Christmas traditions: Hosting a Swiss hockey player during the holidays
Traditions. Every family has their own traditions for every holiday. For some it is special vacations for New Years. For others it is celebrating with family on Thanksgiving. For us,…
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Alberta stars Keeley Prockiw and Colleen Gamache form friendship at ISBHF Masters
As the gathering of world-class women at the 2018 ISBHF Masters in Bermuda added an exceptional chapter to the high quality of elite global play, one of the event’s hallmarks…
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Fielding Montgomery makes her mark in CWHL with Markham Thunder
Deciding to hang up her skates following an epic season that culminated with a storybook ending, Fielding Montgomery brought an unmistakable smile and confident presence that made her a model…
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Shelley Cockerill wins ISBHF Masters Gold with Team Canada
Embodying the moniker of “living legend”, the calendar year of 2018 saw Shelley Cocerkill ascend to Hall of Fame status. While Cockerill’s calendar involved a return to the Canadian Ball…
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Maritime star Colleen McQuaid captures gold for Canada at ISBHF Worlds
As Canada reached dynasty status with its third consecutive gold at the ISBHF Masters, the combination of achievement and reaching legendary standing generated intrigue by a remarkable element of subplots,…
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Pink in the Rink: Hockey’s impact on breast cancer
Breast cancer always had been on the outside for me. I had heard of it of course. It claimed the life of my Grade 1 teacher, but I was too young to understand…
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Road to the 2019 CCOA: UAE women’s team brings IIHF hockey to the Middle East
In just under five months, Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City Ice Rink will play host to the 2019 IIHF Women’s Challenge Cup of Asia (CCOA), the first IIHF women’s competition…
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Karen Levin | USA Blue | ISBHF Masters
Representing the American Street Hockey Institute (ASHI) with the values of perseverance and sportsmanship, Karen Levin has masterfully assembled a wondrous career that has cemented her place as one of…
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Nancy O’Halloran an unsung hero of American ball hockey
Featuring over 20 years of competition on the slab, Nancy O’Halloran brought a wealth of experience to Team USA Blue at the 2018 ISBHF Masters in Bermuda. Having also donned…
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Chantal Larocque’s brilliant ball hockey legacy
Among one of Manitoba’s greatest ball hockey players, the accomplished career of Chantal Larocque reached another revered summit in 2018. Holding a celebrated status as an elite competitor at the…
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Giuliana Pallotta coaches Canada’s Under-20 ball hockey team
Long reputed on the ice as a strong leader with a reliable presence, the values that defined such a sterling career for Giuliana Pallotta have translated into a new legacy…
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Ooks women’s hockey makes history
The Ooks have been busy over the past month and a bit and here is your festive update! After a lot of hard work, the Ooks are in first place…
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First away trip with the Thunder Bay Queens
My first trip with my new team this year was to Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. It is about a six hour drive from Thunder Bay. It was an exhibition weekend. Friday,…
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What makes a good hockey coach and mentor
“A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life.” – John Wooden Coaches like to push our limits and push our buttons. They know how to…
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Sam Faber retires from Connecticut Whale
One of the most notable ambassadors in the nascent narrative of the Connecticut Whale, Sam Faber’s combination of leadership and affability established her as a fan favorite. Having announced her retirement…
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Gender discrimination in hockey
This is my ponytail. Does it make me any less of a hockey player? No. Does it make me more deserved of gender-based “chirps”? Definitely not. Yet, somehow, when I’m…
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Carson Duggan’s career defined by drive and dedication
One of the superstars during the halcyon days of the St. Lawrence Skating Saints, Carson Duggan has followed it up with a stellar run as a celebrated coach, adding sheen…
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Lauren Williams looks to lead Worcester Blades
Part of a solid rookie class for the Worcester Blades, Lauren Williams brings a fundamentally sound game, complete by strong leadership skills both on and off the ice. In addition…
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Road to the 2019 CCOA: New Zealand
Abbey Heale, at just 17 years old, has already played for New Zealand’s senior women’s ice hockey team (the Ice Fernz) at two IIHF World Championships. Also on her resume…
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Alexis Crossley-Miller reaches professional status with Worcester Blades
With the Blades organization beginning an exciting new chapter in Worcester, the addition of accomplished skater Alexis Crossley-Miller heralds a time of optimism. Signed as a free agent during an…
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Nicco Cardarelli calls CWHL hockey
In a season that has resulted with the landmark broadcast deal for the Calgary Inferno, the CWHL has featured a remarkable group of broadcasters, comprising a growing chapter in CWHL…
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Jocelyne Larocque receives Tom Longboat Award
Among the most skilled blueliners of the decade, Jocelyne Larocque continues to add a series of accolades and honors to her sensational body of work. A member of the Triple…
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Courtney Semplice | USA Blue | 2018 ISBHF Masters
Among the feel-good stories of the 2018 ISBHF Masters, one of the most fascinating involved Team USA competitor Courtney Semplice. While the vast majority of Masters’ players already possessed experience…
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In-season training for max performance (with free guide)
While it’s obvious the hockey world has fully embraced the importance of off-season training over the past few years, in-season training still seems to be a mystery that baffles many…
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Switzerland to America: A billet family’s story
Fate. Sometimes things just fall into place. Sometimes we are at the right place at the right time. This was our case. A friend sent us a message on Labor…
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Giving Team India the Canadian hockey experience
Sometimes it’s the average people, those without fame or celebrity-status, who are the ones who can make all the difference. Usually, they go unnoticed, quietly working hard behind-the-scenes to bring…
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An update on the Princeton Tigers’ season
When I was younger and still lived at home, no matter what happened at school during the day—whether I had a fight with a friend, did poorly on a test,…
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Moving away from home for hockey
There are the obvious ‘ups’ about moving, like playing on an amazing hockey team and making lots of new friends, but there are also the ‘downs’ like missing my family…
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Recapping Spokane women’s hockey’s season
Hockey is back once again as September rolled around for the start of hockey season for most of us. The league I play in is the Spokane women’s hockey league,…
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Road to the 2019 CCOA: Team Philippines
At the 2018 IIHF Women’s Challenge Cup of Asia (CCOA) Division I tournament in Malaysia, there was one player who lit up the scoreboard at a rate of 2.67 goals…
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