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.
Furies Draft Pick Brittany Howard raises profile of Colonials greats in the pros
Among the top offensive prospects in the 2018 CWHL Draft, Brittany Howard landed with the Toronto Furies. Selected eighth overall, the offensively gifted skater holds the potential to upgrade a…
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University of Saskatchewan’s Kaitlin Willoughby’s drafted by Calgary Inferno
With a highly diverse draft class, the acquisition of Kaitlin Willoughby in the 2018 CWHL Draft certainly represents a significant blend of Western Canadian talent for the Calgary Inferno. Raised…
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Common questions young female hockey players get
There are not as many hockey girls out there, so I don’t blame people when they have a question. Honestly, I’d rather they ask than assume. But some of these…
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Lopsided games in adult recreational hockey
My team had been having a very rough season. Week after week, we were losing most games by a score of. . . well, I don’t even know how much…
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American teams head to Masters Worlds with women’s ball hockey on the rise in the United States
The world’s top Masters (35+) women’s ball hockey teams are arriving in Bermuda this week for the 2018 International Street and Ball Hockey Federation (ISBHF) Masters World Ball Hockey Championships.…
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Ailish Forfar finds fulfillment in opportunity with Markham Thunder (Part Two)
As the 2018-19 season shall represent Ailish Forfar’s first season of professional hockey it runs parallel to the proud milestone of Laura Stacey’s first full season with Markham. As the…
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Ailish Forfar finds fulfillment in opportunity with Markham Thunder (Part One)
Selected by the Markham Thunder with their second pick of the 2018 CWHL Draft, Ailish Forfar brings one of the most unique competitive backgrounds to a talented rookie class. Having…
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Alex Rigsby Ready for Remarkable Time with Calgary Inferno
Among the hallmarks of the Calgary Inferno, one of its most significant involves the remarkable legacy of world-class goaltenders that have donned the red and black jersey. Highlighted by the…
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Olympic Winter Games a Milestone for Kristen Lipscombe (Part Three)
Striving to encourage other women and girls to follow their dreams, finding the confidence to make their own dreams come true, Kristen Lipscombe’s dedication to women’s ice hockey serves as…
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Olympic Winter Games a Milestone for Kristen Lipscombe (Part Two)
In this decade, the increased focus on the women’s game, from competition to instruction, has resulted in the enrichment of its grass roots developmental levels. The foundation in place that…
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New season for the Queen’s University Gaels
My name is Stephanie Pascal and I am a goalie on the Queen’s University women’s hockey team. I am in my fifth year and studying Chemical Engineering. This year, I will…
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Youth Hockey: Anais Valdez | Atlanta Kings
The Queen of the Kings Hello, my name is Anais Valdez and I’m nine years old. I recently switched to a new hockey team, the Atlanta Kings. I did not…
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Sarah Butterworth Memorial Trophy Represents Summit for Silvia Traversa
One of the greatest competitors to have graced the ball hockey hardcourts in this decade, Silvia Traversa’s influence and wondrous work ethic have been felt in multiple facets of Canadian…
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Ice and Ball Hockey in Great Britain
As the ice hockey season across the world is off to a flying start, I thought there’s no better time than now to get my blogging for the season started.…
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Calgary United championship victory at CBHA Nationals
Representing one of Western Canada’s premier hockey cities, Calgary United emerged from a highly competitive field in Winnipeg to emerge as the CBHA national champions. With a revered roster featuring…
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Gina Repaci ready to grow into new role with Markham Thunder
Part of the Markham Thunder’s 2018 CWHL Draft class, Gina Repaci holds the potential to be one of its gems. A member of Canada’s U18 National Women’s Team, Repaci possesses…
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Rhianna Kurio Revels in Championship Win for Calgary United
A highly dependable team player whose approach to the game combines a sheer enjoyment of forging a positive future for the game while deriving a tremendous adrenaline from an ever-growing…
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Terrific Trio of Dartmouth Alums Collaborate with Calgary United
Forging a legacy that began on the lush terrains of Hanover, New Hampshire, a terrific trio of talented women brought the proud values of hometown hockey to the prestigious Dartmouth…
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Eden Murray joins Calgary Inferno
Part of one of Canada’s most notable, and celebrated, hockey families, Eden Murray ponders an exciting future ahead with the dream of competing professionally in her home province. Along with…
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Shea Tiley part of Toronto Furies future
With a highly exciting off-season that has seen the Toronto Furies welcome iconic goaltender Sami Jo Small into the General Manager position, while Courtney Birchard-Kessel takes on head coaching reins,…
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Daniela Gendron to Make U Sports Debut with Concordia
Daniela Gendron got her first taste of hockey in her birth country of Mexico. Gendron’s Quebecois father introduced her and her brother to the sport, and they grew up playing…
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IF Bjorkloven: Damcup Umea Pre-Season Tournament
The IF Bjorkloven women’s team kicked off our 2018-19 season with the pre-season Damcup Umea August 30th to September 2nd in front of our home town fans. The pre-season tournament featured…
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Struggling with retirement after college hockey
For everyone who was, is, or going to be a competitive hockey player, I’m writing this for you. My name is Maddy, a recent collegiate hockey graduate, and I’ve been…
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Introducing Youth Hockey Player, Presley Brohm
My name is Presley Brohm and I am a goaltender from Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada. I’ve been playing hockey since I was three and have been playing as a goalie…
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Alex Gowie to play with Pandas in return to U Sports
One of the University of Alberta Pandas’ latest women’s hockey recruits has, at the age of 25, already won a CIS (now U Sports) hockey championship, played for teams from…
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An introduction to Annabella Gatto and her hockey journey
“I want to inspire people. I want someone to look at me and say, because of you I didn’t give up” – Unknown My name is Annabella Gatto. I am…
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Learning the game at 40: Sheila Philcox’s story of starting hockey as an adult
Hello! My name is Sheila Philcox and I am excited to be blogging for Women’s Hockey Life! I have always been passionate about hockey but I didn’t start playing until…
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SUNY Oswego: Transitioning to a new season and league
Everyone is always nervous for the start of a new season, but this year my teammates and I have a new reason to be nervous. We joined the ACHA (American…
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Spokane Women’s Hockey: Vanessa Vargas Shares her Love for the Game
I simply cannot imagine what my life was like before hockey. A lot of my favorite memories have always been hockey related. Having hockey in my life is something that…
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“Girls Don’t Play Hockey”: Lisa Corman’s Hockey Journey
As a kid growing up near Chicago, Illinois, I always wanted to play hockey. If you know anything about winter in Chicago, you know it is cold and there aren’t…
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