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.
AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Reagan Tracy | Iowa
Meet Reagan! Tell us about yourself! My name is Reagan, and I’m a 2010 who lives in Iowa. I’m in 4th grade. I started playing hockey when I was four…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Mary Plastino | Nevada
Meet Mary Plastino! Tell us about yourself! My name is Mary Plastino. I am 13 years old, and I live in Nevada, but I have also lived in Missouri and…
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Officiating an extension of Delaney Harrop’s passion for the game
A long-time fixture at the Rodman Arena, Delaney Harrop, the pride of Walpole, Massachusetts, served as an official for numerous events at the venue. Part of an energizing generation of…
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Finding light in the darkness: Tips to deal with no hockey
It’s a hard time in the world right now as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak spreads, and this has extended into our community: the hockey community. Our team at Women’s Hockey…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Alex Clarke | Weyburn, Saskatchewan
MEET ALEX CLARKE! TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF! My name is Alex Clarke – I am from Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada. I am 26 years old, work for Farm Credit Canada full…
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Returning to hockey after becoming a mom
Whether you’re a hockey player considering having kids or you’re thinking of returning to hockey after becoming a mom, this one’s for all the hockey-playing mamas! From the physical changes…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Megan Salamone | Cleveland, Ohio
MEET MEGAN SALAMONE! TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF! My name is Megan Salamone and I’m from Cleveland, OH. I’m 11 years old and a 6th grader at Notre Dame Elementary School…
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Kendall Hanley brings officiating experience to NHL All Star Weekend
With over 12 seasons in the stripes, Kendall Hanley, a member of USA Hockey’s Officiating Development Program, brings a multitude of experience to the rink. From calling games in the…
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Amanda Tassoni continues making an impact through officiating
As women’s ice hockey continues to rise in importance, amassing small victories, the impact is felt beyond the players themselves. Perhaps the most under-appreciated element in the game’s progress is…
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When the rink stops being your happy place: Mental health matters
The first time I remember having an anxiety attack was standing in the lobby of my favourite arena on November 30th, 2017. Kind of a sick and twisted form of…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Kamila Linhartova | Czech Republic
Meet Kamila Linhartova! Tell us about yourself! Hey, my name is Kamila and I’m from a small European country — Czech Republic. I’m pretty sure all of you know some…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Mikayla Bowman | Florida
MEET MIKAYLA BOWMAN! Tell us about yourself! My name is Mikayla Bowman and I am a 14-year-old girl goalie who plays hockey in the sunshine state — yes you read…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Amanda LaMonda | Saratoga, NY
Meet Amanda LaMonda! TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF! I am from Saratoga, NY and I started playing hockey at six years old but took a few years off due to trying…
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Bell Let’s Talk Day: One less hockey dad
He laced up my skates for the first time when I was four years old. It was the beginning of a beautiful father-daughter relationship; he was supposed to take me…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Josée Aitken | Saskatchewan
Meet Josée Aitken! Tell us about yourself! My name is Josée Aitken. I am from a small town called Eyebrow in Saskatchewan, Canada. There, I live on a farm. Currently,…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Corynn Mulkey | Orlando, Florida
Meet Corynn Mulkey! Tell us about yourself! Hi my name is Corynn Mulkey! I’m originally from Cleveland, Ohio, and now live in Orlando, Florida. I am 10 years old and…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Ashley Mouzzon | New Jersey
MEET ASHLEY MOUZZON! TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF! I am a native of Southern New Jersey who always had a love for sports at a young age. When I was seven,…
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LHOP: An interview with personal trainer and business owner Laura Slayton
Hey Everyone! Coach Dana here with Advantedge Goaltending. Below, you will find the third installment in a series of interviews that I have done with female business owners who are…
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Under the mask
Living in a society where we girls and women face struggles harsher than others, we need to be most proud of the person we are. Whenever you step on the…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Jenifer Helboe | Dawson Creek, British Columbia
MEET JENIFER HELBOE! Tell us about yourself! I’m originally from a small village in Saskatchewan called Paradise Hill. I started playing hockey when I was four years old. I played…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Katie Shopp | Cleveland, Ohio
Meet Katie Shopp! Tell us about yourself! I am 12 years old and was born in New Mexico. I moved to Kentucky and eventually to Ohio before I was two. …
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Jayden Elias | New Jersey
MEET JAYDEN ELIAS! Tell us about yourself! I am about to turn 12 and was born in South Florida and now call New Jersey home. I enjoy spending time with my…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Sasha Bodie | Dawson Creek, British Columbia
MEET SASHA BODIE! Tell us about yourself! I am originally from Bagot, Manitoba but currently live in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. I am an engineering materials lead, which in basic…
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Abuse in hockey: Speak up for yourself and others
*This is a story shared by a member of the women’s hockey community who wishes to remain anonymous. Abuse in hockey is a hot topic right now because it can…
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Built bear strong: An interview with Bear Barbell owner, Jenna Corbin
Hey Everyone! Coach Dana here with Advantedge Goaltending. Below, you will find the second in a series of interviews that I have done with female business owners who are finding…
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2019 Women’s Hockey Life Holiday Gift Guide
‘Tis the season for driving through blizzards to get to hockey, sitting in chilly rinks cheering on your hockey girl, balancing your hockey schedule with holiday events, and… Christmas! This…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Merve Tunali | Istanbul, Turkey
Meet Merve Tunali! Tell us about yourself! I was born and raised up in Ankara and Istanbul—two of the biggest cities in Turkey. Not yet called a ‘hockey country’, and…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Sami Huyge | West Michigan
Meet Sami Huyge! Tell us about yourself! My name is Sami. I am 30 years old and am from West Michigan. When I was growing up, I was surrounded by…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Kourtney Nyman | Blind River, Ontario
MEET KOURTNEY NYMAN Tell us about yourself! Hi everyone! My name is Kourtney. I’m from Blind River, Ontario, and I currently work full-time at a financial institution. I’m currently playing…
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Sledge Hockey: Claire Buchanan’s journey to finding her life’s passion
As a young girl, Claire Buchanan would have no idea that an opportunity to watch a sledge hockey practice would lead to a life passion, and ultimately a position as…
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