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.
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WHL Podcast Episode 26: Blayre Turnbull
Tune in 🎧 with guest host Chloe Murphy as she speaks with World Champion, 2x Olympic medalist and current PWHPA player, Blayre Turnbull. Blayre tells us about her favourite and…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Emily Bedard | North Bay, ON, Canada
MEET EMILY! Tell us about yourself! I’m from North Bay, Ontario, Canada. I started skating when I was 3 or 4 years old and loved it!! I’m 11 years old…
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Marah Wagner making her mark with RPI Engineers
Establishing herself as a key figure for the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Engineers offensive attack, Marah Wagner provides a tremendous consistency. In each of her two seasons, the Engineers won…
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Victoria Bach brilliant for victorious SageStrong at Chief Thunderstick
Bringing significant star power to the second annual Chief Thunderstick women’s ice hockey tournament, Victoria Bach holds standing as both, fan favorite and admired pioneer. Garbed in the paraphernalia of…
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Chief Thunderstick adds to shared legacy of sisters Chantal and Jocelyne Larocque
Bringing a compelling body of work to the rink, Chantal and Jocelyne Larocque remain integral in contributing towards the female game’s growing narrative. Belonging to a generation of hockey greats…
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PHF scoring champion Loren Gabel and her legendary season
Masterfully assembling one of the greatest seasons in PHF history, Loren Gabel joins a group of acclaimed performers belonging to a pantheon of brilliance. Becoming the fourth skater in Boston…
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Blugolds record breaker and Pipers scoring star Sophie Rausch earns back-to-back All-American honors
Assembling a pair of brilliant seasons, establishing herself among the finest in NCAA Division III hockey, Sophie Rausch reached the peak in unique fashion. As the last two seasons represented…
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Compelling season culminates with championship for Cami Kronish
Standing between the pipes for one of the signature programs of NCAA women’s ice hockey, Cami Kronish delivered on all accounts in a dream season. Leading the Wisconsin Badgers to…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Violet Lennon | England, UK
MEET VIOLET! Tell us about yourself! Hi I’m Violet and I’m 9 from the U.K. I’m the goaltender for Deeside Dragons U12, Manchester Storm U16 girls and part of the…
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PHF Celebrates Pride Month
Skating On The Path To EqualityThe Premier Hockey Federation is proudly celebrating Pride throughout the month with a unique PHF logo designed in collaboration with HEARTLENT Group and artist Tay…
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Black Girl Hockey Club Announces Summer 2023 Scholarship Award Winners
BGHC celebrates seven young women for excellence on and off the iceLos Angeles, CA: To commence with Pride Month, Black Girl Hockey Club is honored toannounce our summer 2023 scholarship…
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Mariah Keopple part of captivating time for Princeton Tigers
Belonging to an unprecedented era of success for the Princeton Tigers, Mariah Keopple provided a strong presence and consistency. Garnering multiple nods as an ECAC All-Academic, Keopple, raised in Menomonie,…
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Bulldogs great Emma Seitz earns Mandi Schwartz Scholar Athlete Award
An essential figure in propelling the Yale Bulldogs into the national spotlight, the accumulation of awards and honors stand as testament to the influence of Emma Seitz. With such an…
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Breanne Wilson-Bennett brings spirit to Toronto Six
Holding a celebrated place among Toronto’s “Group of Seven”, Breanne Wilson-Bennett is a portrait in character and resilience. Serving as an alternate captain, belonging to a tremendous trinity of leadership…
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Female Powerhouse Spotlight: Rachel Wiebe | First ever FEMALE coach on a men’s team in Canada West hockey
Welcome back to Women’s Hockey Life (WHL) Female Powerhouse Spotlight! Where once a month we highlight a former or current female athlete tackling the male-dominated industry! 💪 🏒This month we…
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Tremendous time for Toronto Six blueliner Kati Tabin
Belonging to an exceptional group of highly talented skaters that contributed a new chapter to Canadian hockey history, the majesty of the Isobel Cup has provided Kati Tabin with a…
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PHF Foundation Award a Magic Moment for Montreal forward Laura Jardin
Becoming the first player in the history of the Montreal Force to win a major award in the PHF, the achievement propels forward Laura Jardin into a place of prominence…
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INTRODUCING THE 2022-23 PHF SWEATER SERIES
Finding the fans’ favorite threads of the 2022-23 PHF seasonA total of 37 different jerseys were worn during the 2022-23 Premier Hockey Federation season, showcasing the league’s unique style and…
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Myah Bowal brought love of the game to empowering era of UNB Reds hockey
Belonging to the inaugural class of the returning University of New Brunswick Reds program, Myah Bowal provided a fundamentally sound game and friendly demeanor that contributed towards an exciting time.…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Claire Jackson | Whitby, ON, Canada
MEET CLAIRE! Tell us about yourself! I live in Whitby, Ontario, Canada and have played hockey since I was 3 years old. I proudly play for the Whitby Wolves Rep…
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Krista Yip Chuck key figure in success for Team Latvia
Adding an exciting new dimension to the incomparable legacy of Canadians in the realm of international hockey, an empowering generation of female talent remains integral to the growth of the…
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Katie McCoy makes it happen as Playoff MVP for champion Golden Gusties
Enjoying the pinnacle of an NCAA Division III national championship, the first in the storied history of the Gustavus Adolphs Golden Gusties, the victory marked Katie McCoy’s finest hour. Displaying…
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Rookie sensation Summer Rae Dobson an impact player for Buffalo Beauts
As a strong class of newcomers and rookies emerged as an essential theme in the 2022-23 PHF season, Summer Rae Dobson shone for the Buffalo Beauts. Finishing fourth in team…
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Senior Writer Mark Staffieri brings an artistic writing style to the world of women in sport
Raised in the Greater Toronto Area, York University Alumni Mark Staffieri, upholds arguably one of the most astonishing writing portfolios in the sports industry. Mark joined Women’s Hockey Life (WHL)…
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PHF Announces 2022-23 Fans’ Three Stars of the Season
Dominique Kremer, Loren Gabel, Carly Jackson selected by PHF fans in online voteBOSTON, MA – (May 18, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced the Fans’ Three Stars of the…
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It’s a Great Time for Women’s Hockey
It’s a great time in women’s hockey. As a 72 year-old Canadian male who has played and followed hockey all my life I can attest to that. Recently, I took…
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Carabins star forward Audrey-Anne Veillette shines for Canada in dream season
Headlining a new generation of stars for Les Carabins de Montreal, the 2022-23 season provided Audrey-Anne Veillette with a pair of treasured milestones. From wearing the Maple Leaf to appearing…
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Eventful season for celebrated Bobcats captain Zoe Boyd
With one of the hallmarks of the Quinnipiac Bobcats program highlighted by a legacy of strong leadership, the contributions of Zoe Boyd as team captain during 2022-23 proved essential in…
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Theresa Schafzahl shines for Vermont with offensive brilliance
The most prolific scorer in the history of the Vermont Catamounts, Theresa Schafzahl proved integral in heralding an unprecedented era of success. With the Catamounts enjoying back-to-back seasons of 22…
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Amy Budde brings great qualities to Buffalo Beauts
Proud to be among the inspiring hockey humanitarians in PHF play, Amy Budde is a gem for the Buffalo Beauts. With a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn,…
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