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Women’s Hockey Life announces partnership with PWHPA
Ottawa, ON, Canada (January 6, 2020) — Women’s Hockey Life officially announces their media partnership with the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA). Women’s Hockey Life believes in the PWHPA’s…
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PWHPA: January Events
Catch the Professional Women’s Hockey Player’s Association (PWHPA) in action at one of their many events across North America in January*! (more…)
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PWHPA announces Philadelphia Women’s Hockey Showcase
PHILADELPHIA (December 17, 2019) – The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) today announced the Philadelphia Women’s Hockey Showcase to support its mission to promote, and advance a single, viable professional women’s ice…
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NWHL: Allie Thunstrom | Minnesota Whitecaps
Renowned as a multi-sport star, excelling on the ice in both hockey and speed skating, Allie Thunstrom continues to amass compelling career highlights. Calling the Minnesota Whitecaps her club team,…
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PWHPA members to participate in Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic
PRINCETON, N.J. – The ECHL, in partnership with the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association, announced on Friday that four members of the U.S. Women’s Ice Hockey Team will participate in the…
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CWHL Tribute: Sommer West
Very few individuals have enjoyed an impact so embedded in the lore of the CWHL, let alone the nascent of professional female hockey as Sommer West. More than just a…
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PWHPA Spotlight: Dream Gap Tour | Toronto Unifor Showcase Recap
Among the most positive and inspiring elements of sport in 2019, the launch of the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) is a superlative example of teamwork and unison, generating…
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PWHPA: December Events
Catch the Professional Women’s Hockey Player’s Association (PWHPA) in action at one of their many events across North America in December*! (more…)
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CWHL Tribute: Delayne Brian | Calgary Inferno
An integral player in bringing an unprecedented era of elite professional women’s hockey to Calgary, Delayne Brian’s career is synonymous with success. Whether it was competing for Canada at the…
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CWHL Tribute: Jenna Cunningham | Team Alberta/Calgary Inferno
Exuding grace and class, Jenna Cunningham was among the first stars of the Team Alberta era. Consistently one of the club’s scoring leaders, Cunningham, a native of Medicine Hat, Alberta,…
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PWHPA: November Events
Catch the Professional Women’s Hockey Player’s Association (PWHPA) in action at one of their many events across North America! (more…)
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CWHL Tribute: Erin Ambrose | Toronto Furies, Canadiennes de Montreal
Having long captured the minds of sporting enthusiasts, starting the decade as part of Canada’s first-ever gold medal winner at the IIHF U18 Women’s Worlds, followed by a hockey card…
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CWHL Tribute: Kristen Richards | Brampton/Markham Thunder
With creative and charitable endeavors that she poured her emotions into, Kristen Richards reached new heights in the athletic imagination. Possessing a kind smile and a team-first approach, her presence…
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Clarkson Cup championship rings a fitting closure to Markham Thunder’s CWHL odyssey
In the wake of the CWHL’s closure, one final act brings a preservation to this highly empowering era of hockey. A common staple among other championship teams, the reverence of…
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Heather Pollock immortalizes the CWHL and its players through photography
During the existence of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL), a significant aspect that sometimes went underrated was its creative contributions. Whether it was the efforts of the writing and…
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Chelsea Purcell: The journey from CWHL player to General Manager
Embodying the potential of the professional female game, Chelsea Purcell assembled a captivating career in which her strong leadership skills and tireless work ethic made her an invaluable asset in…
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Kendra Broad’s road to the Connecticut Whale
It has been a whirlwind offseason in women’s hockey, with the folding of the CWHL and the #ForTheGame movement by the PWHPA. Beyond that, several prominent European players have returned…
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PWHPA Dream Gap Tour heads to Chicago
CHICAGO (September 17, 2019) – Teaming up to celebrate women in sports and promote gender equality, Deerfield based Magellan Corporation, together with Billie Jean King Enterprises, announce the launch of…
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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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Where ice meets paper: Inequality in women’s hockey
Women’s sports have come a long way Women’s sports have come a long way since the early 1960s, when I first donned a pair of skates. But we’ve got a…
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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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CWHL Tribute: Lisa-Marie Breton-Lebreux | Montréal Stars/Canadiennes
Reputed as one the kindest, most generous people in hockey, Lisa-Marie Breton-Lebreux brought an unforgettable presence to the CWHL, placing her into legendary status. With a heart of gold that…
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Noora Raty gears up for her next challenge in women’s hockey
It was unforgettable. Three months ago, goalie Noora Raty heroically backstopped Finland to an historic silver medal at the 2019 IIHF Women’s World Championship in her native Espoo. Her team…
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CWHL Tribute: Molly Engstrom | Brampton Thunder, Boston Blades
The first American superstar in the history of the CWHL, Molly Engstrom was a highly likeable player whose quiet dignity and fundamentally sound game made her an invaluable member of…
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CWHL Tribute: Don Simmons | Brampton/Markham Thunder
While the collaborative presence of world-class skaters that graced CWHL ice served as its drawing card, integral to moulding its mythology, the league’s sustainability and longevity were evident in its…
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CWHL Tribute: Jessica Platt | Toronto Furies
On a Toronto Furies roster loaded with notable names, Jessica Platt emerged as a highly admired talent, gaining fans throughout all of the CWHL’s markets. Gracing the ice with a…
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CWHL Tribute: Laura Dostaler | Calgary Inferno
As the only player to have competed in every season of the Team Alberta/Calgary Inferno franchise, Laura Dostaler holds an esteemed place in both, CWHL and Western Canadian, hockey mythology.…
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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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CWHL Tribute: Kelly Murray | Calgary Inferno | 2019 Clarkson Cup champion
Belonging to one of hockey’s greatest families, the 2018-19 season allowed Kelly Murray a number of cherished milestones, burnishing the narrative of her professional sojourn, simultaneously affirming her sparkling legacy…
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CWHL Tribute: Megan Myers | Boston/Worcester Blades
Having enjoyed five seasons with the Blades organization, Megan Myers evolved from ingénue to franchise cornerstone. With over 100 appearances in the iconic black and gold, among the all-time leaders…
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