Eastern Stars Announce Leadership Group for 2026-27 Season
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For Immediate Release
by Hockey PEI Communications // @HockeyPEI // Saturday, July 11th, 2026
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI — July 11, 2026 — Hockey PEI is pleased to announce that Bruce Donaldson has been named President of the Eastern Stars U18 Major Female Team, Jordan Miller has been named Head Coach, Paula Hansen will assume the role of Team Manager, and Jason MacLean will join Donaldson as part of the Team Executive for the 2026-2027 season.
Donaldson is committed to developing female hockey on PEI and brings extensive leadership, coaching, and event management experience. He led the UPEI Women’s Hockey program for two decades, serving as Head Coach from 2006 to 2022, and guided the Panthers to the 2012 AUS Championship and multiple U SPORTS national championship appearances. He has also held major event leadership roles, including chairing the 2024 U SPORTS Women’s Rugby Championship, co-chairing the 2023 U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship and 2023 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, serving as a venue lead at the 2023 Canada Winter Games, and chairing the 2026 U18 Female Atlantic Hockey Championship. In 2024, he received Sport Tourism Canada’s
PRESTIGE Award for Volunteer of the Year.
Jordan Miller brings a wealth of experience, passion, and proven success to the Eastern Stars. With more than 10 years of coaching experience across multiple age levels, she has built a reputation for developing athletes and fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and excellence. Most recently, Miller guided the U15 AAA Central Storm to a Provincial Championship and Atlantic Championship gold. She was named BFL Canada’s Female Competitive Coach of the Year for 2022–2023 and Hockey PEI’s Female Coach of the Year for 2023–2024. Miller also led the Eastern Stars to a Provincial Championship during the program’s inaugural 2022–2023 season and has served with Hockey PEI’s High-Performance Program for the past five years.
“I truly appreciate the opportunity to help develop this program and continue building it to its full potential,” said Miller. “My goal is to create a program centered on leadership, personal growth, player development, and empowering young women to pursue their dreams and achieve their goals. I am honored to be in this role and grateful for the opportunity to share my passion and love for the game of hockey.” With a strong background in human resources and operations, Paula Hansen will help manage the team’s administration, communications, and coordination throughout the season. Jason MacLean will work alongside Donaldson as part of the Team Executive, providing leadership and support as the program prepares for the season ahead. Together, this dynamic leadership group brings the experience, energy, and vision needed to guide the Eastern Stars into an exciting new chapter. The Team Executive will continue building momentum by filling key roles, strengthening operations, and preparing the program for a strong 2026-2027 season.
Hockey PEI thanks Bruce, Jordan, Paula, and Jason for stepping forward to support the Eastern Stars. New season information will be circulated very soon as preparations continue for the 2026-2027.
The Eastern Stars and Western Wolves hockey clubs compete in the Maritime Major Female Hockey League. This league brings together the region’s top U18 female players and provides an elite environment for competition and development.
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