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China victorious on home ice as Denmark scores historic goal
Looking to rebound from a 3-1 loss to Czechia to open the Beijing Winter Olympic Games, the host Chinese returned to Wukesong Sports Centre looking for their first-ever Olympic hockey…
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Czechia prevail in Winter Games debut
Wukesong Sports Centre served as the historic backdrop as the host Chinese enjoyed their first Olympic hockey game on home ice. Led by head coach Brian Idalski, whose coaching resume…
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All-Star status latest accolade for Lindsay Eastwood
Having emerged as a highly dependable member of the Toronto Six defensive unit since her rookie season, also scoring the first goal in franchise history, Lindsay Eastwood gained a new…
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Castonguay Hire Signals Watershed Moment for Canucks and Game of Hockey
“I have a vision board at home.” “Hockey players are human. The product that’s on the ice are human beings.” “You need to put the players first.” These are just…
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WHL Podcast Ep. 22: Kacey Bellamy
Work hard, stay humble, and be kind ✨ 3x Olympian Kacey Bellamy knows a thing or two about being successful and what it really takes to be an Olympian. 🎧…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Beth Calvert | Evecquemont, France
MEET BETH! Tell us about yourself! Hi I’m Beth, I’m 16 years old and I’m from France. My parents are both British, but I was born in Paris. I’m currently…
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PWHPA Spotlight: Demi Crossman
With the city of Truro, Nova Scotia representing the first leg of the 2021-22 PWHPA Dream Gap Tour, the event served as an exciting intersection for reunion, history and world-class…
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WHL Podcast Ep. 21: Michaela Boyle
Your struggles are what give you strength 💪 Michaela Boyle, student-athlete at Boston College shares her hockey journey, filled with many highs and lows, in hopes of inspiring those who…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Alexe Villebrun | Sault Ste. Marie, ON
MEET ALEXE! Tell us about yourself! My name is Alexe Villebrun. I’m a 13 years old and am a forward for the U15 Soo Jr. Greyhounds.I live in Sault Ste.…
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Behind The Front paints a captivating image
Bringing talent on the ice and on the canvas, Kimberly Sass has combined both interests, masterfully creating a stirring social statement on sporting equality. A goaltender, having stood between the…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Libby Hinrichs | Andover, MN, USA
MEET LIBBY HINRICHS! Tell us about yourself! Hello I am Libby Hinrichs! I am from Andover Minnesota. I am currently a senior at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. I am…
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PWHPA Spotlight: Kelsey Roberts
As the sporting footprint of Truro, Nova Scotia took on a greater relevance, serving as host city for a stop on the PWHPA Dream Gap Tour, signifying the first female…
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Presence of Vancouver Griffins brought provincial pride to BC talents
With the arrival of the Millennium, key moments in sporting equality brought about optimism for greater summits. Having experienced numerous milestones, including the launch of the WNBA in 1997, the…
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Learning to play ice hockey later in life
No Maximum Age Required Learning a new sport later in life can certainly be daunting, especially a sport as fast paced and physical as ice hockey. Whether it be the…
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Amanda Asay forged a lasting legacy excelling in two sports
Only 33 years young, Amanda Asay lived a remarkable life. One, which encompassed so much promise, representing the exciting potential for women in sport and society. With a series of athletic…
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The IIHF’s Paternalism Runs Deep
The outrage over the IIHF’s decision to cancel the U18 Women’s World Championships for the second year in a row is justified, and justified only because, for the second year…
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Let the puck drop at Women’s U18 World Hockey Championships
For the second year in a row, the U18 Women’s World Championships have been cancelled due to “safety concerns” while the Men’s U20 World Juniors continues as scheduled. Both teams…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Seonaid Parker | Perth, Australia
MEET SEONAID PARKER! Tell us about yourself! Hi! My name is Seonaid Parker, I am 26 years old, and I live in Perth, Western Australia. I was fortunate enough to…
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Gabrielle Rousseau plays huge role in historic win for Gaitors
With a hockey tradition that dates back decades, the 2021-22 season has provided the Bishop’s University Gaiters with an exciting new chapter. Enjoying their inaugural season of U Sports women’s…
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Goaltender Charley Wing wonderful in home opener for Gaiters
With a Bishop’s Gaiters roster that features a quartet of solid goaltending talent, including Jade Shushu Saulnier-Cyr, Aglaé René de Cotret and Faith Miller, Charley Wing has quickly emerged as…
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PWHPA All-Stars vs. Japan National Team Trip Cancelled
PWHPA All-Stars vs. Japan National Team Trip Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Restrictions Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Japanese government has announced new restrictions that will not allow the PWHPA’s…
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Historical achievements is a season to remember for Kristen Welsh
In a time of several fantastic firsts, the autumn solstice has propelled Kirsten Welsh into a position of prominence. The Blackstock, Ontario native, Welsh enjoyed the opportunity to achieve numerous…
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A game for us all
I’m sure most of you have heard about the recent events that occurred at a recent high school hockey game in Pennsylvania. A young women goalie playing on a men’s…
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The importance of community in women’s hockey
Learning to play sports as a child can help develop important life skills like meeting new friends, teamwork and leadership—especially when playing on a hockey team! But, unfortunately, hockey isn’t…
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The truth about comparison
How many times have we been told not to compare ourselves to others? For me, countless times and it is also something I frequently say to others as well. New…
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Soaring Eagles host Jamie Huntley-Park Memorial Game
Revered as one of the elite programs in NCAA Division III women’s ice hockey, the Elmira Soaring Eagles have built a tremendous culture, with the values of belonging, respect and…
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A call to stand up
For me, it began last week as whispers around the my three youth players’ home association’s rink, from one female hockey parent to another, “Have you seen the video of…
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Three traits of a mentally tough athlete
Who believes improving your physical strength will improve your on-ice performance? (The majority of us raise our hands). Ok, so what do you do to improve physical strength? You may…
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Miss Vermont aims to elevate girls hockey
Joanna Nagle recently crowned 2021 Miss Vermont plans to use her platform to help grow the game for young girls in hockey. Nagle fell in love with hockey at the…
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Puerto Rico women’s hockey wins Amerigol Latam Cup
The Puerto Rico women’s hockey team claimed victory at the 2021 Amerigol Latam Cup in Florida. Team captain and professional player for EVRY VIRY in France, Jazmine Miley, along with…
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