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Foundation Award fantastic achievement for Jenna Rheault
Honoring six empowering women with the Foundation Award, one from each franchise in the PHF, the honor is a reflection of core values that set a strong example. Jenna Rheault,…
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Canada bounces back to claim gold at IIHF U18 Women’s Worlds
Claiming the gold medal following a third place finish in the Group A preliminary round, Canada emerged as a feel-good story. Defeating the host nation United States in the Finals,…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Emma Whetham | Cambridge, ON, Canada
MEET EMMA! Tell us about yourself! My name is Emma Whetham is am 13 years old I live in Cambridge Ontario Canada and play for the Ancaster Avalanche U15AA team.…
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Maria Dominico magnificent in Lakers run to Nationals
Shining as a prodigious playmaker for the Nipissing Lakers, the contributions of Maria Dominico heralded the program’s halcyon days. Assembling a monumental 2021-22 campaign, the efforts accentuated her expanding legacy.…
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Brock McGillis – Giving Voice to LGBTQ+ Players and Fans
It is PRIDE month, and there is no surer sign of it than seeing the flourish of Pride flags throughout the city. Of course, there was a time when you…
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Foundation Award accentuates exceptional season for Allie Thunstrom
With the PHF Awards serving as the closing chapter to its seventh season, a series of honors went beyond statistics. Celebrating the commendable efforts of its players as Hockey Humanitarians,…
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Sami Miller spectacular as Falcons take flight
Guarding the crease for the highly competitive Wisconsin River Falls Falcons, goaltender Sami Miller delivered on all accounts. An essential contributor in a fantastic 2021-22 season, the Falcons soared to…
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Amy Turek brought star power to exciting era for the game
Belonging to a ground-breaking generation that propelled women’s ice hockey into the millennium, Amy Turek made her mark in various facets of the game. Lacing up the skates at five…
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National championship victory defining moment for Vanessa DeMerchant
Among the most accomplished forwards to skate for the dynastic Liberty Lady Flames, Vanessa DeMerchant gained a glorious closure to a great career. Capturing the ACHA national championship, a record…
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Bravo to Blue Jays for recognizing hockey heroines
Long regarded as one of the most poignant rituals in sport, baseball’s Ceremonial First Pitch brings honored figures from all facets. With their standing as Canada’s team, the Toronto Blue…
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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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