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.
Banquet Speech: Agency and Possibility
How do you sum up an entire season and try to leave your players with an inspiring message? Here’s one Coach’s attempt after the 2021-2022 season.
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Alyssa Dober | Marystown, NL, Canada
MEET ALYSSA! Tell us about yourself! I am from Marystown, Newfoundland, Canada and I have been playing hockey for 9 years. I play forward for the Tripen Ice of the…
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Ashley Stratton amazing in remarkable season for Reds
Emerging as one of the first star players upon the revival of the University of New Brunswick Reds women’s ice hockey program, Ashley Stratton brought an enthusiasm which set a…
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Jenna MacLean makes it happen as AUS Defensive Player of the Year
When the University of New Brunswick Reds returned to Atlantic University Sport competition in the autumn of 2018, Jenna MacLean emerged as one of their most promising players. Earning a…
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Marie-Soleil Deschenes shines in sensational season
Known affectionately as Sunshine, the positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm Marie-Soleil Deschenes brings to the rink make her an ideal teammate. Hailing from Ile Perrot, Quebec, extending the sterling reputation…
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Kayla Vespa proud to be part of PWHPA
Wearing the jersey of Toronto’s Team Sonnet during the most recent PWHPA season, Kayla Vespa brought a profound enjoyment of the game and an appreciation for the fans, encompassing a…
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Tricia Deguire enjoyed a dazzling career with McGill Martlets
With an exceptional legacy of elite goaltenders, the presence of Tricia Deguire between the pipes maintained the status of the McGill Martlets as a nationally prominent program. Building on the…
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Kristina Shanahan shines as sensational captain of the Catamounts
In a season that saw the Vermont Catamounts reach many new records and milestones, highlighted by a new benchmark for most wins, Kristina Shanahan was proud to be part of…
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Hockey Can Hurt: Dealing with being side-lined due to injury
Playing a sport as fast and physical as ice hockey can unfortunately come with injuries. Who knows, you may be one of the lucky few who make it out unscathed!…
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Captaincy brings proud conclusion to Kelsey McHolm’s York career
With a proud tradition of exceptional role models bestowed the honour of the York Lions captaincy, Kelsey McHolm accepted the privilege with pride. A two-time U Sports Academic All-Canadian, the…
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Camryn Drever a distinguished playoff heroine for Huskies
Amassing a brilliant series of goaltending performances, Camryn Drever emerged as the Saskatchewan Huskies postseason heroine. Starting with the Canada West tournament, followed by the U Sports Nationals, Drever, amassed…
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Gee Gees captaincy proud achievement for Christine Deaudelin
The pride of Beloeil, Quebec, Christine Deaudelin became a hockey star in Canada’s Capital. Competing for the Ottawa Gee Gees since the autumn of 2017, the Criminology major enjoyed 72…
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Liz Schepers leads the way in magical season for Ohio State
Enjoying a rise to national prominence over the last five seasons, the journey towards a Frozen Four championship involved many fascinating achievements and inspiring heroines. Among this group of heroines,…
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Jenna Letterie leads the way in Middlebury’s magical title run
Capturing the 2022 NCAA Division III national championship on home ice, the Middlebury College Panthers achieved a tremendous connection with their fan base, adding luster to the magic of an…
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Lilla Carpenter-Boesch leaves lasting legacy with Regina Cougars
Returning for a sixth year, the opportunity represented many rewards for Regina Cougars captain Lilla Carpenter-Boesch. Although the decision required a degree of reflection during the offseason, once onboard, the…
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Fantastic fifth season for Catamounts forward Alyssa Holmes
A five-sport star in high school, five remained a key theme in Alyssa Holmes’ athletic narrative. Along with team captain Kristina Shanahan, she enjoyed her fifth season in 2021-22 for…
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Three-Time Olympian Brianna Decker Joins Shattuck-St. Mary’s Hockey Staff
FARIBAULT, MINN – A year after announcing the addition of a second Girls U19 hockey team, Shattuck-St. Mary’s School is once again continuing the growth of the sport with the…
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Marie Jo Pelletier a peerless presence for Buffalo Beauts
Among one of the most popular players to have skated for the Buffalo Beauts, the retirement of Marie Jo Pelletier tugged at the heartstrings. Serving as team captain, bringing a…
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Laura Hurd Award celebrated achievement for Callie Hoff
Establishing herself as one of the greatest to don the jersey of the Wisconsin River Falls Falcons, the 2021-22 season served as affirmation of Callie Hoff’s brilliance. Finishing the season…
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Ellie Barney and one of Middlebury’s greatest goals
Belonging to one of the greatest teams in the hallowed hockey history of the Middlebury College Panthers, Ellie Barney brought a combination of work ethic and desire to win. That…
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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 in…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Mikayla Barnes | Oakville, ON, Canada
MEET MIKAYLA! Tell us about yourself! My name is Mikayla Barnes. I play for the U13 AA Burlington Barracudas as a center. I started playing hockey when I was 4,…
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Emma Crocker brought consistent presence to Elmira
One of the greatest to wear number 16 for the nationally prominent Elmira Soaring Eagles, it was only fitting that Emma Crocker became the sixteenth player in program history to…
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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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Anni Keisala key factor in Finland’s bronze medal
Having assembled a series of sensational performances at the 2021 IIHF Women’s World Championships and the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games, Finland’s Anni Keisala established herself among the world’s finest…
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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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Cayla Barnes bolsters US blueline in Beijing
Having first worn the Stars and Stripes at 16 years young, contributing to gold medal triumphs at the IIHF U18 Women’s Worlds, Cayla Barnes has blossomed into a cornerstone on…
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Olympic dream a reality for revered Rachel Llanes
One of the most accomplished players of her generation, the only achievement that eluded Rachel Llanes was an Olympic appearance. An inaugural member of the KRS Shenzhen Vanke Rays, the…
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Noor Jahan heralding exciting era for the game’s global growth
As women’s ice hockey experiences continued growth, the impact from this run of momentum has provided a number of feel good stories. With the Asia-Pacific corridor holding potential for many new…
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Olympic milestone a landmark achievement for Lenka Serdar
Having appeared for Czechia at the 2021 IIHF Women’s Worlds, followed by the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Lenka Serdar’s career has evolved by a quantum leap. Fittingly, she would play a…
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