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.
A call to stand up
For me, it began last week as whispers around the my three youth players’ home association’s rink, from one female hockey parent to another, “Have you seen the video of…
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Three traits of a mentally tough athlete
Who believes improving your physical strength will improve your on-ice performance? (The majority of us raise our hands). Ok, so what do you do to improve physical strength? You may…
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Miss Vermont aims to elevate girls hockey
Joanna Nagle recently crowned 2021 Miss Vermont plans to use her platform to help grow the game for young girls in hockey. Nagle fell in love with hockey at the…
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Puerto Rico women’s hockey wins Amerigol Latam Cup
The Puerto Rico women’s hockey team claimed victory at the 2021 Amerigol Latam Cup in Florida. Team captain and professional player for EVRY VIRY in France, Jazmine Miley, along with…
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First day of sledge hockey practice
9:00am when I arrived at the rink, there was a practice underway for the Elite level. The players were unbelievable to watch. Obviously very skilled as they maneuvered their sleds with…
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Cianna Lieffers makes debut at 2021 Women’s World Championship
Among her most impressive achievements, Lieffers was merely 23 when she became only the third woman to attain Hockey Canada’s Level 5 Officials Certification. Holding a place on the…
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UNB Reds host inaugural camp for Indigenous Girls
With a start date of October 17, Fredericton’s Aitken University Centre serving as host facility, the Reds are launching the Indigenous Girls Learn To Play Hockey Camp; open to players…
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7 things college coaches won’t tell you
Coaches don’t always have enough time to help you with your individual skill development. Coaches are hired to win games and championships. They spend a majority of their time focusing…
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Experiencing para hockey for the first time
My name is Amanda and ever since I was a young girl I’ve been really into physical activities. Sports have always been a huge part of my life, and I…
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Equipment Review: Stark Hockey MFG Line
When I first began playing ice hockey a few years ago, I purchased used hockey pants to keep the equipment costs down. The pants were men’s size small Bauer hockey…
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Jamie Huntley’s impact on the hockey community
In a year that has seen the hockey community mourn the losses of iconic figures such as hockey dad Walter Gretzky, Miracle on Ice member Mark Pavelich, along with celebrated…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Amanda Fanizza | Montreal, Quebec
MEET AMANDA FANIZZA! Tell us about yourself! Hey there! I’m Amanda, new to the Women’s Hockey Life but extremely excited for this new journey on and off ice. I cannot…
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Jessica Lafrenière: Challenging the status quo
When asked what it feels like when she steps onto the ice, Jessica says, “The rush of cold air is an energizing burst of excitement. Believe it or not, I…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Chelsea Dinnin | Manitoba, Canada
MEET CHELSEA DINNIN! Tell us about yourself! My name is Chelsea Dinnin I am from a small town in Manitoba, Canada. I am a full time University student attending University…
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Turning dreams into reality: Becoming a hockey player
There is a saying that you are never too old to go for your dreams and Lisa Miller is a living example of doing just that. On her 50th birthday,…
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7 ways to boost team morale
A team is defined as a group of people coming together with a common goal. Whether you are the leader of a team or a teammate playing a supporting role,…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Brooke Soloman | Southwestern, Ontario
MEET Brooke Soloman ! Tell us about yourself! My name is Brooke Soloman and I am 9 years old. I am from a very small town in Southwestern Ontario. I started…
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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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