Centralization Represents Exciting Step Forward for Sarah Nurse
One step closer to the promised land of women’s ice hockey at the Winter Games, Sarah Nurse is ready to build on her superstar status and work towards the pinnacle…
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Cayley Mercer Captivating with Peerless Championship Performance for Clarkson Golden Knights
After a sensational senior season that placed Clarkson Golden Knights forward Cayley Mercer into superstar status, there were not enough words to describe her brilliance. With the honor of the…
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Shelby Bram sensational during inaugural season in Sweden
Having made her mark during an unforgettable first season of professional women’s ice hockey, providing offensive consistency in an All-Star season with the NWHL’s Buffalo Beauts, Shelby Bram embarked on…
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Appreciating the Journey
I have had an awfully long time to reflect back on my freshman year at UVM. It was a whirlwind of new experiences and I have countless memories from my…
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Frances Russo Ready for Second Stint with Team Italia
Returning to elite ball hockey competition on a global scale, Frances Russo brings a confident preparation, ready to reach towards attaining new goals. A competitor with Team Italia’s national women’s…
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Thunder Forward Rebecca Vint Revered for Her Compassion in the Community
Gracing the ice with a set of sensational skills, the most impressive aspect of Rebecca Vint’s hockey odyssey may be her heart of gold. A dedicated teammate and valued friend,…
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Justine Treadwell Combines Strong Leadership and Devotion to the Community in Distinguished Career for York Lions
Spending three seasons with the York Lions, Justine Treadwell was a symbol of durability, missing only one game. This remarkable Iron Woman progressed on offense during every season, increasing on…
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Kingston Connection Represents Cherished Hallmark in Kristen Lipscombe’s Hockey Journey
Raised in the hockey hotbed of Kingston, Ont., hockey was in the blood of iconic hockey journalist Kristen Lipscombe at an early age. While the community was known as the…
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Becky Kellar Brings Legendary Presence to Epic CWHL All-Star Game
With four Winter Games appearances to her credit, Becky Kellar was part of a golden generation for Canada. Such a pioneering spirit extended into the advent of a new era…
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Katherine Bailey Shines with All-Canadian Status in Memorable Season
As the Guelph Gryphons have risen to the peak of prominence in the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) conference, such a renaissance has resulted in the emergence of numerous players earning…
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Kristen Lipscombe Among Groundbreaking Journalists for Women’s Hockey in Canada
One of the hallmarks in the last decade of women’s sports in Canada has seen significant growth in hockey. Said growth has extended far beyond the increase in the number…
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OWHA Provincial Championship Provides Another Major Milestone for Amanda Parkins
Having contributed to a pair of gold medals, achieved in international play, both with the iconic Canadian Maple Leaf emblazoned on her jersey, glories attained represent a significant component of…
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Erin Brand with NCAA D3 championship-clinching goal
In any athletic endeavor, the most significant objective is to attain a championship. To reach such a pinnacle by scoring the championship clinching goal, especially in one’s final game, only…
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Briar Bache Brings Solid Skills to Both Sides of the Border
Holding the unique distinction of having stood between the pipes in both the NCAA and Canadian Interuniversity Sport (now rebranded as U Sports), Briar Bache’s collegiate hockey odyssey represented both…
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Hanna Mandl Maintains Proud Tradition of Great Goaltending for Yale Bulldogs
Successfully combining proficiency on the ice and in the classroom, Bulldogs goaltender Hanna Mandl has assembled a body of work that exemplified the capability of student athletes to inspire and…
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Camille Leonard Captivating Between the Pipes for Powerhouse Cardinals
Having assembled quite possibly the greatest career in the history of NCAA Division III women’s ice hockey, Camille Leonard experienced the pinnacle of a fourth straight Frozen Four national championship,…
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Fenway Park Provides Meghan Duggan with a Majestic Hero’s Welcome
As an eventful time transitioned into the offseason, a return to the famed Fenway Park in Boston accentuates Meghan Duggan’s tremendous impact as a role model. Symbolizing what is good…
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Life as a student-athlete at Williston Northampton Prep School
I got back from USA Hockey Nationals in Detroit, Michigan about three weeks ago. My Massachusetts Spitfires team went 2-1 in round robin. It was a fun week, but I…
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2016-2017 Syracuse Hockey: Thank You Seniors
3 letters. BTC. Only an acronym that the 2016-2017 Syracuse Women’s Ice Hockey team knows and lived by this season. My sophomore year at Syracuse was another year that I…
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Seattle Girls Hockey Club: Growing the Game in Washington State
It is a Sunday morning at 8:00am at Lynnwood Ice Center in Washington state, and a group of young female hockey players have just finished one of their regular ice…
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Two Weeks as the Cinderella Team
Right after the Women’s World Championship 2017 found it’s end I was contacted by Jaclyn Hawkins asking if there is any chance I would write a blog about our time…
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Krista Yip-Chuck Leads by Example with Yale Bulldogs
Part of a rebuilding era for the Yale Bulldogs women’s ice hockey team, Krista Yip-Chuck was an important component of the program’s foundation during the last four seasons. Bringing a…
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Heroic Team Effort in Buffalo Beauts Isobel Cup Win Brings with it Individual Milestones
Another achievement that takes the cynical Buffalo Sports Curse and gradually removes it from its old moorings, the 2017 Isobel Cup victory has propelled the Beauts into the heroic mainstream.…
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Kristyn Capizzano a Key Contributor to BC Eagles Glory Years
Bringing an amazing reliability and mature leadership, Kristyn Capizzano established herself as one of the cornerstones of the Boston College Eagles over the last four seasons. In an Eagles career…
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Two-Sport Sensation Krystin Lawrence an Offensive Catalyst for Lancers Hockey
Having established herself as the finest forward in OUA women’s ice hockey, Windsor Lancers scoring sensation Krystin Lawrence is a marvel. Recognized as the OUA Player of the Year, it…
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Women’s Hockey on TV – “To Be Honest, There’s Just Not Much Interest.”
I don’t often ask to leave work early, but when I do, it’s for something important. Well, a couple of weeks ago, the Canadian Women’s National Team playing in the…
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Love Thy Hockey
Hockey to me is the greatest thing in the world. I understand that was a pretty bold statement, but to me nothing will ever beat the rush I get anytime…
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Jessica Dodds Dazzles in Landmark Season for RMU Colonials
In a season that saw Colonials goaltending legend Brianne McLaughlin capture the Isobel Cup, there was no shortage of historic heroics on the part of current Colonials starting goaltender Jessica…
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Jessica Wakefield Leads the Way for Golden Gaels at Nationals
The opportunity to compete in the U Sports national women’s ice hockey championships represented a tremendous milestone for any competitor. To be the captain of the host team brings with…
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Annalisa Mazzarello Looks to Maintain Historic Momentum with Team Italia
In a career that has run parallel to the progressive rise of women’s Team Italia as a medal contender in international ball hockey, Annalisa Mazzarello approaches the 2017 ISBHF World…
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