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: 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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All walks of life: Diversity and inclusion in the hockey world
In 1982, I had the “privilege” of being the first woman to sit on the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA, now Hockey Canada) Board of Directors. At that time, the…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Laura Mark | Sudbury, ON
Meet Laura Mark! Tell us about yourself! My name is Laura Mark and I currently live in Sudbury, Ontario and work for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB).…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Corbett Rowcliffe | Kirkland, Quebec
Meet Corbett Rowcliffe! Tell us about yourself! My name is Corbett Rowcliffe and I live in Kirkland, QC, which is a suburb of Montreal. I was born and raised in…
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Katie Guay continues to make history as influential hockey official
Among hockey’s renaissance women, Katie Guay continues to attain new pinnacles, propelling herself to a state of reverence that has enlightened a new generation. Demonstrating to them the potential that…
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A glorious game: The history of women’s hockey
Women in hockey have been facing public backlash since the birth of the game Women in hockey have been facing public backlash since the birth of the game in the…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Mackenzie Elliott | Indiana
Meet Mackenzie Elliott! Tell us about yourself! Hello beautiful people! I hope you’re having an amazing day today! My name is Mackenzie Elliott and I’m proud to now say I’m…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Kayla van der Walt | South Africa
Meet Kayla van der Walt! Tell us about yourself! I am from Gauteng, South Africa. I started playing ice hockey in July 2018 and made the provincial Gauteng B side…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Lynn Newton | Ontario
Meet Lynn Newton! TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF! I started playing hockey in a boys league in Germany when I was 12. I played lots of road hockey, and took figure…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Victoria Bruni | Las Vegas, NV
Meet Victoria Bruni! Tell us about yourself! My name is Victoria Bruni. I’m originally from Queens, NY but I’ve lived in Las Vegas, NV for the past five years. I…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Veera Laiho | Finland/Australia
Meet Veera Laiho! Tell us about yourself! I’m 26 years old and a registered nurse from Turku, Finland. Now I live in Gold Coast/Brisbane, Australia and enjoy the hot weather…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Whitney Juszkiewicz | Vancouver, BC
Meet Whitney Juszkiewicz! Tell us about yourself! My name is Whitney Juszkiewicz. I’m originally from Edmonton, Alberta where I grew up playing hockey with the Edmonton Girls Hockey Association. I…
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“W is for Wickenheiser”: Inclusivity in hockey
Most kids learn the alphabet by learning that A is for “apple” and B is for “bear”. But if a kid happens to be growing up around the influence of…
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