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Western Mustangs Sports

Brittany Howard

Head Coach, Women's Hockey
Western University
 
2025–present (2 seasons)
 
Seasons
2025–26
2026–27
 
Education
  • Master of Science in Organizational Leadership, Robert Morris University (2018).
  • Bachelor of Education, York University (2020).
Coaching & Professional Experience
  • Named Head Coach of the Western Mustangs women's hockey program in August 2025.
  • Played six seasons professionally in the CWHL, PWHPA, PHF, and PWHL before transitioning to coaching.
  • Served as Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 16U and 19U girls' teams and worked as a skills development coach within the Pittsburgh Penguins organization.
  • Contributed to athlete development through Hockey Detail, Victus Academy, and Everest Academy, and served as a guest coach at the Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Player Development Camp in 2025.
  • Played collegiate hockey at Robert Morris University from 2013–2018, graduating as the program's all-time leading scorer with 181 career points. A two-time College Hockey America Player of the Year, College Hockey America scoring champion, Second Team All-American, and top-10 finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Award.
  • Brings a collaborative, detail-oriented coaching philosophy focused on developing student-athletes on the ice, in the classroom, and within the community.
Last Updated: July 2026