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.
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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Historic presence by all-female officiating crew at 2019 Frozen Four
In a year that included a unique series of historic events, from Finland becoming the first European nation to capture a silver medal at the IIHF Women’s Worlds, to the…
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CWHL Tribute: Lauren Dahm | Boston/Worcester Blades
Possessing a wondrous work ethic and stability between the pipes that instilled confidence in her teammates, Lauren Dahm quickly emerged as the face of the Boston/Worcester Blades franchise. As the…
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Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association Formed
At the beginning of the month, women’s hockey players around the world united for change. Today, they’ve united to form the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association. Here’s their press release…
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NCAA DIII: Tory Harshman | Adrian College Bulldogs
With a sensational season filled with a remarkable haul of hockey hardware, highlighted by the Slaats Cup Championship, Tory (née Victoria) Harshman left a lasting impression in just two seasons…
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WHL Academy | Lexi Bedier commits to Ohio State University
Our team at Women’s Hockey Life and WHL Academy are proud to announce that Lexi Bedier has committed to Ohio State University to play NCAA D1 hockey. Prior to joining…
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CWHL: Brooke Webster | Markham Thunder
During the 2018-19 CWHL season, home ice advantage took on a special meaning for Brooke Webster. Garbed in the trendy green jersey of the Markham Thunder, it presented the gifted…
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NCAA: Katie Granato | Elmira College
Belonging to one of the most celebrated families in hockey, Katie Granato represents a new generation leaving their own mark in the game, while simultaneously building on a celebrated legacy.…
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Lithuania’s Hockey Girls aim to join IIHF World Championship program
Nestled between Latvia, Belarus, Poland and the Kaliningrad Oblast, just touching the Baltic Sea, is the country of Lithuania. When it comes to sports, most of the country’s 2.8 million…
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BREAKING: Women’s hockey players unite for change
A month ago, when the CWHL announced they were folding, we wrote about the positive implications this could have for women’s hockey. Today, we’re proud to see the incredible women…
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RECAP: 2019 IIHF Women’s Challenge Cup of Asia
The 2019 IIHF Women’s Challenge Cup of Asia (CCOA) was held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and featured nine teams competing across two divisions. Both the top division and…
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NCAA D3: Maddie Evangelous – Elmira Soaring Eagles
Enjoying the privilege of competing for one of the prized programs of NCAA hockey, Maddie Evangelous holds an esteemed place in Elmira Soaring Eagles hockey. Employing a highly skilled playmaking…
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SDHL: Kayla Gardner – Brynäs IF
After a respectable rookie campaign with the CWHL’s Calgary Inferno, one which saw Kayla Gardner grace the ice in 28 games played (including playoffs), the next chapter of her hockey…
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ASHL player Michelle Stanford redefines aging in hockey
Young at heart and part of a fascinating movement to redefine aging and its limitless possibilities, Michelle Stanford is truly a marvel. In addition to her love of hockey, standing…
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RECAP: 2019 IIHF Women’s World Championship
The 2019 IIHF Women’s World Championship was held in Espoo, Finland, and featured the world’s top 10 teams. The United States claimed their fifth World Championship gold medal in a…
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Toronto Furies’ Anissa Gamble spreads diabetes awareness
As the 2018-19 season represented an exciting new chapter for the Toronto Furies, highlighted by the anticipated arrival of star players such as Shea Tiley and Sarah Nurse, restoring optimism…
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EVENT: IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia
The IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia (CCOA) was developed as a meaningful competition opportunity for Asian countries that either do not compete in the IIHF’s World Championship program, or compete…
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SDHL: Tawnya Guindon – Leksands IF
Having served as a captain for two seasons with the Carleton University Ravens, based out of Canada’s capital region, Tawnya Guindon’s game blossomed under the values of strong leadership. Also…
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A message from Women’s Hockey Life on Graeme Roustan
Last week, we wrote about the folding of the CWHL and our belief that women’s hockey would be okay. This week, we’re telling you why we believe this to be…
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EVENT: 2019 IIHF Women’s World Championship
The 2019 IIHF Women’s World Championship will be running April 4-14 in Espoo, Finland. Pool A: United States Canada Finland Russia Switzerland Pool B: Sweden Japan Germany Czech Republic France…
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The Québécoises of the Connecticut Whale
Jauna Baribeau and Vanessa Gagnon The Connecticut Whale of the NWHL, had two forwards this season from the Province of Quebec, Quebecers, or as the French-Canadians say, Québécoise. One was…
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