Ramsey Makes First Commitment to Cougars Hockey 2022-23 Roster

Ramsey Makes First Commitment to Cougars 2022-23 Hockey Roster

BRANDON, Man. (December 7, 2021) — Virden product, Emma Ramsey, becomes the Cougars women’s hockey team’s first recruit to sign to the 2022-23 roster. The assistant captain of the AAA Westman Wildcats says hockey runs in her family.

“Lots of my family played hockey. My dad played and is a coach—he got me into it, and I fell in love with the game,” said Ramsey.

Ramsey’s strengths lie in her passion for the game, leadership, work ethic, and commitment to her team. She was awarded the Ashley Neufeld Ultimate Teammate Award for both softball and hockey, as well as the Brandon School Division - Acts of Kindness Award.

“Emma brings a strong work ethic and team-first attitude,” said Cougars coach Tony Bertone. “Her skates are always moving—she’s constantly reading and reacting to the play. Her hockey IQ will be a great asset to the Cougars, playing on all special teams.”

When asked why she chose the college to continue her post-secondary academic and athletic career she said, “I like that ACC is a smaller school and has a personal, welcoming feel. I’ve heard great things about the program, players, coaches and school. I look forward to being part of a new team and playing hockey at a high level.”

The soon-to-be graduate of Virden Collegiate Institute has maintained honour roll status and plans to take the college’s Social Service Worker program.

“I am interested in working with children/youth in a counselling role,” said Ramsey. Bridging hockey and helping youth, she’s spent time volunteering with the Virden Oil Capitals Hockey School and with Y Revolution.

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About Assiniboine Athletics

The Assiniboine Cougars teams compete in men’s and women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s soccer, and men’s and women’s futsal (a variation of indoor soccer) in the Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference (MCAC) with the winner competing for the Canadian College Athletics Association (CCAA) championship. The women’s hockey team play in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA).

About Assiniboine Community College
Assiniboine Community College has been providing exceptional learning experiences for over 55 years. For staff and students alike, Assiniboine offers unparalleled learning environments and responds well to the demands and requirements of the Manitoba labour market. Instructors follow the philosophy of ‘learn by doing’, combining theory with hands-on learning inside classrooms, labs, kitchens, shops, fields and the college’s Sustainable Greenhouse.

Assiniboine offers more than 40 diploma and certificate programs across a variety of disciplines including culinary arts and hospitality, business, agriculture and environment, health and human services, trades and technology. The college also delivers apprenticeship programming in a range of skilled trades disciplines.

The college welcomed more than 3,600 full-time and 6,000 part-time students last year. With campuses in Brandon, Dauphin and Winnipeg, Assiniboine provides comprehensive educational opportunities throughout Manitoba. The college also partners with many communities and organizations across the province to deliver customized education and training.

Assiniboine’s annual provincial economic impact is $613 million.

For more information, please contact:

Tony Bertone

Women’s Hockey Head Coach

Assiniboine Community College

whockey@assiniboine.net

204.761.9778

or

Lindsay McLaughlin

Athletics Manager

Assiniboine Community College

cougars@assiniboine.net

204.725.8700 ext 6340