We’ve got your coverage of the best of the best in women’s hockey from the International Ice Hockey Federation. Find first-hand coverage written by players representing their country, as well as exclusive coverage from our writers from international competitions, including the World Championships, Four Nations Cup, and Olympic Winter Games.
Maccabiah Games a personal zenith for Zoey Pellowitz
Currently an assistant coach for the Nazareth Golden Flyers, Zoey Pellowitz, a former star player for Manhattanville College, gained the opportunity to grace the ice once again. Wearing the Stars…
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Pnina Basov a shining star for women’s ice hockey in Israel
Playing for host country Israel at the Maccabiah Games, feelings of history and achievement encompassed a thrilling experience for center Pnina Basov. Wearing the number 13, the 16 year old…
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Back in Action
Hello again Women’s Hockey Life community! It has been a while since I have written about the women’s hockey scene back in Malaysia! I started playing hockey in Malaysia when…
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Goaltender Yael Fatiev a rising star for Team Israel
One of the most promising players for Team Israel, goaltender Yael Fatiev represents the future for the developing program. Only 15 years young, her hockey resume already includes a pair…
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Blueliner Shelby Calof golden for Canada at Maccabiah Games
Wearing her trademark number six, a number also worn over four fantastic seasons with the Syracuse Orange, Shelby Calof brought a captivating presence to Canada’s entry at the Maccabiah Games.…
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Mckenna Van Gelder enjoys dream season with Etobicoke Jr. Dolphins
From starting a landmark 2021-22 season as team captain, reaching a compelling conclusion by playing for Canada, the substance for Mckenna Van Gelder entailed qualities of commitment and leadership. Wearing…
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Defining moment for Etobicoke Jr. Dolphins U22 Elite
In a landmark season that saw the Etobicoke Junior Dolphins U22 Elite team win three major championships, the remarkable results stand as testament to the organization’s outstanding commitment. From establishing…
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Future of Women’s Hockey: Laila Edwards
Team USA had a strong showing in the 2022 U18 Women’s World Championship, including a 7-0 victory in the preliminary game against Team Canada. Laila Edwards emerged as a star…
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Chief Thunderstick tournament provides plenty of emotion for Sydney Daniels
A third generation player, whose father Scott, played for three NHL teams, including Hartford, New Jersey and Philadelphia, while her grandfather played while attending St Michael’s residential school in Duck…
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Sensational season continues for Sarah Hilworth with national coaching award
Celebrated as a key builder in the revival of the University of New Brunswick Reds, Sarah Hilworth reached a celebrated place of reverence in 2022. Leading the program to its…
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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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International play a proud milestone for Annamária Suráková
One of the most promising players for Slovakia’s national team, the 2021-22 season represented a breakthrough for Annamária Suráková. With a wealth of experience, competing at an elite level in…
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Lara Stalder stands out for Swiss in solid showing at Beijing Winter Games
An offensive catalyst for Switzerland at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, Lara Stalder’s presence proved critical in reaching the bronze medal game. Taking on a strong leadership role, the highly…
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Canada bounces back to claim gold at IIHF U18 Women’s Worlds
Claiming the gold medal following a third place finish in the Group A preliminary round, Canada emerged as a feel-good story. Defeating the host nation United States in the Finals,…
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Amy Turek brought star power to exciting era for the game
Belonging to a ground-breaking generation that propelled women’s ice hockey into the millennium, Amy Turek made her mark in various facets of the game. Lacing up the skates at five…
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Josefine Jakobsen dazzling for Denmark in Olympic debut
A sporting icon in her native Denmark, the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games allowed the rest of the world to catch up to the on-ice brilliance of Josefine Jakobsen. Serving…
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Team Israel Makes Historic Debut at IIHF World Championship
Men’s hockey in Israel played their first international game on the same day as the women, just 32 years earlier. Women’s hockey had a very slow start in Israel, though…
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Olympic experience provides jubilation for Julia Kainberger
A long-time mainstay with the DEC Salzburg Eagles, blueliner Julia Kainberger also wore the Austrian national team jersey. Appearing with Austria at the IIHF U18 World Championships and Division 1A…
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Toko sisters sensational in strong showing for Group B champion Japan
Since the inception of women’s ice hockey at the Winter Olympics, one of its rarities is the number of sisters that have competed. The previous Olympics saw twin sisters, Jocelyne…
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Gold medal glory keeps Canada perfect in Beijing
Finishing undefeated, Canada held off a late surge from the United States to emerge victorious by a 3-2 margin in the gold medal game. Recording 38 saves, Ann-Renee Desbiens enjoyed…
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Canada soars to seventh straight appearance in gold medal game
Having opened the Beijing Olympics with a double digit win versus Switzerland in Group A competition, the undefeated Canadian contingent duplicated its offensive prowess in the semifinals. Prevailing by a…
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Claire Thompson brings tremendous presence to Canadian defense
Beginning the decade with an ECAC championship, which saw Toronto’s Claire Thompson serve among the captains for the Princeton Tigers, the feat proved to be prologue for an unfolding chapter…
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Klara Peslarova a key contributor towards Czechia’s proud run in Beijing
Among the most intriguing storylines of Group B play at the Beijing Winter Olympics has involved the high quality of goaltending. Except for Japan’s Nana Fujimoto, who made her third…
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Five Finnish skaters score in sensational win versus Japan
Vanquished in a 7-1 final, Japan’s aspirations of reaching the medal round for the first time ever ended up with disappointment. With a hat trick by 22 year old Petra…
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Canada clinched Group A with inspiring goaltending performance
With a total of five goals scored in an exciting second period, Canada and the United States renewed rivalries in their final preliminary round match. Both undefeated heading into the…
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Repstock-Romme resilient as Denmark captures first Olympic win
With goals scored in each period, Olympic history was made, as Denmark emerged victorious in a 3-2 triumph. Facing off against Czechia, as both nations made their Olympic hockey debut…
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Six skaters score for Canada in convincing win
Remaining undefeated in Group A play, Canada vanquished ROC in a convincing 6-1 triumph. With the game delayed by over an hour, as Canada did not receive the ROC’s Covid-19…
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China and Japan face-off for first time in a generation
Having last played each other on Olympic ice at Nagano’s Aqua Wing Arena on February 11, 1998, China and Japan renewed rivalries in Beijing. The Nagano match saw China prevail…
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Japan remains undefeated with win over Denmark
Emerging as the class of Group B, Japan, ranked sixth in the world, maintained its undefeated mark, prevailing over Denmark in a highly convincing 6-2 final. With aspirations of reaching…
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China victorious on home ice as Denmark scores historic goal
Looking to rebound from a 3-1 loss to Czechia to open the Beijing Winter Olympic Games, the host Chinese returned to Wukesong Sports Centre looking for their first-ever Olympic hockey…
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