Find coverage of teams and players from various collegiate women’s ice hockey teams in the NCAA Division 1, NCAA Division 3, ACHA, U Sports, and ACAC leagues.
Isobel Cup celebration adds to Lindsay Eastwood’s local legacy
Among the most accomplished skaters from Canada’s Capital Region, Lindsay Eastwood never forgot her hometown roots. A captain with the Nepean Jr. Wildcats, winning a league championship, followed by the…
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Syracuse star forward Sarah Thompson an exceptional role model
Constantly geared towards improvement, whether as a player or person, an exceptional element of Sarah Thompson’s work ethic involves betterment beyond individual goals. Finding tremendous reward in the facets of…
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Chief Thunderstick tournament provides homecoming for LIU Sharks star Carrigan Umpherville
A role model in the Pimicikamak Cree Nation, the legacy of Carrigan Umpherville continues to grow. Among the most accomplished female ice hockey players from Manitoba in the last decade,…
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Andria Hunter gains treasured place in Varsity Blues Hall of Fame
Long celebrated as an historian, her groundbreaking website establishing an essential foundation, Andria Hunter proved equally accomplished gracing the ice at historic Varsity Arena. When the game experienced a modern…
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Michelle Clark Crumpton brings committed presence to Perth Inferno
Among the premier scorers of the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL), Michelle Clark-Crumpton brings a significant star power. Skating for the Perth Inferno, earning a place as one of…
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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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Captain Ava Boutilier guards the crease for New Hampshire Wildcats
Having enjoyed six seasons of New Hampshire Wildcats hockey, the experience marked an unforgettable time for highly talented goaltender Ava Boutilier. Belonging to a highly skilled generation of talent hailing…
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Frederike Cyr a resilient forward for UNB Reds
Among the generation of greats that built a new era of brilliance for the University of New Brunswick (UNB) Reds, Frederike Cyr provided a strong work ethic. Nicknamed Freddy, also…
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Golden Gophers star Madeline Wethington part of proud hockey lineage
A highly skilled and dependable member of the Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive unit, family stands as the corner of Madeline Wethington’s brilliant career. Belonging to the Brodt family tree, Wethington…
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Team Canada legend Caroline Ouellette, inducted into both the Hockey Hall of Fame and the IIHF HOF in a matter of a month!
The Hockey Hall of Fame has announced five players and two builders as its induction class of 2023, with Ouellette being the only female inductee of this class. Inducted alongside Caroline…
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Abby Bercier an essential leader for Mixed Nations at Chief Thunderstick
Serving in the role of assistant captain for the Mixed Nations team, Abigail (Abby) Constant Bercier provided an essential presence at the 2023 Chief Thunderstick tournament. With more a decade…
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Pamela Tanner proud to serve as captain with Cross Lake Lady Islanders
Bringing close to two decades of competitive experience, Pamela Tanner is the cornerstone of the Cross Lake Lady Islanders. Serving in the role of team captain for the 2023 Chief…
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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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Marah Wagner making her mark with RPI Engineers
Establishing herself as a key figure for the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Engineers offensive attack, Marah Wagner provides a tremendous consistency. In each of her two seasons, the Engineers won…
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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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Chief Thunderstick adds to shared legacy of sisters Chantal and Jocelyne Larocque
Bringing a compelling body of work to the rink, Chantal and Jocelyne Larocque remain integral in contributing towards the female game’s growing narrative. Belonging to a generation of hockey greats…
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PHF scoring champion Loren Gabel and her legendary season
Masterfully assembling one of the greatest seasons in PHF history, Loren Gabel joins a group of acclaimed performers belonging to a pantheon of brilliance. Becoming the fourth skater in Boston…
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Blugolds record breaker and Pipers scoring star Sophie Rausch earns back-to-back All-American honors
Assembling a pair of brilliant seasons, establishing herself among the finest in NCAA Division III hockey, Sophie Rausch reached the peak in unique fashion. As the last two seasons represented…
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Compelling season culminates with championship for Cami Kronish
Standing between the pipes for one of the signature programs of NCAA women’s ice hockey, Cami Kronish delivered on all accounts in a dream season. Leading the Wisconsin Badgers to…
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Mariah Keopple part of captivating time for Princeton Tigers
Belonging to an unprecedented era of success for the Princeton Tigers, Mariah Keopple provided a strong presence and consistency. Garnering multiple nods as an ECAC All-Academic, Keopple, raised in Menomonie,…
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Bulldogs great Emma Seitz earns Mandi Schwartz Scholar Athlete Award
An essential figure in propelling the Yale Bulldogs into the national spotlight, the accumulation of awards and honors stand as testament to the influence of Emma Seitz. With such an…
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Breanne Wilson-Bennett brings spirit to Toronto Six
Holding a celebrated place among Toronto’s “Group of Seven”, Breanne Wilson-Bennett is a portrait in character and resilience. Serving as an alternate captain, belonging to a tremendous trinity of leadership…
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Female Powerhouse Spotlight: Rachel Wiebe | First ever FEMALE coach on a men’s team in Canada West hockey
Welcome back to Women’s Hockey Life (WHL) Female Powerhouse Spotlight! Where once a month we highlight a former or current female athlete tackling the male-dominated industry! 💪 🏒This month we…
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Tremendous time for Toronto Six blueliner Kati Tabin
Belonging to an exceptional group of highly talented skaters that contributed a new chapter to Canadian hockey history, the majesty of the Isobel Cup has provided Kati Tabin with a…
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PHF Foundation Award a Magic Moment for Montreal forward Laura Jardin
Becoming the first player in the history of the Montreal Force to win a major award in the PHF, the achievement propels forward Laura Jardin into a place of prominence…
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Myah Bowal brought love of the game to empowering era of UNB Reds hockey
Belonging to the inaugural class of the returning University of New Brunswick Reds program, Myah Bowal provided a fundamentally sound game and friendly demeanor that contributed towards an exciting time.…
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Krista Yip Chuck key figure in success for Team Latvia
Adding an exciting new dimension to the incomparable legacy of Canadians in the realm of international hockey, an empowering generation of female talent remains integral to the growth of the…
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Katie McCoy makes it happen as Playoff MVP for champion Golden Gusties
Enjoying the pinnacle of an NCAA Division III national championship, the first in the storied history of the Gustavus Adolphs Golden Gusties, the victory marked Katie McCoy’s finest hour. Displaying…
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Rookie sensation Summer Rae Dobson an impact player for Buffalo Beauts
As a strong class of newcomers and rookies emerged as an essential theme in the 2022-23 PHF season, Summer Rae Dobson shone for the Buffalo Beauts. Finishing fourth in team…
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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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