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.
Scoring sensation Kennedy Marchment makes PHF All-Star Debut
For a Connecticut Whale franchise that descended into the doldrums over the last few seasons, reaching its nadir in 2020 with a 20-loss season and 100 goals allowed, the arrival…
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Fourth All-Star Showcase fantastic experience for Amanda Boulier
One of three blueliners from the Boston Pride named to the 2022 PHF All-Star Showcase, joining the likes of Kali Flanagan and Kaleigh Fratkin, Amanda Boulier brought a tremendous wealth…
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Fifth PHF All-Star Showcase adds to lasting legacy of Madison Packer
Among the most popular players in the history of the PHF, Madison Packer brings a combination of enthusiasm and leadership that makes a highly positive impression. The heartbeat of the…
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First overall pick Taylor Girard gains All-Star prestige
Selected with the first overall pick in the 2021 PHF Draft, forward Taylor Girard provided the Connecticut Whale with an exciting dimension on offense. Raised in Macomb, Michigan, Girard’s arrival…
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Kali Flanagan brings world-class presence to PHF All-Star Game
With a distinguished career, highlighted by the pinnacle of an Olympic gold medal in 2018, Kali Flanagan gained the opportunity to add a new milestone. Enjoying her first season of…
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Adult Rec, Around the Rink, High School, Leagues, Locker Talk, Pro, Skill Development, Training, University
20 lessons learned from 20 years of hockey
Hey there! I am Coach Dana of Firehockeyfit and today I wanted to share some of the lessons that I have learned from 20 years of playing the best sport…
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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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Finland shuts out Switzerland to capture bronze in Beijing
Becoming the first nation to win consecutive bronze medals in women’s ice hockey at the Olympics, Finland achieved the feat in convincing fashion. Four different Finnish skaters contributed goals, while…
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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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Mom writes heartfelt letter to daughter on Senior night
Ashley, I am so proud to have witnessed you play with these boys over the past 6 years at Cold Spring Harbor High School. This was your last Varsity Ice…
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Trio of third period goals propel Swiss into semis
Facing off for the second time in Beijing, Switzerland and ROC played for the opportunity to qualify for the semifinals. In their previous match, ROC prevailed in a convincing 5-2…
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Emma Soderberg exceptional in comeback for Sweden
After losing their first two games in Group B play, the probability of Sweden landing a spot in the quarterfinals seemed highly unlikely. With Emma Soderberg between the pipes, a…
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Olympic experience a proud pinnacle for Josefine Jakobsen
The first, and only, player recognized twice by the Danish Ice Hockey Union as Female Player of the Year, Josefine Jakobsen’s legacy took on a more profound meaning. With the…
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Taylor Woods proud to represent Toronto at 2022 PHF All-Star Game
A highly disciplined player that brings a tremendous combination of acumen and leadership, Taylor Woods enjoyed a new, and highly deserved, milestone in her stellar career. Earning a spot as…
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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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Milestone of All-Star Game part of monumental season for Alyssa Wohlfeiler
Part of a celebrated group of alumnae from Northeastern University making their mark in professional hockey, the 2021-22 season has included numerous milestones for Alyssa Wohlfeiler. Skating for the Connecticut…
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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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Czechia prevail in Winter Games debut
Wukesong Sports Centre served as the historic backdrop as the host Chinese enjoyed their first Olympic hockey game on home ice. Led by head coach Brian Idalski, whose coaching resume…
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All-Star status latest accolade for Lindsay Eastwood
Having emerged as a highly dependable member of the Toronto Six defensive unit since her rookie season, also scoring the first goal in franchise history, Lindsay Eastwood gained a new…
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WHL Podcast Ep. 22: Kacey Bellamy
Work hard, stay humble, and be kind 
3x Olympian Kacey Bellamy knows a thing or two about being successful and what it really takes to be an Olympian. 
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3x Olympian Kacey Bellamy knows a thing or two about being successful and what it really takes to be an Olympian. …–
AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Beth Calvert | Evecquemont, France
MEET BETH! Tell us about yourself! Hi I’m Beth, I’m 16 years old and I’m from France. My parents are both British, but I was born in Paris. I’m currently…
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PWHPA Spotlight: Demi Crossman
With the city of Truro, Nova Scotia representing the first leg of the 2021-22 PWHPA Dream Gap Tour, the event served as an exciting intersection for reunion, history and world-class…
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