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.
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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A Guide for Coaching Goalies
Hey there goalies, players, and coaches! Coach Dana here with some advice for coaching goalies that will help for any age and skill level. I am a goalie coach, personal…
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Scoring sensation Kennedy Marchment makes PHF All-Star Debut
For a Connecticut Whale franchise that descended into the doldrums over the last few seasons, reaching its nadir in 2020 with a 20-loss season and 100 goals allowed, the arrival…
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20 lessons learned from 20 years of hockey
Hey there! I am Coach Dana of Firehockeyfit and today I wanted to share some of the lessons that I have learned from 20 years of playing the best sport…
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Toko sisters sensational in strong showing for Group B champion Japan
Since the inception of women’s ice hockey at the Winter Olympics, one of its rarities is the number of sisters that have competed. The previous Olympics saw twin sisters, Jocelyne…
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Gold medal glory keeps Canada perfect in Beijing
Finishing undefeated, Canada held off a late surge from the United States to emerge victorious by a 3-2 margin in the gold medal game. Recording 38 saves, Ann-Renee Desbiens enjoyed…
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Canada soars to seventh straight appearance in gold medal game
Having opened the Beijing Olympics with a double digit win versus Switzerland in Group A competition, the undefeated Canadian contingent duplicated its offensive prowess in the semifinals. Prevailing by a…
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