Locker Talk keeps you up to date on the latest women’s hockey activities around the world. Here you’ll find the latest happenings around the rink, from hockey parents sharing their perspectives to reviews of the latest hockey equipment on the market.
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,…
–
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…
–
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…
–
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)…
–
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,…
–
PHF and Sailun Tire Announce Partnership Extension
‘Official Tire of the PHF’ and presenting partner of PHF All-Star WeekendBOSTON, MA – (January 11, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced a partnership extension with Sailun Tire as the ‘Official…
–
WHL Podcast Ep. 24: Quinn Johnston
Put your head down and grind! 💪 💯 Tune in with student-athlete Quinn Johnston from Queens University, as she shares her hockey journey, how she finds time for herself in…
–
Future Leaders Program adds to legacy of Stoney Creek Sabres
With Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe region a hub for the development of elite female hockey talent, among the organizations leading the way are the Stoney Creek Sabres Girls Hockey Association. Featuring…
–
Lightning and PWHPA partner to host 2022-23 Secret® Dream Gap Tour
TAMPA BAY, FL – Jan. 9, 2022 – The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) are partnering to host four games of the 2022-23 Secret® Dream Gap Tour…
–
PHF enhances respect, safety, inclusion initiatives for members
New partnerships announced with Respect Group and RealResponse, plus mandatory background checks with NCSIBOSTON, MA – (January 4, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) announced a pair of new multi-year partnerships…
–
AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Marnie Pullin | Melbourne, Australia
MEET MARNIE! Tell us about yourself! My name is Marnie Pullin, and I am a nineteen-year-old ice hockey player from Melbourne, Australia. Despite playing plenty of hockey during my week,…
–
World class competitors a key cornerstone of Vancouver Griffins
Establishing a legacy as the first professional women’s ice hockey club of the new millennium based in Vancouver, the Griffins brought a combination of enthusiasm, aspiration and mission to the province’s…
–
Remarkable year for Reagan Rust, a tremendous portrait of character
Becoming a symbol of hope and courage, Reagan Rust remains a key contributor in the game’s narrative. On the ice, she starred at the NCAA level with the Rochester Institute…
–
Marie-Philip Poulin voted The Canadian Press female athlete of the year
Born in Beauceville, Quebec, Marie-Philip Poulin is best known by her Canadian fans as “Captain Clutch” and the GOAT [Greatest Of All Time] of Women’s Hockey.Poulin has secured her status…
–
AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Camila Massaguer | Dubai
MEET CAMILA! Tell us about yourself! Hi! My name is Camila, I’m 6 years old and I’m from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. My grandpa back in Barcelona used to play…
–
The Beauty of the Buffalo Believes Classic brings the community together
Among the signature events on the PHF calendar, the Buffalo Believes Classic combines the outdoor elements with the essence of competition, creating a compelling showcase. As outdoor games have gone…
–
The Tradition Hockey Legacy Award a fulfilling honor for Jillian Dempsey
Among the most revered and accomplished women in professional hockey, Jillian Dempsey is a generational talent whose achievements tug at the heartstrings of New England hockey enthusiasts. Earning the honor…
–
Samantha Cogan a hometown heroine at PWHPA All-Star Weekend
During another exciting year of the Dream Gap Tour, Canada’s Capital Region was spoiled with a thrilling All-Star weekend. With Dream Gap contests on both sides of the Ottawa River,…
–
The Hockey News Donates 500,000 Digital Subscriptions Worth $15 Million To Canada Hockey Players
Toronto – Dec. 20, 2022 – W. Graeme Roustan, Executive Chairman and owner of Roustan Media, Publisher of The Hockey News, today announced the donation of 500, 000 digital one-year…
–
Record breaking start to Corinne Schroeder’s PHF career
With a 2022-23 season that saw the PHF welcome an expansion team, also announcing an increase to the salary cap, the most compelling story belongs to goaltender Corinne Schroeder. Standing…
–
AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Mackenzie Yuile | Aurora, ON, Canada
MEET MACKENZIE! Tell us about yourself! Hi! My name is Mackenzie Yuile aka M-dog aka Mack Attack, 11 years old from Aurora, Ontario. I have been playing hockey since I…
–
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…
–
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…
–
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…
–
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…
–
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…
–
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…
–
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…
–
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.…
–
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…
–