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: 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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Skating builds the foundation: An Interview with business owner Carrie Keil
Hey Everyone! Coach Dana here with Advantedge Goaltending. I wanted to bring you the first in a series of interviews that I have done with female business owners who are…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Sky Brown | Lenore, Manitoba
MEET SKY BROWN! TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF! My name is Sky Brown, I am from a small town called Lenore, Manitoba. I graduated college in May of 2018 and since…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Jessica Jones | Ponoka, Alberta
Meet Jessica Jones! Tell us about yourself! I currently live in Ponoka, Alberta, a small farming town 45 minutes south of Edmonton, and I am freelance journalist, primarily for newspapers…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Rachael Irving | Auburn, New Hampshire
Meet Rachael Irving! Tell us about yourself! In my first season playing hockey at the age of five, my dad asked me a life changing question: “What is more important…
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One skate at a time: A woman’s journey returning to organized hockey after losing her arm
When 31-year-old Sherilee Sharko took the ice, I didn’t notice anything different about her. During warm up I sized up the opposing team of ladies from the other end of…
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What I wish I knew: 4 pieces of advice from a veteran hockey goalie
Being a goaltender puts you into an exclusive club with your fellow puckstoppers. There aren’t many people who voluntarily choose to stand in one place while others fire semi-frozen rubber…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Rilei Siedlecki | Medina, Ohio
MEET RILEI SIEDLECKI! Tell us about yourself! My name is Rilei Siedlecki and I am 11 years old. I live in Medina, Ohio and have two brothers who also play…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Willow Herman | Bunker Hill, West Virginia
Meet Willow Herman! Tell us about yourself! I’m from Bunker Hill, WV and I started playing hockey when I was five. My brother decided he wanted to play and I…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Sarah Chambers | Warrenton, Virginia
Meet Sarah Chambers! Tell us about yourself! My hockey story started the first year of 12U when I lived in Kodiak, Alaska. I played for a co-ed team called the…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Maya Sofia Popova | Madison, New Jersey
Meet Maya Sofia Popova! Tell us about yourself! I am from Madison, New Jersey, USA. I am a 5th grade student in Kings Road Elementary School. My hockey story is…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Cara Vella | Caledon, Ontario
Meet Cara Vella! TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF! My name is Cara Vella and I am 10 years old and in grade 5. I started skating when I was three years…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Heather Mannas | Vancouver, British Columbia
Meet Heather Mannas! Tell us about yourself! Hi everyone! My name is Heather and I live in Vancouver, BC, Canada. I was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta and moved…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Mackenzie Callery | Ontario
Meet Mackenzie Callery! Tell us about yourself! My name is Mackenzie Callery and I am from a town just outside of Windsor, Ontario. I have a degree in Child Psychology…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Cassie Krenz | Pueblo, Colorado
Meet Cassie Krenz! Tell us about yourself! My name is Cassandra Krenz (Cassie). I am 43, almost 44, years old. I was born and raised in North Dakota, moved to…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Sydney Fogu | Bayonne, New Jersey
Meet Sydney Fogu! Tell us about yourself! My name is Sydney Fogu but I go as Syd or Syd The Kid. I am from Bayonne, New Jersey. I was born…
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8 tips for hockey parents to ensure an enjoyable season for you and your child
This one’s for you, hockey parents! Being a hockey mom or dad can be one of the hardest jobs around (more…)
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Madeline Chen | Huntington Beach, CA
Meet Madeline Chen! Tell us about yourself—where are you from, what do you do, what’s your hockey story? Hi, my name is Madeline Chen. I am currently 10 years old…
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At the intersection of leadership, careers, and women in sport
1965. Outside. Snow is falling. Dull blades carve rough ice. Hear the crack of pucks and sticks. Timbered voices scratch the wind. When I step on the ice, someone yells…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Jessica Pollard | Milton, Ontario
Meet Jessica Pollard! Tell us about yourself! I am from Milton, Ontario and I have been playing hockey since I was eight years old. I am currently playing for the…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Naomi Cooper | Aberdeen, Scotland
Meet Naomi Cooper! Tell us about yourself! My name is Naomi Cooper and I am from Aberdeen, Scotland. Throughout my life, sport has impacted me continuously as I grew up…
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