Duncan, B.C. (May 19, 2022) The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) is pleased to announce that Team BC’s male and female teams each earned bronze medals at the 2022 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC).  
 
The two teams were comprised of the province’s top Indigenous U18 players and faced a highly competitive field at the 2022 NAHC in Membertou, Nova Scotia, from May 7 to May 14, 2022.  
 
“Congratulations to all Team BC players, coaches, and staff for their outstanding performance at the 2022 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. We are very proud of how they represented themselves, their communities, province, and Nations both on-and-off the ice at this prestigious national championship,” said Rick Brant, CEO of I·SPARC. 
 
For the male team, their journey to a bronze medal started with them going 2-2 in the preliminary round losing 6-4 to the North, defeating Eastern Door & North 3-2, shutting out Team Atlantic 5-0, and losing to Saskatchewan 6-0. In the quarter-finals, Team BC found redemption from their tournament opener loss by beating the North 7-5. The win put them in the semi-finals which they lost against Ontario 4-1 (Ontario went on to win the gold medal). In the bronze medal game Team BC defeated Eastern Door & North 5-1. The third-place finish meant back-to-back bronze medals for the squad, who last won bronze at the 2019 NAHC in Whitehorse, Yukon (a tournament was not held the previous two years due to the pandemic). 
 
The female team displayed their depth in the preliminary round with a 3-1 record. They defeated Saskatchewan 5-2, Eastern Door & North 9-1, Atlantic 5-0, and lost 7-1 to Manitoba. They beat Team Atlantic 8-2 in the quarterfinal game and then faced off against the eventual silver medal winners, Team Ontario, which resulted in a 3-2 loss in a hard-fought game. It was a re-match against Saskatchewan in the bronze medal game where Team BC came out on top by a score of 4-1. Team BC goaltender Alexandra Nelson (Snuneymuxm/North Vancouver Impact) was selected as the Most Valuable Goalie of the Tournament.  
 
Team BC – NAHC is a program of the I·SPARC and sanctioned by BC Hockey. The program provides an opportunity for the province’s top U18 male and female Indigenous hockey players to compete at the National Championships. I·SPARC would like to acknowledge the 2022 NAHC Host Committee, its Event Partners, and volunteers for hosting an outstanding event. We would also like to thank all of Team BC’s fans and supporters. Congratulations to Team BC for their outstanding performance at 2022 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. 
 

2022 OFFICIAL TEAM ROSTER PROVINCE: BC                    GENDER: MALE
#	Last Name	First Name	DOB (MM/DD/YY)	Home Community	Pos	2021/2022 Hockey Club
5	Alain	Colton	05/10/07	Victoria	D	Pacific Coast Hockey Academy
14	Andrew	Nathan	02/09/05	Ktunaxa Nation	F	Northern Alberta Tomahawks
22	Bennett	Tyler	08/07/05	Cranbrook	C	East Kootenay Avalanche
20	Blace	Wyatt	02/10/07	Squamish Nation	F	Pacific Coast Hockey Academy
16	Dickie	Peyton	03/16/06	Fort Nelson First Nations	F	Okanagan Hockey Academy
8	Dumont	Wyatt	06/26/04	Campbell River	D	Campbell River Storm
10	Flett	Seth	02/16/06	Sucker Creek First Nation	C	Okanagan Hockey Academy
1	Garbitt	Landon	07/01/06	Horse Lake First Nation	G	Okanagan Hockey Academy
11	Jameson	Rayne	03/03/06	Upper Similkameen	F	Delta Hockey Academy
21	Kirkness	Ezekiel	09/19/04	Tataskweyak Cree Nation	F	West Vancouver Hockey Academy
9	Lige	Kieran	04/06/05	Lax Kw’Alaams / Tsmishian	D	Vancouver NE Chiefs
15	Maynard	Andon	07/12/04	Osoyoos	C	South Okanagan
6	McFarlane	Aidan	05/18/04	Surrey	D	Abbotsford Pilots
7	Mcisaac	Nate	06/01/04	Kelowna	D	Summerland Steam
12	McRae	Jalen	02/21/05	Upper Nicola Band	F	Thompson Blazers
23	Menard	Sullivan	05/18/05	Coquitlam	D	Yale Hockey Academy
30	Moberly	Darian	06/06/05	Chilliwack	G	Delta Hockey Academy
17	Morash	Tye	05/22/05	Quatsino	F	North Island Silvertips
13	Nordvie	Rocky	09/21/05	Shishalh Nation	C	Okanagan Hockey Academy
4	Siemens	Jobie	02/16/05	Bonaparte First Nation	D	Thompson Blazers
ALT	Stewart	Tayton	07/11/05	Bonaparte First Nation	G	Okanagan Hockey Academy
ALT	Siemens	Ezra	03/03/07	Bonaparte First Nation	D	Thompson Blazers
ALT	Taylor	Landen	01/09/05	Doig River First Nation	C	Fort St. John Flyers

The Male Team BC Staff

Head Coach:                          Bobby Vermette (Maple Ridge)
Assistant Coach:                    Doneau Menard (Port Coquitlam)
Assistant Coach:                    Derry Menard (Coquitlam)
Manager:                                Tana Mussell (Skwah First Nation, Chilliwack)
Trainer:                                   Christian Mustapich (Vancouver)

2022 OFFICIAL TEAM ROSTER PROVINCE: BC     GENDER: FEMALE
#	Last Name	First Name	DOB (MM/DD/YY)	Home Community	Pos	2021/2022 Hockey Club
15	Batch	Madison	06/18/08	Campbell River	D	North Island Impact
2	Bottle	Jaylah	10/29/07	Tk’emlups te Secwepemc	D	Thompson Okanagan Lakers
14	Calla	Jacqueline	01/03/05	Squamish Nation	D	Richmond Pacific Steelers
21	Colebank	Cricket	09/13/04	Hixon	F	Northern Capitals
3	Dan	Trishanna	09/25/06	Esk’etemc	D	Williams Lake Timberwolves
4	Walkus	Emma	05/24/06	Gwasala Nakwaxdaxw	D	North Island Impact
20	John	Kiya	06/22/04	Ts’kw’aylaxw	F	Lillooet Pistons
5	Johnson	Penelope	04/05/06	Gitanmaax	D	Prince George Capitals
16	La Fleur – Hammann	Morgan	01/18/06	Dawson Creek	C	Northeast BC Female ‘A’ Predators
17	McKinnon	Emily	12/21/05	Mid Island Metis Nation	F	Vancouver Island Seals
13	Moss	Kya	09/19/04	Qalipu M’kmaq	D	Pacific Steelers
1	Nelson	Alexandra	10/30/06	Snuneymuxw	G	North Vancouver Island Impact
6	Norkus	Brooke	10/30/06	Prince George	D	Delta Wild
12	Sadler	Jada	10/13/07	Sechelt Indian Band	D	North Shore Avalanche
19	Sadler	Janelle	09/27/04	Sechelt Indian Band	F	Pacific Steelers
11	Sitter	Hailey	05/30/07	Tahltan	D	North Regional Lakers
10	Snyder	Kaitlyn	03/29/05	Mid-Isle Metis Nation	F	Ontario Hockey Academy Mavericks
18	Swanton	Charlotte	07/10/05	Metis Nation	F	Shawnigan Lake School Female Prep
30	Walchuk	Alix	03/07/07	Whitehorse	G	Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna
7	Wiley	Samantha	10/19/04	Haida Gwai	D	Okanagan Hockey Academy
ALT	Menard	Sydney	10/25/07	Coquitlam	D	Tri City Predators
ALT	Ignace	Erika	12/14/05	Skeetchestn	D	Kamloops Blazers
ALT	Niesh	Madelaine	03/03/08	Gitwinksihlkw	C	Prince George Capitals
ALT	Anderson	Tahira	07/09/05	Lower Nicola Indian Band	G	Kamloops Minor Hockey Association

 
Female Team BC Staff
Head Coach:                           Darrel Stanwood (West Vancouver)
Assistant Coach:                    Megan Price (Victoria)
Assistant Coach:                    Katy Thorne (Kamloops)
Manager:                                Brenda Maguire (Whitehorse)
Trainer:                                   Nicholle Auger (Fernie)
 
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About the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC)
The NAHC, founded by the Aboriginal Sport Circle and sanctioned by Hockey Canada, is the premier forum for elite U18 Indigenous hockey players from across Canada. It is the only annual national event that showcases and celebrates the athletic abilities of Indigenous athletes from across the country, and aids in fostering cultural unity and pride. Team BC is represented by two teams, one male team and one female team, featuring the top players from across the province. For more information about the 2022 NAHC, visit https://nahcmembertou.com/.

About the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council
The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is a provincial organization established for the purpose of improving the health outcomes of Indigenous people by supporting and encouraging physically active individuals, families, and communities. The programs and services delivered by I·SPARC are designed to build capacity and increase access to sport, recreation, and physical activity in First Nations, Aboriginal Friendship Centres, Métis Chartered Communities, schools, and other delivery agencies throughout British Columbia. For more information, about Team BC 2022 NAHC and I·SPARC, please visit: www.teambcnahc.com and www.isparc.ca.