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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Kate-Lyn Briggs | Nova Scotia, Canada
MEET KATE-LYN! Tell us about yourself! Hi! I’m Kate-lyn. I’m 32, I’ve been a hockey fan all my life. My dad took me to the rink for the first time…
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Loren Gabel leads the way as PHF All-Star MVP
Firmly entrenched on top of the PHF scoring race, Loren Gabel has quickly risen to elite status. Emerging as the finest free agent signing this season, her brilliant hockey resume…
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Kendra Woodland headlines talented goalie group for golden Canadians at Winter Universiade
Establishing herself as one of the greatest players in the history of the University of New Brunswick Reds, the legacy of Kendra Woodland took on an exciting new dimension. Joined…
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Callie Hoff a strong leader for Team USA at Winter Universiade
Having finished an exceptional NCAA career as one of the greatest to wear the colors of the Wisconsin River Falls Falcons, Callie Hoff’s legacy allowed for one more proud chapter.…
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PHF announces 2023 Isobel Cup playoff dates & semifinal locations
Boston and Toronto to host best-of-three semifinals March 16-20Isobel Cup championship final set for March 26BOSTON, MA – (February 16, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced that the 2023…
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Ice Hockey at 47….What was I thinking?
I have always embraced new adventures and love a good challenge. I have been active my whole life. From basketball, soccer, track cross country, fishing, swimming, and hiking, I always…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Reese Doherty | Sudbury, ON, Canada
MEET REESE! Tell us about yourself! Hi! my name is Reese Doherty, I’m 10 years old and I l live in Sudbury Ontario. I play defence and I’m captain of…
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Nurse All-Star Goal Reveals Disconcerting Perspectives
Friday night, February 3, 2023 was a much-anticipated night for those of us who follow women’s hockey. Five players from the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) were participating in…
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Gabel, Darkangelo, Schroeder named PHF three stars of the week
BOSTON, MA – (February 7, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced its Three Stars of the Week following action played February 3-6, 2023. Top performers include Boston’s Loren Gabel, Toronto…
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PWHPA Announces 2022-23 Championship Weekend in Partnership with the Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Seattle Kraken, Coachella Valley Firebirds and Oak View Group
LOS ANGELES, CA – Feb 7, 2023 – The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) today—in partnership with the Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Seattle Kraken, Coachella Valley Firebirds and Oak View Group—announced details…
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Female Powerhouse Spotlight: Lindsey Brown | Sports Media Personality & Hockey Insider
Welcome 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 had…
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NAIAHF announce Victoria Bach as their newest inductee
Victoria Bach, #51 for Canada’s National Team and member of the PWHPA has joined The North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame (NAIAHF) class of 2023 inductees. “Victoria Bach is…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Ophelia Chesterman | Aberdare, Wales
MEET OPHELIA! Tell us about yourself! Hi! My name is Ophelia. I’m 12 year’s old and from Wiltshire, England but now living in South Wales . I have been playing…
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Husky seniors honored, guide UW Women to victory against SWHC on their night
By Charles Hamaker Northgate, WA – On their second ever senior night, the University of Washington Women’s hockey team once again had a night to remember, just as they had on…
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Kelly Babstock, #8 for the Metropolitan Riveters has been inducted into the NAIAHF
The North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame (NAIAHF) announced that Kelly Babstock has joined their class of 2023 inductees. “Kelly Babstock fell in love with hockey at a very…
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Marchment named PHF player of the month for January
Connecticut Whale forward led PHF with 14 points in eight-game streakBOSTON, MA – (February 2, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced that Connecticut forward Kennedy Marchment is the PHF Player of…
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The Journey of Alina Müller
At a rink close to her home in Switzerland, a much younger Alina Müller watched as a group of kids played a game on the frozen pond. It was a…
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CAA is now representing women’s hockey players, signing eight
The Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is now representing women’s hockey players, hoping to minimize the gender gap and help grow the sport. The Agency plans to start by signing eight…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Addysen Byrnes | Ottawa, ON, Canada
MEET ADDYSEN! Tell us about yourself! My names Addysen Byrnes, I’m 14 years old and I live in Ottawa, Ontario. I play u15a Nepean wildcats and have been playing for…
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Full slate of events and partners lined up for PHF All-Star Weekend in Toronto
Air Canada and Sailun Tire are Presenting Partners, with Youth Skills Clinic, and All-Star Reception at Hockey Hall of Fame Among Pre-Game HighlightsBOSTON, MA (January 27, 2023) – The Premier Hockey…
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PHF Announces 2023 All-Star Coaches
Seven Olympians with 15 combined medals set to represent their countries once againBOSTON, MA – (January 26, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced a decorated group of seven women’s…
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Five professional women’s hockey players will gear up for the 2023 NHL All-Star skills competition
The 2023 Honda NHL® All-Star Weekend takes place next weekend (February 2-4) as the National Hockey League (NHL) transforms Fort Lauderdale Beach Park into a hockey paradise. “The FREE, non-ticketed…
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NCAA star Daryl Watts sets new PHF salary record for 2023-24 season with the Toronto Six
Just days after Daryl Watts was signed by the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF)’s Toronto Six, was it made public that the 23 year old NCAA star made history with a…
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Packer, Fratkin, & Mrázová named 2023 PHF All-Star Captains
PHF Team USA, Team Canada, Team World to compete January 29 in TorontoBOSTON, MA – (January 25, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced its three All-Star captains for the…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Ava Hepburn | Markham, ON, Canada
MEET AVA! Tell us about yourself! My name is Ava and I am from Markham, Ontario, Canada. I started playing hockey when I was 6 years old. I was a…
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2023 IIHF U18 Women’s World’s Recap
The 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Women’s World Championship has officially come to a close. Hosted in Östersund Sweden, eight teams; Canada, United States, Finland, Japan, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Slovakia,…
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PHF and Discover Extend Partnership for Third Season
Official Credit Card of the PHF since the landmark 2021 dealDiscover becomes first league partner with logo sticker on the front of all PHF player helmets, and first broadcasting presenting…
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Local collaboration between the PHF’s Boston Pride & Dorchester Brewing Company calls for a cheers
BOSTON, MA – (January 18, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced that there is a new partnership between the PHF Boston Pride and Dorchester Brewing Company (DBco). In the…
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PHF Announces 2023 All-Star Rosters
45 players selected to compete for Canada, United States, World teamsTickets now on sale for January 29 showcase, presented by Air Canada and Sailun TireBOSTON, MA – (January 17, 2023)…
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Brittany Howard reaches new heights with Toronto Six
Long reputed as an impact player, the arrival of Brittany Howard paid immediate dividends for the Toronto Six. Wearing the number 41, her statistical brilliance has provided a beneficial consistency,…
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