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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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Claire Thompson brings tremendous presence to Canadian defense
Beginning the decade with an ECAC championship, which saw Toronto’s Claire Thompson serve among the captains for the Princeton Tigers, the feat proved to be prologue for an unfolding chapter…
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Klara Peslarova a key contributor towards Czechia’s proud run in Beijing
Among the most intriguing storylines of Group B play at the Beijing Winter Olympics has involved the high quality of goaltending. Except for Japan’s Nana Fujimoto, who made her third…
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Five Finnish skaters score in sensational win versus Japan
Vanquished in a 7-1 final, Japan’s aspirations of reaching the medal round for the first time ever ended up with disappointment. With a hat trick by 22 year old Petra…
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Mom writes heartfelt letter to daughter on Senior night
Ashley, I am so proud to have witnessed you play with these boys over the past 6 years at Cold Spring Harbor High School. This was your last Varsity Ice…
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Canada clinched Group A with inspiring goaltending performance
With a total of five goals scored in an exciting second period, Canada and the United States renewed rivalries in their final preliminary round match. Both undefeated heading into the…
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Repstock-Romme resilient as Denmark captures first Olympic win
With goals scored in each period, Olympic history was made, as Denmark emerged victorious in a 3-2 triumph. Facing off against Czechia, as both nations made their Olympic hockey debut…
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Six skaters score for Canada in convincing win
Remaining undefeated in Group A play, Canada vanquished ROC in a convincing 6-1 triumph. With the game delayed by over an hour, as Canada did not receive the ROC’s Covid-19…
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Milestone of All-Star Game part of monumental season for Alyssa Wohlfeiler
Part of a celebrated group of alumnae from Northeastern University making their mark in professional hockey, the 2021-22 season has included numerous milestones for Alyssa Wohlfeiler. Skating for the Connecticut…
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China and Japan face-off for first time in a generation
Having last played each other on Olympic ice at Nagano’s Aqua Wing Arena on February 11, 1998, China and Japan renewed rivalries in Beijing. The Nagano match saw China prevail…
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Japan remains undefeated with win over Denmark
Emerging as the class of Group B, Japan, ranked sixth in the world, maintained its undefeated mark, prevailing over Denmark in a highly convincing 6-2 final. With aspirations of reaching…
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