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Women’s History Month: Legacy and Future
Another year, another Women’s History Month! As always, we are proud to celebrate the incredible women who have shaped the game of hockey and continue to inspire future generations. Their…
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Women’s Hockey Rundown: Recent News You Need to Know (10.17.24)
Jessica Campbell Makes History as NHL’s First Female Full-Time On-Bench Coach with Seattle Kraken Jessica Campbell has made history as the first woman to serve as a full-time on-bench coach…
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Shannon Szabados earns celebrated spot in Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame
One of the most influential and celebrated goaltenders of her generation, the most recent post-playing honour for Shannon Szabados may hold the most emotion. Gaining entry into the Alberta Hockey…
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Jessica Campbell Makes History as First Female Full-Time Assistant Coach in NHL with Seattle Kraken
The Seattle Kraken have appointed Jessica Campbell as an assistant coach, marking her as the first woman to hold a full-time coaching position in NHL history.This is not Campbell’s first…
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2024 PWHL Draft Report Card
As every Draft provides hope and optimism, two key themes emerged following the final results of the 2024 PWHL Draft. Setting the tone for the season to come, change was…
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New York takes Sarah Fillier first overall in PWHL Draft
It was another historic night on Monday for the PWHL, as they hosted their second annual draft in Minnesota.Held at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium, the draft was a night of…
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Honoring Women in Hockey
This Women’s History Month, we would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to the countless women who have played pivotal roles in shaping the landscape of…
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Female Powerhouse Spotlight: Genevieve Lacasse | Two-time Olympian & PWHL Front Office
Welcome to Women’s Hockey Life (WHL) Female Powerhouse Spotlight! Where we highlight a former or current female athlete tackling the male-dominated industry! 💪🏒This month we had the pleasure of talking to…
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Empowering Trailblazers: Black Girl Hockey Club Canada Honors Historic Contributions of Black Women in Hockey
To commemorate Black History Month (February), the Black Girl Hockey Club Canada (BGHC) recently took to social media to celebrate the extraordinary contributions of black women who have paved the…
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‘I may have a chance to be like her’: Ottawa 67’s host second-ever EmpowHER Hockey Fest
Aubrey Kenny-Smith needed to tilt her head straight up to just about anyone she talked to on Saturday. The eight-year-old has the ends of her long, brown hair dyed in…
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Fill the Garden focal point of historic Beanpot Tournament
In a season that sees the launch of PWHL Boston and the Centennial of the Boston Bruins, equally notable is TD Garden serving as host venue for the Women’s Dunkin’…
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Tina Cardinale a living legend in Northeastern Huskies hockey
Revered as one of the greatest to wear the Northeastern Huskies jersey, Tina Cardinale Beauchemin set a gold standard that future generations have sought to emulate. Graduating as the Huskies…
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Remi Harvey holds pioneering presence with champion Sydney Sirens
Among the star players for the Sydney Sirens, Remi Harvey holds a pioneering place. Having enjoyed all three championships in franchise history, first suiting up as a Siren in her…
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Amanda Kessel, recently promoted by the Pittsburgh Penguins
Professional ice hockey player and member of the United States women’s national ice hockey team, Amanda Kessel has just recently been promoted by the Pittsburgh Penguins as the special assistant…
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Team Canada legend Caroline Ouellette, inducted into both the Hockey Hall of Fame and the IIHF HOF in a matter of a month!
The Hockey Hall of Fame has announced five players and two builders as its induction class of 2023, with Ouellette being the only female inductee of this class. Inducted alongside Caroline…
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WHL Podcast Episode 26: Blayre Turnbull
Tune in 🎧 with guest host Chloe Murphy as she speaks with World Champion, 2x Olympic medalist and current PWHPA player, Blayre Turnbull. Blayre tells us about her favourite and…
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Chief Thunderstick adds to shared legacy of sisters Chantal and Jocelyne Larocque
Bringing a compelling body of work to the rink, Chantal and Jocelyne Larocque remain integral in contributing towards the female game’s growing narrative. Belonging to a generation of hockey greats…
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Senior Writer Mark Staffieri brings an artistic writing style to the world of women in sport
Raised in the Greater Toronto Area, York University Alumni Mark Staffieri, upholds arguably one of the most astonishing writing portfolios in the sports industry. Mark joined Women’s Hockey Life (WHL)…
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Kacey Bellamy signs one-year contract with Connecticut Whale which includes a salary of $122,000 plus a signing bonus
PHF free agency opens with an Olympic gold medalist and eight-time World Champion making her official return to the iceBOSTON, MA – (April 20, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) in…
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Chrissy Colizza continues proud tradition of award winners from McGill (Part One)
Having enjoyed a brilliant career with the McGill Martlets, one of the most iconic and legendary programs in Canadian university hockey, Christiana (Chrissy) Colizza continued a proud lineage of wondrous…
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Ranking the Four Most Successful Nations in Women’s Ice Hockey History at the Olympics
The evolution in women’s sports over the last decade was long overdue. Perhaps catapulted by UFC turned WWE star Ronda Rousey, women’s sporting events have never had more of a…
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Lasting legacy of Hurricane Hazel McCallion inspired generations (Part Two)
A proud fixture at many local sporting events, Hazel McCallion may have been the biggest fan of the Canadian national women’s team. On-hand for the 1997 and 2000 IIHF Women’s…
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Lasting legacy of Hurricane Hazel McCallion inspired generations (Part One)
A pioneering figure whose enthusiastic influence brought an incomparable importance to the growth of women’s ice hockey, “Hurricane” Hazel McCallion inspired numerous generations. Revered as Mayor of Mississauga for 38…
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The Journey of Alina Müller
At a rink close to her home in Switzerland, a much younger Alina Müller watched as a group of kids played a game on the frozen pond. It was a…
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CAA is now representing women’s hockey players, signing eight
The Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is now representing women’s hockey players, hoping to minimize the gender gap and help grow the sport. The Agency plans to start by signing eight…
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Marie-Philip Poulin voted The Canadian Press female athlete of the year
Born in Beauceville, Quebec, Marie-Philip Poulin is best known by her Canadian fans as “Captain Clutch” and the GOAT [Greatest Of All Time] of Women’s Hockey.Poulin has secured her status…
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International play a proud milestone for Annamária Suráková
One of the most promising players for Slovakia’s national team, the 2021-22 season represented a breakthrough for Annamária Suráková. With a wealth of experience, competing at an elite level in…
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Lara Stalder stands out for Swiss in solid showing at Beijing Winter Games
An offensive catalyst for Switzerland at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, Lara Stalder’s presence proved critical in reaching the bronze medal game. Taking on a strong leadership role, the highly…
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