The Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) is excited to announce the winners of the Coach of the Month Award for January: Kirk Mullin, Mark Taylor, & Bryson Traptow.
This award is aimed at recognizing the incredible coaches within the CSSHL and acknowledges their hard work, dedication, commitment, leadership and impact on the game both on and off the ice.
We would like to congratulate these coaches, who were all nominated by their programs, for their hard work in the month of January.
East Division: Kirk Mullin, Kuper Academy
“Kuper Academy currently ranks number 1 in the U17 East Division. Under Kirk’s leadership, the team has shown consistent high-level performance, strong structure, and compete level throughout the season. His ability to develop players while maintaining a winning culture has been a key factor in the team’s success. The group continues to set the standard in the division both on and off the ice.”
Female Division: Mark Taylor, Delta Hockey Academy
“Mark’s team went undefeated during the month, posting a 4–0 record, including two wins against csshl top-ranked team. Across those games, Delta Green outscored their opponents 15–3, a reflection of both strong preparation and clear identity. These results propelled the team into first place in the MyHockey Rankings for January. Beyond the results, the group has continued to come together, consistently executing at a high level and showing the ability to rise to the occasion against top competition. Mark’s leadership, structure, and ability to get buy-in from his players have been evident throughout the month.”
Male Division: Bryson Traptow, Edge School
“Bryson went 4-1 in league play during the month of January, and has the team at the highest point in the standings they have been this season. Bryson goes above and beyond as a coach, by providing not only great coaching to his players, but also great communication and mentorship. Bryson also has his team engaged in volunteerism, recently having spent the afternoon preparing food for underprivileged children with the Brown bagging for Calgary’s kids organization.”
