Evan McGrath (St. Catharines Female Hockey Association)

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EVAN MCGRATH

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Evan McGrath, born on January 14, 1986, in Oakville, Ontario, is a former professional ice hockey center with a distinguished career spanning over a decade. He began his journey with the Oakville Blades in the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League before joining the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in 2002. During his rookie season, McGrath contributed significantly to the Rangers' success, culminating in an OHL Championship and a Memorial Cup victory in 2003.

Recognized for his offensive prowess, McGrath was selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the 4th round (128th overall) of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. He commenced his professional career with the Grand Rapids Griffins in the American Hockey League (AHL) and later played for teams across Europe, including stints in Sweden's Allsvenskan and the Swiss National League B. He concluded his professional playing career with the Sheffield Steelers in the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) during the 2018-2019 season.

Transitioning from player to mentor, McGrath has been dedicated to developing young hockey talent in the Niagara region. His commitment to fostering growth and excellence in youth hockey led to his appointment as the High Performance Director of the Brock Jr. Badgers Girls Hockey Association. In this role, McGrath leverages his extensive experience to enhance player development programs, emphasizing skill development, strategic understanding, and sportsmanship. His leadership aims to inspire the next generation of female hockey players, ensuring they receive top-tier training and support within the Niagara community.

Evan's responsibilities will include leading the AA High Performance teams, Coach and Player development, program long range plan and sustainability model. The Brock Jr. Badgers are extremely proud to have Evan's expertise along with his vision for female hockey in Niagara. Evan is already hard at work planning the next steps and working with the 2025/26 coaches preparing them for an exciting new chapter for the Brock Jr. Badgers.