Heaney won the Hockey Federation title in her first season behind the bench
“I wasn’t too sure what I was getting into, coaching pro hockey is different from coaching minor hockey,” said Heaney, who led the Six to the Premier Hockey Federation title in March. “But I just enjoyed it so much, I love hockey, I love the sport. I knew it was a good opportunity last year, but I said I’d do it for a year and see where you’re at after that. I’m the type of person where I live for the day.
“But we had a successful season, and that wasn’t the only reason I’m returning. The biggest thing is the people on the team, they’re good players and they’re good people. I really enjoyed it.” Heaney, 55, led the Six to a 17-5-2 regular-season record and a 3-1 mark in the playoffs that ended withover Minnesota. The Six also named Jessica Turi and Mark Joslin as associate coaches for next season.“It was A.J. who did it,” Heaney said, laughing. “She kind of hooked me, and I kept both hands on my stick, thinking she’d let go. But I fell to the ice and hit my wrist. I knew something was wrong, and they said, ‘Hey, you get a penalty shot there,’ but I said, ‘No way, my wrist is broken.
“We’re confident we’ll be fine,” Heaney said, acknowledging the fact every PHF team has upgraded its roster in the off season. “It’s a sign of how good the league has become.”
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