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.
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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RECAP: PWHPA Secret Women’s Hockey Showcase
The PWHPA Dream Gap Tour kicked off their fourth tour stop this weekend! Over 120 female athletes spread across six teams took part in the PWHPA Secret Women’s Hockey Showcase…
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CWHL Tribute: Dania Simmonds | Brampton/Markham Thunder
Durable and determined, Dania Simmonds assembled a spectacular career employing a dutiful work ethic that made her a significant asset. Numerous milestones defined such a tremendous run, one that entailed…
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Hockey goals for 2020
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 2019 flew by! This past year has given me so many opportunities and chances to grow, become stronger and happier. 2019 has taught me how to not…
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Women’s Hockey Life announces partnership with PWHPA
Ottawa, ON, Canada (January 6, 2020) — Women’s Hockey Life officially announces their media partnership with the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA). Women’s Hockey Life believes in the PWHPA’s…
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PWHPA: January Events
Catch the Professional Women’s Hockey Player’s Association (PWHPA) in action at one of their many events across North America in January*! (more…)
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Preview: 2020 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championships
This Boxing Day, the world’s top U18 players will face off in the Top Division of the 2020 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship program, setting the stage for just over…
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U SPORTS: April Clark | Western Mustangs
Following the Western Mustangs hoisting the Golden Path Trophy for the first time at the 2015 U SPORTS women’s national ice hockey championships, their freshman class featured an exciting young…
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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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U SPORTS: Carmen Lasis | Western Mustangs
As the University of Western Ontario (UWO) Mustangs women’s ice hockey program has enjoyed a competitive renaissance, emerging as one of the elites in the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Conference,…
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PWHPA announces Philadelphia Women’s Hockey Showcase
PHILADELPHIA (December 17, 2019) – The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) today announced the Philadelphia Women’s Hockey Showcase to support its mission to promote, and advance a single, viable professional women’s ice…
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NWHL: Allie Thunstrom | Minnesota Whitecaps
Renowned as a multi-sport star, excelling on the ice in both hockey and speed skating, Allie Thunstrom continues to amass compelling career highlights. Calling the Minnesota Whitecaps her club team,…
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CWHL Tribute: Jordanna Peroff | Canadiennes de Montréal and Toronto Furies
Part of a tremendous decade in women’s ice hockey, one defined by unprecedented growth, Jordanna Peroff was at the pulse of the game in Eastern Canada. Starring in both Montreal…
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PWHPA members to participate in Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic
PRINCETON, N.J. – The ECHL, in partnership with the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association, announced on Friday that four members of the U.S. Women’s Ice Hockey Team will participate in the…
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RECAP: 2020 IIHF Women’s Division III World Championship
The 2020 IIHF Women’s World Championship Division III tournament was held in Sofia, Bulgaria from December 4 to 10 and featured six teams from countries in Europe, Africa and Asia.…
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CWHL Tribute: Sommer West
Very few individuals have enjoyed an impact so embedded in the lore of the CWHL, let alone the nascent of professional female hockey as Sommer West. More than just a…
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PWHPA Spotlight: Dream Gap Tour | Toronto Unifor Showcase Recap
Among the most positive and inspiring elements of sport in 2019, the launch of the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) is a superlative example of teamwork and unison, generating…
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