U18A Head Coach – Brett Sommerville - [email protected]
Brett Sommerville is an experienced A-level head coach who is currently the U18A Head Coach of the Mississauga Hurricanes. He has led teams in the Mississauga Girls Hockey League from U15A to U18A, building a reputation for steady development, clear communication, and competitive, team-first hockey. He focuses on fundamentals, pace, and decision-making, pairing high-rep skill work with systems that fit the roster rather than forcing a template. Players describe his bench as calm and prepared; parents appreciate his transparency around roles and growth plans. Brett’s approach is to retain and develop athletes in-house, prioritize practice quality, and set standards that travel from the first drill to the final shift. He values multi-sport athletes, academic accountability, and character, and he works closely with staff to create an environment where players feel supported and pushed to reach the next level.
U15A Head Coach – Dan Paquette – [email protected]
Dan Paquette is a Burlington-based hockey coach and talent evaluator with over twenty years of experience as a coach, manager, scout, official, and player. He is the Head Coach of the Blyth Academy 18U AAA program and has served as an Ontario Regional Scout in the USHL, with previous scouting roles in the NAHL and BCHL. His experience has given him a strong reputation as a prepared, modern coach who understands both the technical details and the people side of player development.
U13A Head Coach – Daryl Knowles - [email protected]
Daryl Knowles enters his fifth year as a coach with the BGHC, previously coaching the IP Fundamentals program, U7, U9B, U9A, and U11A teams. As an excellent hockey coach and leader, Daryl is passionate about the growth and development of athletes encouraging them to reach their full potential on and off the ice. Daryl played hockey in the OPJHL/OHL//AUS.
U11A Head Coach – Mike D’Mello – [email protected]
Mike has an extensive background in hockey in both playing and coaching at the A to AAA levels in the GTHL. Mike has brought that knowledge and passion to the BGHC for the past two seasons assistant coaching for the U9A and U9B teams. Mike is excited about the opportunity to share that passion and continue to develop players on and off the ice.
U9A1 Head Coach – Rob Tarantino – [email protected]
Rob has been the U9B1 Head Coach for the past two seasons. He is a former NCAA Division 1 player at RIT. He has been involved in coaching previously with the Mississauga Reps in the GTHL. Rob has two daughters who play in the BGHC and he looks forward to working with the players and families to help each girl’s development.