KEC-Frauen earns promotion to Germany’s top women’s hockey league
As Cologne’s Kölner Eishockey Club (KEC)-Frauen can attest to, earning promotion to Germany’s top women’s hockey league, the Deutsche Frauen-Eishockey Liga (DFEL), is no easy feat. Step one: Win the…
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Kelly Murray joins former Inferno teammates on Sweden’s SDE
Belonging to one of the most celebrated families in hockey, Kelly Murray added an exciting new chapter to a growing legacy. After winning the 2019 Clarkson Cup with her sister…
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Valerie Lamenta backstops KMH Budapest to championship title
One of the greatest goaltenders in both OUA and U SPORTS play during the 2010s, a decade that saw an amazing gathering of talent that redefined the phenomenal quality of…
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Melanie Jue helps China’s Vanke Rays to first league championship
Sandwiched in between Melanie Jue’s appearances at ISBHF World Championships for Canada was the chance to be part of an exciting new era for professional women’s ice hockey. With the…
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Katia Clement-Heydra continues pro career with Sweden’s MODO
With the city of Montreal serving as a hub for elite women’s ice hockey during the 2010s, defined by a shared dynasty between the McGill Martlets and the CWHL’s Stars/Canadiennes…
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Princeton’s Stephanie Neatby joins pro ranks in Sweden
In a tremendous season for the Princeton Tigers, culminating with the prestige of the ECAC postseason crown, an unprecedented first, one of its key contributors experienced a career year between…
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Erica Rieder makes pro hockey debut in Sweden with MODO
Belonging to a celebrated group of Canadian stars extending their careers with professional endeavors in Europe, Erica Rieder’s inaugural season overseas involved the enjoyable experience of wearing the jersey of…
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Lindsey Post continues career overseas with SDE
In the latter half of the 2010s, Lindsey Post enjoyed the opportunity to stand between the pipes for three unique teams, crafting an exceptional legacy. Reaching an exalted status in…
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Sarah Steele finishes third season in Europe’s professional ranks
Among a highly talented number of players who have honed their superlative skills with the nationally prominent Boston University Terriers, blueliner Sarah Steele has added to a strong program legacy.…
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Kaitlin Lowy joins KMH Budapest after U SPORTS career
Among the finest forwards to have worn the iconic red, black and yellow colors of the Guelph Gryphons, Kaitlin Lowy holds a cherished place among the program’s immortals. (more…)
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Lauren Wildfang: Colgate Raiders | Modo (SDHL)
Suiting up to play in the Swedish Women’s Hockey League with the highly competitive Modo franchise last season, it marked the extension of a proud on-ice journey for Lauren Wildfang.…
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EWHL: Audrey-Ann Boutour | Neuberg Highlanders
In a decade that has seen so many Canadian university stars continue to ply their trade across the Atlantic, while finding new opportunities to excel in ball hockey, the remarkable…
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Interviews with Great Britain’s women’s ball hockey team
I’ve been interested in doing something that showed players that even if you start playing hockey later in life, you can still work towards your dreams and something that showed…
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Growth of Ball Hockey in the UK
I just wanted to take some time to show some appreciation for BHUK (Ball Hockey UK) and recognize their growth over the years. They recently hosted a Junior Draft Tournament…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Playing Hockey Overseas in Germany
Graduating from the University of Connecticut this past May left me with many unanswered questions. I left the school with a degree in Sport Management, the ability to say I…
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