Canadian national women’s team icon Laura Fortino is the Hamilton Bulldogs' new assistant coach, becoming the first female in Ontario Hockey League history in the position, the club’s president and general manager announced Monday.
The first female assistant coach in OHL history will be Laura Fortino, who was officially given a full-time position with the Hamilton Bulldogs today. Fortino will not only serve as an assistant coach but also as the team’s director of player development.
CALGARY - Natalie Spooner and Sarah Fillier each had a goal and an assist for the Canadian women's hockey team in a 5-1 win over the PWHPA all-stars Saturday.