David Kirkup to Coach Women's Hockey

The Cougars are excited to announce David "DK" Kirkup will head coach the Cougars Hockey program this upcoming season

Kirkup brings 20 years coaching experience at various levels of hockey and baseball through Southern Manitoba. He emphasizes hard work, honesty and commitment to help develop young athletes abilities and create an impact to prepare them for the future. Kirkup has bench experience as a coach with the Westman AAA Female Hockey program along with Deloraine and Souris Minor Hockey programs.

"I welcomed the opportunity to be selected as the Head Coach of the Cougars Female Hockey Program. I am prepared to be the best that I can be in the position as it comes with high responsibilities in a variety of different aspects. Being a coach and a mentor can be a very challenging but also rewarding position. I look forward to contributing to a positive environment that impacts the athletes not only for this year but for many years in the future" - David Kirkup

"David has the understanding and knowledge of what is needed to support the success of our student-athletes” said Athletics Manager Lindsay McLaughlin. "He wants to share his hockey knowledge while creating an experience here at the college that these athletes can hang onto for years to come."

If you are interested in the women’s hockey program at the college, please fill out our prospect form here: https://assiniboine.net/become-cougars-athlete