Elevate Your Game with SDR Coach, Samantha Cogan – The PWPHA Hockey Maestro
Want to be the best in hockey? Learn from the best. We’re thrilled to introduce Samantha Cogan, our esteemed SDR coach and a prominent member of the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA). With a storied career packed with incredible achievements, Coach Cogan’s expertise promises to catapult your hockey skills to new heights.
Starting her journey in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), Samantha first hit the limelight with the Nepean Wildcats. Her exceptional contribution of 37 goals and 63 assists in just 68 games led the Wildcats U-19 to clinch their first-ever pennant in the 2014-15 season, in only their fourth year of competition.
Following this breakthrough, Samantha represented Canada at the prestigious IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championships not once, but twice! She brought home the Gold Medal in 2014 and the Silver Medal in 2015, further testament to her exceptional skills. This extraordinary performance earned her an invitation to Canada’s National Team Fall Festival in 2014.
Cogan’s college hockey career was equally exceptional, with her playing for the Wisconsin Badgers in the NCAA Division 1 from 2015 to 2019. She finished her college career on a high, winning the NCAA National Championship in 2019. Her rookie year was marked by her selection for the WCHA All-Rookie Team, and she continued to break records, becoming the 26th player in program history to reach the 100-point plateau. Her academic prowess was also recognized with her induction into the WCHA All-Academic Team in the 2017-18 season.
Adding to her impressive roster of achievements, Samantha Cogan was named to the inaugural Secret PWHPA All-Stars, a testament to her unrelenting prowess on the ice. In 2021, she was part of the victorious Team Scotiabank in the PWHPA championship.
With such an illustrious career, Samantha Cogan brings a wealth of experience and insight to her role as SDR Coach. Ready to skyrocket your hockey skills under the tutelage of one of the best in the field? Book your training session with Coach Sam now, via the link in our bio!