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CBHA Hall of Fame the exclamation point in dazzling career for Elysia Desmier
Serving as the greatest highlight in a career filled with glories, Elysia Desmier accomplished a very rare double. Gaining the dual feat of an ISBHF World Championship and a coveted…
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OHL Presents PWHPA Showcase coming to Barrie, Kitchener, Niagara and Peterborough
TORONTO, ON – Dec. 14, 2022 – The Ontario Hockey League announced today that it is partnering with the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) to bring some of the best women’s hockey talent…
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Chen Kotler inspires as captain for Team Israel
Serving as team captain for a highly promising program in the stages of growth, Chen Kotler has also adopted the empowering role of pioneer. Dedicated towards increasing the profile of…
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PWHPA SECRET® DREAM GAP TOUR TO RETURN TO MEDSTAR CAPITALS ICEPLEX MARCH 4-5
WASHINGTON, DC – Dec. 12, 2022 – For a second consecutive year, the Washington Capitals will host a stop in the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association’s Secret® Dream Gap Tour. The PWHPA…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Pia Surke | Dortmund, Germany
MEET PIA! Tell us about yourself! Hi! My name is Pia, I am 22 years old and am from Dortmund in Western Germany. I started ice skating when I was…
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PWHPA, TSN AND RDS ANNOUNCE BROADCAST PLANS FOR THE CANADIAN TIRE PWHPA ALL-STAR WEEKEND, DECEMBER 10-11
TORONTO (December 5, 2022) – The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA), Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC), TSN, and RDS today announced Canada’s Sports Leader will be the official broadcaster of the upcoming THE…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Madison Orawiec | Madison, CT, USA
MEET MADISON! Tell us about yourself! I’m from Madison, Connecticut and a full-time student, currently in the 2nd grade. I’m a first generation hockey player that got into the sport…
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PWHPA SECRET® DREAM GAP TOUR GAME TO BE PART OF 2023 SCOTIABANK HOCKEY DAY IN CANADA BROADCAST ON SPORTSNET
Team Scotiabank takes on Team adidas in Owen Sound, ON as part of PWHPA’s Secret® Dream Gap Tour, with three additional games being played in Collingwood, ON on Jan 21-22.…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Maren Rathbone | Ottawa, ON, Canada
MEET MAREN! Tell us about yourself! My name is Maren Rathbone, I’m 13 years old and from Ottawa. I first started playing hockey when I was 8 years old. I…
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Maccabiah Games provides dual purpose for Samara Lewis
With unity and belonging among the key themes of the Maccabiah Games, the impact of the event held tremendous meaning for Samara Lewis. Garbed in the Canadian colors, gracing the…
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Esther Silver an esteemed builder for Team Israel (Part Two)
Following Team Israel’s historic IIHF debut, participating at the Division III, Group B tournament in Belgrade, Serbia, the focus quickly shifted to the 21st Maccabiah Games. The quadrennial event, welcoming…
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Esther Silver an esteemed builder for Team Israel (Part One)
During a landmark year for the Israeli national women’s ice hockey team, highlighted by a pair of international tournaments, heralding an era of relevance, the presence of Dr. Esther Silver…
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WHL Podcast Ep. 23: Carley Olivier
Focus on the little things and what’s in front of you 🙌 Tune in with grad student defensemen from the University of Waterloo, Carley Olivier as she shares her hockey…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Roz Klassen | Bonneyville, AB, Canada
MEET ROZ KLASSEN! Tell us about yourself! I am from Bonnyville, AB and I focus mostly on coaching hockey and promoting female hockey and sport. I am very passionate about…
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All-time great Nathalie Girouard gains cherished place in CBHA Hall of Fame
A proven winner at all levels, Nathalie Girouard represented a superb standard of excellence. With a brilliant career that spanned over a distinguished decade, defined by three National championships and six…
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Traverse City Girls North Stars Hockey Program Invites Local Community to its Inaugural Fundraiser
Traverse City Girls North Stars Hockey Program Invites Local Community to its Inaugural Fundraiser ### Traverse City, MI – Nov. 9, 2022 – Traverse City North Stars Girls Hockey is…
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Legacy and fulfillment part of fascinating time for Odel Fischler
Adding the milestone of international hockey to a highly promising career, the experience provided an elated Odel Fischler with a strong sense of achievement. Participating a pair of compelling tournament…
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PWHPA ANNOUNCES THE CANADIAN TIRE ALL-STAR WEEKEND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OTTAWA SENATORS
-All-Star skills competition and 3-on-3 tournament to take place at Canadian Tire Centre on Dec. 11- -Regular season games to take place in Kemptville, Gatineau and Ottawa on Dec. 9 and…
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Goaltender Julianna Thomson a gem for Canada at ISBHF Worlds
Representing a new generation of goaltending brilliance for the dynastic Canadian national team, Winnipeg’s Julianna Thomson continues a tremendous lineage of sparkling talent between the pipes. Bringing a tremendous poise…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Hanna Sztocka | Sosnowiec, Poland
MEET HANNA! Tell us about yourself! Hello, my name is Hanna and I’m from Poland. I started playing hockey at the age of 4 and I am still training. I…
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Cherie Stewart reaches new summit with golden outcome at ISBHF Masters
Among the most seasoned competitors to grace the ball hockey spab, Cherie Stewart reached an exciting series of summits in 2022. Wearing the Stars and Stripes for a pair of…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Ireland Greenhough | Sooke, BC, Canada
MEET IRELAND! Tell us about yourself! Hello my name is Ireland Greenhough, I am 20 years old from Sooke BC, a small town on Vancouver Island. I currently attend Olds…
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Jodi Berris brings tremendous background to Team USA
Enjoying a career as a Sports Management Professional, time spent between Portland, Oregon and Park City, Utah, the Maccabiah Games allowed Jodi Berris an opportunity to feel the essence of…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Janessa Griffiths | Oshawa, ON, Canada
MEET JANESSA! Tell us about yourself! Hi, my name is Janessa Griffiths. I am 12 years old from Oshawa, ON. I started playing hockey at 4 years old because I…
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Captain America: Pam Bilger leads USA to historic gold at ISBHF Masters
Among the most celebrated figures in the growing legacy of USA Ball Hockey, Pam Bilger holds a place among the program’s luminaries. Having first worn the Stars and Stripes at…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Maddie Ulleweit | Chicago, IL, USA
MEET MADDIE! Tell us about yourself! My name is Maddie, i’m from Chicago, Illinois and I’m 11 years old. I started playing hockey 4 years ago when I became bored…
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RPI alum Dr. Lane Dielwart making her mark in Kelowna
Having assembled a formidable career, possessing a diverse background, the accumulation of experiences weaving a rich tapestry, Dr Lane Dielwart remains engaged in hockey. Passing down her love of the…
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Vizzy Becomes Official Hard Seltzer of the PWHPA
The hard seltzer brand steps up to support professional women’s hockey at the upcoming Secret® Dream Gap Tour MONTREAL (October 14, 2022) – Vizzy Hard Seltzer and the Professional Women’s…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Nelly Toulouse | Sudbury, ON, Canada
MEET NELLY! Tell us about yourself! My name is Nelly Toulouse – Abitong. I’m 15 years of age, and in grade 10. I’m from Sudbury, ON, Canada. What I like…
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Gatorade®️ Canada Partners with the PWHPA for upcoming season
Gatorade® is Set to Fuel World-Class Athletes as it Continues to Evolve and Diversify its Partnership Strategy October 13, 2022, TORONTO – Gatorade® Canada, the leader in sports fuel, announces a new…
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