PWHPA Spotlight: Chelsey Goldberg | Part Two
The sojourn during the inaugural season of PWHPA hockey is one that has provided Chelsey Goldberg with a tremendous sense of purpose and enjoyment. Proud to be among 200+ members…
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PWHPA Spotlight: Chelsey Goldberg | Part One
One of the most remarkable and benevolent women in hockey, a career embodying courage, representing the essence of perseverance, Chelsea Goldberg’s path to the PWHPA was built on these pillars.…
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PWHPA Spotlight: Megan Myers
One of the most likeable players in the latter years of the CWHL’s Boston/Worcester Blades franchise, best evidenced by her standing as team captain, Megan Myers, a member of the…
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Choosing the PWHPA: A non-national team member’s perspective
This piece was originally published by its author, Kristen Richards. You can read more about her CWHL career here. “Dear Readers, I wrote this piece on April 26th as a…
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PWHPA Spotlight: Rebecca Leslie
Representing the promise of an exciting new generation of phenomenal female hockey talent for the 2020s, Rebecca Leslie brought her exceptional skill set to the PWHPA in 2019-20. Having first…
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PWHPA Spotlight: Anissa Gamble
Among the most admirable skaters whose empowering presence graced PWHPA ice in 2019-20, Anissa Gamble embodies the raison d’etre of the Association. With a collective goal of ensuring a better…
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PWHPA Spotlight: Lauren Dahm
Having assembled a distinguished career, built on resiliency, sportsmanship and character, Lauren Dahm established herself as an integral facet of American women’s ice hockey in the 2010s. Highlighted by the…
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PWHPA announces new region based structure for 2020-21 season
A year after the barnstorming “Dream Gap Tour” began, the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) is set to announce a new structure for the 2020-21 season. Based on feedback…
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PWHPA Spotlight: Kassidy Sauvé
Among the most prodigious goaltenders of the last decade, including the prized achievement of a gold medal at the IIHF Under-18 Women’s Worlds, plus the historic feat of back-to-back Frozen…
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PWHPA Spotlight: Liz Knox
With a sterling list of achievements, including the Brodrick Trophy, a Clarkson Cup championship ring, Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL) All-Star captaincy, plus a gold medal from the Winter Universiade,…
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PWHPA Spotlight: Blake Bolden paving the way as NHL scout
Anyone who is a fan of hockey knows the name Blake Bolden; she was the first African-American player in the NWHL and her defensive plays combined with her solid shots…
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RECAP: PWHPA Dream Gap Tour | Arizona Showcase
The PWHPA made their final stop on their Dream Gap Tour in Tempe, Arizon, where fans surrounded the Oceanside Arena to watch two teams: Team McGovern and Team Newkirk. Both…
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She’s worth it: The PWHPA’s impact on hockey
This is an exciting time for hockey. I first typed “This is an exciting time for women’s hockey” but the truth of the matter is it isn’t just women that…
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RECAP: PWHPA Dream Gap Tour | Philadelphia
The much anticipated stop in Philadelphia for the PWHPA Dream Gap Tour kicked off with an incredible start! (more…)
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PWHPA announces ESPN and Monumental Sports Network as streaming partners
PHILADELPHIA (February 27th, 2020) – The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) announces new streaming platforms for the final two Dream Gap Tour stops of the 2019-2020 season, with ESPN…
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Kacey Bellamy’s journey to NHL All Star Weekend
With eight IIHF World Championships and three Winter Games medals, highlighted by gold in 2018, Kacey Bellamy, a highly likeable and articulate individual with an engaging personality, is already in…
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Brianna Decker reflects on second NHL All Star Weekend experience
Revered as one of the world’s finest women’s ice hockey players, Brianna Decker can now add the title of NHL pioneer to her amazing list of accolades and honors. As…
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PWHPA Spotlight: Kelsey Koelzer set to make NCAA coaching debut
It seems as though there is nothing that Kelsey Koelzer cannot do; as a former NWHL player for the Metropolitan Riveters, member of the NHL/NHLPA Female Hockey Advisory Committee,…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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