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Bravo to Blue Jays for recognizing hockey heroines
Long regarded as one of the most poignant rituals in sport, baseball’s Ceremonial First Pitch brings honored figures from all facets. With their standing as Canada’s team, the Toronto Blue…
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Fenway Park visit point of Pride for Isobel Cup champs
Since millennium, no city in the American sporting conversation holds the same level of success as Boston. Highlighted by four World Series championships, six Super Bowl titles, plus an NBA…
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Courtney Gardiner a consistent presence on Lions offense
Bringing enthusiastic leadership and a solid skill set on offense, Courtney Gardiner served as a cornerstone for the York Lions since her arrival in 2017. Hailing from the town of…
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Marie-Soleil Deschenes shines in sensational season
Known affectionately as Sunshine, the positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm Marie-Soleil Deschenes brings to the rink make her an ideal teammate. Hailing from Ile Perrot, Quebec, extending the sterling reputation…
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Kayla Vespa proud to be part of PWHPA
Wearing the jersey of Toronto’s Team Sonnet during the most recent PWHPA season, Kayla Vespa brought a profound enjoyment of the game and an appreciation for the fans, encompassing a…
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Scoring sensation Kennedy Marchment makes PHF All-Star Debut
For a Connecticut Whale franchise that descended into the doldrums over the last few seasons, reaching its nadir in 2020 with a 20-loss season and 100 goals allowed, the arrival…
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20 lessons learned from 20 years of hockey
Hey there! I am Coach Dana of Firehockeyfit and today I wanted to share some of the lessons that I have learned from 20 years of playing the best sport…
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Milestone of All-Star Game part of monumental season for Alyssa Wohlfeiler
Part of a celebrated group of alumnae from Northeastern University making their mark in professional hockey, the 2021-22 season has included numerous milestones for Alyssa Wohlfeiler. Skating for the Connecticut…
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All-Star status latest accolade for Lindsay Eastwood
Having emerged as a highly dependable member of the Toronto Six defensive unit since her rookie season, also scoring the first goal in franchise history, Lindsay Eastwood gained a new…
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WHL Podcast Ep. 22: Kacey Bellamy
Work hard, stay humble, and be kind ✨ 3x Olympian Kacey Bellamy knows a thing or two about being successful and what it really takes to be an Olympian. 🎧…
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PWHPA Spotlight: Demi Crossman
With the city of Truro, Nova Scotia representing the first leg of the 2021-22 PWHPA Dream Gap Tour, the event served as an exciting intersection for reunion, history and world-class…
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Behind The Front paints a captivating image
Bringing talent on the ice and on the canvas, Kimberly Sass has combined both interests, masterfully creating a stirring social statement on sporting equality. A goaltender, having stood between the…
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PWHPA Spotlight: Kelsey Roberts
As the sporting footprint of Truro, Nova Scotia took on a greater relevance, serving as host city for a stop on the PWHPA Dream Gap Tour, signifying the first female…
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Presence of Vancouver Griffins brought provincial pride to BC talents
With the arrival of the Millennium, key moments in sporting equality brought about optimism for greater summits. Having experienced numerous milestones, including the launch of the WNBA in 1997, the…
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PWHPA: SECRET® DREAM GAP TOUR HEADING TO OTTAWA, ON
Sonnet Showcase, set for February 26-27, will take place at Steve Yzerman Arena TORONTO, ON – January 20, 2022 – The Professional Women’s Hockey Player Association (PWHPA) is heading to…
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PWHPA Spotlight: Samantha Cogan
Representing a new generation of sensational scorers, Samantha Cogan is currently playing her trade with the PWHPA. Currently aligned with Calgary’s Team Scotiabank, earlier this year, Cogan participated in the…
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PWHPA Spotlight: Alexa Gruschow
Belonging to the Secret PWHPA All-Star Team, it signified another sensational summit attained for Alexa Gruschow. A highly skilled forward from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Gruschow’s athletic resume includes competition with the…
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PWHPA All-Stars vs. Japan National Team Trip Cancelled
PWHPA All-Stars vs. Japan National Team Trip Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Restrictions Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Japanese government has announced new restrictions that will not allow the PWHPA’s…
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Championship ring ceremony revered privilege for Boston Pride
Among the unique storylines that defined the Boston Pride’s path to the 2021 Isobel Cup, becoming the first team in PHF history to win twice, the most prevalent was one…
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PWHPA Unveils Plans for Secret Sponsored All-Star Team
The following press release was provided by the PWHPA TORONTO, ON – October 7, 2021 – The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) announced today that the upcoming season will…
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From Husky to Sabre: Moving overseas to play pro
Guten tag Women’s Hockey Life readers! Emily Reid; #74 of the EHV Sabres here. Where to begin? 1 month ago, I packed up my life into a hockey bag, a…
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PWHPA announces vaccination policy
PWHPA Announces Vaccination Policy, 2021-22 Staff All players and staff must be vaccinated in order to participate in upcoming season Press release provided by PWHPA Toronto, ON – September 23,…
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NWHL rebrands as the Premier Hockey Federation
*Press release courtesy of the Premier Hockey Federation New Name & Logo for Professional Women’s Hockey in North America “No Labels, No Limits” : PHF Now Defined by the Talent…
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2021 IIHF Women’s Worlds: Everything you need to know
We are only one day away from the 2021 IIHF Women’s World Championship in Calgary. After being postponed due to the pandemic caused by COVID-19, and then postponed again in May…
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PWHPA announces details for Canadian Showcase
PWHPA ANNOUNCES ROSTERS, NEW PARTNERS AND ADDITIONAL EVENT DETAILS FOR CANADIAN LEG OF THE SECRET® DREAM GAP TOUR Read the press release below or visit the PWHPA website. TORONTO (May 13, 2021) –…
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WHL Podcast Episode 12: Chelsey Goldberg
In this episode, Jaclyn Hawkins sits with PWHPA member on Team New Hampshire, Chelsey Goldberg. In her early playing career, Goldberg spent two years with the North American Hockey Academy…
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PWHPA announces new dates for St. Louis Dream Gap Tour
PWHPA and St. Louis Blues Announce New Dates for 2021 Secret® Dream Gap Tour Showcase Rescheduled event will take place on May 16 and 17, presented locally by Centene Corporation…
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NWHL’s Mallory Rushton Makes Junior Hockey History
Making history by becoming first female to coach in Amherst Junior Hockey League for the Junior A Ramblers in Nova Scotia. Last weekend, Rushton joined the bench for the Ramblers as…
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Dealing with devastation: Jill Saulnier’s heartfelt statement on cancellation of 2021 Women’s World Championships
IIHF officially cancelled the 2021 Women’s World Championships that were scheduled for May 6-16 in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia due to COVID-19 concerns. This announcement was delivered right before…
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