Ariana Kresic
Ariana grew up in Edmonton, AB where she played her minor hockey years with the North East Zone and Edmonton Thunder Midget AAA female program. She then moved on to play in the NCAA, ACAC and AJFHL. During this time she earned her Kinesiology Diploma from Red Deer College and Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Alberta. Following graduation, Ariana continued to stay involved with the game through multiple opportunities to coach on and off the ice. These opportunities include mentoring under Kurtis Mucha as a goaltending instructor, as well as coaching at Vimy Ridge Academy, assistant coaching with the Edmonton Wolves (AJFHL) and Hockey Alberta with Alberta Challenge. In the past, she also worked with multiple sports as a cognitive perceptual trainer and continues to develop athletes off the playing surface. Her training has reached athletes of various levels including those playing in NCAA, Usports, ACHA, ACAC and minor level associations.
Tracie Kikuchi
Tracie grew up in Edmonton, AB where she was goalie partners with Ariana and played with the Edmonton Thunder Midget AAA female team. She then played in the ACAC for three years, followed by two years in the AJFHL. She most recently was a practice goalie for the Mount Royal University Cougars (USPORTS).
Throughout her time playing collegiate hockey, she earned a Kinesiology Diploma from Red Deer College, Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Alberta, and a Post Bachelor’s Certificate in Athletic Therapy from Mount Royal University. Tracie has worked as an assistant coach and goalie coach for numerous minor hockey teams, as well as a kinesiologist in multiple clinics, and has taken a special interest in sport specific strength and conditioning. She is now a Certified Athletic Therapist and has worked with many sports in the field and clinic setting including hockey, rugby, basketball, soccer, wrestling, and football. She helps athletes by using manual therapy, injury rehabilitation, injury prevention programs, and position specific exercise programs. She has worked in numerous high level leagues including the ACAC, USPORTS, AJFHL, and also helped out with the Edmonton Elks Football training camp (CFL).