FIERCE HOCKEY WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2005.

Fierce Hockey exists to spread the love and passion for hockey at every stage of the journey from first strides on the ice to elite competition. We build strong foundations early and evolve with athletes as expectations and pressure increase.

Annie Fahlenbock

Founder & Director

A Toronto native and lifelong hockey player, Annie founded Fierce Hockey in 2005 after a decorated playing career that took her from the Toronto Leaside Wildcats to Team Ontario, and then to a full athletic scholarship at the University of New Hampshire , where she served as team captain and earned a BA in English.

Annie went on to play in the National Women's Hockey League, where she was named Rookie of the Year in 2000. Inducted into the Leaside Sports Hall of Fame in 2015, Annie has spent over 25 years teaching and coaching hockey in North America, developing players who have gone on to the PWHL, NHL, Team Canada, and Ivy League universities.

Her philosophy is simple: technical skill development builds confidence, and confidence changes lives.

"Hockey has always been a place of confidence, inspiration and passion. My goal is to help everyone enjoy the sport as much as I do.” - Annie Fahlenbock"

Meet Our Coaches

  • Lucas Thomson-Fiddes , Head Coach

    A Toronto-born forward who competed at the Jr. A level with the Peninsula Panthers in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League, Lucas brings both competitive experience and genuine passion for player development to the ice. A graduate of New York University, he is dedicated to sharing his love of the game with the next generation of athletes.

  • Alicia (Martin) Brasil , Head Coach

    An Etobicoke native and five-year veteran of the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks women's hockey program. A two-time OUA First Team All-Star, she was a driving force in a program that won four OUA championships during her time in Waterloo. Her excellence was recognized at the national level when she was selected to represent Canada at the 2011 Winter Universiade in Erzurum, Turkey, where Canada successfully defended its gold medal.

  • Issy Wunder, Head Coach

    A high-level women’s hockey player who knows what it takes to succeed. This past season she captained the Princeton Tigers (NCAA Division 1) to their first ever regular-season conference championship. During her college career at Princeton she was a 2x Ivy League Player of the Year, 2x Patty Kazmaier Award top-10 finalist (presented annually to the top player in women’s D1 hockey), was the 2025 ECAC Forward of the Year, and the 2026 Mandi Schwartz Scholar-Athlete of the Year. This June, she was drafted 13th overall to Las Vegas in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Issy has been coaching with Fierce for over a decade, and is excited to continue helping the next generation of young girls aspire to greatness and reach their potential both on and off the ice! 

  • Tayte Landry , Head Coach

    A big-bodied defenceman from Toronto known for his elite edge work, two-way game, and exceptional hockey IQ, Tayte was selected by the North Bay Battalion in the 2021 OHL Priority Draft after a standout career with the Toronto Jr. Canadiens AAA program. He brings a high-performance competitive background to his coaching role, with a particular focus on skating technique, defensive structure, and developing players who think the game at a high level.

  • Brianna Bowman , Head Coach

    A fifth-year kinesiology student-athlete from Toronto who played defence at Wilfrid Laurier University, Brianna was named a U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian and selected by Hockey Canada and U SPORTS for the prestigious Creating Coaches Program , a national initiative designed to grow the number of women leading hockey in Canada.

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Fierce Hockey

High-energy, high-standard sessions built on good vibes, zero toxicity, and a modern city game where every player belongs.

Our Mission

Deliver high-quality, skill-focused hockey development in a safe, inclusive, and high-energy environment. Help athletes build
confidence, refine their skills, and compete at a higher level, without losing their love for the game.

Coach with Us

Real hockey. Real growth. Real community. We build confidence through skill, lead with inclusivity, and create a space where every player feels safe, supported, and proud to belong.

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