DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Penguins Elite is proud to introduce Brittany Howard as the 16U and 19U Girls Head Coach. Brittany currently plays for PWHL Toronto and will be transitioning to coaching full-time following the completion of her season. Brittany will also be a Skills Development Professional for the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.

Prior to being drafted to the PWHL, Brittany played in both the Professional Hockey Federation (Toronto 6ix), CWHL (Toronto Furies), and PWHPA (Team Sonnet). Brittany was also a Team Canada National team player.

Brittany played college hockey at Robert Morris University (2013-2018), where she was the all-time leading scorer, top 10 Patty Kazmeier Finalist, 2nd Team All-American, Dapper Dan Sportswoman of the Year, and 3-time team MVP. She was also named CHA Player of the Year and a member of the CHA Championship All-Tournament team.

Since graduating from RMU, Brittany has coached for Victus and Everest Academies and served as the lead female on-ice instructor. She has also coached numerous teams and camps and is well-known in Southwestern Ontario for developing players.

Having played the game at the highest level, Brittany will be an integral member of our staff. She has had success both on and off the ice and will be a great role model for our athletes.