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Alice Philbert and her finest hour for Concordia
Providing the performance of a generation, recording a trio of shutouts at the 2022 U Sports Nationals, Alice Philbert backstopped the Concordia Stingers to its first title in more than…
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Fenway Park visit point of Pride for Isobel Cup champs
Since millennium, no city in the American sporting conversation holds the same level of success as Boston. Highlighted by four World Series championships, six Super Bowl titles, plus an NBA…
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Storybook finish for Stingers captain Audrey Belzile
One of the finest players to wear the Concordia colours over the last decade, the hallmarks of Audrey Belzile’s career involved a combination of dedication and perseverance. Constantly setting a…
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Yannick Truter a tremendous inspiration for Lady Flames
Wearing number seven for the Liberty Lady Flames, Yannick Truter shone brightly for the Liberty Lady Flames. Scoring in the 2022 ACHA D1 National Championship game, a convincing 5-1 triumph…
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Courtney Gardiner a consistent presence on Lions offense
Bringing enthusiastic leadership and a solid skill set on offense, Courtney Gardiner served as a cornerstone for the York Lions since her arrival in 2017. Hailing from the town of…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Leena deRonde | Rockaway, NJ, USA
MEET LEENA! Tell us about yourself! I’m almost 11 and from a small town in northern NJ. I’ve watched my dad play since I was an infant and fell in…
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Marion Hilliard Award hallowed honour for Jana Headrick
Establishing herself as one of the most inspiring players too wear the UNB jersey, the 2021-22 season saw a heartfelt appreciation for Jana Headrick. Working towards her Masters in Sports…
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Jolena Gillard a prime time player for PEI Panthers
Among the most inspiring individuals to have worn the green and white jersey for the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers, Jolena Gillard brought a jovial demeanor and team first…
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Women’s Hockey Life Partners with SciHigh Hockey Development Camps
A recognized leader in women’s hockey joins forces with reputable hockey camp to help student-athletes achieve their collegiate dreams.OTTAWA, ON. Women’s Hockey Life, the go-to resource for all things women’s…
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Banquet Speech: Agency and Possibility
How do you sum up an entire season and try to leave your players with an inspiring message? Here’s one Coach’s attempt after the 2021-2022 season.
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Alyssa Dober | Marystown, NL, Canada
MEET ALYSSA! Tell us about yourself! I am from Marystown, Newfoundland, Canada and I have been playing hockey for 9 years. I play forward for the Tripen Ice of the…
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Ashley Stratton amazing in remarkable season for Reds
Emerging as one of the first star players upon the revival of the University of New Brunswick Reds women’s ice hockey program, Ashley Stratton brought an enthusiasm which set a…
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Kayla Vespa proud to be part of PWHPA
Wearing the jersey of Toronto’s Team Sonnet during the most recent PWHPA season, Kayla Vespa brought a profound enjoyment of the game and an appreciation for the fans, encompassing a…
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Tricia Deguire enjoyed a dazzling career with McGill Martlets
With an exceptional legacy of elite goaltenders, the presence of Tricia Deguire between the pipes maintained the status of the McGill Martlets as a nationally prominent program. Building on the…
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Kristina Shanahan shines as sensational captain of the Catamounts
In a season that saw the Vermont Catamounts reach many new records and milestones, highlighted by a new benchmark for most wins, Kristina Shanahan was proud to be part of…
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Hockey Can Hurt: Dealing with being side-lined due to injury
Playing a sport as fast and physical as ice hockey can unfortunately come with injuries. Who knows, you may be one of the lucky few who make it out unscathed!…
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Captaincy brings proud conclusion to Kelsey McHolm’s York career
With a proud tradition of exceptional role models bestowed the honour of the York Lions captaincy, Kelsey McHolm accepted the privilege with pride. A two-time U Sports Academic All-Canadian, the…
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Camryn Drever a distinguished playoff heroine for Huskies
Amassing a brilliant series of goaltending performances, Camryn Drever emerged as the Saskatchewan Huskies postseason heroine. Starting with the Canada West tournament, followed by the U Sports Nationals, Drever, amassed…
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Gee Gees captaincy proud achievement for Christine Deaudelin
The pride of Beloeil, Quebec, Christine Deaudelin became a hockey star in Canada’s Capital. Competing for the Ottawa Gee Gees since the autumn of 2017, the Criminology major enjoyed 72…
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Liz Schepers leads the way in magical season for Ohio State
Enjoying a rise to national prominence over the last five seasons, the journey towards a Frozen Four championship involved many fascinating achievements and inspiring heroines. Among this group of heroines,…
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Jenna Letterie leads the way in Middlebury’s magical title run
Capturing the 2022 NCAA Division III national championship on home ice, the Middlebury College Panthers achieved a tremendous connection with their fan base, adding luster to the magic of an…
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Lilla Carpenter-Boesch leaves lasting legacy with Regina Cougars
Returning for a sixth year, the opportunity represented many rewards for Regina Cougars captain Lilla Carpenter-Boesch. Although the decision required a degree of reflection during the offseason, once onboard, the…
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Three-Time Olympian Brianna Decker Joins Shattuck-St. Mary’s Hockey Staff
FARIBAULT, MINN – A year after announcing the addition of a second Girls U19 hockey team, Shattuck-St. Mary’s School is once again continuing the growth of the sport with the…
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Laura Hurd Award celebrated achievement for Callie Hoff
Establishing herself as one of the greatest to don the jersey of the Wisconsin River Falls Falcons, the 2021-22 season served as affirmation of Callie Hoff’s brilliance. Finishing the season…
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Josefine Jakobsen dazzling for Denmark in Olympic debut
A sporting icon in her native Denmark, the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games allowed the rest of the world to catch up to the on-ice brilliance of Josefine Jakobsen. Serving in…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Mikayla Barnes | Oakville, ON, Canada
MEET MIKAYLA! Tell us about yourself! My name is Mikayla Barnes. I play for the U13 AA Burlington Barracudas as a center. I started playing hockey when I was 4,…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Lesley Burton | Tilley, AB, Canada
MEET LESLEY! Tell us about yourself! I am originally from Macrorie, Saskatchewan. Born and raised on the farm and moved to Lethbridge, Alberta after graduating from high school where I…
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Team Israel Makes Historic Debut at IIHF World Championship
Men’s hockey in Israel played their first international game on the same day as the women, just 32 years earlier. Women’s hockey had a very slow start in Israel, though…
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Olympic experience provides jubilation for Julia Kainberger
A long-time mainstay with the DEC Salzburg Eagles, blueliner Julia Kainberger also wore the Austrian national team jersey. Appearing with Austria at the IIHF U18 World Championships and Division 1A…
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NCAA D1 & D3 Championship Weekend
NCAA Division 1For the first time in its 21 year history, the NCAA D1 tournament expanded from 8 to 11 teams. Another first included the tournament selection show being aired…
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