Find the top international coverage of the growing sport of ball hockey and the women who are a part of it, including the CBHA and ISBHF leagues.
CBHA Hall of Fame the exclamation point in dazzling career for Elysia Desmier
Serving as the greatest highlight in a career filled with glories, Elysia Desmier accomplished a very rare double. Gaining the dual feat of an ISBHF World Championship and a coveted…
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All-time great Nathalie Girouard gains cherished place in CBHA Hall of Fame
A proven winner at all levels, Nathalie Girouard represented a superb standard of excellence. With a brilliant career that spanned over a distinguished decade, defined by three National championships and six…
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Goaltender Julianna Thomson a gem for Canada at ISBHF Worlds
Representing a new generation of goaltending brilliance for the dynastic Canadian national team, Winnipeg’s Julianna Thomson continues a tremendous lineage of sparkling talent between the pipes. Bringing a tremendous poise…
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Cherie Stewart reaches new summit with golden outcome at ISBHF Masters
Among the most seasoned competitors to grace the ball hockey spab, Cherie Stewart reached an exciting series of summits in 2022. Wearing the Stars and Stripes for a pair of…
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Captain America: Pam Bilger leads USA to historic gold at ISBHF Masters
Among the most celebrated figures in the growing legacy of USA Ball Hockey, Pam Bilger holds a place among the program’s luminaries. Having first worn the Stars and Stripes at…
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Karen Levin and an unforgettable 2022 playing for Team USA
Having played for the US at the 2022 ISBHF Women’s Worlds in Quebec, Canada, the extension of a sparkling legacy with the national team, the event marked the first chapter…
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Giuliana Pallotta anchors Canada’s defensive corps at ISBHF Worlds
Returning to the Canadian contingent for a third time, the proud achievement saw Giuliana Pallotta take on a bigger role. Serving in the capacity of team captain for the defending…
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Reagan Fischer rises to the occasion for triumphant Canada at ISBHF Worlds
The pride of Irma, Alberta, a multi-sport talent who excelled in the Ivy League with the Dartmouth Big Green, serving twice as team captain of the ice hockey team, Reagan…
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Jordan Beshara jubilant as captain for Team Lebanon
Gaining the privilege to honour her heritage as a member of Lebanon’s national ball hockey team, it simultaneously marked an exciting opportunity for Jordan Beshara to continue her competitive endeavors. Raised…
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Hélèna Gebrayel glad to make history with Team Lebanon
Standing between the pipes for Lebanon at the 2022 ISBHF Women’s Worlds in Laval, Quebec, Hélèna Gebrayel performed valiantly. Providing admirable efforts in every outing, the tournament provided a significant…
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Shae-Lynn Clarke shines for Canada in ISBHF debut
Making her ISBHF debut on home soil, Shae-Lynn Clarke shone for Canada. Demonstrating that the future remains an exciting one for the national team, Clarke, from Bell Island, Newfoundland, recorded a…
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Distinguished Dawn Tulk enjoys rare ISBHF double on home soil
Possessing a brilliant career highlighted by four fantastic gold medals plus a bronze medal at the ISBHF Women’s Worlds, Dawn Tulk has earned legendary standing. One of the most accomplished…
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Stephanie Towns stars for Great Britain twice in memorable year
Among the finest hockey talents in Great Britain, renowned for her on-ice heroics with the Premier League Whitley Bay Beacons (formerly Squaws), Stephanie Towns gained a place of prominence during…
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PHF veteran Colleen Murphy ecstatic to play for US at ISBHF Worlds
Among the veteran members of the United States national ball hockey team, Colleen Murphy approached the 2022 ISBHF Women’s Worlds in Laval, Quebec, with a sense of eagerness. Having competed…
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Connecticut Whale star Sarah Hughson shines with Team USA at ISBHF Worlds
Best known as a member of the Connecticut Whale, the competitive career of Sarah Hughson has extended beyond the rinks of the PHF. Competing for the United States at the…
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Scoring sensation Chelsea Karpenko among Canadian heroes at ISBHF Worlds
With the captain’s C adorning her jersey, Chelsea Karpenko emerged as one of Canada’s heroes at the 2022 ISBHF Women’s Worlds. Recording eight points, ranking in the top 10 in…
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Scoring title among highlights for ISBHF Tournament MVP Carol-Ann Upshall
An essential contributor in Canada’s gold medal triumph at the 2022 ISBHF Women’s Worlds, forward Carol-Ann Upshall delivered on all accounts. Winning the scoring title, complemented by the tournament Most…
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Karen Levin proud to be captain for Team USA
With the 2022 ISBHF Women’s Worlds representing the fifth fantastic time that Karen Levin has worn the Stars and Stripes, the articulate and highly skilled blueliner represents the heartbeat of…
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Ball hockey icons unified with Ontario Panthers
In the realm of ball hockey, the paths of Melissa Miller and Isabel Ménard have intersected more than once. Weaving a fascinating brilliance, mutually enhancing their proud careers, milestones have…
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Melanie Jue key player for Team Canada in ISBHF Championships
A well-travelled player whose heroics have been prevalent on the frozen perimeters of collegiate and professional hockey, plus the slab in both CBHA and ISBHF competition, Melanie Jue’s masterful career…
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New Brunswick’s Jessie McCann helps Canada to 2019 ISBHF World Championship
Among the unique facets that defined Canada’s gold medal championship team at the 2019 ISBHF World Championships in Kosice, Slovakia involved a strong sense of Atlantic pride. Starting with head…
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Aprill Drake helps Team Canada return to World Champion status
Belonging to an esteemed group of elite ball hockey talent that transformed the province of Newfoundland into a remarkable hub, a fertile recruiting ground of world-class competitors to wear the…
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ISBHF: Nathalie Girouard | Canada
Representing the gold standard in ball hockey, Nathalie Girouard continues to redefine greatness. Having appeared for her native Canada in every ISBHF World and Masters Championships in this decade, amassing…
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Sara Hayward continues to make significant impact on Canadian ball hockey
Providing a significant presence built on strong leadership and a sincere appreciation for the game, Sara Hayward is one of the most prominent figures in the Canadian female game. Representing…
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CBHA: Ottawa Capitals, 2019 National Champions
Having established themselves as one of the nation’s finest ball hockey leagues, the Ottawa Vanier Women’s Ball Hockey League (OVWBHL) has not only been home to world championship players, it…
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What I wish I knew: 4 pieces of advice from a veteran hockey goalie
Being a goaltender puts you into an exclusive club with your fellow puckstoppers. There aren’t many people who voluntarily choose to stand in one place while others fire semi-frozen rubber…
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ISBHF: Edie Brenning | Team Canada – 2019 World Champion
With an incredible passion for the game, whether on the ice or on the slab, Edie Brenning’s ascension to world-class competition reflects a gripping account built on a collaboration of…
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Interviews with Great Britain’s women’s ball hockey team
I’ve been interested in doing something that showed players that even if you start playing hockey later in life, you can still work towards your dreams and something that showed…
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ISBHF: Michelle Marsz | Team Canada | 2019 World Champion
In a dominant decade of women’s ball hockey for the proud Canadian program, one of the most recent indicators of its success involved the emergence of Michelle Marsz as an…
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Growth of Ball Hockey in the UK
I just wanted to take some time to show some appreciation for BHUK (Ball Hockey UK) and recognize their growth over the years. They recently hosted a Junior Draft Tournament…
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