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New York takes Sarah Fillier first overall in PWHL Draft
It was another historic night on Monday for the PWHL, as they hosted their second annual draft in Minnesota.Held at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium, the draft was a night of…
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Championship Ring ceremony a meaningful moment for Toronto Six
Bringing a celebrated closure to an unforgettable run, the dedicated group of individuals that comprised the Toronto Six gathered for a championship ring ceremony. Commemorating the exhilarating 2023 Isobel Cup…
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Honoring Women in Hockey
This Women’s History Month, we would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to the countless women who have played pivotal roles in shaping the landscape of…
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Female Powerhouse Spotlight: Genevieve Lacasse | Two-time Olympian & PWHL Front Office
Welcome to Women’s Hockey Life (WHL) Female Powerhouse Spotlight! Where we highlight a former or current female athlete tackling the male-dominated industry! 💪🏒This month we had the pleasure of talking to…
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Empowering Trailblazers: Black Girl Hockey Club Canada Honors Historic Contributions of Black Women in Hockey
To commemorate Black History Month (February), the Black Girl Hockey Club Canada (BGHC) recently took to social media to celebrate the extraordinary contributions of black women who have paved the…
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Amanda Kessel, recently promoted by the Pittsburgh Penguins
Professional ice hockey player and member of the United States women’s national ice hockey team, Amanda Kessel has just recently been promoted by the Pittsburgh Penguins as the special assistant…
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New Women’s Pro Hockey league to Launch in 2024
INITIATIVE, LED BY MARK AND KIMBRA WALTER, BILLIE JEAN KING HAS PWHPA AND PHF SUPPORTCHICAGO AND BOSTON, JUNE 30, 2023 — A new professional hockey league, featuring the world’s best…
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WHL Podcast Episode 26: Blayre Turnbull
Tune in 🎧 with guest host Chloe Murphy as she speaks with World Champion, 2x Olympic medalist and current PWHPA player, Blayre Turnbull. Blayre tells us about her favourite and…
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Victoria Bach brilliant for victorious SageStrong at Chief Thunderstick
Bringing significant star power to the second annual Chief Thunderstick women’s ice hockey tournament, Victoria Bach holds standing as both, fan favorite and admired pioneer. Garbed in the paraphernalia of…
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Senior Writer Mark Staffieri brings an artistic writing style to the world of women in sport
Raised in the Greater Toronto Area, York University Alumni Mark Staffieri, upholds arguably one of the most astonishing writing portfolios in the sports industry. Mark joined Women’s Hockey Life (WHL)…
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Kaitlyn Ross backstops resilient Cougars to Golden Path Trophy
Reaching the vaunted pinnacle of a national championship, Kaitlyn Ross provided a tremendous poise, guarding the crease for the victorious Mount Royal Cougars. With pulse pounding performances in the semifinals…
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PWHPA Announces 2022-23 Award Winners
Yesterday evening (March 4, 2023), at an awards ceremony in Washington, DC, the PWHPA announced the winners of the 2022-23 season awards. All award nominees & winners were chosen via a PWHPA…
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NBC Sports Washington to Broadcast 2023 Capitals PWHPA Showcase
NHL Network & TSN to carry National Coverage in US and Canada, RespectivelyKenzie Lalonde, Liz Knox and Courtney Laughlin Highlight Broadcast TeamCaps Pre-Game Live: Special Edition Women in Hockey, hosted by…
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PWHPA Announces 2022-23 Awards Nominees
Today (March 1, 2023) – the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association’s (PWHPA) announced the nominees for its first ever season award ceremony, presented by Thundercat Technology, Dell Technologies and Leidos.…
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Lasting legacy of Hurricane Hazel McCallion inspired generations (Part Two)
A proud fixture at many local sporting events, Hazel McCallion may have been the biggest fan of the Canadian national women’s team. On-hand for the 1997 and 2000 IIHF Women’s…
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Lasting legacy of Hurricane Hazel McCallion inspired generations (Part One)
A pioneering figure whose enthusiastic influence brought an incomparable importance to the growth of women’s ice hockey, “Hurricane” Hazel McCallion inspired numerous generations. Revered as Mayor of Mississauga for 38…
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Nurse All-Star Goal Reveals Disconcerting Perspectives
Friday night, February 3, 2023 was a much-anticipated night for those of us who follow women’s hockey. Five players from the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) were participating in…
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PWHPA Announces 2022-23 Championship Weekend in Partnership with the Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Seattle Kraken, Coachella Valley Firebirds and Oak View Group
LOS ANGELES, CA – Feb 7, 2023 – The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) today—in partnership with the Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Seattle Kraken, Coachella Valley Firebirds and Oak View Group—announced details…
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NAIAHF announce Victoria Bach as their newest inductee
Victoria Bach, #51 for Canada’s National Team and member of the PWHPA has joined The North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame (NAIAHF) class of 2023 inductees. “Victoria Bach is…
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Five professional women’s hockey players will gear up for the 2023 NHL All-Star skills competition
The 2023 Honda NHL® All-Star Weekend takes place next weekend (February 2-4) as the National Hockey League (NHL) transforms Fort Lauderdale Beach Park into a hockey paradise. “The FREE, non-ticketed…
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Lightning and PWHPA partner to host 2022-23 Secret® Dream Gap Tour
TAMPA BAY, FL – Jan. 9, 2022 – The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) are partnering to host four games of the 2022-23 Secret® Dream Gap Tour…
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Marie-Philip Poulin voted The Canadian Press female athlete of the year
Born in Beauceville, Quebec, Marie-Philip Poulin is best known by her Canadian fans as “Captain Clutch” and the GOAT [Greatest Of All Time] of Women’s Hockey.Poulin has secured her status…
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Samantha Cogan a hometown heroine at PWHPA All-Star Weekend
During another exciting year of the Dream Gap Tour, Canada’s Capital Region was spoiled with a thrilling All-Star weekend. With Dream Gap contests on both sides of the Ottawa River,…
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OHL Presents PWHPA Showcase coming to Barrie, Kitchener, Niagara and Peterborough
TORONTO, ON – Dec. 14, 2022 – The Ontario Hockey League announced today that it is partnering with the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) to bring some of the best women’s hockey talent…
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PWHPA SECRET® DREAM GAP TOUR TO RETURN TO MEDSTAR CAPITALS ICEPLEX MARCH 4-5
WASHINGTON, DC – Dec. 12, 2022 – For a second consecutive year, the Washington Capitals will host a stop in the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association’s Secret® Dream Gap Tour. The PWHPA…
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PWHPA, TSN AND RDS ANNOUNCE BROADCAST PLANS FOR THE CANADIAN TIRE PWHPA ALL-STAR WEEKEND, DECEMBER 10-11
TORONTO (December 5, 2022) – The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA), Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC), TSN, and RDS today announced Canada’s Sports Leader will be the official broadcaster of the upcoming THE…
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PWHPA SECRET® DREAM GAP TOUR GAME TO BE PART OF 2023 SCOTIABANK HOCKEY DAY IN CANADA BROADCAST ON SPORTSNET
Team Scotiabank takes on Team adidas in Owen Sound, ON as part of PWHPA’s Secret® Dream Gap Tour, with three additional games being played in Collingwood, ON on Jan 21-22.…
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PWHPA ANNOUNCES THE CANADIAN TIRE ALL-STAR WEEKEND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OTTAWA SENATORS
-All-Star skills competition and 3-on-3 tournament to take place at Canadian Tire Centre on Dec. 11- -Regular season games to take place in Kemptville, Gatineau and Ottawa on Dec. 9 and…
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Vizzy Becomes Official Hard Seltzer of the PWHPA
The hard seltzer brand steps up to support professional women’s hockey at the upcoming Secret® Dream Gap Tour MONTREAL (October 14, 2022) – Vizzy Hard Seltzer and the Professional Women’s…
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Gatorade®️ Canada Partners with the PWHPA for upcoming season
Gatorade® is Set to Fuel World-Class Athletes as it Continues to Evolve and Diversify its Partnership Strategy October 13, 2022, TORONTO – Gatorade® Canada, the leader in sports fuel, announces a new…
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