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Women's ice hockey associate head coach Ali Domenico coaching on the bench
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Alison Domenico Named To Hockey Canada’s National Women’s Team Coaching Staff

9/1/2021 1:43:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey

CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada announced on today, Wednesday (Sept. 1) that Providence College's Alison Domenico has been named an assistant coach of Canada's National Women's Team for the 2021-22 season, including the 2022 Olympic Winter Games.

 "We are fortunate to have Ali join us, bringing experience and a skill set that will complement our coaching staff as we continue our preparations for the Olympics," said Gina Kingsbury (Rouyn-Noranda, Que.), director of hockey operations with Hockey Canada. "Ali has previous experience with our program, and we expect a smooth transition as she steps into this new role."
 
Domenico has spent the past three seasons at Providence College as an assistant coach. During the 2020-21 season, Domenico helped program to its second NCAA Tournament appearance, and finished the condensed schedule with a 12-8-1 overall record. Providence also advanced to the Hockey East Championship game for the first time since 2012, marking the program's seventh trip to the title game all-time. The Friars spent 14-consecutive weeks in the national rankings, inside the top-10.
 
Domenico has previously coached at various levels with the Canadian National Team. She served as an assistant coach for the U-18 Women's National Team in the 2020-21 season and was an assistant coach for the Canada National Women's Team 'Rivalry Series' in 2019-20. Domenico also served as a coach for the National Women's Development Team Selection Camp (2018-19, 2019-20) and the National Women's Under-18 Team Summer Showcase (2017-18). 
 
Prior to her arrival at Providence College, Domenico was an assistant coach at Syracuse University (2011-17). During her time with Syracuse, she helped guide the program to 109 wins and four CHA Championship Game appearances in seven seasons. She also served as an assistant coach at Ohio State University (2010-11).
 
A 2009 graduate of St. Lawrence University, Domenico played in 153 games for the Saints. During her career, St. Lawrence qualified for four-consecutive NCAA Tournaments, reaching the Frozen Four in 2006 and 2007. As a senior, she was named ECAC Defensive Forward of the Year and earned Second Team All-Conference honors.
 
For more information on Hockey Canada, Canada's National Women's Team, please visit HockeyCanada.ca , or following along through social media on Facebook Twitter and Instagram .
 
For more updates on the Providence women's hockey program, follow the team on Twitter and Instagram @PCWHockey.

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