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2026-2027 Roster

Gill
#2 Gillian Dreger
Position: Center

Home Association:

Lacombe Ringette

For the thrill of competing at the highest level alongside the best in the sport, the passion and intensity and the Wamily - truly my second family and best friends.

I am the Parks Lead Hand for Lacombe County. Off the ice you can find me coaching with Central Alberta U19AA Sting, in the Starbucks Drive-Thru, spending time with friends and family or reading!

Annie
#3 Annie Debaji
Position: Defence

Home Association:

Edmonton Ringette Club

I love how competitive our game is as a whole. Ringette has come a long way and each year it’s getting faster and the people coming into the NRL just keep bringing more talent so I am constantly being challenged which I love. I’ve met some of my best friends through ringette but especially through WAM and it’s truly a privilege to be able to compete at this high of a level with some of your closest friends.

I am a Respiratory Therapist at the University of Alberta hospital in General Systems Intensive Care Unit. Outside of work, my husband and I love to get outside and spend time with my dogs at the farm.

Jam
#4 Jamie Bell
Position: Forward

Home Association:

Lacombe Ringette

Being on the ice is my happy place. There is no better feeling than being competitive with very driven and like minded players who share the same passion and goal. It’s a place where you forget about everything else and are truly living in the moment.

I am a registered dental hygienist working 3 days a week. If I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my 3 yr old son who loves being outside. Outside of Ringette I enjoy golf, camping and spending time at the lake.

Dai
#6 Dailyn Bell
Position: Center

Home Association: 

Lacombe Ringette

Love to compete with great team mates, keep active and be apart of a great team.

I am a wife, and mom of two. Working as a Registered Dental Hygienist. Love spending time at the rink, being active with sports and relaxing at the lake.

Torrie
#7 Torrie Shennan
Position: Center

Home Association:

Edmonton Ringette Club

Getting to compete at the highest level in my favourite sport with like-minded, passionate, athletes who push me to be better every day. Also playing with a team that strives for excellence while bringing so much laughter and joy to each other.

I am a emergency room RN at the University of Alberta/Stollery Children’s. If I am not at work or the rink, I love to hike, be at the lake, ski, and read.

Kam
#8 Kamryn Waples
Position: Forward

Home Association:

St.Albert Ringette

I play ringette because of the people I meet, the competition and the lifelong memories. Playing with WAM! allows me to continue doing what I love while competing at the highest level and developing alongside amazing teammates and coaches.

I am a second year nursing student at the University of Alberta completing the BScN program. When I am not at school or the rink, I am usually spending time with my friends, family or my two dogs. I also love staying active either outside or at the gym.

Nina
#9 Nina Tajbhaksh
Position: Forward

Home Association:

North Vancouver Ringette

The level of compete and speed and the people I get to play with.

I’m a Certified Athletic Therapist and Alberta Reconditioning Manager at Acumen Health. If I’m not at work or at Ringette, you can find me on the sidelines working with teams as an AT, spending time with family and friends or travelling to Vancouver to visit my family!

Lauren
#10 Lauren Henderson
Position: Forward

Home Association:

St.Albert Ringette

The friendships made through my ringette career. But also , surrounding myself with an incredible group of athletes continuously pushes me to be better and to show up.

I am the VP of Operations for Maclab Development Group, a local real estate development company in Edmonton. I love to travel, and go to the mountains a ton. When I’m not playing ringette, golf and tennis are my go to sports.

Sadie
#11 Sadie Brisbin
Position: Forward

Home Association:

Sherwood Park Ringette

Love the sport and the culture of it. Best thing on earth

I am a University student taking Business. I love playing sports in general, and off the ice I’m a pretty outgoing gal. I love to talk

Kate
#14 Kate Henderson
Position: Defence

Home Association:

St.Albert Ringette

I love the competition and I get to see my best pals minimum twice a week. It’s a no brainer to play

I work as a nurse (fun fact: all the WAM! healthcare workers work at the same hospital) and in my spare time you can most certainly find me at the dog park

Ferri
#15 Jamie Ferri
Position: Defence

Home Association:

Edmonton Ringette Club

I play ringette because I love the intensity of the game and the challenge of constantly improving. WAM! pushes me to raise my level, stay accountable, and contribute to a team with high standards. I take pride in being a dependable teammate who brings energy, effort, and a strong work ethic every time I step on the ice. Playing at the NRL level motivates me to keep growing and make a meaningful impact for my team.

Off the ice, I am pursuing a Masters in Occupational Therapy and spend a lot of my time working, volunteering, and staying involved in my community. Day to day, you’ll usually find me at the gym, at a local café, coaching, or hanging out with my family and friends.

York
#16 Kaleigh Ryan-York
Position: Defence

Home Association:

Edmonton Ringette Club

The talent, commitment, and passion of this team is what brings me back to the rink every year. It feels so special to contribute to this hard working group, and we have the best time while doing it!

I recently graduated from Conservation Biology at the University of Alberta. Away from training you can find me on long walks, patios, and skiing in the winter season!

Vail
#17 Vail Ketsa
Position: Forward

Home Association:

St.Albert Ringette

The people, the WAMily! The honour it is the wear the W and the drive, passion and love for the game we all share. Best feeling there is.

Respiratory Therapist at the UofA Hospital, working in the OR! If I’m not at the rink, I’m probably spending time with my friends and my dog, Koda, hiking or spending time at the lake!

Missy
#18 Melissa Misutka
Position: Defence

Home Association:

Lacombe Ringette

For the WAMily. And the competition and athleticism.

Away from the rink I am a fisheries biologist so you can find me hanging out on lakes and rivers. I also love to play my second favourite sport - volleyball.

Erica
#19 Erica Lee
Position: Defence

Home Association:

Edmonton Ringette Club

Because I love the WAMily

I am a mechanical engineer. I love biking and spending time with friends/family

Payton
#21 Payton McLaren
Position: Forward

Home Association:

Sherwood Park Ringette

I love ringette/wam because it challenges me to become a better player.

I am a student at the University of Alberta taking  Nutrition. My favourite hobbies are skiing, biking, and surfing.

Meg
#31 Megan Riou
Position: Goalie

Home Association:

Edmonton Ringette Club

I play ringette because I’m competitive and I love having something that pushes me to compete and get better. It’s also because of the people. WAM is where I’ve met some of my best friends, and it’s become a big part of my life. It’s the competition, the family, and just getting to play the sport I love with people I enjoy being around.

Off the ice, I work as a registered nurse at the stollery children’s hospital. When I’m not at work, I’m usually hanging out with my dogs and staying active. I love golfing and dirtbiking in the summer, and snowboarding in the winter. I’m pretty easygoing and enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, and making the most of life whenever I’m not on the ice.

Kaitlyn
#41 Kaitlyn Harrington
Position: Goalie

Home Association:

Edmonton Ringette Club

I play ringette because of the community and the unity among all athletes through the same drive towards being the best player they can be, the support everyone shows for teammates and ultimately the shared passion for the game! Playing with WAM gives me the opportunity to play at the highest level while also being surrounded by a great group of athletes!

I am currently working as an Electrical apprentice while I upgrade classes for school to become a Paramedic, outside of work I enjoy camping, hiking and spending time with my dog!

our staff

carly

Carly Ross

Head Coach

Carly Ross has played ringette for over 40 years, enjoying every moment, and achieving much success along the way. She was a part of Team Canada's Senior National Team for 6 cycles, winning 2 golds and 2 silvers as a player, and 2 silvers as an assistant coach.

Carly has participated in 19 Canadian Ringette Championships capturing, 9 Golds, 5 Silvers, and two 4th place finishes as a player and 1 gold, 1 silver, and 1 consolation silver as a Coach. She has both played and coached at the Canada Winter games earning Gold and Silver medals.

In 2013, Carly was inducted into the Ringette Hall of Fame in the athlete category.


After 20 years of working as a Labour and Delivery Nurse, she is now a 'Type B' Domestic Engineer, managing a chaotic house with 3 kids, 1 dog, 1 cat, 1 hamster, and a husband. Away from the rink you can find her at the lake, wake surfing, golfing, or simply laughing and having fun with friends and family.

alexis

Alexis Snowdon

Head Coach

Alexis Snowdon loves ringette. She has played this magical sport for over 40 years, experiencing unforgettable moments and making enduring friendships along the way.

She was a member of Team Canada's Senior National Team for 6 cycles, winning one gold and two silver medals as an athlete, and 3 silver medals as an assistant coach. As a player, Alexis was a member of Team Alberta, which won gold at CWG in 1995, and participated in 14 Canadian Ringette Championships, capturing 9 gold medals and 5 silver medals. She was named as a first line defensive All Star in 6 of those years, as well as the NRL's Defender of the Year, and was inducted in the Ringette Hall of Fame in the athlete category in 2017.

Alexis also participated as a coach and a high performance scout at Canadian Ringette Championships from 2022-2026.

Alexis works as a labour and employment lawyer, and enjoys spending time with her husband Roger and their 3 kids, cheering them on in their academic, artistic, and sporting endeavors. In the off season, she can be found with family and friends, soaking up the Okanagan sunshine.

Katie

KAtie Zipp

Head Coach

Katie Zipp brings 20 years of playing experience and a passion for mentoring athletes to the coaching staff. Katie was a member of the Edmonton WAM in the National Ringette League for four seasons, earning an NRL Silver Medal in 2022 and an NRL Championship in 2023. She also represented Team Alberta at the 2019 Canada Winter Games.

Katie has coached within the Edmonton Ringette Club for several seasons. She spent four seasons as an Assistant Coach with the U14AA program, served as Head Coach of the U19AA team, and most recently helped lead the U16AA team to Silver Medal finishes at both the Provincial Championships and the Canadian Ringette Championships in 2026. She is passionate about creating a positive, competitive environment where athletes can strengthen their skills, build confidence, and enjoy the game.

Away from the rink, Katie is an elementary school teacher who enjoys golfing, running, travelling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Caleigh

Caleigh Wojcicki

Assistant Coach

Caleigh Wojcicki has been passionate about ringette for more than 30 years. From her earliest days in the sport to competing and coaching at the highest levels, ringette has provided countless opportunities, lifelong friendships, and unforgettable memories. As a player, she medalled at six Canadian Ringette Championships, capturing 2 Golds, 2 Silver and 2 Bronze, she was also named as a Defensive Player of the game in the 2009 NRL Final and to the All-star line in U19.

Caleigh has dedicated the past 20 years to giving back to the sport through coaching at the community, club, and National Ringette League levels. She served as an assistant coach with the Edmonton WAM! from 2013-2015 before returning as head coach from 2019-2020, being shut down right before Nationals. She has coached teams at the Canadian Ringette Championships since 2013.

Beyond the rink, Caleigh is passionate about coach development and leadership in sport. She works in professional development for coaches and high school athletic directors across Canada and currently serves as a Coach Mentor with the Canadian Sport Institute, supporting coaches as they continue to grow in their own leadership journeys.

When she isn't at the arena, Caleigh enjoys staying active through recreational flag football, touch football, slo-pitch, volleyball, and skating with her Last Call ringette team. In 2025, she represented Team AB at the National Flag Football Championships. Above all, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children, supporting them in all of their adventures both on and off the field/court/gym.

candace

Candace Ketsa

Manager

Candace has served as WAMager for the past five years. A retired mathematics teacher, she continues to share her passion for education as the owner of her own math consulting business. She has spent many years at the rink proudly supporting her daughter in ringette and her son in hockey. In her spare time, Candace enjoys wakesurfing and hiking.