Jubliant Jessica O’Grady Makes Revered Return to CWHL
Representing the third team in Jessica O’Grady’s sojourn in professional hockey, the chance to don the blue and white of the Toronto Furies provides a jolt of strong leadership for…
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Celebrating 20 Years of Nagano: Becky Kellar
Representing an age of achievement where every player that graced the ice helped contribute to the game’s mythology, the 1998 Nagano Winter Games also served as a coming-out party for…
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Emma Johns | USA
On starting a movement by putting up inspiring posters on locker room walls for other girls who have to change alone: “I want to do this because as the only…
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Hanna Bunton a Beacon on Vibrant Vanke Rays Explosive Offense
Although the Vanke Rays may be in their inaugural season of CWHL hockey, the presence of highly talented players such as Hanna Bunton shall not only ensure that any expansion…
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Celebrating 20 Years of Nagano: Sue Merz-Mullen
One of the pioneers for women’s ice hockey in the United States, the 1998 Nagano Winter Games allowed the sporting public to catch up to the brilliance of Sue Merz.…
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Kyla Lane | Canada
“Facing the possibility of never playing the game again is one of the scariest things I’ve ever been confronted with. I’ve dealt with the death of a parent, my own…
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Mesmerizing Rise to Stardom for Michelle Marsz Includes ISBHF Worlds
Having first played ball hockey in 2013, Michelle Marsz has quickly emerged as one of the game’s rising stars, reaching the apex of competition by donning Canada’s jersey at the…
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Kristen Sugiyama Gains Acclaim in Peerless Performances with Canada’s Contingent in Pardubice
As the 2017 edition of Team Canada that competed at the ISBHF Worlds featured many new faces, representing the next generation of star talent, such a prodigy was evident between…
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Sarah Edney Shines in Sensational Debut with Buffalo Beauts
With the defense of their Isobel Cup title about to begin, the Buffalo Beauts feature a roster with several significant additions. Among the new faces ready to make an impact…
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NAIT Opens Season with OT Win and Loss Against MacEwan
I am very excited and honored to be taking the NAIT OOKS women’s hockey blog over from Jordyn Tibbatts. Before I start talking about hockey, I will let you all…
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Celebrating 20 Years of Nagano: Katie King-Crowley
Simultaneously an exciting and momentous tournament, the 1998 Nagano Winter Games assured Katie King-Crowley a place in hockey immortality. Part of one of the greatest teams in the game’s history,…
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Heroes of ISBHF Silver Medal Team Part of Significant UWBHF Oktoberfest Tournament
Dedicated towards the growth of the game, the United Women’s Ball Hockey Foundation (UWBHF) approaches the end of 2017 with a heightened sense of momentum. Among its distinguished founders, Alessandra…
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My Hockey Story
My love for hockey found its roots in ways true for many young Canadians: learning to skate at the age of three, hours spent on backyard rinks, attending every possible…
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Diana Jansen | Germany
“My name is Diana, I’m 23 and live and study in Bonn, Germany. I play defense for two roller hockey teams. Growing up as a 90’s kid in a soccer-dominated…
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Thoughts from a Freshman Student-Athlete
After completing my first month here at Princeton, I officially feel like a college student. Between balancing the rigorous academics, a full-time hockey commitment, and everything else that comes along…
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Silvia Traversa Reaches Greater Stature in Fifth Appearance for Canada
Deserving of the moniker “living legend”, Silvia Traversa is one of the most dedicated players to have worn the Team Canada jersey. With the 2017 edition of the ISBHF Worlds…
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Katarina Zgraja Continues Successful Career with Germany’s ERC Ingolstadt
After four years with the University of Wisconsin’s women’s ice hockey program, Katarina Zgraja decided that she didn’t want her hockey career to be over just yet. It was in…
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Tight Angle Save Selections
The position of goaltending is very simple from the outside looking in but has its complex nuances. When coaches take into account the speed and tactical nature of high-level hockey,…
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The Darkness Behind the Invisible Injury: Concussions in Amateur Athletes
*Kyla originally posted this article on www.Oilersnation.com Darkness. My eyes were wide open, but all I could see was black. My body hit the ice and as my vision returned…
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Chelsey Goldberg | USA
“Have you ever faced so much adversity that you just wanted to stop or quit whatever it is that you were doing? Maybe it was a job that you hated,…
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Tenth Titanic Appearance at FIRS Worlds Transforms Jackie Jarrell into Inline Icon
A captivating portrait of character and perseverance, Jackie Jarrell is an intriguing individual whose cerebral approach to the game allows her to occupy numerous facets. Balancing one of the most…
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Alexis Woloschuk Working Towards New Chapter in Thunder History
With an off-season that has seen the complexion of the Thunder’s roster altered, faced with a sense of both celebration and loss as a captivating trio of talent joins Canadian…
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Devon Skeats Ready to Make History with Markham Thunder
Part of the 2017 Markham Thunder draft class, Devon Skeats holds the potential to be one of its gems. Selected 18th overall, Skeats brings solid playmaking abilities and experience in…
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Chelsea Ball Brings Big Scoring Consistency to Rising Ridgebacks
Having enjoyed a sensational season, consisting of key on-ice heroics, complemented by ranking second in scoring for the rising UOIT Ridgebacks, Chelsea Ball is working towards helping the program reach…
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Natalie Bober | USA
“I love doing play-by-play because although I can’t play hockey anymore I am still a part of the game. I also have the opportunity to watch the players grow on…
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Kaitlyn Colonna a Class Act for Brock Badgers Defensive Unit
Bringing a fundamentally sound game to the Brock Badgers blueline, Kaitlyn Colonna is one of the program’s building blocks. With steely confidence and an encouraging smile, she is determined to…
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High Scoring Forward Nicole Kosta a Keeper for New-Look Markham Thunder
Selected in the first round of the 2017 CWHL Draft, Nicole Kosta is part of a new crop of offensive talent that shall bolster the lineup of the new-look Markham…
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Kassidy Nauboris Brings Keen Instincts to Ridgebacks Offensive Attack
Poised to build on the progress from an inspiring 2016-17 season, Kassidy Nauboris is becoming a significant part of the UOIT Ridgebacks’ athletic mythology. Emerging as the program’s leading scorer,…
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Breakthrough Season for Brock Badgers Budding Superstar Annie Berg
With no ceiling to her potential, Annie Berg is a gem for the Brock Badgers women’s ice hockey program. Heading into her sophomore season, the 2017 OUA Rookie of the…
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Tina Carlson | Sweden
“My name is Tina and I’m from Sweden. I started playing ice hockey in 1980 when I was 14 years old. My soccer teammate wanted to play ice hockey, so…
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