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.
Finding inspiration from the US Women’s National Soccer Team
I know that this has nothing to do with hockey but hear me out: at the beginning of July, the US Women’s National Soccer Team won the World Cup. It…
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Interview with Brock women’s hockey head coach, Margot Page | PART 2
In Part 2 of my sit down interview with Brock Women’s Hockey head coach, Margot Page, she discusses the Olympics, her transition to coaching, and coaching university hockey. Part 1,…
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Interview with Brock women’s hockey head coach, Margot Page | Part 1
Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario is home to the Brock Badgers women’s hockey team. Head coach, Margot Page is not only an accomplished coach and mentor but also a…
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Noora Raty gears up for her next challenge in women’s hockey
It was unforgettable. Three months ago, goalie Noora Raty heroically backstopped Finland to an historic silver medal at the 2019 IIHF Women’s World Championship in her native Espoo. Her team…
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CWHL Tribute: Molly Engstrom | Brampton Thunder, Boston Blades
The first American superstar in the history of the CWHL, Molly Engstrom was a highly likeable player whose quiet dignity and fundamentally sound game made her an invaluable member of…
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CWHL Tribute: Don Simmons | Brampton/Markham Thunder
While the collaborative presence of world-class skaters that graced CWHL ice served as its drawing card, integral to moulding its mythology, the league’s sustainability and longevity were evident in its…
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CWHL Tribute: Jessica Platt | Toronto Furies
On a Toronto Furies roster loaded with notable names, Jessica Platt emerged as a highly admired talent, gaining fans throughout all of the CWHL’s markets. Gracing the ice with a…
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CWHL Tribute: Laura Dostaler | Calgary Inferno
As the only player to have competed in every season of the Team Alberta/Calgary Inferno franchise, Laura Dostaler holds an esteemed place in both, CWHL and Western Canadian, hockey mythology.…
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U SPORTS: Chelsea Tucker | York Lions
Having established herself as the Iron Woman of York Lions women’s ice hockey, Chelsea Tucker’s combination of determination and drive also enabled her to be one of the program’s cornerstones.…
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My (extra long) hockey season in Great Britain
Yesterday (6th of July) I finished my 2018/19 hockey season on teams around Great Britain. It really ended with a bang. To show you all just how much hockey I…
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CWHL Tribute: Kelly Murray | Calgary Inferno | 2019 Clarkson Cup champion
Belonging to one of hockey’s greatest families, the 2018-19 season allowed Kelly Murray a number of cherished milestones, burnishing the narrative of her professional sojourn, simultaneously affirming her sparkling legacy…
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U SPORTS: Valérie Lamenta | Guelph Gryphons, 2019 National Champions
Having amassed a series of sensational seasons, stockpiling highlights with tremendous consistency, while establishing herself as one of U SPORTS’ finest goaltenders of the decade, Valérie Lamenta has left a…
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CWHL Tribute: Megan Myers | Boston/Worcester Blades
Having enjoyed five seasons with the Blades organization, Megan Myers evolved from ingénue to franchise cornerstone. With over 100 appearances in the iconic black and gold, among the all-time leaders…
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CWHL Tribute: Ella Matteucci | Markham Thunder
Belonging to a formidable Markham Thunder draft class that included Victoria Bach, the eventual recipient of the CWHL Rookie of the Year Award, Ryerson Rams captain Ailish Forfar, who ended…
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Kelly Cooke balances NWHL role, officiating, legal studies, and more
Participating in the inaugural season of the modern NWHL, contributing towards the Boston Pride winning the first Isobel Cup, Kelly Cooke earned a unique place in American hockey history. While…
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Girls Gold Medal Hockey Camp
The last time I played girls hockey was in April and I was cut from the team, but I played girls hockey again in June in York, PA and it…
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Summer tips for adult rec hockey players
Summer provides plenty of ways to develop your skills to get ready for the upcoming hockey season. Whether you play the game year-round or take a break in the summer,…
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2018-19 season history-making for Italy’s Alleghe Hockey Girls
For nine years in a row, the EV Bozen Eagles dominated Italy’s women’s ice hockey league, claiming the championship title every season from 2009-10 to 2017-18. However, their string of…
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U SPORTS: Kaitlin Lowy | Guelph Gryphons | 2019 National Champions
Among the premier programs in both Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and U SPORTS women’s ice hockey, the Guelph Gryphons have established a stirring standard of excellence. Embodying the essence of…
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IIHF: Venla Hovi | Finland
Having masterfully assembled an incredibly consummate career, one which firmly entrenched Venla Hovi as one of Finland’s premier hockey stars of the decade, a sense of realization and celebrated closure…
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SDHL: Sonja van der Bliek | Brynäs IF
For a club looking to rebuild, ready to reclaim its place among the elite clubs in the SDHL, Brynäs IF enjoyed the luxury of acquiring a goaltender whose hockey resume…
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Winter Universiade: Jessica Vance | Canada
Already one of the greatest to guard the crease for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, Jessica Vance attained a new pinnacle, adding to a sparkling legacy. Among an assembly of…
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NCAA DIII: Shelly Czarnowczan | Adrian College Bulldogs
Experiencing the prestige of wearing the black and gold of the Adrian College Bulldogs for a fourth and final season, it represented a zenith for Shelly Czarnowczan. Raised in the…
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Anais Valdez’s experience at the Boston Shamrock Elite Tournament
The coolest thing happened this spring: I got invited to play in an all-girls tournament in Boston for the Boston Shamrock Elite Tournament. I’ll admit, at first I was scared. I…
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Winter Universiade: Katryne Villeneuve | Canada
Having enjoyed five fantastic seasons with Les Aigles Bleues de Moncton, Katryne Villeneuve carried on a legacy of elite talent from the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) Conference that have donned…
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U SPORTS: Jenna Gray | York Lions
Having been part of the York Lions defensive unit for five seasons, Jenna Gray embodied the persona of durability, never missing one game throughout her run with the program. Recording…
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NCAA: Josiane Pozzebon | Clarkson Golden Knights
Part of the Clarkson Golden Knights’ halcyon days, enjoying a triptych of appearances in the NCAA Frozen Four, highlighted by a pair of national championships that propelled the program into…
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Turning rejection into hockey training motivation
I can’t believe it! A whole month has passed since my rejection from the girls’ hockey team and I am not even close to having a clue on what team…
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NCAA DI: Kassidy Sauvé | Clarkson Golden Knights
One of the premier goaltenders in this decade of NCAA women’s ice hockey, Kassidy Sauvé assembled a brilliant career built on All-America status and a peerless penchant for lightning fast…
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#ForTheGame Movement’s impact on women’s hockey
Writer’s note: This article was originally written for and was chosen as the winner of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL)’s Globe and Mail “Fan Article of the Month” series.…
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