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PWHPA: February Events
Catch the Professional Women’s Hockey Player’s Association (PWHPA) in action at one of their many events across North America in February*! (more…)
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CWHL Tribute: Lindsay Vine | Burlington Barracudas, Brampton Thunder
In a league filled with significant star power, one of the most accomplished featured a highly skilled forward who made her mark with the Burlington Barracudas. The pride of Kirkland…
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Women’s Hockey Life Player of the Decade: Shannon Szabados | Part Two
With recognition as the Player of the Decade by the supporters of Women’s Hockey Life, it would be easy to identify Shannon Szabados by her glories in Canada’s jersey. Capturing…
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CWHL Tribute: Allyson Fox | Brampton Thunder
Among the most likeable players during the CWHL’s decade-plus existence, Allyson Fox brought heart, tenacity and leadership in every season that she graced league ice. A former three-time OUA All-Star…
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Women’s Hockey Life Player of the Decade: Shannon Szabados | Part One
Capturing the hearts and minds of a nation following a golden outcome at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games, it marked the beginning of a fascinating journey for Shannon Szabados, gaining…
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“Find these players a place to play.”: Women’s hockey takes centre stage at NHL All Star game
“Find these players a place to play.” That was the line used by CBC broadcaster Jim Hughson to wrap up the Elite Women’s 3-on-3 portion of the 2020 NHL All-Star…
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PWHPA Spotlight: Carolyne Prevost
A multi-sport sensation whose outstanding body of work involved seven sensational seasons of CWHL hockey, Carolyne Prevost provided a combination of tenacity and an enthusiasm for the game. With a…
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CWHL Tribute: Jessica Koizumi | Boston Blades, Montreal Stars
Having skated in five Clarkson Cup tournaments, hoisting the coveted prize twice, Jessica Koizumi is certainly one of the event’s luminaries. Holding a special place in its history, part of…
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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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CWHL Tribute: Christina Kessler | Burlington Barracudas, Toronto Furies
Part of an exclusive group of celebrated goaltenders who have enjoyed a unique Triple Crown of CWHL hockey, defined by a Clarkson Cup win, Goaltender of the Year honors and…
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RECAP: PWHPA Secret Women’s Hockey Showcase
The PWHPA Dream Gap Tour kicked off their fourth tour stop this weekend! Over 120 female athletes spread across six teams took part in the PWHPA Secret Women’s Hockey Showcase…
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CWHL Tribute: Dania Simmonds | Brampton/Markham Thunder
Durable and determined, Dania Simmonds assembled a spectacular career employing a dutiful work ethic that made her a significant asset. Numerous milestones defined such a tremendous run, one that entailed…
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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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