Hockey Parents
It probably comes as no surprise to anyone, but referees take a lot of abuse. Mostly verbal, though I have heard some stories and seen some YouTube videos featuring refs…
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Farewell To A Legend, Lisa-Marie Breton-Lebreux Bids Adieu
The accomplishments in Lisa-Marie Breton-Lebreux’s career cannot be measured in terms of just goals and points. Such metrics cannot measure the size of a player’s heart or determination. Her greatest…
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Northeastern Falls to Boston University in Hockey East Semi-Finals
Happy March hockey fans! We did, in fact, continue to get more snow here in Boston. Too much of it to be exact. As we approached the last few weeks…
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Minnesota Native Sara Tabor Making A Proud Impact in New York Sporting Scene
While the New York sporting scene may be dominated by the likes of Derek Jeter, Eli Manning and Carmelo Anthony, a remarkable competitor known as Sara Tabor is not only…
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Busy February As the Season Winds Down
Wow, what a month! This was hands down my most exciting month this far. February started out with a bang- skiing in the Austrian Alps. The day started out with…
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Who is Janine Weber and How Did She Become a Clarkson Cup Hero?
An unlikely hockey hero heading into the 2015 Clarkson Cup, Janine Weber would shock the hockey world as she scored the overtime-winning goal to clinch the Clarkson Cup for the…
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Brianna Decker Dominates As She Earns CWHL Rookie of the Year Honors
In the aftermath of the 2014-15 CWHL season, it may be remembered most for the heroics and absolute dominance of Brianna Decker. Starting with a league-record seven-point output (three goals,…
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Playoffs? We Talking ‘Bout Playoffs?
Aren’t you guys sick of me yet??? I really wouldn’t blame you but if you’re still reading this then I applaud your bravery. Okay let’s start with the not so…
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Blades Capture Second Clarkson Cup Title in Three Years
There were definitely strong feelings of déjà vu as the Montreal Stars faced off against the Boston Blades for the 2015 Clarkson Cup. Of note, the clubs battled for the…
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Embracing Pressure
Pressure is the fuel that ignites high performance; it is expected when performing at high stakes. The difference between success and failure is how you react when under that pressure.…
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Rockets Sweep First Round of Playoffs; Head to Provincial Finals
In game 3 in a best-of-five series, the Moncton Midget AAA Rockets defeated the Fundy Nationals 9-0 on Saturday, February 28th, ending the first round playoffs undefeated. Lauren Shaw earned…
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NAIT Ooks vs. Red Deer Queens in ACAC Finals
Welcome to March Blog Followers! It’s the beginning of a new season for the NAIT Women’s Hockey team. Playoff season that is! This Friday we kick off our first game of a…
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Sensational Sisters Brianna and Cobina Delaney Continue To Make Great Contributions
As one of the finest pair of sisters competing in College Hockey America conference play, Brianna and Cobina Delaney were essential in helping raise the Robert Morris Lady Colonials program…
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Why Are You A Hockey Player?
Why are you a hockey player? Sure, you’ve played since you were just a little kid. We all had a spark of passion that influenced us to gear up for…
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Montreal Stars Go Pink at the Rink for Their Signature Event
While the Montreal Stars and the Toronto Furies renewed rivalries, both were fighting a much tougher opponent. As the Stars hosted their annual Pink at the Rink contest, a significant…
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Andria Hunter Represents A Proud Heritage in Women’s Hockey
With the 2015 calendar year making the 25 anniversary of the inaugural IIHF Women’s World Ice Hockey Championships, the greatest legacy of the last quarter century has involved the empowering…
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Loving Hockey: A Player’s Journal
Hockey manifests itself in so many ways in so many different people. In most, it’s a love for a team, a player, a coach; its someone or something that’s bigger…
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Senior Day at Union; Leaving a Legacy
This past weekend was Senior Day here at the U. We played Cornell for our final game and kept up with them for most of the game. The shots were…
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An Exciting End to the Regular Season
Over the past month it has been quite the emotional roller coaster. We didn’t start the second half of the year like we wanted to, losing 5-1 to Mankato. Sophomore…
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Women’s Ice Hockey in UK From A Fan’s Perspective
I am a massive fan of women’s ice hockey and I support Guildford Lightning. I am also a season ticket holder for the EPL’s Flames from the same town. I…
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Northeastern Huskies Battle on the Ice and Through the Snow in Boston
Happy February all! I hope everyone is staying warm throughout this crazy snowfall. In my four years in Boston I have never seen this much snow, or gotten this many…
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NAIT Ooks in ACAC Finals For Third Year In A Row
Welcome to the month of February (I know I am a bit late…. Oops!) It’s hard to believe that the regular season is coming to a close and with that…
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Furies and Thunder Team-Up for Pink at the Rink on Hockey Day in Canada
Since their inception, the Toronto Furies have worked tirelessly to engage in social and charitable causes. As Febraury 14, 2015 marked Hockey Day in Canada, it was an ideal showcase…
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Eline van der Gaag Helping Team Europe Establish A Presence In Ice Sledge Hockey
One of the most recent triumphs in sporting equality was the announcement that women’s ice sledge hockey would be a demonstration sport at the 2018 Pyeongchang Paralympic Winter Games. Announced…
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Daniela Paniccia Solid Between the Pipes for Buzzing Oakville Hornets
As the Oakville Hornets boast one of the finest records in the PWHL, there is no question that the strong play of goaltender Daniela Paniccia has made a key contribution.…
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Rookie Sensation Sidney Weiss A Sparkplug On Offense for Carleton Ravens
As the Carleton Ravens rookie class of 11 players looks to carve a winning legacy, one of its shining stars is Sidney Weiss. Raised in Sarnia, Ontario, Weiss starred for…
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The Failures That Strengthen the Heart
The thought of my teammates helped me to push through the obstacles I faced in my personal life this year. I did not play for the Rams this season, but…
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Strong Support for Do It for Daron Highlighted by Remarkable Games
In what has taken shape as one of the most important causes in women’s hockey, Do It For Daron is an opportunity to provide encouragement and support, while honoring the…
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Wildcats trio ready for Team Ontario’s golden quest at 2015 Canada Winter Games
As Ontario looks towards capturing women’s hockey gold at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, British Columbia, a trio of stars from the PWHL’s Nepean Wildcats will be…
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The Golden Triangle
If you were going to pick the sole, most important aspect of a hockey game, you would probably say scoring goals, because that’s how you win and lose. Everything else…
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