Kori Cheverie of New Glasgow was named the coach of the year in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Photo by John Mahoney /Montreal GazetteArticle contentNova Scotia continues to own the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s coach-of-the-year award.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentNew Glasgow’s Kori Cheverie took home the honour this year, following in the footsteps of Halifax’s Troy Ryan, who captured the prize in the league’s inaugural season in 2023-24. Ryan was one of the three finalists again this season.Article contentArticle content“It’s surreal,” Cheverie said in an interview with TSN at the awards ceremony in Ottawa. “I think when you get into coaching, you don’t ever expect a moment like this to happen. But it was such a great day and award ceremony surrounded by your staff and your teammates. And when I heard my name I was a bit shocked, but getting up there, it felt comfortable being up there and talking to a group. And I’m just really proud of all the people around us.”Article contentArticle contentCheverie guided the Montreal Victoire to a 19-8-3 record, good for first place in the six-team league. She also helped star player Marie-Philip Poulin maintain her supremacy in the league. Poulin was this year’s top forward and most valuable player.Article content“It’s not an easy job to find a way to make Poulin better but the amazing thing about her is that she wants to be coached, she wants to learn more, she wants to be the best offensively that she can be and she wants to be the best defensive player,” Cheverie said to TSN. “And that’s where I think that there’s a lot of growth for every hockey player is on the defensive side of the game. It’s been an absolute honour to be able to coach her.”Article contentCheverie also endeared herself to the Montreal fanbase by hiring a tutor to help her learn more French.Article content“I think our fans really appreciate that I’m putting an effort into the culture, to learn the language that’s so important to this province,” she said to TSN. “And I’m just happy that I’ve got the support system around me that helps with that and our fans. I can’t say enough great things about them. They show up every single game. They’re loud, they’re passionate and they just love us, and we love them back.”Article contentCheverie, 38, played for the Saint Mary’s Huskies for five years before jumping into coaching with Toronto Metropolitan University’s men’s team. She has since been a member of the coaching staff for Canada’s national women’s team and been a guest coach with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens.Article content
Nova Scotia’s Kori Cheverie named PWHL coach of the year
