U SPORTS: Jenna Gray | York Lions
Having been part of the York Lions defensive unit for five seasons, Jenna Gray embodied the persona of durability, never missing one game throughout her run with the program. Recording…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Jessica Lafrenière | Ontario
Tell us about yourself! My name is Jessica Lafrenière, I am 28 years old and shocked to say that I have already been playing hockey for the past 18 years!…
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NCAA: Josiane Pozzebon | Clarkson Golden Knights
Part of the Clarkson Golden Knights’ halcyon days, enjoying a triptych of appearances in the NCAA Frozen Four, highlighted by a pair of national championships that propelled the program into…
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Turning rejection into hockey training motivation
I can’t believe it! A whole month has passed since my rejection from the girls’ hockey team and I am not even close to having a clue on what team…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Taylor Wilburn | Apex, NC
Tell us about yourself! My name is Taylor Wilburn and I am from Apex, NC. I am currently in the 5th grade. I have two older brothers who have both played…
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The mental game of hockey (Part 2)
Continuing from Part 1 of the mental game of hockey, we’ll look at different ways sports psychologists can help you improve your game. Let’s do a little set back in…
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NCAA DI: Kassidy Sauvé | Clarkson Golden Knights
One of the premier goaltenders in this decade of NCAA women’s ice hockey, Kassidy Sauvé assembled a brilliant career built on All-America status and a peerless penchant for lightning fast…
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#ForTheGame Movement’s impact on women’s hockey
Writer’s note: This article was originally written for and was chosen as the winner of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL)’s Globe and Mail “Fan Article of the Month” series.…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Amanda Provan | Sudbury, ON
Tell us about yourself! My name is Amanda Provan. I am 25 years old and I live in Canada in a city in northern Ontario called Sudbury. I have been…
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Historic presence by all-female officiating crew at 2019 Frozen Four
In a year that included a unique series of historic events, from Finland becoming the first European nation to capture a silver medal at the IIHF Women’s Worlds, to the…
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CWHL Tribute: Lauren Dahm | Boston/Worcester Blades
Possessing a wondrous work ethic and stability between the pipes that instilled confidence in her teammates, Lauren Dahm quickly emerged as the face of the Boston/Worcester Blades franchise. As the…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Audrey Barretto | Michigan
Tell us about yourself! Hi everyone, my name is Audrey Barretto and I am from the State of Michigan in the United States. I am 10 years old and play…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Robin Bilsborough | Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Tell us about yourself! My name is Robin Bilsborough. I am originally from Maple Leaf, Ontario, Canada, but now call Cedarburg, Wisconsin, USA my home. I am a mom of…
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Natalie Spooner to attend Grindstone Charity Weekend
One weekend, three events and plenty of opportunities to rub shoulders with one of the best women’s hockey players in the world. The Grindstone Award Foundation announced that women’s hockey…
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Marsblade FMT ONE Review
Some time ago, I asked for advice in the Women’s Hockey Life Community Facebook Group: What inline skates should I use for my off-season training? I have been inline skating…
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Alyaa Nuval Othman | Malaysia
I started playing hockey in Malaysia when I was 12. I trained once in a while and played in some local leagues and recreational tournaments. When I was 19, I…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Reese Ives | Bel Air, MD
Tell us about yourself! My name is Reese and I’m ten years old. I’m from Bel Air, MD and in the fourth grade. I started hockey skating and basics at age…
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Eight tips for new hockey coaches
I truly enjoy receiving messages, e-mails and comments about my posts. I do my best to reply to all and often, the questions I receive really make me re-think what…
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Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association Formed
At the beginning of the month, women’s hockey players around the world united for change. Today, they’ve united to form the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association. Here’s their press release…
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NCAA DIII: Tory Harshman | Adrian College Bulldogs
With a sensational season filled with a remarkable haul of hockey hardware, highlighted by the Slaats Cup Championship, Tory (née Victoria) Harshman left a lasting impression in just two seasons…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Sylvain Perrier | Gatineau, Quebec
Tell us about yourself! I’m Sylvain Perrier from Gatineau, QC. I coach novice girls competitive (my daughter’s team). I’ve always loved hockey—the only thing I love more is my wife…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Kayla Boyd | Michigan
Tell us about yourself! I’m Kayla Boyd and I live in Michigan at the moment and most likely soon to be Texas. I’m currently in high school and I began…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Lily Miller | Missoula, Montana
Tell us about yourself! I am Lily Miller and I live in Missoula, Montana where I play Bantam A hockey. My typical day here in Montana, (depending on the season)…
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How to correct bad hockey habits
I wanted to title this post “Things that Drive Me Nuts” but I wasn’t sure that was an appropriate title. I have to say though, there are things that happen…
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WHL Academy | Lexi Bedier commits to Ohio State University
Our team at Women’s Hockey Life and WHL Academy are proud to announce that Lexi Bedier has committed to Ohio State University to play NCAA D1 hockey. Prior to joining…
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Ailish Forfar plays for Team Canada at FISU Winter Universiade
In the hockey narrative of Ailish Forfar, the feeling of accomplishment reached greater heights with the attainment of a celebrated milestone. Named to Canada’s contingent for women’s ice hockey at…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Daniel Brown | Seattle, Washington
Tell us about yourself! In Fresno, CA, I learned hockey in the desert heat from a transplanted Minnesotan. I fell in love with the sport and spent an inordinate amount…
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CWHL: Brooke Webster | Markham Thunder
During the 2018-19 CWHL season, home ice advantage took on a special meaning for Brooke Webster. Garbed in the trendy green jersey of the Markham Thunder, it presented the gifted…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Megan Brettingen | Dublin, California
Tell us about yourself! Hi! I’m Megan Brettingen from Dublin, California. I grew up in Minnesota where I started playing hockey when I was four. We didn’t have a girls’…
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NCAA: Katie Granato | Elmira College
Belonging to one of the most celebrated families in hockey, Katie Granato represents a new generation leaving their own mark in the game, while simultaneously building on a celebrated legacy.…
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