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 EqualityThe Premier Hockey Federation is proudly celebrating Pride throughout the month with a unique PHF logo designed in collaboration with HEARTLENT Group and artist Tay…
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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 iceLos Angeles, CA: To commence with Pride Month, Black Girl Hockey Club is honored toannounce our summer 2023 scholarship…
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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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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 voteBOSTON, MA – (May 18, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced the Fans’ Three Stars of the…
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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 cultureBOSTON, MA – (May 4, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has…
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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 seasonBOSTON, MA – (April 27, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced that top scorer Loren Gabel of the Boston…
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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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Kacey Bellamy signs one-year contract with Connecticut Whale which includes a salary of $122,000 plus a signing bonus
PHF free agency opens with an Olympic gold medalist and eight-time World Champion making her official return to the iceBOSTON, MA – (April 20, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) in…
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Corinne Schroeder named PHF Goaltender of the year
Boston Pride netminder set records for wins, shutouts, and saves during the 2022-23 seasonBOSTON, MA – (April 19, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced that top rookie Corinne Schroeder of the…
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Elite goaltender Elaine Chuli key leader in Isobel Cup win
Having stood between the pipes for the Toronto Six since their inaugural season, Elaine Chuli quickly earned acclaim as one of the elite goaltenders in PHF play. With all games…
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Lauren Kelly named Denna Laing Award recipient
Boston Pride defender recognized for perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication during 2022-23 seasonBOSTON, MA – (April 13, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced that defender Lauren Kelly of the Boston Pride has…
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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 teamBOSTON, MA (April 12, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced that the unrestricted free agency period…
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Gabel and Schroeder earn first-year PHF awards
Boston Pride’s Loren Gabel named Newcomer of the Year and Corinne Schroeder named Rookie of the Year for 2022-23 PHF seasonBOSTON, MA – (April 4, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation…
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PHF Announces Awards Finalists for 2022-23 Season
New categories and criteria introduced to enhance annual honorsBOSTON, MA – (March 23, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced a list of finalists for its annual awards that includes…
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Official launch of the IIHF Inspire The Next women’s campaign
(March 22, 2023) – The International Ice Hockey Federation is excited to announce the launch of Inspire The Next – a campaign aimed to inspire women to get involved in ice hockey,…
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PHF and PHWA Announce Media Partnership
PHWA’s New Women’s Hockey Chapter to Select PHF’s Most Valuable PlayerBOSTON, MA – (March 22, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF), in association with the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA), has…
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PHF 2023 Isobel Cup Championship coming to Mullet Arena on March 26
PHF PARTNERS WITH ARIZONA COYOTES AND OVG360 TO BRING PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY TO THE DESERT ON MARCH 26 WITH LIVE COVERAGE ON ESPN2 AND TSNBOSTON, MA – (March 9, 2023)…
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PWHPA Announces 2022-23 Award Winners
Yesterday evening (March 4, 2023), at an awards ceremony in Washington, DC, the PWHPA announced the winners of the 2022-23 season awards. All award nominees & winners were chosen via a PWHPA…
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Gabel Named PHF Player of the Month for February
Boston Pride forward leads PHF in all offensive categoriesBOSTON, MA – (March 2, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced that Boston forward Loren Gabel is the PHF Player of the Month…
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NBC Sports Washington to Broadcast 2023 Capitals PWHPA Showcase
NHL Network & TSN to carry National Coverage in US and Canada, RespectivelyKenzie Lalonde, Liz Knox and Courtney Laughlin Highlight Broadcast TeamCaps Pre-Game Live: Special Edition Women in Hockey, hosted by…
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PWHPA Announces 2022-23 Awards Nominees
Today (March 1, 2023) – the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association’s (PWHPA) announced the nominees for its first ever season award ceremony, presented by Thundercat Technology, Dell Technologies and Leidos.…
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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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PHF announces 2023 Isobel Cup semifinal game times
Tickets on sale starting February 27BOSTON, MA – (February 24, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced its full schedule details for the 2023 Isobel Cup semifinals hosted by the…
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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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Captain Clutch captures 200 career points as her latest milestone moment
2022 was considered one of Poulin’s most accomplished years yet as Canada’s national women’s ice hockey captain led her team to gold at the 2022 Winter olympics and again during…
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