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.
CWHL Tribute: Mandi Duhamel | Ottawa Lady Senators & Calgary Inferno
Both a local legend and an internationally accomplished coach, Mandi Duhamel’s contributions to women’s ice hockey also involved the nascent and closing years of the CWHL. Starring for the University…
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Leslie Segla | Hockey, not just a sport
What happens when a southern belle from Tennessee starts a life in North Pole, Alaska? It was the Spring of 2012 and I can remember driving from the lower 48…
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Katie Guay embraces opportunity to stay in hockey through officiating
Among the most accomplished in her profession, Katie Guay is a highly admired official whose career is synonymous with both, success and advancing the game forward. Her most recent brush…
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Kelly Cooke opens doors for next generation at NHL All Star Weekend
Emerging as a highly inspiring and influential figure in the potential future for female officials in ice hockey, Kelly Cooke has already constructed an incredible legacy. With a superlative body…
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Returning to hockey after becoming a mom
Whether you’re a hockey player considering having kids or you’re thinking of returning to hockey after becoming a mom, this one’s for all the hockey-playing mamas! From the physical changes…
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Preview: IIHF Women’s World Championship Division II Group B
The 2020 IIHF Women’s World Championship season continues this month with the Division II Group B tournament, which takes place February 23 to 29 in Akureyri, Iceland. Host country Iceland…
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CWHL Tribute: Carly Hill | Montreal Stars and Canadiennes
Employing a quiet demeanor and an ethereal serenity, Carly Hill brought a reliability and consistency to the Montreal blueline. Whether it was the nomenclature of Stars or Canadiennes, Hill established…
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NAIT Ooks prepare for ACAC playoffs
The NAIT Ooks have just four regular season games left and are gearing up for ACAC playoffs! They had a by week last week, which was much needed as many…
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RECAP: 2020 IIHF U18 WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOP DIVSION When Canada’s Maddi Wheeler scored in overtime to lift her team to a 3-2 gold medal victory over the United States at the 2019 IIHF U18 Women’s World…
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CWHL Tribute: Laura Hosier | Brampton Thunder
Although one of the greatest hallmarks in the history of the Brampton/Markham Thunder franchise involved the number of Olympic talent that skated for them, just as relevant was the exceptional…
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Kacey Bellamy’s journey to NHL All Star Weekend
With eight IIHF World Championships and three Winter Games medals, highlighted by gold in 2018, Kacey Bellamy, a highly likeable and articulate individual with an engaging personality, is already in…
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Brianna Decker reflects on second NHL All Star Weekend experience
Revered as one of the world’s finest women’s ice hockey players, Brianna Decker can now add the title of NHL pioneer to her amazing list of accolades and honors. As…
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CWHL Tribute: Tara Watchorn | Team Alberta, Boston Blades
Among a rare group of highly accomplished competitors whose CWHL careers have resulted in play on both sides of the border, Tara Watchorn also holds a revered place as one…
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Taking hits: Thoughts from the only girl on the team
Being on an all-boys team has its highs and lows. You would think that when boys see a girl playing with them, they would be chill with you, but it…
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PWHPA Spotlight: Kelsey Koelzer set to make NCAA coaching debut
It seems as though there is nothing that Kelsey Koelzer cannot do; as a former NWHL player for the Metropolitan Riveters, member of the NHL/NHLPA Female Hockey Advisory Committee,…
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NCAA DIII: Kenzie Torpy | University of St. Thomas Tommies
Having established herself as the greatest goaltender to don the Purple and White of the St. Thomas Tommies, Kenzie Torpy left a lasting legacy destined for legendary status. Graduating in…
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PWHPA: February Events
Catch the Professional Women’s Hockey Player’s Association (PWHPA) in action at one of their many events across North America in February*! (more…)
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CWHL Tribute: Lindsay Vine | Burlington Barracudas, Brampton Thunder
In a league filled with significant star power, one of the most accomplished featured a highly skilled forward who made her mark with the Burlington Barracudas. The pride of Kirkland…
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Women’s Hockey Life Player of the Decade: Shannon Szabados | Part Two
With recognition as the Player of the Decade by the supporters of Women’s Hockey Life, it would be easy to identify Shannon Szabados by her glories in Canada’s jersey. Capturing…
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CWHL Tribute: Allyson Fox | Brampton Thunder
Among the most likeable players during the CWHL’s decade-plus existence, Allyson Fox brought heart, tenacity and leadership in every season that she graced league ice. A former three-time OUA All-Star…
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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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Women’s Hockey Life Player of the Decade: Shannon Szabados | Part One
Capturing the hearts and minds of a nation following a golden outcome at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games, it marked the beginning of a fascinating journey for Shannon Szabados, gaining…
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“Find these players a place to play.”: Women’s hockey takes centre stage at NHL All Star game
“Find these players a place to play.” That was the line used by CBC broadcaster Jim Hughson to wrap up the Elite Women’s 3-on-3 portion of the 2020 NHL All-Star…
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NAIT Ooks gear up for a strong second half of the season
The Ooks are back and buzzing for the second half of the season! There are only 12 games left to play and the standings are as tight as ever—every single…
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PWHPA Spotlight: Carolyne Prevost
A multi-sport sensation whose outstanding body of work involved seven sensational seasons of CWHL hockey, Carolyne Prevost provided a combination of tenacity and an enthusiasm for the game. With a…
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CWHL Tribute: Jessica Koizumi | Boston Blades, Montreal Stars
Having skated in five Clarkson Cup tournaments, hoisting the coveted prize twice, Jessica Koizumi is certainly one of the event’s luminaries. Holding a special place in its history, part of…
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EWHL: Audrey-Ann Boutour | Neuberg Highlanders
In a decade that has seen so many Canadian university stars continue to ply their trade across the Atlantic, while finding new opportunities to excel in ball hockey, the remarkable…
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Play like it’s your last shift: Saying goodbye to your college hockey career
It has been beyond difficult for me to try to accept the fact that I am nearing the end of my senior year. Potentially, this could be my last season…
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CWHL Tribute: Christina Kessler | Burlington Barracudas, Toronto Furies
Part of an exclusive group of celebrated goaltenders who have enjoyed a unique Triple Crown of CWHL hockey, defined by a Clarkson Cup win, Goaltender of the Year honors and…
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