Improving Sleep Quality for Athletes
Growing up, coaches and teachers spent a lot of time reviewing nutrition and workouts to help create a healthier individual. However, workouts tend to be from the neck down and…
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Secret and PWHPA Discuss $1 Million Commitment
“At some point you want to take it to the next level, and I think that time is now.” Hayley Wickenheiser’s words in an ad Secret® Deodorant and the PWHPA…
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Episode 4: Exploring life after college hockey
Episode 4: Exploring after college hockey In episode 4 of the Women’s Hockey Life podcast, your host Jaclyn Hawkins chats with Maddy Millar, former collegiate women’s hockey athlete, freelance…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Brayah Bemrose | Carp, Canada
MEET Brayah Bemrose! Tell us about yourself! I am from Carp, ON Canada. I am in grade 4, and love going to school. I started skating when I was…
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Secret Commits $1 Million to PWHPA
Secret leads charge for equality in Canada’s beloved sport with the largest corporate commitment ever made in North American professional women’s hockey history. The PWHPA discusses details in the…
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Diversity at the Rink: Saroya Tinker
Saroya Tinker, recent Yale graduate and 1st round 4th overall draft pick for NWHL’s Metropolitan Riveters, is certainly proving she is going to not let her spotlight go to waste. …
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Episode 3: “Wherever you are, be all there”
Episode 3: “Wherever you are, be all there” In episode 3 of the Women’s Hockey Life Podcast, your host, Jaclyn Hawkins talks with owner of Alive Counseling, certified clinical counsellor,…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Ellie Keum | Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
MEET ELLIE KEUM! Tell us about yourself! Hello, I am Ellie Keum and I was born and raised in New Jersey. I started playing hockey when I was 5 years…
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Pervasive Myths in Adult Beginner Hockey
I consider myself to be ever so fortunate to play on three different beginner-level adult recreational teams. Two of these are women’s teams, and the other is a co-ed team. …
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Episode 2: Mental Toughness, Injuries and Motivation
EPISODE 2: Mental Toughness, Injuries and Motivation In episode 2 of the Women’s Hockey Life podcast, host Jaclyn Hawkins chats with Brianna Decker, two-time Olympian, PWHPA member and member of…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Brooke Kabotoff | Alberta, Canada
MEET BROOKE KABOTOFF! Tell us about yourself! Hey my name is Brooke I am 13 years old. I am from Leduc Alberta Canada. I have been playing hockey for nine…
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Making Self-Care a Top Priority
It’s that time of year again, school is back in session and hockey practices or clinics may have resumed in your area. Although COVID-19 has caused our reality to change…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Lillian Juliano | Torrington, Connecticut
MEET LILLIAN JULIANO! Tell us about yourself! I’m from Torrington, Connecticut and I’m in the 3rd grade. Hockey is in my blood! My dad, uncles and extended family have…
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Episode 1: 3 lessons Jaclyn Hawkins learned in her hockey career
EPISODE 1: How you can use heartache, rejection and setbacks to accomplish your dreams! On the first edition of the Women’s Hockey Life Podcast, Jaclyn Hawkins introduces the new…
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Diversity at the Rink: Ending Racism at the Rink
Being a part of the hockey community makes many feel included, valued, and safe, but for some, being a part of the hockey community is not a safe and welcome…
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Switzerland’s Noemi Ryhner aims for strong hockey future
If there’s one thing the COVID-19 pandemic has taught Noemi Ryhner, it’s how to take uncertainty in stride. “Every setback that an athlete has to endure makes you stronger for…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Stephanie Schoeph | St. Louis, Missouri
MEET STEPHANIE SCHOEPH! Tell us about yourself! I am originally from the north-central part of Illinois. Currently I live in St. Louis, Missouri as I am pursuing my Doctorate in…
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Returning to hockey after ACL surgery: It’s all about teamwork
I love hockey! I started playing hockey when I was 12 and in 2016 I played for Malaysia’s first national women’s team. I still felt that there was something more…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Lauren Vaccaro | Lynnfield, Massachusetts
MEET LAUREN VACCARO! Tell us about yourself! My name is Lauren Vaccaro and I am a current student at the University of New Hampshire. I am from Lynnfield, Massachusetts. I…
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Diversity at the Rink: Creating an inclusive hockey community
People claim that anyone can play, coach, or be a fan of hockey, but the truth is, there’s often a large gap between that statement and what actually goes on…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Vanessa Vargas | Liberty Lake, Washington
MEET VANESSA VARGAS! Tell us about yourself! My name is Vanessa Vargas and I was born and raised in Spokane, Washington. I have been playing hockey for 22 years and…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Lian Sydorowicz | Rochester, New York
MEET LIAN SYDOROWICZ! Tell us about yourself! I am from Rochester, New York. I have been playing hockey for 13 years and I am currently a member of the Rochester…
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11 reasons hockey players should work with a sports counsellor
Working with a sports counsellor can improve your sports performance and your overall well-being. Our WHL Academy mindset coach and owner of Alive Counselling, Barbara Egan, is sharing 11 reasons why athletes…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Sharyn Peterson | Adelaide, Australia
MEET SHARYN PETERSON! Tell us about yourself! I live in Adelaide, Australia. My hockey story started almost seven years ago when I met my current husband. He is a goalie…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Laura Cappelli | Oak Park, Illinois
MEET LAURA CAPPELLI! Tell us about yourself! I grew up not playing any sports, so it’s funny how involved I am with hockey today. I fell in love with hockey…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Maria Farris | Northville, Michigan
MEET MARIA FARRIS! Tell us about yourself! Hi, my name is Maria Farris and I am from Northville, Michigan. I work for the local government as a Finance Director. My…
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College hockey recruiting during Covid: Tips for players & parents
Covid has ended hockey seasons, disrupted training, and created a major change in the recruiting process for college hockey hopefuls. Our WHL Academy team is here to offer you (both…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Nina Lee | South Korea
MEET NINA LEE! Tell us about yourself! Hello, I am a grade 7 middle school student in South Korea. I have played hockey since I was in grade 4 and…
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PWHPA’s stance on social and racial injustice
The PWHPA has released their statement on social and racial injustice: [09/02/20] – George Floyd, Trayvon Martin, Ahmaud Arbery, Tamir Rice, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Philando Castile, Breonna Taylor, Jacob…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Charlotte Turner | Sydney, Australia
MEET CHARLOTTE TURNER! Tell us about yourself! I live in Sydney, Australia. We don’t have many rinks that are close together in the state, so we drive about an hour each…
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