Tri-city Express

Take Your Development to the Next Level

Welcome to the Tri-city Express

The Tri-city Express is built for female athletes who want a high‑performance environment that elevates skill, mindset, athleticism, and confidence at every stage of their journey. Our athletes progress through a unified development pathway designed to build complete players—and strong, empowered young women.

We offer an academy-style structure that prioritizes both high-performance hockey and academic success. The schedule, training model, and support systems are designed to help athletes grow without compromising their education.

To develop skilled, confident, resilient female athletes through elite coaching, high performance training environments, so they may succeed on the ice, in the classroom and in everyday life.

To create a development pathway where every athlete is equipped to reach their highest potential – building skilled players, strong students and confident young leaders.

Development

We strive for constant improvement – on the ice, in the classroom and as people.

Leadership

We lead through integrity, respect and responsibility in every environment.

Excellence

We pursue high standards in performance, academics and personal conduct.

Accountability

We take ownership of our actions, our preparation and our commitment to the team.

Work Ethic

We bring effort, discipline and resilience in everything we do.

Exposure to the Next Level

Our teams compete in the Female Super League, a high-performance league where they play against top female athletes from across Western Canada. The FSL’s high-profile showcases offer exposure to scouts, teams, and next-level programs. The league has teams throughout Western Canada: BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

A Balanced, Athlete-Centered Schedule

The FSL’s reduced travel demands and weekend-focused competition calendar allow players to train more, recover better, and stay engaged in the classroom — a perfect fit for our student-athlete philosophy.

Progressive Body Checking

Beginning at 14U, athletes learn how to engage physically with proper technique, confidence, and safety.

Alignment With Junior Hockey Standards

The league mirrors the expectations and environment of junior hockey, preparing athletes for the BCHL and beyond. This includes professional coaching, structured development plans, and access to high-level facilities.

A League That Shares Our Values

The FSL’s commitment to safety, development, and long-term athlete success aligns directly with the mission of the Tri-city Express: to build confident, capable, academically strong young people through the sport they love.

The Tri-city Express offers a comprehensive development program tailored to elevate student-athletes’ skills, knowledge, and performance. With a focus on holistic growth, we prepare players for the demands of elite hockey and beyond.

Athletes will train a minimum of four times per week, featuring back-to-back ice and gym sessions on the same day two to three times a week. This holistic approach builds strength, endurance, and skill while fostering both mental and physical development.

Athletes play a minimum of 30 league games as well as an in-season tournament and a playoff series.

Our program includes 2–3 hours per week of off-ice strength and conditioning at the Express Performance Centre, led by our dedicated Strength & Conditioning Coach.

The Express Performance Centre is a fully equipped training environment built to support the strength, conditioning, and recovery needs of our student-athletes. With access to free weights, cardio machines, resistance equipment, and functional training zones, players have everything they need to train year-round. This setup allows for personalized programs, structured team sessions, and efficient recovery routines—all guided by our experienced performance staff.

express performance centre

For our athletes outside Tricities, we offer morning pickup and after school drop off to the following areas:

  • Surrey
  • Langley
  • Maple Ridge
DIVISION BIRTH YEARS
14U 2012, 2013 (2014 underage)
16U 2010, 2011 (2012 underage)
19U 2007, 2008, 2009 (2010 underage)

Coquitlam HC offers a comprehensive, academy-style hockey development program that blends elite training, academic support, and full-service logistics. Below is a breakdown of what’s included in our program.

On-Ice Training & Development

  • 3 – 1hr team practices per week (Sept–Mar)
  • 1 – 1hr power skating per week (Sept – Mar)
  • 1 – 1hr skills practice per week (Sept–Mar)
  • 1 – 1hr goalie specific practice per week (Sept–Mar)

Off-Ice Strength & Conditioning

  • led by certified coaches
  • 3 – 45min–1hr off-ice sessions per week (Sept–Mar)

Academic Integration

  • Partnership with SD43
  • Regular parent-teacher-coach conferences

Equipment & Apparel

  • Full hockey uniform: home & away jerseys, helmet, gloves, socks, pant shells, practice jersey
  • Full training kit: shorts, shirt, hoodie
  • Exclusive discounts at The Hockey Shop and Bauer

Out of Town Travel

  • Travel to out of town Showcases (air or bus)
  • Bus travel during out-of-town Showcases
  • Hotel accommodations – 2 per room
  • Meals on the road

Shuttle Service

  • Daily transportation between rink, school, and gym
  • For athletes who need it – Out of area before & after school pick up/drop off – Maple Ridge, Langley

Health & Safety

  • Athletic Therapist present at all league games
  • Concussion baseline testing and guided return-to-play protocols

Performance & Scouting Tools

  • Video analysis with cutting-edge tech
  • Access to The Prospect Exchange and Elite Prospects

Player Services

  • Skate sharpening
  • In-house laundry

2026-27 Program Fees: $19,250 + GST

We're excited to announce Olivia Aitken will be returning to our 16U Tri-City Express for the 26/27 season!

Interested in playing for the Tricity Express? Fill out the Expression of Interest in the Bio ⬆️⬆️

@liv.aitken10 @femalesuperleague
Tricity Express is excited to welcome Nyla Sochan to the our 14U team for its inaugural 2026/27 season with the FSL.

Interested in playing for the Tricity Express? Fill out the Expression of Interest in our BIO! ⬆️⬆️⬆️

@goaltender_sochan_72  @femalesuperleague
Tricity Express is excited to welcome Addy Rutten to the our 16U team for the 2026/27 FSL season!

Interested in playing for the Tricity Express? Fill out the Expression of Interest in our BIO!

@addy.rutten91 @femalesuperleague
Tricity Express is excited to welcome Emily Spanjers to the our 16U team for the 2026/27 FSL season!

Interested in playing for the Tricity Express? Fill out the Expression of Interest in our BIO!

@emilyspanjers @femalesuperleague
Tricity Express is excited to welcome Alyssa Seyler to the our 16U team for the 2026/27 FSL season!

Interested in playing for the Tricity Express? Fill out the Expression of Interest in our BIO!

@alyssaseylerr @femalesuperleague
Thinking about joining the Tri-city Express?

Come meet the staff, learn about the program, and hit the ice with us—no cost, no pressure!

This is a free, no obligation opportunity to learn about the Tricity Express Program

🗓 DATES
>> 14U (2012, 2013) - Tue. April 7th
>> 16U /19U (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) - Thu. April 9th

⏰️ TIME
6:00pm Info Session
7:30pm Free Skate with Tricity Express Head Coaches

🎯 LOCATION
Express Clubhouse 644 Poirier Street, Coquitlam

REGISTRATION LINK IN BIO ⬆️⬆️⬆️

@femalesuperleague
Interested in playing for the Tri‑City Express next season? 

Join us at our upcoming ID skates.
Birth Years:
• 14U: 2012, 2013
• 16U: 2010, 2011

Schedule:
• Friday, April 10: 4:15–5:15 PM
• Saturday, April 11: 11:15–12:15 PM
• Saturday, April 11: 2:15–3:15 PM
• Sunday, April 12: 10:30–11:30 AM

Location: Poirier Rec Centre, Coquitlam

Registration link in bio ⬆️⬆️⬆️

@femalesuperleague