Year: 2015

In the modern game, no goaltender was as influential as Kim St. Pierre. Having captured three gold medals in the Winter Games, St. Pierre was also the winning goaltender in…

As the holiday season also represents elite hockey, one that has been defined for generations by elite tournaments, highlighted by the IIHF World Junior Championships, it is only fitting that…

In her native Finland, Mira Jalosuo is a highly talented member of their national team. Having first competed in 2007, she has provided solid leadership and a chance to maintain…

In her fourth season with the Brampton Thunder, Dania Simmonds is one of the longest serving members of the current roster. Selected in the landmark 2012 CWHL Draft, Simmonds has…

Much has been written about how a team must treat its goalie, with the majority of that relating to game play.  However, many of the things you can do to…

In observing the roster of the Minnesota Whitecaps for the 2015-16 season, the words “Dream Team” instantly come to mind. The collection of so many world-class talents and exceptional skaters…

While the Boston Blades have provided their devoted fans with a series of valiant performances, dedicated to each other and their attempts at triumph, their efforts have not gone unnoticed.…

In the aftermath of the CWHL announcing that their second All-Star Game shall return to Air Canada Centre, a jubilant Jacquie Pierri was among eight Inferno players named as participants.…

Raised in nearby Mississauga, the chance to play in the inaugural CWHL All-Star Game was a dream come true for Michelle Bonello. Contested at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre, Bonello’s presence…

As the Brampton Thunder send six players to the second CWHL All-Star Game, to be contested on January 23, 2016 at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre, one of the feel-good stories…

Considering the remarkable quality of their offseason acquisitions, the Calgary Inferno have placed themselves in an enviable position for remarkable long-term success. Among said acquisitions, one of the most significant…

Since their inception into CIS women’s ice hockey, one of the most admirable qualities of the Montreal Carabins program has involved the inclusion of female competitors from France on their…

As the first semester comes to a close, our team struggled to gain a conference win until the last weekend of games versus the William-Smith Herons.  Prior to our final…

During the first half of the Connecticut Whale’s inaugural season, one that has seen the club enjoy a sterling 7-0 start; there has been no shortage of players making their…

As 2015 approaches its conclusion, it has proven to be a monumental year for Jordan Smelker. Currently with the Boston Pride during its historic inaugural season, the calendar year has…

As the New York Riveters continue to expand their fan base, capturing the hearts and minds of hockey fans while sporting one of the best logos in sport, one of…

In collaboration with her brother Maverick, Tatiana Rafter has added to her growing legacy as a remarkable hockey humanitarian. During the holiday season, Rafter, a former Canada West Player of…

Standing between the pipes during the Buffalo Beauts’ first-ever win, it was a remarkable career milestone for goaltender Brianne McLaughlin. Having also played in the Beauts’ inaugural game, the victory…

As the longest running women’s ice hockey team in the United States, the Minnesota Whitecaps have forged a proud legacy that has helped bring a major league feeling to the…

Having first made a name for herself in her home state of Minnesota, where she was a finalist for the prestigious Minnesota Ms. Hockey Award, Corinne Buie has spent the last…

Mentorship: The guidance provided by a mentor, especially an experienced person … A period of time during which a person receives guidance from a mentor (Oxford Dictionaries). International women’s hockey…

One of the earliest legacies of the Buffalo Beauts is its proud linkage with Canadian-born players. Boasting more Canadians than any other NWHL franchise, they are destined to capture the…

For six members of Canada’s women’s ice sledge hockey team, the three-game exhibition series against the United States in Brampton, Ontario represented a significant career milestone. Said six were making…

Having led the Carleton Ravens in scoring last season, Tawnya Guindon has a remarkable on-ice vision and the ability to accelerate at any given moment. Such experience has proven to…

During the NWHL’s inaugural season, one of its greatest attributes has included the participation of world-class talent, helping provide a major league feeling to the incipient league. Among such exciting…

Hailing from Andover, Minnesota, Amanda Trunzo is recognized for her accomplishments in women’s ice hockey. Like so many other women in hockey, Trunzo is a multi-talented athlete able to branch…

Having made her debut with the Canadian national women’s ice sledge hockey team in a three-game exhibition series against the US, Sarah Mickey is a portrait of courage. Raised in…

As the Canadian and American women’s ice sledge hockey teams renewed rivalries, a familiar setting served as the backdrop. Competing in Brampton, Ontario, the host city for the inaugural IPC…

With the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) hosting their inaugural Ice Sledge Hockey Youth Development Camp in Langenhagen, Germany, there was a proud Canadian representation on-hand. Peggy Assinck, a charter member…

In the domain of women’s hockey, 2015 may definitely be described as the year of Janine Weber. Currently donning the red, white and blue of the New York Riveters, Weber…