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.
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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Colleen O’Connell reaches proud peak with USA Blue
Possessing a remarkable footprint on American ice hockey lore, the New England area is becoming just as formidable for its supply of stars in ball hockey. As the American Street…
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Icons from Canada’s capital region reunite in remarkable run at ISBHF Masters
As the Ottawa Vanier Women’s Ball Hockey League (OVWBHL) represents one of Canada’s most accomplished leagues, its prominence has been raised significantly by a combination of competitors that would…
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Cherie Stewart | Team USA Blue | ISBHF Masters
Having established herself as one of the world’s finest players in ball hockey, the American Street Hockey Institute (ASHI) definitely has a gem in Cherie Stewart. A veteran of numerous ISBHF…
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Alberta stars Keeley Prockiw and Colleen Gamache form friendship at ISBHF Masters
As the gathering of world-class women at the 2018 ISBHF Masters in Bermuda added an exceptional chapter to the high quality of elite global play, one of the event’s hallmarks…
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Shelley Cockerill wins ISBHF Masters Gold with Team Canada
Embodying the moniker of “living legend”, the calendar year of 2018 saw Shelley Cocerkill ascend to Hall of Fame status. While Cockerill’s calendar involved a return to the Canadian Ball…
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Maritime star Colleen McQuaid captures gold for Canada at ISBHF Worlds
As Canada reached dynasty status with its third consecutive gold at the ISBHF Masters, the combination of achievement and reaching legendary standing generated intrigue by a remarkable element of subplots,…
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Karen Levin | USA Blue | ISBHF Masters
Representing the American Street Hockey Institute (ASHI) with the values of perseverance and sportsmanship, Karen Levin has masterfully assembled a wondrous career that has cemented her place as one of…
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Nancy O’Halloran an unsung hero of American ball hockey
Featuring over 20 years of competition on the slab, Nancy O’Halloran brought a wealth of experience to Team USA Blue at the 2018 ISBHF Masters in Bermuda. Having also donned…
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Chantal Larocque’s brilliant ball hockey legacy
Among one of Manitoba’s greatest ball hockey players, the accomplished career of Chantal Larocque reached another revered summit in 2018. Holding a celebrated status as an elite competitor at the…
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Giuliana Pallotta coaches Canada’s Under-20 ball hockey team
Long reputed on the ice as a strong leader with a reliable presence, the values that defined such a sterling career for Giuliana Pallotta have translated into a new legacy…
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Courtney Semplice | USA Blue | 2018 ISBHF Masters
Among the feel-good stories of the 2018 ISBHF Masters, one of the most fascinating involved Team USA competitor Courtney Semplice. While the vast majority of Masters’ players already possessed experience…
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Lisa Buratynski back with Canada on biggest stage of WBHF play
Having returned for a second consecutive appearance with Canada’s national ball hockey team at the WBHF World Championships, Lisa Buratynski continues to blossom into a cornerstone for the program’s future.…
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Gwynne Attenborough gains great perspective on pleasure of playing for Canada
Having recently enjoyed her fifth anniversary as a member of Canada’s national women’s ball hockey team, Gwynne Attenborough has taken on the persona of both role model and ambassador. Since…
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American teams head to Masters Worlds with women’s ball hockey on the rise in the United States
The world’s top Masters (35+) women’s ball hockey teams are arriving in Bermuda this week for the 2018 International Street and Ball Hockey Federation (ISBHF) Masters World Ball Hockey Championships.…
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Sarah Butterworth Memorial Trophy Represents Summit for Silvia Traversa
One of the greatest competitors to have graced the ball hockey hardcourts in this decade, Silvia Traversa’s influence and wondrous work ethic have been felt in multiple facets of Canadian…
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Calgary United championship victory at CBHA Nationals
Representing one of Western Canada’s premier hockey cities, Calgary United emerged from a highly competitive field in Winnipeg to emerge as the CBHA national champions. With a revered roster featuring…
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Rhianna Kurio Revels in Championship Win for Calgary United
A highly dependable team player whose approach to the game combines a sheer enjoyment of forging a positive future for the game while deriving a tremendous adrenaline from an ever-growing…
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