Team Manitoba Roster 48 times. In addition to provincial and national level recognition, in the 9 years of the Prep team’s existence, more than 26 BH Varsity Prep team graduates are playing at the CIS or NCAA level on academic and/or athletic scholarships.


“In my opinion, Balmoral Hall is one of the top schools in the country for an elite hockey player to develop. Not only is it known for its prestigious status in the classroom, but also for its excellent staff and teachers who are always doing everything in their power to help you suceed. The BH Blazers play in top-of-the line facilities, and are an astounding hockey program that will help female hockey players truly reach their full potential.”

Bailey Bram ’08, Team Canada

Coaching StaffGERRY WILSON

DIRECTOR OF HOCKEY / HEAD COACH VARSITY PREP TEAM

Gerry Wilson brings an extensive hockey background as well as a unique and rich business acumen to his role as Director of Hockey and Head Coach of the Varsity Prep Blazers. His playing background includes Junior as well as Collegiate hockey across Canada and the US. Teams included Winnipeg South Blues (MJHL), Calgary Chinooks (AJHL), Calgary Wranglers (WHL), Spokane Flyers (WHL), and the Wisconsin Badgers (NCAA). Gerry’s coaching experience within female hockey spans close to 20 years. He has held head coaching positions at all levels of minor female hockey as well as Midget AA, AAA, and High School. In his first year with the Blazers he coached the team to one of the most successful seasons ever with a 21 – 8 – 2 record, good for second overall in the JWHL.

Gerry received a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from the University of Manitoba with a double major in finance and marketing. He has acquired over 20 years of experience in marketing and strategic planning. This serves to compliment his hockey background and ensure that the vision of long term growth and excellence within the program is attained. Gerry has been involved in the hockey program at BH since its inception. As both a parent and an advisor to the hockey committee he has seen the program evolve into what it is today. He has had three daughters graduate from the hockey program. One at the Varsity Prep level and two at the Junior Varsity level. This extensive involvement at all levels has allowed him to gain valuable insight into the female hockey landscape both in Canada and the US.

In 2013, Gerry attended the High Performance 1 Coaching Clinic, Hockey Canada’s most elite coaching seminar. The clinic, which is by invitation only, occurs once every 2 years and brings together many of Manitoba’s elite level coaches and also involves a number of high performance athletes both male and female many of whom are already at the national level.

SARAH ZACHARIAS

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR / ASSOCIATE COACH VARSITY PREP

Sarah Zacharias joins Balmoral Hall School as former alum of the Varsity Prep Program (2007-2008). Sarah recently completed playing NCAA division 1 hockey for the Niagara University Purple Eagles. In her four years at university Sarah completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology with Minors in Chemistry and French. When Sarah wasn’t playing hockey or studying she spent her time helping coach the Jr. Purple Eagles Program as well as working with SABAH (Special Athletes Big at Heart), an organization that teaches mentally and physically disabled participants the game of hockey. After returning to Winnipeg, Sarah began working with the Winnipeg Jets Hockey Academy, a not-for-profit organization that teaches fundamental and development hockey to students ages 7-14. Sarah also joined the coaching staff of the MFMHL AAA Winnipeg Ice as the Assistant Coach, primar-ily working with the Defense and Special Teams units. Sarah worked with the Ice for two seasons before coming back to her alma mater as the Development Program Coordinator and the Associate

Coach of Varsity Prep Hockey. Sarah’s experience with the NCAA and CHA will be beneficial to the girls looking to reach the next level of the game.


DARLENE SVEINSON

HEALTH AND WELLNESS COORDINATOR / STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH

Darlene Sveinson’s extensive knowledge and experience with fitness, physical education and yoga adds an elite athletic component to the Balmoral Hall Blazers Hockey Program. She has been a fitness leader and trainer in and outside of Manitoba for 29 years and a physical educator at Balmoral Hall School for the past 19 years. In 1997 she became a certified Hockey Canada coach which enabled her to apply her vast knowledge of fitness to training hockey players. Darlene utilizes hockey-specific training techniques to push participants to a higher level of athleticism while developing speed, power, agility and improved on-ice performance. Darlene’s strength is blending her diverse experience with a variety of training disciplines into a dynamic, multi-faceted conditioning program.

Darlene has trained male and female hockey players from novice through Junior levels, and is the off-ice conditioning trainer for Max Hockey School during the summer. She also taught yoga for the Jennifer Botterill “Journey to Excel” hockey camp in 2013, as well as instructing professional hockey players as part of their off-season training at Focus Fitness.

DAN FERGUSON

GOALTENDER CONSULTANT – VARSITY PREP

Dan’s background in coaching and ability to mentor athletes provides a large benefit to the Blazers Hockey Program.

He has had a positive impact working with several Blazers goaltenders over the past few years. In addition, he has helped several goaltenders succeed at the college level and national stage.

In addition to his role with the team, Dan is the Goaltender Development Coordinator of GDI Goaltending where he consults and trains athletes both at the Manitoba Training Centre and across Canada.

MANDY GREEN

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS, BALMORAL HALL SCHOOL

Mandy Green has been working with the Blazers Prep Hockey team as Athletic Coordinator for the last five years and a teacher at Balmoral Hall School for ten. Mandy makes sure that all travel ar-rangements for the team are made including the organization of all bus and flying trips while man-aging all of the documents, budget and day to day tasks involved with running the hockey program. Occasionally Mandy will travel with the team as an additional support to the coaching staff. She loves what the hockey program brings to the school and is so proud of every graduating player.



Hometown: Sioux Lookout, ON Catches: LeftHeight: 5’ 9”Weight: 165 lbsBirthdate: May 1, 1997Grade: 12Graduating year: 2015GPA: 90SAT score: 1760Previous team: QEDHS Warriors (Boys)Other sports: basketball, volleyball, soccerLast season: Games played: 17 GAA: 2Hockey achievements: First female AAA Bantam and Ontario Provincials participant.Academic achievements: Honour Roll (Final avg. over 80), Head’s Honour Roll (Final Average over 90), JWHL Academic Team, Math Contest WinnerContact: Anita Wills, [email protected]

Hometown: Winnipeg, MBShoots: LeftHeight: 5’ 8”Weight: 152Birthdate: April 21, 1997Grade: 12Graduating year: 2015GPA: 80Previous Team: Bantam AA St. Boniface SaintsOther sports: volleyball, soccer, boys hardballLast season: Games played: 32 G: 8 A: 23Team Manitoba achievements: Top 40 Camp, Official Roster, made Top 40 at age 15, Team Manitoba 2013JWHL achievements: All Star Team (2012-2014)Local hockey achievements: Midget Championship Team, Midget/Bantam All Star team, two-time Bantam and Pee-Wee All-Star teams, played on Eastman Midget Femaie team at age 11 and won provincial championship.Academic achievements: Honour roll (final avg. over 80) (2010-2014)Contact: Heather Tabin, [email protected]

#1 Rylie Wills, G

#4 Kati Tabin, D

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Hometown: Kenora, ONShoots: RightHeight: 5’ 3”Weight: 130 lbsBirthdate: June 29, 1999Grade: 10Graduating year: 2017GPA: 84Previous team: St. Thomas Aquinas (HS) SaintsOther sports: track & field, basketball, volleyball, soccer, softballLast season: This is Taylor’s first season with the Blazers.Hockey achievements: Kenora Bantam hockey tournament winner 2014, Stars Cup Winner 2014, 2 time Bantam City Champs, Pride, Hustle & Determination Award (2013 and 2014) Rookie of the Year, selected to High School team one year earlyOther athletic achievements: MVP Volleyball, Basketball, Baminton, Soccer, Track & Field (2012/13), Coaches Award - Volleyball (2014), Athlete of the Year, (2013)Academic achievements: Honour Roll (Final Average over 80)Contact: Lori Vogrig, [email protected]

Hometown: Winnipeg, MBShoots: RightHeight: 5’ 9”Weight: 143Birthdate: July 16, 1999Grade: 10Graduating year: 2017Previous team: Winnipeg Twins AA BantamOther sports: basketball, volleyball, softball, badminton, track & fieldLast season: This is Hannah’s first season with the Blazers.Athletic achievements: Track & Field 1200M run Provincial Champ (2013/14), 1500M Division A Champ (2012) Softball: 2nd Nationals 2012, Selected to All Star Team in Manitoba Games (2012)Academic achievements: Honour Roll (Final avg. over 80), Poetry Contest Winner (2012)Contact: Tracy Pales, [email protected]

#5 Taylor Tom, F

#6 Hannah Pales, D

2014-2015

Hometown: Starbuck, MBShoots: LeftHeight: 5’ 4”Weight: 135 lbsBirthdate: October 9, 1998Grade: 11Graduating year: 2016Previous team: Central Plains Capitals AAA MidgetOther sports: volleyballLast season: This is Kyla’s first season with the BlazersTeam Manitoba achievements: 2014 Manitoba Games U18 POELocal hockey achievements: Midget/Bantam All Star team (2011-2012)Academic achievements: Honour Roll (final average over 80)Contact: Peter / Lisa Piskor, [email protected]

Hometown: Winnipeg, MBShoots: LeftHeight: 5’ 4”Weight: 145 lbsBirthdate: September 12, 1997Grade: 12Graduating year: 2015Previous team: Winnipeg Avros, Midget AAAOther sports: basketball, volleyball, soccer, swimmingLast season: This is Laurissa’s first season with the Blazers.Hockey achievements: Bantam City Champs, Midget/Bantam All Star Team WMHA All Star Team (3 years), Winnipeg Falcons AAA North American Pepsi Cup Champions (2012), Swift Current Tournament 1st Place (2013), Junior Bisons Gold Medal North America U17 AAA Hock- ey Classic, Harvard Hockey Clinic (2013), Notre Dame Hounds Tournament Finalist (2014), Beantown Classic Partici-pant (2014, w/ Boston Shamrocks)Other athletic achievements: District soccer champions.Academic achievements: Honour roll (final average over 80), Literature contest winner - Young Canadian Poets (2007)Contact: Russ & Matilde Kostiw, [email protected]


#7 Kyla Piskor, D

#8 Laurissa Kostiw, D

BLAZERS

Hometown: North Vancouver, BCShoots: RightHeight: 5’ 3”Weight: 125 lbsBirthdate: February 3, 1998Grade: 11Graduating Year: 2016GPA: 87Previous team: North Shore AvalancheOther sports: basketball, volleyball, swimmingLast season: Games played: 32 G: 12 A: 16Hockey achievements: played for Team British ColumbiaAcademic achievements: Honour roll (final average over 80), JWHL Academic teamContact: Leslie Smith, [email protected]

Hometown: Winnipeg, MBShoots: RightHeight: 5’ 7”Weight: 150 lbsBirthdate: June 21, 1999Grade: 10Graduating year: 2017Previous team: Female Bantam TwinsOther sports: volleyball, track & field, ultimateLast season: This is Anne’s first season with the Blazers.Team Manitoba achievements: Team Manitoba Top 40 CampHockey achievements: Female Bantam Twins Captain (2012-2014), Hardest Working Player (2013), MVP (2014), Female Bantam All Star Team (2012-2014), AP Winnipeg Avros (2012-2014), Bantam City ChampionsAcademic achievements: Head’s Honour Roll (final avg. over 90), Duke of Edinburgh Award, Vincent Massey Col-legiate Head’s Honour Roll (2012-2014), Junior Jazz Band award (2014)Contact: Ross and Cora Campbell, [email protected]


#9 Leona Sim, F

#10 Anne Campbell, F

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Hometown: Winnipeg, MBShoots: RightHeight: 5’ 5”Weight: 138 lbsBirthdate: September 14, 1998Grade: 11Graduating year: 2016GPA: 90Previous team: Titans AAOther sports: basketball, volleyball, soccer, swimmingLast Season: Games played: 28 G: 27 A: 26Team Canada achievements: Team Canada U18 Roster (2014), U18 Selection Camp invitee (2014), Hockey Canada representative IIHF U18 High Performance Camp in Vierumaki, Finland (2014), Strength and Development Camp (2014)Team Manitoba achievements: Top 40 Camp, attended at ages 13 and 14JWHL achievements: All Star Team (2012-2014), First Team All Star (2014), Top Offensive Forward (2014)Hockey achievements: Midget / Bantam All Star Team, Bantam AA All Star (2012), Titans AA MVP and League Leading ScorerOther athletic achievements: JV Athlete of the Year (2014)Academic achievements: Head’s Honour Roll (final avg over 90), JWHL Academic Team, Honour Roll (final avg. over 80) (2013)Contact: Curtis and Dena Houston, [email protected]

Hometown: Winnipeg, MBShoots: LeftHeight: 5’ 6”Weight: 140 lbsBirthdate: February 24, 1997Grade: 12Graduating year: 2015GPA: 94ACT Score: 32Previous team: APHA Rangers AA Female BantamOther sport: track & fieldLast season: Games played: 32 G: 9 A: 3Team Manitoba achievements: Top 40 Camp, selected to Top 28JWHL achievements: APHA Female Bantam MVP (2011-2012)Other hockey achievements: Midget / Bantam All Star team, Blazer Assistant Captain (2012-2013), Blazers Most Improved Player (2012-2013)Other athletic achievements: JV Provincial Finalist, 400m (2013), JV Athlete of the Year (2013)Academic achievements: Head’s Honour Roll (final avg over 90)(2012-2014), Highest Mark in class (Gr. 10) French, Pre-calculous, Gym, (Gr. 11) French, Chemistry, JWHL Academic Team (2012-2014), Balmoral Hall Science Scholarship (2014), Balmoral Hall Hockey Scholarship (2014)Contact: Brian Ormel, [email protected]

#12 Ryleigh Houston, F

#11 Shannon Ormel, FBLAZERS


Hometown: Vancouver, BCShoots: RightHeight: 5’ 7”Weight: 135 lbsBirthdate: March 17, 1998Grade: 11Graduating year: 2016Previous team: St. Mary’s Academy Prep teamOther sports: basketball, soccer, tackle footballLast season: This is Emily’s first season with the Blazers.Team Manitoba achievements: Top 40 CampLocal Hockey achievements: [Kelvin High School] Winnipeg Women’s High School League All Star, League MVP, Rookie of the Year, Team top scorer, APHA Rangers Female Bantam All Star, Midget/Bantam All Star (2012-2013)Other athletic achievements: Provincial Minor Bantam Football Champions (2012)Academic achievements: Honour Roll (final avg. over 80), (2010-2013)Contact: Kim and Jay Middagh, [email protected]

Hometown: Winnipeg, MBShoots: LeftHeight: 5’ 7”Weight: 159 lbsBirthdate: May 6, 1997Grade: 12Graduating year: 2015GPA: 85Previous team: Selkirk Fishermen (Bantam)Other sports: soccer, swimmingLast season: Games played: 32 G: 15 A: 17Hockey Manitoba achievements: Top 40 Camp, Top 27 (2013), Top 28 (2014)JWHL achievements: Top 20 scorer (2013), Top 15 Scorer (2014)Local hockey achievements: Midget/Bantam All-Star Team, (2010 - 2012), All Star as underaged player (2010)City Finalist (2011), Leading playoff scorer (2012) 2nd in team points (2013), Shootout skills winner - Notre Dame Hounds Tournament (2013)Academic achievements: JWHL Academic Team, Athletic Scholarship, Jeff Kirton Award (2012), Honour roll (final average over 80) (2008-2014)Contact: Cathy and Doug Court, [email protected]

#15 Chelsea Court, F

#14 Emily Middagh, F2014-2015

Hometown: Moorhead, MNShoots: LeftHeight: 5’ 10”Weight: 140 lbsBirthdate: March 18, 1997Grade: 12Graduating year: 2015GPA: 93Previous team: Canadian International Hockey Academy (CIHA)Other sports: soccer, tennisLast season: Games played: 32 G: 4 A: 11Local hockey achievements: Assistant Captain (CIHA) (2012/13)Minnesota Team North for youth hockeyAcademic achievements: Head’s Honour Roll (avg. over 90), Honour Roll (avg. over 80), Highest mark in Mathematics, Highest score - Sir Isaac Newton Grade 11 AP Physics ContestContact: Jeff and Linda Haasbeek, [email protected]


Hometown: Winnipeg, MBShoots: RightHeight: 5’ 4”Weight: 130 lbsBirthdate: January 1, 1998Grade: 11Graduating year: 2016GPA: 92Previous team: Winnipeg Female Bantam AA TwinsOther sports: basketball, soccer, running, skiing, badmintonLast Season: Games played: 32 G: 4 A: 10Local hockey achievements: Bantam City Champions, Assistant Captain, Bantam AA Twins (2013)Academic achievements: JWHL Academic Team, Head’s Honour Roll (avg. over 90) (2012-2014), Honour Roll (avg over 80) (2011-2014), French Tutor recognition (2014), Highest Mark in Phys. Ed (2013)Contact: Howard Leslie, [email protected]

#16 Danielle Haasbeek, D

#17 Stefanie Leslie, F

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#19 Tess Bracken, D

#22 Tori Stebnitsky, F

Hometown: Winnipeg, MBShoots: LeftHeight: 5’ 7”Weight: 160 lbsBirthdate: March 19, 1997Grade: 12Graduating year: 2015GPA: 90ACT Score: 28Previous team: St. Mary’s Academy FlamesLast season: Games played: 32 G: 12 A: 19 Team Manitoba achievements: Official Roster (2013)JWHL hockey achievements: All Star teamLocal hockey achievements: Bantam City Champions, Midget/Bantam All Star Team, AAA All Star Team (2011), City Champions (Winnipeg Hawks), Top Defenceman Nomination (2011), WWHSHL MVP (2012), Points Leader City Champions Academic achievements: Head’s Honour Roll (avg over 90) (2011-2014), JWHL Academic TeamContact: Dale Bracken, [email protected]

Hometown: Kenora, ONShoots: RightHeight: 5’5”Weight: 129 lbsBirthdate: January 18, 1998Grade: 11Graduating year: 2016GPA: 92Previous team: St. Thomas Aquinas SaintsOther sports: Basketball, volleyball, soccer, cross country runningLast season: Games played: 32 Goals: 6 Assists: 7 Local hockey achievements: Bantam City Champions, AA PeeWee Boys Eastman League Season Champions, Rookie of the Year (2012/13), Female Athlete of the Year (2011/12), Pride, Hustle, Determination Award - Female Bantam (2011/13)Other athletic achievements: NorWOSSA/NWOSSA Soccer Champion (2011/12) NorWOSSA Basketball Silver Medallist (2010/11), MVP Cross Country running (2009/10)Academic achievements: Honour Roll (avg over 80)(2011-2013), Head’s Honour Roll (avg over 90)(2013/14), JWHL Academic Team (2013/14), Duke of Edinburgh Award recipientContact: Lori and Bart Stebnitsky, [email protected]

2014-2015


#29 Jessica Campbell, G

Balmoral Hall helped teach me how to balance scheduling athletics and academics at the same time.

My school prepared me academically for university by offering experienced teachers and a challenging curriculum.

On the ice BH challenged me to keep improving and also gave me the exposure I needed to be recognized by universities both in the States and in Canada.

~Meghan Dufault, ‘12Team Canada, U22

Development Roster

Hometown: Flin Flon, MBCatches: LeftHeight: 5’ 8”Weight: 165 lbsBirthdate: April 21, 1997Grade: 12Graduating year: 2015GPA: 78Previous team: Flin Flon Bantam AA BoysOther sports: basketball, volleyball, soccerLast Season: Games played: 18 GAA 2.39Team Manitoba achievements: Top 40 Camp, only 2 goals let in after 3 years of Team Manitoba U18 tryoutsJWHL achievements: Top 5 Goalie, Player of the Week, Honourable Mention / Won Shootout at Notre Dame skills competitionLocal hockey achievements: 2011 Rural City Bantam AA Boys Provincial Bronze Medallist, Tournament MVPContact: Colin and Cathy Campbell, [email protected]

BLAZERS

“The JWHL is the place to play if you want to get noticed by an NCAA Division 1 School.”

Lisa Bowes, TSN


jwhl.org

48BH players named to a

Team Manitoba roster

BH players named to a

Team Canada roster

BH players named to JWHL

All Star team

BH coaches added to Team

Manitoba coaching staff

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Team CanadaCIS Winter

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BH Player / Alumna named JWHL player of

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BH players / Alumnae to win

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BLAZERS BY THE NUMBERS

2014 / 2015 ScheduleAugust

August 29 - September 1 NAHA Tournament (Burlington, VT)

September

September 5 - 6 vs. University of Manitoba Bisons

September 12 -14 Stoney Creek University Showcase (Hamilton, ON)

OctoberOctober 10 -12 JWHL (All teams), BostonOctober 24 - 25 vs. Pembina Valley (Morden)

October 31 - November 2 JWHL (All teams), Rochester, NY

DecemberDecember 12 - 14 JWHL (North Teams), Wilcox, SK

JanuaryJanuary 15-19 Challenge Cup, Washington, DC

January 30 - February 1 JWHL (All teams), Minneapolis, MN

FebruaryFebruary 27 - March 1 JWHL (North Teams) Edge School

MarchMarch 6-8 JWHL Playoffs (All Teams), Buffalo, NY


Beyond the BlazersBH Blazer hockey players get noticed! In the nine years the program has been in existence, more than 49 BH Varsity Prep team graduates are playing at the university level, including CIS or NCAA level — many having received scholarships. Beyond this, seventeen Blazers players have played for Team Canada!

The combination of a Balmoral Hall School education, and the JWHL experience the Blazers bring has helped so many of our graduates pursue the post-secondary educations of their dreams at the following schools:

Bemidji State UniversityBoston UniversityCarleton UniversityColgate UniversityCollege of St. BenedictCollege of St. ScholasticaCornell UniversityElmira CollegeGrand Valley State UniversityHamilton CollegeLiberty UniversityLindenwood UniversityMemorial UniversityMercyhurst UniversityNiagara UniversityNipissing UniversityOhio State UniversityPlattsburgh StateQuinnipiac University St. Cloud State University

Syracuse UniversityUnion CollegeUniversity of AlbertaUniversity of British ColumbiaUniversity of LethbridgeUniversity of ManitobaUniversity of Minnesota-DuluthUniversity of North DakotaUniversity of SaskatchewanUniversity of VermontUniversity of Wisconsin-SuperiorWilfrid Laurier University

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