Breanna Berndsen

Breanna is a dedicated coach who brings over two decades of experience in hockey and skating instruction to her role. A graduate with honors from the University of Toronto in 2020, Breanna’s passion for the game has led her through a remarkable journey.

With more than twenty years of hands-on experience as a hockey player and skating instructor, Breanna’s knowledge and insights are deeply rooted in the sport. Her extensive journey includes playing at the collegiate, professional, and international levels.

Breanna’s career highlights include thriving at the Pursuit of Excellence Hockey Academy, making a significant impact during two years of Division I hockey at the University of North Dakota, and achieving recognition as an Academic All-Canadian while completing her degree at the University of Toronto. Notably, her leadership contributed to her team’s back-to-back appearances at the 2019 and 2020 National Championships, which included winning the OUA McCaw Cup in 2020.

Going beyond her home, Breanna ventured overseas to play professional hockey for Aisulu Almaty in the European Women’s Hockey League and proudly representing the Kazakhstan women’s national team. Her international journey included participation in the Olympic Qualifications in Italy and World Championships in Poland.

Today, Breanna’s focus is on translating her extensive experience into guiding athletes as they strive for excellence. She aims to empower athletes to reach their full potential by blending her deep understanding of the game with her passion for mentoring and development.