Mississauga, ON - Team Ontario is proud to announce the players and coaching staff selected to represent the province at the 2026 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) taking place in Regina, Saskatchewan from May 4-10. Bringing together elite Indigenous talent from communities across Ontario, this year’s roster reflects a strong commitment to excellence, culture, and sportsmanship as the team prepares to compete on the national stage.

The athletes and staff named to Team Ontario have been selected following an extensive evaluation process that considered skill, work ethic, and leadership.

Female Team Ontario

Defence

Trinity Cheechoo - Wikwemikong Unceded Territory

Molly Cote - Inuit

Skylar Doxtator - Chippewas of the Thames First Nation

Katie Innes - Moose Cree First Nation

Sierra Jacobs - Curve Lake First Nation

Lilli White - Mohawks of Akwesasne

Forwards

Taytum Cook-Francis - Mohawks of Akwesasne

Allison Elijah - Oneida Nation of the Thames

Emily Hunter - Tuscarora – Six Nations

Kealy Innes - Moose Cree First Nation

Victoria Kakapetum - Keewaywin First Nation

Ashlyn Kobzick - Aamjinaang First Nation

Haylee Lecuyer - Michipicoten First Nation

Avery Mann - Mohawks of Akwesasne

Alexandria McDonald - Miawpukek First Nation

Aleah Restoule - Dokis First Nation

Samantha Salo - Missanabie Cree First Nation

Draedyn Wrightman - Walpole Island

Goaltenders

Kaitlyn Earl - Wahnepitae First Nation

Maija St-Pierre - Métis Nation of Ontario

Alternates

Emily Bedard - 817 General List Sudbury

Malia Cornelius - Oneida Nation of the Thames

Laila-Mae Taibossigai - Whitefish River First Nation

Phoenix Taylor - Curve Lake First Nation

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Brent Assinewai - Wikwemikong Unceded Territory

Asst Coach: Randi Ray - Flying Post First Nation

Asst Coach: Deidre Debassige - M'Chigeeng First Nation

Trainer: Hiawatha Osawamick - Wikwemikong Unceded Territory

Athletic Therapist: Meghan Vincent - Wendat Nation

Manager: Danielle Grosbeck - Chippewas of the Thames

Male Team Ontario

Defence

Kane Styres - Tuscarora of Six Nations of the Grand River

Landon Pickersgill - Whitefish River First Nation

Jackson Cunningham-Louks - M’Chigeeng First Nation

Luis Sturgeon - Chippewas of the Thames First Nation

Grayden McKnight - Chippewas of Nawash

Sebastien Chalifour - Métis Nation of Ontario

Forwards

Raiden Doxtator - Chippewas of the Thames

Jake Bond - Mississauga First Nation

Landen Lake-Rego - Lac Seul First Nation

Landyn Paquette - Long Lake #58 First Nation

Khade Metatawabin - Moose Cree First Nation

Ryder Doxtator - Chippewas of the Thames

Brody Latimer - Métis Nation of Ontario

Jackson Irvine - Métis Nation of Ontario

Felix Sapay - Ojibway Nation of Saugeen

Anthony Yerxa - Couchiching First Nation

William Yerxa - Couchiching First Nation

Isaiah Perrotte - Onieda Nation of the Thames

Goaltenders

Malcolm Rose- Métis Nation of Ontario

Levi Inch - Batchewana First Nation

Alternates

Dreyon Boissoneau - Garden River First Nation

Washiiyeh Jeannotte - Algonquins of Barriere Lake

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Brandon Biggers - Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory

Asst Coach: Chandon Hill - Six Nations

Trainer: Bob Bressette - Anishinaabeg of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation

Athletic Therapist: Meghan Vincent - Wendat Nation

Manager: Dustin Peltier - Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory

We want to extend sincere thanks to all of the athletes, families, and community supporters who attended tryouts or expressed interest in being a part of Team Ontario. As the team begins its journey toward the 2026 NAHC, the focus will remain on representing Ontario with pride, competing with integrity, and honouring the culture and communities that make this program possible.

For inquiries, please contact: team.ontario@iswo.ca