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.
Colleen O’Connell reaches proud peak with USA Blue
Possessing a remarkable footprint on American ice hockey lore, the New England area is becoming just as formidable for its supply of stars in ball hockey. As the American Street…
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Moving across the pond for hockey in Germany
I have been asked a lot how my time is over here in Europe. Sometimes I’m not even asked, but told: “You are living the dream!”, “Looks like you’re having…
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Sights on the Olympics: Presley Brohm’s 2019 goals
I am back in Thunder Bay for Christmas break at home and ready to take on 2019. I didn’t play hockey for an entire week and a half. I did…
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Icons from Canada’s capital region reunite in remarkable run at ISBHF Masters
As the Ottawa Vanier Women’s Ball Hockey League (OVWBHL) represents one of Canada’s most accomplished leagues, its prominence has been raised significantly by a combination of competitors that would…
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Why the Gerry Dee video is good for the CWHL and women’s hockey
Let me ask you a question: as a fan of women’s hockey, do you want female hockey players to be treated equally to men, or do you want them to…
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Road to the 2019 CCOA: Enthusiastic spirit carries Singapore through highs and lows
Singapore’s female ice hockey players know that they are fighting an uphill battle. However, that knowledge seems to be fuelling their passion for the sport they love. “I’ve never felt…
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Cherie Stewart | Team USA Blue | ISBHF Masters
Having established herself as one of the world’s finest players in ball hockey, the American Street Hockey Institute (ASHI) definitely has a gem in Cherie Stewart. A veteran of numerous ISBHF…
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Alberta stars Keeley Prockiw and Colleen Gamache form friendship at ISBHF Masters
As the gathering of world-class women at the 2018 ISBHF Masters in Bermuda added an exceptional chapter to the high quality of elite global play, one of the event’s hallmarks…
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Fielding Montgomery makes her mark in CWHL with Markham Thunder
Deciding to hang up her skates following an epic season that culminated with a storybook ending, Fielding Montgomery brought an unmistakable smile and confident presence that made her a model…
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Shelley Cockerill wins ISBHF Masters Gold with Team Canada
Embodying the moniker of “living legend”, the calendar year of 2018 saw Shelley Cocerkill ascend to Hall of Fame status. While Cockerill’s calendar involved a return to the Canadian Ball…
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Maritime star Colleen McQuaid captures gold for Canada at ISBHF Worlds
As Canada reached dynasty status with its third consecutive gold at the ISBHF Masters, the combination of achievement and reaching legendary standing generated intrigue by a remarkable element of subplots,…
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Pink in the Rink: Hockey’s impact on breast cancer
Breast cancer always had been on the outside for me. I had heard of it of course. It claimed the life of my Grade 1 teacher, but I was too young to understand…
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Road to the 2019 CCOA: UAE women’s team brings IIHF hockey to the Middle East
In just under five months, Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City Ice Rink will play host to the 2019 IIHF Women’s Challenge Cup of Asia (CCOA), the first IIHF women’s competition…
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Karen Levin | USA Blue | ISBHF Masters
Representing the American Street Hockey Institute (ASHI) with the values of perseverance and sportsmanship, Karen Levin has masterfully assembled a wondrous career that has cemented her place as one of…
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Nancy O’Halloran an unsung hero of American ball hockey
Featuring over 20 years of competition on the slab, Nancy O’Halloran brought a wealth of experience to Team USA Blue at the 2018 ISBHF Masters in Bermuda. Having also donned…
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Chantal Larocque’s brilliant ball hockey legacy
Among one of Manitoba’s greatest ball hockey players, the accomplished career of Chantal Larocque reached another revered summit in 2018. Holding a celebrated status as an elite competitor at the…
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Giuliana Pallotta coaches Canada’s Under-20 ball hockey team
Long reputed on the ice as a strong leader with a reliable presence, the values that defined such a sterling career for Giuliana Pallotta have translated into a new legacy…
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Ooks women’s hockey makes history
The Ooks have been busy over the past month and a bit and here is your festive update! After a lot of hard work, the Ooks are in first place…
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First away trip with the Thunder Bay Queens
My first trip with my new team this year was to Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. It is about a six hour drive from Thunder Bay. It was an exhibition weekend. Friday,…
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What makes a good hockey coach and mentor
“A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life.” – John Wooden Coaches like to push our limits and push our buttons. They know how to…
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Sam Faber retires from Connecticut Whale
One of the most notable ambassadors in the nascent narrative of the Connecticut Whale, Sam Faber’s combination of leadership and affability established her as a fan favorite. Having announced her retirement…
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Gender discrimination in hockey
This is my ponytail. Does it make me any less of a hockey player? No. Does it make me more deserved of gender-based “chirps”? Definitely not. Yet, somehow, when I’m…
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Lauren Williams looks to lead Worcester Blades
Part of a solid rookie class for the Worcester Blades, Lauren Williams brings a fundamentally sound game, complete by strong leadership skills both on and off the ice. In addition…
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Road to the 2019 CCOA: New Zealand
Abbey Heale, at just 17 years old, has already played for New Zealand’s senior women’s ice hockey team (the Ice Fernz) at two IIHF World Championships. Also on her resume…
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Alexis Crossley-Miller reaches professional status with Worcester Blades
With the Blades organization beginning an exciting new chapter in Worcester, the addition of accomplished skater Alexis Crossley-Miller heralds a time of optimism. Signed as a free agent during an…
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Nicco Cardarelli calls CWHL hockey
In a season that has resulted with the landmark broadcast deal for the Calgary Inferno, the CWHL has featured a remarkable group of broadcasters, comprising a growing chapter in CWHL…
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Jocelyne Larocque receives Tom Longboat Award
Among the most skilled blueliners of the decade, Jocelyne Larocque continues to add a series of accolades and honors to her sensational body of work. A member of the Triple…
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Courtney Semplice | USA Blue | 2018 ISBHF Masters
Among the feel-good stories of the 2018 ISBHF Masters, one of the most fascinating involved Team USA competitor Courtney Semplice. While the vast majority of Masters’ players already possessed experience…
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Switzerland to America: A billet family’s story
Fate. Sometimes things just fall into place. Sometimes we are at the right place at the right time. This was our case. A friend sent us a message on Labor…
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Giving Team India the Canadian hockey experience
Sometimes it’s the average people, those without fame or celebrity-status, who are the ones who can make all the difference. Usually, they go unnoticed, quietly working hard behind-the-scenes to bring…
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