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.
Captain Kayla Vrieze and a milestone championship for Gustavus Adolphus
Heading into the 2022-23 season, a key theme for the Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties involved redemption. After suffering a visceral overtime loss in the 2022 NCAA Division III national championship…
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Sini Karjalainen defensive gem for Vermont Catamounts
Among the greatest blueliners to wear Vermont green, Sini Karjalainen provided a tremendous skill set, serving as the heartbeat of the defense. An integral contributor in the Catamounts gaining a…
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Jada Burke brought strong leadership to pair of prominent teams
Celebrated as a model teammate and an inspiration for younger players, Jada Burke holds the unique distinction of having played university hockey on both sides of the border. Wearing the…
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Championship provides feeling of homecoming for Courtney Gardiner
Among the members of the Isobel Cup champion Toronto Six, the magnitude of the milestone held tremendous context for Courtney Gardiner. Winning a championship in her rookie season, the theme…
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Emma Bergesen and the Mount Royal Cougars golden goal
Earning a treasured place in Mount Royal Cougars hockey lore, Emma Bergesen scored the greatest goal of her career. Finding the back of the net at the 11:10 mark of…
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Julia McLennan part of proud Manitoba legacy with York Lions
Among seven members of the York Lions roster raised in Manitoba, Julia McLennan was the heartbeat of the defense. Reputed as a stay at home blueliner, the number 27 adorning…
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Crusaders Captaincy proud milestone for Sofia Smithson
Serving as team captain of the Holy Cross Crusaders for the last two seasons, Sofia Smithson provided the budding program with consistency and reliability. Having first worn the Crusaders purple…
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Brooke Anderson brought strong leadership to York Lions
Featuring one of the youngest rosters in OUA, the veteran presence of Brooke Anderson proved essential in a season defined by an upward progression. Although a postseason berth did not…
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Chrissy Colizza continues proud tradition of award winners from McGill (Part Two)
As the 2022-23 season signified Chrissy Colizza’s final one in the colours of the fabled McGill Martlets, a remarkable sense of momentum ensued. On the ice, Colizza, serving as team…
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Chrissy Colizza continues proud tradition of award winners from McGill (Part One)
Having enjoyed a brilliant career with the McGill Martlets, one of the most iconic and legendary programs in Canadian university hockey, Christiana (Chrissy) Colizza continued a proud lineage of wondrous…
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True Sport Award crowning touch for jubilant Olivia Giardetti
Assembling an admirable career on and off the ice based on character and perseverance, the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Bold had a gem in Olivia Giardetti. Leaving her mark in…
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Alli Borrow brings scoring flair to Calgary Dinos
Providing a strong presence on offense, Alli Borrow delivered on all accounts in a dazzling senior season with the Calgary Dinos. Finishing as the team’s scoring leader with a superlative…
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All-Canadian Shae Demale sensational for SMU Huskies
Assembling a season to remember, Saint Mary’s Huskies forward and leading scorer Shae Demale ascended to superstar status. Hailing from Red Deer, Alberta, the four-time Academic All-Canadian enjoyed a highlight…
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Free agency open for 2023-24 PHF season
Player contracts will be part of the record $1.5 million salary cap per team BOSTON, MA (April 12, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced that the unrestricted free agency…
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Final season one to remember for Dinos captain Jordyn Burgar
Heading into her final season with the Calgary Dinos, Jordyn Burgar experienced a tremendous amount of momentum. Enjoying the milestone of being named team captain, Burgar, raised in Sylvan Lake,…
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Chloé Aurard and her captivating career at Northeastern
Having established herself as one of the greatest to wear the jersey of the Northeastern Huskies, Chloé Aurard crafted an incredible body of work that future players shall strive to…
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Giving back to the community a labour of love for Marion Hillard Award winner Ève Leblanc
Among the many celebrated hallmarks of the Saint Mary’s Huskies hockey program involves a tremendous group of wondrous women that have earned the Atlantic University Sports (AUS) Student Athlete Community…
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Brodrick Trophy a key milestone for Kendra Woodland
Assembling one of the greatest seasons of any goaltender in U Sports ice hockey, Kendra Woodland reached a revered pinnacle, placing her in a pantheon of brilliance. Rewarded for her…
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Female Powerhouse Spotlight: Reagan Rust | Professional Hockey Player & Mental Health Advocate
Welcome 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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Madison Willan makes her mark at Winter Universiade
Celebrated as a multi-sport sensation, Madison Willan added another exceptional achievement. Earning the call for the Canadian contingent at the 2023 Winter Universiade in Lake Placid, New York, dynasty and…
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Jenna MacLean a defensive gem for Canada at Winter Universiade
A charter member from the first class of the revived UNB Reds hockey, heralding a new generation, Jenna MacLean emerged as one of its brightest stars. With the 22-23 season…
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Winter Universiade gold medal dream come true for Camryn Drever
During a magical postseason run in 2022, defined by “Drever Fever”, the brilliance of Saskatchewan Huskies goaltender Camryn Drever took on even greater magnitude. Named to the Canadian contingent participating…
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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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Loren Gabel leads the way as PHF All-Star MVP
Firmly entrenched on top of the PHF scoring race, Loren Gabel has quickly risen to elite status. Emerging as the finest free agent signing this season, her brilliant hockey resume…
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Kendra Woodland headlines talented goalie group for golden Canadians at Winter Universiade
Establishing herself as one of the greatest players in the history of the University of New Brunswick Reds, the legacy of Kendra Woodland took on an exciting new dimension. Joined…
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Callie Hoff a strong leader for Team USA at Winter Universiade
Having finished an exceptional NCAA career as one of the greatest to wear the colors of the Wisconsin River Falls Falcons, Callie Hoff’s legacy allowed for one more proud chapter.…
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Husky seniors honored, guide UW Women to victory against SWHC on their night
By Charles Hamaker Northgate, WA – On their second ever senior night, the University of Washington Women’s hockey team once again had a night to remember, just as they had…
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The Journey of Alina Müller
At a rink close to her home in Switzerland, a much younger Alina Müller watched as a group of kids played a game on the frozen pond. It was a…
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CAA is now representing women’s hockey players, signing eight
The Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is now representing women’s hockey players, hoping to minimize the gender gap and help grow the sport. The Agency plans to start by signing eight…
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