Welcome to the 2024-2025 U13 Season! I hope you’re excited for tryouts and ready for a season full of fun, competition, and growth! My name is Catherine Dodds, and I’ll be the coach for the 2025/26 season. I grew up playing hockey in Lucan until U11, then moved on to play in the AA program for the London Devilettes, and later played ACHA DI Women’s Hockey at McKendree University in Illinois.
Your player will fit in if she works hard, loves to compete, thrives in a team environment, and is determined to continue improving as an individual player in order to contribute to the team.
Players and families can expect a focus on creating a competitive team environment. We’ll push ourselves with high-intensity practices, skill development, and the introduction of systems to build dynamic hockey players. Along the way, we will also develop strong team bonds and enjoy our time together throughout the season!
The U13 program will include on-ice practices, skill sessions, and off-ice fitness training. I am planning for the team to attend a minimum of three tournaments.
I’m looking forward to a fun and hard-working season, continuing the success of the U13 Sabres program. Best of luck during tryouts! Go Sabres!
Catherine Dodds