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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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CWHL Tribute: Ella Matteucci | Markham Thunder
Belonging to a formidable Markham Thunder draft class that included Victoria Bach, the eventual recipient of the CWHL Rookie of the Year Award, Ryerson Rams captain Ailish Forfar, who ended…
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Kelly Cooke balances NWHL role, officiating, legal studies, and more
Participating in the inaugural season of the modern NWHL, contributing towards the Boston Pride winning the first Isobel Cup, Kelly Cooke earned a unique place in American hockey history. While…
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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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#ForTheGame Movement’s impact on women’s hockey
Writer’s note: This article was originally written for and was chosen as the winner of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL)’s Globe and Mail “Fan Article of the Month” series.…
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CWHL Tribute: Lauren Dahm | Boston/Worcester Blades
Possessing a wondrous work ethic and stability between the pipes that instilled confidence in her teammates, Lauren Dahm quickly emerged as the face of the Boston/Worcester Blades franchise. As the…
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Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association Formed
At the beginning of the month, women’s hockey players around the world united for change. Today, they’ve united to form the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association. Here’s their press release…
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CWHL: Brooke Webster | Markham Thunder
During the 2018-19 CWHL season, home ice advantage took on a special meaning for Brooke Webster. Garbed in the trendy green jersey of the Markham Thunder, it presented the gifted…
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BREAKING: Women’s hockey players unite for change
A month ago, when the CWHL announced they were folding, we wrote about the positive implications this could have for women’s hockey. Today, we’re proud to see the incredible women…
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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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Toronto Furies’ Anissa Gamble spreads diabetes awareness
As the 2018-19 season represented an exciting new chapter for the Toronto Furies, highlighted by the anticipated arrival of star players such as Shea Tiley and Sarah Nurse, restoring optimism…
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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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A message from Women’s Hockey Life on Graeme Roustan
Last week, we wrote about the folding of the CWHL and our belief that women’s hockey would be okay. This week, we’re telling you why we believe this to be…
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The Québécoises of the Connecticut Whale
Jauna Baribeau and Vanessa Gagnon The Connecticut Whale of the NWHL, had two forwards this season from the Province of Quebec, Quebecers, or as the French-Canadians say, Québécoise. One was…
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The end of the CWHL could mean more for women’s hockey
If you go on social media right now and search CWHL, you’ll see a lot of negativity. You’ll see players who have given their lives to women’s hockey no longer…
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CWHL Rookies: Venla Hovi – Calgary Inferno
Having won a U SPORTS national championship with the University of Manitoba Bisons, Finnish superstar Venla Hovi has enjoyed the opportunity to remain in Western Canada. Donning the paraphernalia of…
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CWHL Rookies: Annie Belanger – Calgary Inferno
Selected by the Calgary Inferno with the 17th overall pick, Annie Belanger, the second goaltender taken in the 2018 CWHL Draft, has proven to be a pick of high value.…
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Conn Smythe Celebrity Sports Dinner shows teamwork by Markham Thunder
An integral component of Toronto’s sporting heritage, the Conn Smythe Celebrity Sports Dinner unites individuals from all facets of society, joining in the important cause of raising funds for the…
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NWHL announces Isobel Cup Weekend
March 11, 2019 – The National Women’s Hockey League is presenting Isobel Cup Weekend at TRIA Rink in Saint Paul, Minnesota this coming Friday and Sunday. On Friday, March 15…
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EVENT: NWHL and CWHL Playoffs
It’s that time of year again—we’re talkin’ playoffs! The NWHL and the CWHL are kicking off their playoff action and we’ve got all the details you’ll need to know for…
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Toronto Furies GM Sami Jo Small wants to take the next step
The Toronto Furies reeled off five straight wins to edge out the Shenzhen KRS Vanke Rays for the final CWHL playoff berth in 2018-19. While Toronto general manager Sami Jo…
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CWHLPA partners with Sports Marketing All Stars
Last week, the Canadian Women’s Hockey League Players’ Association (CWHLPA) announced a new and exciting partnership with Sports Marketing All Stars, a marketing company in Toronto, ON. (more…)
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CWHL All-Star Series: Mellissa Channell | Toronto Furies
Part of the greatest draft class in Toronto Furies history, featuring second overall pick Sarah Nurse, whose jersey from the Winter Games was acquired by the Hockey Hall of Fame,…
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CWHL All-Star Series: Emerance Maschmeyer | Les Canadiennes de Montreal
Extending Montreal’s CWHL hockey legacy for boasting the greatest goaltenders between the pipes, the torch has been brilliantly passed to Emerance Maschmeyer. Representing the promising future of women’s ice hockey…
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CWHL All-Star Series: Jill Saulnier | Les Canadiennes De Montreal
Among a distinguished duo of skilled skaters from Atlantic Canada to participate in women’s ice hockey at the 2018 Winter Games, which included Blayre Turnbull, the first Maritimers to compete…
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CWHL All-Star Series: Victoria Bach | Markham Thunder
Firmly entrenched among the top 10 scorers in the race for the Angela James Bowl, Victoria Bach has risen to prominence as one of the CWHL’s most promising young superstars.…
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CWHL All-Star Series: Liz Knox | Markham Thunder
After a memorable finish to the 2017-18 season that saw Liz Knox become the all-time winningest goaltender in Thunder franchise history, followed by a highly emotional overtime triumph in the…
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