Sarah Smiley A Hockey Hero in Her Second Home of Iceland
One of the initiatives in the effort to grow women’s hockey has involved an international commitment. From the IIHF launching its IIHF Mentorship/Ambassador Program to the recent trend of American…
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Brooke Ammerman Nets First Goal in History of New York Riveters
Quickly emerging as a fan favorite with the New York Riveters, Brooke Ammerman has already played a pivotal role in franchise history. Suiting up for the Riveters debut match, which…
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Back At It With The Bobcats!
Hello again hockey fans, Sydney Rossman here checking in and updating you on all things Quinnipiac. I ended the last post just before our roadie up to Maine where the…
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Hand Cycling Gold Medalist Myriam Adam Becomes Two-Sport Star with Canada’s Ice Sledge Hockey Program
With a key matchup approaching against the United States, the Canadian national women’s ice sledge hockey team has assembled a roster, consisting of a unique blend of veteran stars and…
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Buffalo Beauts Host Strides for the Cure Contest in Week 2 of NWHL Season
One of the key objectives in the formation of the NWHL involved its role as a responsible corporate citizen, looking to give back to the community in the hope of…
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Cherie Stewart goes from the ISBHF Worlds to the NWHL
As one of the veteran leaders for the US national ball hockey team that competed at the 2015 ISBHF Worlds in Zug, Switzerland, Cherie Stewart brings a remarkable wealth of…
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Jessica Koizumi Jubilant After Scoring First Goal in NWHL History
In a career that has seen Jessica Koizumi compete at some of the highest levels of competition, highlighted by a gold medal with Team USA at the 2008 IIHF Women’s…
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Canadian women’s team gets hockey card treatment for second straight year
For the second consecutive year, Upper Deck’s Team Canada Juniors set includes an assortment of world-class women’s hockey talent. Although there has never been a card set devoted entirely for…
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Connecticut Whale Goaltender Jaimie Leonoff Wins First-Ever Game in NWHL History
As the Connecticut Whale hosted the New York Riveters in the NWHL’s inaugural game, there was a strong international influence between the pipes. Montreal-born Jaimie Leonoff guarded the Whale’s crease,…
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Inaugural game for Les Canadiennes results in shutout victory
For Les Canadiennes de Montreal, their season opener represented more than just a 4-0 shutout win. It was a bold statement that the squad is looking to finish the season…
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Brittany Ott Adds to New England Hockey Legacy with First Win in Pride history
A highly talented goaltender who has contributed great performances in New England women’s ice hockey, the chance to stand between the pipes for the Boston Pride has only enriched Brittany…
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Chatham Cougar Countdown: Three Weeks To Go!
Hello again! It is finally October and the Chatham Cougars are one month closer to the start of our season! We have finished up our captain’s practices for the year. …
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Olivia Atkinson Part of Martlets Freshman Class for 2015
As the McGill Martlets look to avenge their loss in the 2015 CIS National Championship Game, its freshman class is eagerly dedicated to contributing to such a mission. Among them…
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Hilary Knight Makes Historic Contribution on NWHL’s Opening Day
One of the most dominating players of her generation, the addition of a world-class talent such as Hilary Knight instantly propels the Boston Pride into the Isobel Cup conversation. Adding…
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Beacons Show Support During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Being a part of the women’s hockey team at UMB means much more than meets the eye. It’s not always about the fun (or not so fun) practices or about…
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Girl power
So how often has that phrase been coined? Countless times and I don’t think we’ll hear the last of it. It’s true that hockey has been a male dominated arena,…
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Lose the Hate, Share the Love
Working at the front desk of the arena, I was confronted by a figure skater with a grudge against hockey players as in “its harder in figure skating because we…
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History Begins for NWHL with Exciting Opening Day
For women’s hockey fans, this day could not come fast enough. After months of anticipation and the building of a league, opening day arrived for the NWHL and it delivered…
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The Bobcats Are Back!
Hello hockey fanatics, My name is Sydney Rossman and I am a junior goaltender on the Quinnipiac Women’s Ice Hockey team. Before you judge and assume that I am the…
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Melodie Daoust Returns to Nationally Renowned Martlets as Team Captain
Returning for her fourth season of eligibility with the McGill Martlets, Melodie Daoust can stake her claim as the most talented player in Canadian Interuniversity Sport women’s ice hockey. Definitely…
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Ohio State is on the Road Again
Nothing brings in a new season like a 7 a.m. Thursday morning airport departure. We started our first slate of the 2015-16 season on the road against Lindenwood University right…
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Alyssa Sherrard Part of Growing Concordia Contingent on Les Canadiennes
In its previous incarnation as the Montreal Stars, the franchise now known as Les Canadiennes collaborated on a proud legacy. By featuring a remarkable number of talented players on its…
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Jehan Jiwa
“Hockey started off as my sport, and then it became my way of life. I realized that I wanted to be clutch not just in games but in every aspect of…
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Marie-Philip Poulin Ready to Become the Franchise Player for Les Canadiennes
As women’s hockey in Montreal gets ready for a new and exciting chapter with the arrival of Les Canadiennes, part of that momentum is attributed to the sensational Marie-Philip Poulin.…
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Alanna Mah Part of Promising Future for Canada in Women’s Ice Sledge Hockey
As the Canadian national women’s ice sledge hockey team gathers in Leduc, Alberta for its autumn training camp and evaluation, one of the themes is youth. With a half dozen…
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Emmanuelle Blais a Key Figure in Growth of Women’s Pro Hockey in Montreal
With five remarkable years of experience as a member of the Montreal Stars/Canadiennes organization, Emmanuelle Blais is among one of their greatest players to have laced up her skates. Having…
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Midwest Hockey Star Danielle Strohmier Makes International Debut in Zug
As one of the national programs on the rise in women’s ball hockey, Team USA is developing an exciting crop of talent that should herald an exciting future ahead. Among…
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Summer Travels!
Summer went by super fast, here’s a look at what I did. Like I said in my last blog post, I traveled to Argentina in June. We placed fourth at…
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Twelve-Skater Dilemmas: What Do You Do When Twelve Skaters Show Up On Game Night?
Twelve is my least favorite number. There are many reasons for this, but one of the main ones is that no matter how many skaters are on the roster of…
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Maine’s Monica Quimby an exciting addition to US ice sledge hockey team
As the United States national women’s ice sledge hockey team prepares for the 2015-16 season, one of the inspiring players on their roster includes Monica Quimby. Hailing from Turner, Maine,…
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