From youth hockey players coming up the ranks and discovering their love for the game to university and professional players in North America and overseas to beer leaguers living their dreams in rinks around the world—we’re covering it all.
Browse our list of women’s hockey leagues to find first-hand accounts of players living the dream, along with exclusive coverage from our Women’s Hockey Life team.
Former Buffalo Beauts GM finds exciting new chapter in film
Having worked tirelessly towards creating a culture built on collaboration and mutual respect as General Manager of the Buffalo Beauts, such values remain prominent for Nathaniel Oliver. Serving as the…
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Women’s Hockey Rundown: Recent News You Need to Know (11.8.24)
Hayley Wickenheiser Teams Up with Esso to Launch Medals Forged from Her SkatesHockey legend Hayley Wickenheiser recently partnered with Esso Medals to promote their new design, which features medals forged…
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Hockey Canada – Women’s and girls’ hockey discussion paper published
Paper identifies six barriers negatively impacting women’s and girls’ hockeyCALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada has published Building the Future of Women’s and Girls’ Hockey, a discussion paper overseen by a 15-person steering…
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Women’s Hockey Rundown: Recent News You Need to Know (10.17.24)
Jessica Campbell Makes History as NHL’s First Female Full-Time On-Bench Coach with Seattle Kraken Jessica Campbell has made history as the first woman to serve as a full-time on-bench coach…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: | Chloe Castell | Massena, NY, USA
MEET CHLOE! Tell us about yourself! My name is Chloe Castell. I am 9 years old. I am from Massena, NY. My dad took me on the ice when I…
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Inline legend Jackie Jarrell and a highly celebrated career
Among the most renowned athletes to hail from Ontario’s Bay of Quinte region, Jackie Jarrell set an admired gold standard in a world class career. Having made the highly visceral…
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Gold medal triumphs a key highlight for Katharina Helling
Following a fantastic run in field hockey with the University at Albany Great Danes, ISBHF play has provided Katharina Helling with an exciting new chapter of competitive brilliance. Considering that…
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Sarah Ahlquist-Schneider and a lasting legacy between the pipes (Part Two)
Enjoying an incredible run in ice hockey as player and later coach, the incomparable legacy of Sarah Ahlquist-Schneider features another unique distinction. Celebrated as one of the pioneers for Bandy…
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Meghan Lavery makes her mark with dazzling double gold
With a lifelong love of hockey, competitive roots dating back to church league play at the age of ten, the golden run of Meghan Lavery represents one of the feel-good…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: | Viltaute Jasineviciute | Vilnius, Lithuania
MEET VILTAUTE! Tell us about yourself! I am from Vilnius, Lithuania. I am a student in high school. I play competitive ice hockey and I am a member of Lithuania’s…
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Ball hockey icon Karen Levin synonymous with success
Among the cornerstones of USA Ball Hockey’s national women’s team, Karen Levin exemplifies dedication and loyalty.. Since joining the national team in 2015, Levin’s distinguished career has run parallel to…
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Emma Seitz and the golden goal for USA Ball Hockey
Belonging to a new generation of star power for USA Ball Hockey, Emma Seitz delivered on all accounts at the 2024 ISBHF World Championships. Emerging as the leading scorer for…
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Shannon Szabados earns celebrated spot in Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame
One of the most influential and celebrated goaltenders of her generation, the most recent post-playing honour for Shannon Szabados may hold the most emotion. Gaining entry into the Alberta Hockey…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: | Amelia Miller| Milton Keynes, UK
MEET AMELIA! Tell us about yourself! Hi! My names Amelia miller, I live in leighton buzzard and am joining milton keynes storm in September! I started watching hockey in January…
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Sarah Ahlquist-Schneider and a lasting legacy between the pipes (Part One)
With over two decades of competitive experience as an elite goaltender, Sarah Ahlquist-Schneider represents a combination of durability and dedication, defined by exceptional talent and a love of the game.…
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Brush with history proud pinnacle for Pam Bilger
Emerging with the gold medal at the 2024 ISBHF World Championships, there are no shortage of feel-good stories for the victorious American team. Among the most compelling sees Pam Bilger…
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Resilience brings Becky Dobson to the gold
Among the most accomplished competitors in the growing legacy of USA Ball Hockey, the majesty of the 2024 ISBHF World Championships in Visp, Switzerland affirmed Becky Dobson as one of…
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“All my goals and dreams are connected with hockey.” Sezim’s path from a street rink in the village to international championships.
This is the story of 18-year-old Sezim Salamatova, a female ice hockey player from Kyrgyzstan, a developing country in Central Asia. Hockey became the meaning of life for Sezim and…
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Philippines Launches Inaugural Women’s Hockey League: Introducing the Women’s Philippines Hockey League (WPHL)
The Philippines has launched its first-ever women’s ice hockey league! Featuring three teams and named the Women’s Philippines Hockey League (WPHL).It was recently announced that the inaugural season will feature…
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USA captures historic gold medal at ISBHF Worlds
Heading into the 2024 ISBHF Women’s Worlds in Visp, Switzerland, the US roster had a point to prove. After emerging with the silver medal in 2017 and 2019, their golden…
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Jessica Campbell Makes History as First Female Full-Time Assistant Coach in NHL with Seattle Kraken
The Seattle Kraken have appointed Jessica Campbell as an assistant coach, marking her as the first woman to hold a full-time coaching position in NHL history.This is not Campbell’s first…
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PWHL Superfan Debbie Harrison Great for the Game (Part Two)
Having captured the imagination of hockey enthusiasts, Debbie Harrison represents a fascinating, success story during the inaugural PWHL season. Renowned for her compelling creations, outfits expressing a lifelong love of…
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PWHL Superfan Debbie Harrison Great for the Game (Part One)
As a lifelong hockey enthusiast, the PWHL has provided Debbie Harrison with a highly creative outlet. Gaining a celebrity status for her outfits, each game providing an opportunity for a…
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Women’s hockey memorabilia highlights 12th You Can Play Auction
With the skyrocketing popularity of women’s sports, highlighted by the success of the PWHL and the 2024 WNBA Draft Class, headlined by Caitlin Clark, a demand for memorabilia and merchandise…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: | Gia Catena | Toronto ON, Canada
MEET GIA! Tell us about yourself! Hi! My name is Gia. I’m from Toronto and I play forward/left wing in hockey. A few years ago, my friend from baseball told…
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Laurier hockey great Ashley Stephenson lands in Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
Only the second woman inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, Ashley Stephenson holds a proud hockey lineage. Gracing the ice in colors of the Laurier Golden Hawks, Brampton…
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PWHL Montreal resign Amanda Boulier, Mariah Keopple, and Elaine Chuli
On Monday PWHL Montreal announced via a press release that they had resigned three core players. Defenseman Amanda Boulier and Mariah Keopple, as well as goaltender Elaine Chuli.Keopple couldn’t hold…
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Opinion: Feeder system integral to promising future of PWHL
With the inaugural season of PWHL hockey representing a watershed moment for the professional game, expectations will certainly increase. While the upcoming introduction of team names and logos in August…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: | Kayleena Cyr-suchanek | Maple Ridge, BC, Canada
MEET KAYLEENA! Tell us about yourself! I am from Maple Ridge Bc. I am a student at Blue Mountain Elementary. I started skating lessons when I was 3 and started…
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2024 PWHL Draft Report Card
As every Draft provides hope and optimism, two key themes emerged following the final results of the 2024 PWHL Draft. Setting the tone for the season to come, change was…
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