After an exciting 2010/2011 season where the team saw Michael Somppi qualify for the National Team, Andy Shields and Erin Tribe make the World Junior and Under 23 championships and Andrea Lee become National University Champion, the team is looking to continue to assert themselves as the lead development centre in Canada.
With the return of Head Coach, Eric Bailey, now in his 8th year and assistant coach Timo Puiras, the team is looking fit and strong for the upcoming season. This year will be a very busy one as the team will compete in numerous events across North America to vie for spots on World teams. The season winds up with the Canadian National Championships in Mte. Ste, Anne, QC in March.
NDC welcomes 4 new faces to Thunder Bay:
·Alannah Maclean from Sudbury
·Jack Carlyle from Sault Ste. Marie
·Jordan Cascagnette from Penetanguishene; and
·Nick Monette from Oakville
These new faces all bring talent and enthusiasm to an already strong team and will set the foundation for NDC to succeed this season and into the future. The team now consists of 12 athletes and 3 staff members, the largest team in multiple years.