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.
The future is female: Kenya’s Ice Lions
If you were to stop by the Solar Ice Rink in Nairobi’s Panari Sky Centre on a Wednesday night or Saturday morning—pre-COVID-19, that is—you’d come across the Kenya Ice Lions…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Sierra Lipka |Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan
MEET SIERRA LIPKA! Tell us about yourself! Hi, my name is Sierra and I am a goalie from Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan. I just finished my first year of U15 hockey…
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“Everything Brooklyn, on blades”
Kelly Nash on right and Erika Lawler on left 2010 olympic silver medalist Erika Lawler alongside two-time NCAA national champion and current NJ Colonials head coach, Kelly Nash have team…
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Black Girl Hockey Club Juneteenth discussion recap
This past Saturday, Juneteenth was celebrated and it officially became a federal holiday in the United States on June 18th, 2021. Despite Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday, it was already…
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Becoming a mom and returning to hockey
As hockey players, we are aware of the strength and power our bodies possess. We take great pride in our fierce quads and glutes because they fuel our quick movements…
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Becoming a mom and returning to hockey
As hockey players, we are aware of the strength and power our bodies possess. We take great pride in our fierce quads and glutes because they fuel our quick movements…
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Seven self-care ideas for the summer
Practicing self-care over summer break may seem like a piece of cake. As fun as it sounds to relax in the sun all day, it can be easy to get…
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Ambassador Spotlight: Jaya Schippel | Edmonton, Alberta
MEET JAYA SCHIPPEL! Tell us about yourself! My hockey story may be similar to some young girls. My dad played hockey when he was younger and he enjoyed the game.…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Jordan Aris | Toronto, Ontario
MEET JORDAN ARIS! Tell us about yourself! My name is Jordan and I’m 12 years old. I been playing hockey for six years and I like to do tricks and…
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Changing hockey culture: an interview with Jessica Platt
It may come as no surprise that in the world of hockey at any level is lacking diversity in a variety of categories. While there are more programs and initiatives…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: SAVANNAH SONG| Richmond, Virginia
MEET SAVANNAH SONG! Tell us about yourself! My name is Savannah Song, I am 15 years old, and I am from Richmond, Virginia. I am a freshman in high school…
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Hire a coach, not a salesperson
I have been around hockey and coaching for the past 20 years and I am here to tell you that a coach is so much more than someone with…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Katie Liu | Hong Kong
MEET KATIE LIU! Tell us about yourself! Hi I’m Katie and I’m from Hong Kong, where hockey isn’t popular. I started skating when I was 4 and learnt ice hockey…
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The top items you need in your hockey bag
Every hockey player knows that a lot can go wrong during practice or a game. You could damage some of your equipment or worse, injure yourself. Therefore, it is…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Madison Wiggins| Charlotte, NC
MEET MADISON WIGGINS! Tell us about yourself! My name is Madison Wiggins, I’m from Charlotte, NC, and I play collegiate ice hockey and soccer at Finlandia University. I started playing…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Abbie Shynkaruk | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
MEET ABBIE! Tell us about yourself! Hi, my name is Abbie. I’m from Saskatoon Saskatchewan, and this year I played for the A Comet Crusaders. Next year I will be…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Hannah Whittle | England
MEET Hannah Whittle! Tell us about yourself! I’m from England. I play roller hockey for over 4 different teams across the UK (mixed and women’s). I’ve been playing roller hockey…
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The difficulties female coaches face at the grassroots level
“See it. Be it.” Four words. Two sentences. Simple idea with such a big impact. It was my long lost hockey friend Jessica Cox who shared these words with me.…
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Concussed. A Retreat focused on healing and community
For any athlete, a concussion diagnosis can be pretty scary; it does not just affect playing time or training, it affects other important areas in daily life. For every high…
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Seattle Kraken Announce Kraken Youth Hockey and Skating Academy Coaching Staff
Seattle Kraken Announce Kraken Youth Hockey and Skating Academy Coaching Staff Hockey and skating programs will be open to the public this fall at the Kraken Training Center SEATTLE…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Mikayla Christman | Warman, Saskatchewan
MEET MIKAYLA CHRISTMAN! Tell us about yourself! I am a goalie from Warman, Saskatchewan and I currently play for the female Warman AA wildcats hoping to make a AAA team…
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We Are All on the Same Team
As an avid athlete who dabbled in a few different sports, I found that I enjoyed the competitive edge sports provided. When I found street hockey, I fell in love…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Skylar Ruschpler | Sault Ste Marie, Ontario
MEET SKYLAR RUSCHPLER! Tell us about yourself! Hi! I’m Skylar and I have been skating since I was walking. I have played for eight years now, four years with boys…
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A Lesson in Unconscious Bias from Walter Gretzky
From the time I moved to SW Ontario, I was told many stories about Walter Gretzky. I heard that he was extremely approachable, very friendly, and super chatty. Since I…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Mary Robinson | Maryland, U.S.A.
MEET MARY ROBINSON! Tell us about yourself! I’m from Maryland and I’m 19 and currently a freshman playing ACHA hockey at Adrian College in Michigan. My family is huge on…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Megan Purcell| Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
MEET MEGAN PURCELL! Tell us about yourself! I was born and raised in metro-Detroit, aka Hockeytown, but now live in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex of Texas. Though my hockey journey…
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Dare to Make History: A Fight for Change in Women’s Hockey
“Cheer for the one behind” Dare to Dream: Chasing a Dream and Fighting for Equity is everything you are hoping for in a memoir, it explains the highs and…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Amelie Tonini | Italy
MEET AMELIE TONINI! Tell us about yourself! Hi WHL family! I’m Elie, a 16 years old female goalie from Italy, currently playing for a u17 boys team and a female…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Sam Ledwich| Haverhill, Massachusetts
MEET SAM! Tell us about yourself! My name is Samantha but my friends call me Sam. I am from a small town near Haverhill MA and I work at an…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Tenisha Rehberg | Ontario, Canada
MEET TENISHA REHBERG Tell us about yourself! Hi my name is Tenisha and I’m from St.Catharines, Ontario, Canada. I’m a university student and work part time for the city of…
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