PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) ANNOUNCES CANADIAN TIRE CORPORATION AS FIRST FOUNDING PARTNER
Canadian Tire Corporation joins the PWHL with a landmark multi-year agreement TORONTO, ON (September 13, 2023) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has announced a multi-year agreement with Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC), naming…
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ALEX CARPENTER, ABBY ROQUE, MICAH ZANDEE-HART SIGN PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) CONTRACTS WITH NEW YORK
Tri-State area welcomes top Olympic and World Championship talent TORONTO, ON (September 8, 2023) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) today announced the first three players to sign free agent contracts with…
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ANN-RENÉE DESBIENS, MARIE-PHILIP POULIN, LAURA STACEY SIGN PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) CONTRACTS WITH MONTREAL
Canadian Olympic gold medalists build foundation in La Belle Province TORONTO, ON (September 7, 2023) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) today announced the first three players to sign free agent…
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AERIN FRANKEL, MEGAN KELLER, HILARY KNIGHT SIGN PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) CONTRACTS WITH BOSTON
Boston bolsters lineup with World Champions at all three positions TORONTO, ON (September 7, 2023) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) today announced the first three players to sign free agent…
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KENDALL COYNE SCHOFIELD, KELLY PANNEK, LEE STECKLEIN SIGN PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) CONTRACTS WITH MINNESOTA
State of Hockey welcomes trio of U.S. Olympians inked to three-year deals TORONTO, ON (September 6, 2023) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) today announced the first three players to sign…
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RENATA FAST, SARAH NURSE, BLAYRE TURNBULL SIGN PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) CONTRACTS WITH TORONTO
Trio of Olympic gold medalists calling Toronto home for next three years TORONTO, ON (September 6, 2023) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) today announced the first three players…
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EMILY CLARK, BRIANNE JENNER, EMERANCE MASCHMEYER SIGN PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) CONTRACTS WITH OTTAWA
Canadian Olympians commit to nation’s capital on three-year terms TORONTO, ON (September 5, 2023) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) today announced the first three players to sign free…
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PWHL MEDIA CONFERENCE RECAP – SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) hosted a virtual media conference with all six newly appointed General Managers today via Zoom. Some highlights from the media conference include: Boston GM Danielle…
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PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL)ANNOUNCES GENERAL MANAGERS FOR SIX TEAMS
Danielle Marmer, Natalie Darwitz, Danièle Sauvageau,Pascal Daoust, Michael Hirshfeld, Gina Kingsbury to lead PWHL roster building TORONTO, ON (September 1, 2023) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) today announced the General…
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PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) SETS FOUNDATION FOR INAUGURAL SEASON
Boston, Minnesota, Montreal, New York, Ottawa, and Toronto are home to first six teams Player selection process, including draft and free agency guidelines, announced TORONTO, ON (August 29, 2023) – The Professional…
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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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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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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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New Women’s Pro Hockey league to Launch in 2024
INITIATIVE, LED BY MARK AND KIMBRA WALTER, BILLIE JEAN KING HAS PWHPA AND PHF SUPPORT CHICAGO AND BOSTON, JUNE 30, 2023 — A new professional hockey league, featuring the world’s…
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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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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 Celebrates Pride Month
Skating On The Path To Equality The Premier Hockey Federation is proudly celebrating Pride throughout the month with a unique PHF logo designed in collaboration with HEARTLENT Group and artist…
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Black Girl Hockey Club Announces Summer 2023 Scholarship Award Winners
BGHC celebrates seven young women for excellence on and off the ice Los Angeles, CA: To commence with Pride Month, Black Girl Hockey Club is honored toannounce our summer 2023…
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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…
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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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PHF Announces 2022-23 Fans’ Three Stars of the Season
Dominique Kremer, Loren Gabel, Carly Jackson selected by PHF fans in online vote BOSTON, MA – (May 18, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced the Fans’ Three Stars of…
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PHF Announces 2022-23 Foundation Award Recipients
Seven players recognized for applying core values of hockey to their community and helping to grow and improve hockey culture BOSTON, MA – (May 4, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation…
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25 Best Women’s Hockey Blogs and Websites you Should Follow in 2023
We are so honoured that Women’s hockey Life AND, WHL Academy, have BOTH been listed as FeedSpot’s “25 Best Women’s Hockey Blogs and Websites” We are so honoured that Women's…
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Loren Gabel named PHF MVP and Outstanding Player of the Year
Boston Pride top newcomer also led the league in scoring during the 2022-23 season BOSTON, MA – (April 27, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced that top scorer Loren Gabel of the…
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Bravo to Blue Jays for welcoming Isobel Cup champion Toronto Six
In the aftermath of an historic Isobel Cup championship, becoming the first Canadian team to savour the victory, the theme of celebration expanded for the wondrous women of the Toronto…
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