Vancouver Set to Join the Professional Women’s Hockey League
Written by Nancy Shields • April 19, 2025The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is reportedly set to announce Vancouver as its first expansion franchise, with the team expected to commence…
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2025 Women’s Ice Hockey Championship Recap
The 2025 season saw exciting victories and intense competition across various levels of women’s ice hockey. Here’s a look at the results from collegiate championships, high school-level tournaments, and upcoming…
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2025 NCAA Women’s Frozen Four: Wisconsin, Ohio State, Minnesota, and Cornell Battle for the National Title
The 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Frozen Four kicks off tomorrow (March 21, 2025) with Wisconsin, Ohio State, Minnesota, and Cornell vying for the national championship. Catch all the action…
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PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) SURPASSES ONE MILLION FANS ALL-TIME
LEAGUE ACHIEVES MILESTONE DURING TAKEOVER TOUR™ DETROIT PRESENTED BY ALLY FEATURING THE MINNESOTA FROST AND NEW YORK SIRENS LEAGUE BREAKS U.S. ATTENDANCE RECORD FOR PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY NEW YORK AND TORONTO (March 16,…
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PWHL CELEBRATES INDIGENOUS HERITAGE WITH SPECIAL EDITION ARTWORK BY ALANAH ASTEHTSI̲’ OTSISTÓHKWAˀ (MORNINGSTAR) JEWELL
Honoring Indigenous Culture, Identity, and Community Through Art NEW YORK AND TORONTO (March 10, 2025) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is proud to celebrate Indigenous Heritage with activations across its…
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PWHL CELEBRATES WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT MONTH WITH LEAGUE-WIDE INITIATIVES AND NEW LOGO T-SHIRTS CREATED BY TORONTO-BASED ARTIST, FIORELLA GRANDA
PWHL’s Series of Unity Games Celebrates Women Who Are Shaping the Future NEW YORK AND TORONTO (February 28, 2025) – The PWHL announced today its plans to celebrate Women’s Empowerment Month, featuring activations…
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Reminiscing on the PWHL Takeover Tour in Edmonton: A Milestone for Women’s Hockey in Alberta
The PWHL’s Takeover Tour made an unforgettable stop in Edmonton on February 16, 2025, marking a pivotal moment for women’s hockey in Alberta. The sold-out crowd of 17,518 at Rogers…
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Sceptres sizzle in Battle on Bay Street triumph
With a sold-out crowd of 19,102 fans, the second edition of the Battle of Bay Street demonstrated that professional women’s ice hockey has a home in Toronto. Facing off at…
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PLAY Hockey and Professional Women’s Hockey League announce inaugural PWHL Breakthrough Cup
Global leader in youth hockey partners with the top women’s professional hockey league to help grow the future of girls’ youth hockey through inclusive events and experiences. NEW YORK AND TORONTO (January…
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Rookie sensation Raygan Kirk a revelation for Toronto Sceptres
Having been part of a dynastic team with the Ohio State Buckeyes, enjoying a pair of national championships, Raygan Kirk has quickly demonstrated she is ready for prime time. Hailing…
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2025 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship: Canada Claims Gold, Czechia Shines, and Top Honors for Lopusanova, Fanale, Primerano, and Novakova
The 2025 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship concluded on Sunday, January 12th, with an exciting culmination to a tournament brimming with young talent. If you missed the action leading up…
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Semi-finals Set as U18 Women’s World Championship Heats Up: Team USA, Canada, Sweden, and Czech Republic Advance
The 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Women’s World Championship began on January 4th and is being held at the Tikkurila Arena in Vantaa until the 12th. Finland last hosted the…
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December to Remember for Emerance Maschmeyer
Recognized as one of December’s PWHL Suprastars of the Month, Emerance Maschmeyer has quietly assembled a strong case for league MVP. Making five appearances between the pipes, her solid performances…
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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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