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Hockey family deserving of closure after lengthy struggle
At a time when inclusion and anti-bullying are emphasized in so many conversations, there is a thin line between sincerity and being disingenuous. One segment of society where this line…
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A Goodbye to WWFHA
When you have something that you love, something that you really, really love, it’s always hard to say goodbye to it. When you love something so much, it’s hard to…
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Former Buffalo Beauts GM finds exciting new chapter in film
Having worked tirelessly towards creating a culture built on collaboration and mutual respect as General Manager of the Buffalo Beauts, such values remain prominent for Nathaniel Oliver. Serving as the…
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Women’s Hockey Rundown: Recent News You Need to Know (11.8.24)
Hayley Wickenheiser Teams Up with Esso to Launch Medals Forged from Her SkatesHockey legend Hayley Wickenheiser recently partnered with Esso Medals to promote their new design, which features medals forged…
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Hockey Canada – Women’s and girls’ hockey discussion paper published
Paper identifies six barriers negatively impacting women’s and girls’ hockeyCALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada has published Building the Future of Women’s and Girls’ Hockey, a discussion paper overseen by a 15-person steering…
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Women’s Hockey Rundown: Recent News You Need to Know (10.17.24)
Jessica Campbell Makes History as NHL’s First Female Full-Time On-Bench Coach with Seattle Kraken Jessica Campbell has made history as the first woman to serve as a full-time on-bench coach…
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Inline legend Jackie Jarrell and a highly celebrated career
Among the most renowned athletes to hail from Ontario’s Bay of Quinte region, Jackie Jarrell set an admired gold standard in a world class career. Having made the highly visceral…
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Gold medal triumphs a key highlight for Katharina Helling
Following a fantastic run in field hockey with the University at Albany Great Danes, ISBHF play has provided Katharina Helling with an exciting new chapter of competitive brilliance. Considering that…
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Shannon Szabados earns celebrated spot in Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame
One of the most influential and celebrated goaltenders of her generation, the most recent post-playing honour for Shannon Szabados may hold the most emotion. Gaining entry into the Alberta Hockey…
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Resilience brings Becky Dobson to the gold
Among the most accomplished competitors in the growing legacy of USA Ball Hockey, the majesty of the 2024 ISBHF World Championships in Visp, Switzerland affirmed Becky Dobson as one of…
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Philippines Launches Inaugural Women’s Hockey League: Introducing the Women’s Philippines Hockey League (WPHL)
The Philippines has launched its first-ever women’s ice hockey league! Featuring three teams and named the Women’s Philippines Hockey League (WPHL).It was recently announced that the inaugural season will feature…
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USA captures historic gold medal at ISBHF Worlds
Heading into the 2024 ISBHF Women’s Worlds in Visp, Switzerland, the US roster had a point to prove. After emerging with the silver medal in 2017 and 2019, their golden…
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Jessica Campbell Makes History as First Female Full-Time Assistant Coach in NHL with Seattle Kraken
The Seattle Kraken have appointed Jessica Campbell as an assistant coach, marking her as the first woman to hold a full-time coaching position in NHL history.This is not Campbell’s first…
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PWHL Superfan Debbie Harrison Great for the Game (Part Two)
Having captured the imagination of hockey enthusiasts, Debbie Harrison represents a fascinating, success story during the inaugural PWHL season. Renowned for her compelling creations, outfits expressing a lifelong love of…
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PWHL Superfan Debbie Harrison Great for the Game (Part One)
As a lifelong hockey enthusiast, the PWHL has provided Debbie Harrison with a highly creative outlet. Gaining a celebrity status for her outfits, each game providing an opportunity for a…
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Women’s hockey memorabilia highlights 12th You Can Play Auction
With the skyrocketing popularity of women’s sports, highlighted by the success of the PWHL and the 2024 WNBA Draft Class, headlined by Caitlin Clark, a demand for memorabilia and merchandise…
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Laurier hockey great Ashley Stephenson lands in Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
Only the second woman inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, Ashley Stephenson holds a proud hockey lineage. Gracing the ice in colors of the Laurier Golden Hawks, Brampton…
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PWHL Montreal resign Amanda Boulier, Mariah Keopple, and Elaine Chuli
On Monday PWHL Montreal announced via a press release that they had resigned three core players. Defenseman Amanda Boulier and Mariah Keopple, as well as goaltender Elaine Chuli.Keopple couldn’t hold…
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2024 PWHL Draft Report Card
As every Draft provides hope and optimism, two key themes emerged following the final results of the 2024 PWHL Draft. Setting the tone for the season to come, change was…
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Maureen Murphy and Erin Ambrose Shine as PWHL Award Winners for Montreal
On Tuesday afternoon the PWHL hosted its inaugural awards ceremony highlighting seven different awards.A day after hosting its second draft in league history the PWHL had its first-ever award show…
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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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2024 PWHL Mock Draft – Top 30
Following the excitement of the Walter Cup, an exciting June kickstarts a busy offseason. Starting with the Draft on June 10, at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the…
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Montreal looking forward to the next season after playoff disappointment
On Friday morning PWHL Montreal had their end-of-season press conference looking back on the inaugural season in the PWHL.It’s never easy to navigate a league in its inaugural season but…
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Montreal swept by Boston in another heartbreaking overtime loss
Montreal’s season ended on Tuesday night in Boston losing another game in overtime as the visitors were sent packing while the home team booked a spot in the PWHL Walter…
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Taylor Wenczkowski’s triple OT goal leads Boston past Montreal in Game 2
PWHL Boston is heading home with a 2-0 lead in the series after winning another game in overtime this time lasting almost two games in the process.PWHL Montreal suffered its…
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Susanna Tapani’s OT winner sinks Montreal in game one
Montreal lost game one to Boston on Thursday night at Bell Place in Laval despite a dominant performance in their inaugural playoff series.The home-ice advantage has shifted as Boston despite…
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Montreal set to face Boston in PWHL semi-final
Montreal will face Boston after Toronto selected Minnesota due to finishing the season in first place. Monday was a day the PWHL had circled on their calendar as the day…
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Chasing the Championship: PWHL Reveals Playoff Matchups and Schedule
Toronto selects Minnesota as its semifinal opponent, Montréal to play BostonNEW YORK AND TORONTO (May 6, 2024) – Four Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) teams are Chasing the Championship with the inaugural…
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Montreal drops final regular season game to Boston in dramatic fashion
Montreal wrapped up their inaugural PWHL season losing on the road to Boston who clinched a playoff spot in the process.It was a season that went so fast but felt…
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Laura Stacey, Ann-Renee Desbiens lead Montreal past Ottawa
Montreal finished the season series beating Ottawa 2-0 to improve to 4-1 against them thanks to a solid performance from their goaltender who was a brick wall.Ann-Renee Desbiens secured her…
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