Brampton Further Bolsters Defense with 2015 First Overall Pick Sarah Edney
Having selected All-World blueliner Laura Fortino with the first overall pick in the 2014 CWHL Draft, the Brampton Thunder have repeated the trend once again. Turning to the Ivy League…
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Stars Second-Round Pick Katia Clement-Heydra Continues Proud Martlets Tradition
Selected eighth overall in the 2015 CWHL Draft, Katia Clement-Heydra continues the proud tradition of McGill Martlets joining the Montreal Stars. Of note, she was one of three Martlets players,…
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Second Round Selection Results in More History for Hayley Wickenheiser
Although it may not be the type of record that one may boast about, it happened for the second consecutive year in the CWHL Draft. During the 2014 edition of…
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Montreal Stars Provide Opportunity for Karell Emard to Return to Her Roots
Selected in the third round, thirteenth overall by the Montreal Stars in the 2015 CWHL Draft, the chance to return to her roots provides a strong emotional component in Karell…
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Mooseheads Stars Girouard and Desmier Add to Legacy with CBHA Nationals on Home Soil
Among the elite competitors that grace the court in the ultra competitive Ottawa Vanier Women’s Ball Hockey League (OVWBHL), very few can compare to the likes of goaltender Nathalie Girouard…
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Hailey Browne Becomes Unique Part of Professional Women’s Hockey History
Of all the players selected in the 2015 edition of the CWHL Draft, Hailey Browne may have been the most historic. Taking into account that the Draft class included the…
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Newfoundland United the Feel-Good Story of 2015 CBHA Nationals
As the only team from Atlantic Canada competing at the 2015 edition of the CBHA Nationals, Newfoundland United provided a valiant performance. Despite being the only team with a losing…
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RMU Heroes Vint and Richards Add CBHA Crown to Remarkable Careers
Having both competed at the NCAA level with the Robert Morris Colonials, Rebecca Vint and Kristen Richards helped usher a winning era for the program. Their strong teamwork skills yielded…
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Isabelle Aube an Accomplished Ambassador for Women’s Hockey in Ottawa
Originally from Bathurst, New Brunswick, Isabelle Aube has carved a proud legacy as an elite women’s hockey competitor in Ottawa, Ontario. At the NWHL and CWHL levels, Aube was a…
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Jenny Brine Adds to Hockey Legacy with Gold-Medal Clinching Goal at CBHA Nationals
At the 2015 CBHA Nationals, Jenny Brine provided a legendary performance scoring the game-winning goals in both the semi-final and final matches, solidifying a remarkable legacy. Recognized as one of…
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Jessica O’Grady Returns to Hometown Roots at 2015 CBHA Nationals
One of the most talented ball hockey players in Canada, the chance to compete on home soil was a cherished milestone for Jessica O’Grady. A member of the Canadian national…
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Toronto Shamrocks Capture CBHA Nationals in Dramatic Overtime Victory
As one of the signature clubs in Canadian ball hockey, the Toronto Shamrocks entered the 2015 edition of the Canadian Ball Hockey Association (CBHA) Nationals on a mission. Having captured…
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Carolyne Prevost Shines in Golden Debut at CBHA Nationals
Quite possibly one of the most athletically gifted competitors in women’s hockey, Carolyne Prevost adds to an already stellar sporting legacy with another great performance. Competing in her first-ever CBHA…
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Gratitude: A Goalie’s Journey Back from the Brink
They say hockey is a team sport and that your team is your family. They tell you to fight every moment for your team. "Play for each other," they say.…
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Girls vs. Girls: The War on Ourselves
It’s no secret that this world isn’t an easy one to live in, especially for women. Sadly enough, I’m not talking about the way that the world treats women,…
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Haley Skarupa on NWHL Experience
Hey Everyone! This is Haley Skarupa from the Boston College Eagles writing to you guys about this awesome experience some of my teammates and I are having regarding the new…
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Should Young Players Also Referee? Yes – And Here’s 8 Reasons Why
Referees do not have an easy job. Walk into your local rink, and there is a fairly good chance that there is a coach, a player or a parent somewhere…
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Why I’ll Always be Learning the Game: What it Means to be a Hockey Player
The very first time I stepped on the ice in hockey skates, I wanted to be here. Not "July", not "Summer", I wanted to be playing. I wanted to not be…
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Former Alberta Pandas and NAIT Ooks Player Meagan Cornelssen Part of Growing Canadian Female Baseball Legacy
A former recipient of the Canadian national women’s baseball team Most Valuable Player Award in 2011, Meagan Cornelssen is an exceptional multi-sport athlete whose legacy can also be traced back…
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Devon Skeats Becomes First CIS Player to Sign a Contract with NWHL
Devon Skeats adds to the growing (and historic) legacy that Canadians are having on the incipient National Women’s Hockey League. From Emerance Maschmeyer becoming the first Canadian selected in the…
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Former Brown and UBC Forward Amanda Asay Versatile Member of Canadian Baseball Team
Quite possibly one of the feel good stories about the 2015 Pan Am Games is the fact that there is a remarkable women’s hockey influence on the Canadian women’s baseball…
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0 Wins, 0 Losses, 0 Ties: A Clean Slate
Each year, every team hopes to end their season on a high note. But the nature of sports is that not every team gets to do so. The expectation is…
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A French Girl in the NEWJHL: Meet the Girl Wonder
France is not considered the greatest nation of ice-hockey, that’s not a secret, but since a decade, the team is levelling up. Players like Antoine Roussel, Pierre-Edouard Bellemard and Christobal…
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Christina D’Ambrogio Proudly Displays her Heritage as Captain of Team Italia
Having carved a stellar legacy on the ice, Christina D’Ambrogio’s achievements are complemented by a ball hockey career that has grown by a quantum leap over the last few weeks.…
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Jessica Koizumi Continues Highly Accomplished Hockey Career with Connecticut Whale
As the Connecticut Whale continue to build their team, a key acquisition was former United States national team member Jessica Koizumi. Signed on the same day as Maine Black Bears…
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Canada Emerges with Second Straight Gold at 2015 Street Hockey World Championships in Zug
Entering the 2015 edition of the Street Hockey World Championships (also known as ball hockey) as the defending world champions, Canada continued to deliver. A combination of veterans and new…
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CWHL Hockey Heroes Cheverie and Knox Suit up for Team Italia
At the 2015 World Street Hockey Championships in Zug, Switzerland, a unique moment involved the opportunity for a pair of CWHL heroes to participate with Team Italia. Although they are…
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Silly Season Extravaganza: Newcomers Raising the Bar
It feels like the season ended ages ago and I’m feeling very excited about there only being a month left before the pre-season games commence. And I will tell you…
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Dawn Tulk Adds to her Ball Hockey Legacy with Second Straight World Championship
As one of Canada’s most accomplished ball hockey players, Dawn Tulk’s skills have taken her to the highest levels of play in the world. This year was no different as…
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NWHL Canadian Camps Roll into Nation’s Capital of Ottawa
After celebrating national holidays on both sides of the border, the NWHL’s commitment to growing the game resulted in a series of Canadian training camps. Beginning in Montreal, where Stanley…
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