Year: 2018

After completing my first season as a Princeton Tiger, the bitterness of only having three remaining seasons playing my favorite sport is trumped by my genuine excitement for September to…

An already eventful year for women’s ice hockey has taken on an intriguing new dimension. As the game continues to evolve on a professional level, its current, and future status…

A key contributor to the mythos of Western Canadian professional women’s ice hockey in the millennial era, revered goaltender Jennifer Price possessed a remarkable versatility that made her a highly…

With the tenth Clarkson Cup going to overtime, it was an event assured to create new legends. In a year that already resulted in Laura Stacey, the recipient of the…

Unfairly maligned at the 2018 Winter Games, due to the removal of the silver medal after an emotional shootout loss to the archrival United States, it would have been for…

Taking on the mantle of Western Canada’s signature franchise in women’s ice hockey, the Calgary Inferno are not just a highly accomplished group of wondrous women on the ice. Also…

As the Markham Thunder took to the ice in the aftermath of the Winter Games, resuming the 2017-18 CWHL season and the final push for a postseason berth, there was…

Part of an exclusive sorority of iconic competitors who helped propel the female game into world class status, Sami Jo Small’s legacy only grows with each passing CWHL season. While…

Hosting the All-Star Game in the State of Hockey for the first time, the NWHL showed a tremendous gesture of class, paying homage to the longest running club team in…

As the Boston Blades continue to remake their roster, putting the pieces together to restore the glory days of seasons past, a key part in this configuration is the compelling…

Having enjoyed the prestige of two NCAA Frozen Four championships with the fabled Minnesota Golden Gophers, Kate Schipper stands as one of the modern heroes among the women who grace…

One of the most accomplished goaltenders in the flourishing history of the NWHL, Brittany Ott continues to make her mark in league lore. With the 2018 edition of the NWHL…

An integral part of the NWHL’s emerging heritage, the chance to compete in the 2018 All-Star Game added more insightful connotation to Corinne Buie’s brilliant career. With the event held…

Enjoying a fantastic first season with the Buffalo Beauts, the opportunity to participate in the third NWHL All-Star Game served as an affirmation of Rebecca Vint’s sensational skills. Recording 6…

With a Winter Games tournament that resulted in the first-ever shootout to decide the gold medal, while the host Koreans made their debut, complete with cheerleaders, the idea that Jocelyne…

Establishing herself as a household name with the greatest victory of her still young career, Maddie Rooney’s efforts have also mirrored two other gold medal winning goaltenders. With the women’s…

Embodying what is great about the Calgary Inferno, Jacquie Pierri’s dedication and professionalism were essential in helping shaping the club’s mythology during its early years. Following years of consecutive appearances…

Exactly 38 years to the day that the “Miracle on Ice” took place, dynasty and destiny collided as the US women assembled their own miracle. Challenging the four-time defending gold…

Hello, it’s Livia again! Last time I talked to you it was November before Christmas break and I am more than excited to tell you about our second half of the…

One of the most successful women’s hockey organizations of the decade, the legacy of the Montreal Stars/Canadiennes franchise extends beyond the ice. Among its hallmarks are a dedicated legion of…

One of the essential individuals in helping to shape the mythos of the NWHL, Hayley Moore continues to build on an already amazing legacy. While the third season in the…

The 2018 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship Division IA tournament this January featured not just exciting games between six countries vying for promotion to the top division, but outstanding contributions…

Among the Thunder’s experienced competitors, Jenna McParland holds the potential to develop into a key component of the club’s scoring attack. Bouncing back from a mid-season injury, the resiliency and…

With the Thunder beginning a new chapter in Markham, there have been no shortage of inspiring competitors that have donned the sharp green and white jersey. Blossoming into a cornerstone…

Articulate and gracious, well-spoken and studious, Karolina Urban is a multi-talented individual whose abilities have resulted in a remarkable ice hockey career. While the last few seasons have seen Urban…

  My father took his own life almost 21 years ago. He suffered from depression and alcoholism until the demons in his mind finally won a month before I turned…

With Southwestern Ontario having enjoyed a renaissance of elite women’s hockey, highlighted by the tremendous achievements of talents suiting up for schools such as Guelph, Laurier, Waterloo, Western and Windsor,…

With the upcoming 2018 Winter Games symbolizing the 20th Anniversary of Nagano, and the first women’s ice hockey tournament contested at the Games, one of the superstars from that formative…

With a creative command of visuals that are nothing short of impressive, Heather Pollock has assembled a treasure trove of images that are transcending traditional barriers for women in sport.…

With a sensational athletic legacy that has firmly entrenched Jayna Hefford into an icon of Canadian sporting culture, such an amazing journey found its roots during a formative time in…