Winningest coach in Canadian university womens hockey is back at U of A [Video]

The winningest coach ever in Canadian university women’s hockey is back in his familiar spot, coaching the University of Alberta Pandas.

Last season, Howie Draper coached the PWHL’s New York team, taking a leave of absence after coaching 26 years with the Pandas, leading them to 14 Canada West titles and eight U Sports championships.

After a year away coaching pros, Draper is back and says his batteries are recharged.

“I left with the intent of just trying to find that fire again,” Draper said, in an interview with CTV News. “When you’re doing something for a long time, it’s important to try some different things and just to kind of reignite your passion and that certainly happened.

“I knew it was time to come back,” he added, “and I’m very happy I made the decision to.”

The team Draper returns to features a collection of fifth-year student-athletes, including team …