Meet Bill Brown and Bradi Cochrane, minor hockey coaches that had a meaningful and lasting impact on players from Canada’s National Women’s Team
Every member of Canada’s National Women’s Team began their careers the same
way: by playing at the grassroots of our game. Along the way, they had
coaches that helped to shape their playing style and boost their love of
hockey.
Here’s a look at two players, two coaches and two lasting impressions.
Kristen Campbell and Bill Brown
Bill Brown coached goaltender Kristen Campbell alongside his daughter
through the Brandon Minor Hockey Association. Brown noticed Campbell’s
talent early on and worked hard to grow the game in the province for her
and other girls coming through the program.
Hockey Canada (HC): You started coaching Kristen at a very young age.
What are some of your memories of her as a player back then?
Bill Brown (BB):
I can remember when we did our draft, the fellow I was volunteering with,
he said we…