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Skating in what may be the most competitive conference in Canadian Interuniversity Sport women’s ice hockey, Tawnya Guindon represented the fighting spirit of the Carleton Ravens. Having spent the last…

It was a far different season compared to the last. Despite the visceral familiarity of last place for the Boston Blades, these frozen gladiators were transformed into vessels of hope…

Part of a new generation of offensive talent for Les Canadiennes de Montreal, joining the likes of Kim Deschenes and Sarah Lefort, the 2017 Clarkson Cup was truly the coming…

Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of the Clarkson Cup is the fact that every year brings with it the possibility of a newly minted champion becoming part of the Triple…

Although Marie-Philip Poulin was a member of the inaugural Clarkson Cup championship team in 2009, skating for the Montreal Stars with fellow teenage phenom Lauriane Rougeau, one can argue that…

Having enjoyed the historic privilege of serving as the first captain in the history of the Team Alberta/Calgary Inferno franchise, Chelsea Purcell definitely looked to extend her legacy of strong…

Emerging as one of the rising nations in women’s ice hockey, Kazakhstan represented the potential for the game to build on past glories while ensuring a future where women the…

Graceful and articulate, stoic and dedicated, these are just some of the qualities that make Blake Bolden one of the NWHL’s premier blueliners. Joining six fellow members of the Boston…

As the borders continue to evaporate in the growing game of international women’s ice hockey, gradually extending its global reach to all corners of the globe, a significant step in…

Having quietly established herself as a superlative offensive playmaker, the recognition of Rebecca Vint resulted with a well-deserved spot among the competitors at the 3rd CWHL All-Star Game. Measuring in…

Among the most admirable traits of the Calgary Inferno is the captivating culture that sets the tone for a strong sense of teamwork and friendship. An impressive collection of world…

With Toronto’s Air Canada Centre serving as the host venue for the third CWHL All-Star Game, it provided many first-time participants with both, a proud career and personal milestone. The…

Serving as a season highlight, the weekend of December 3-4, 2016, resulted in the Brampton Thunder experiencing a profound emotional connection. Such a memorable weekend began with a collective effort…

In Erica Kromm’s accomplished career with the Team Alberta/Calgary Inferno franchise, it embodied a proud contribution towards establishing a proud yet pioneering legacy for professional women’s ice hockey in Alberta.…

Happy 2017! Crazy to think another year has come and gone, but I hope 2016 treated all of you beautiful people extremely well! It’s been awhile, but I believe I…

As the CWHL’s five franchises take to the ice during its landmark tenth anniversary season, celebratory events have been highlighted by a series of Heritage Games that have supplied multiple…

Emerging as one of the steals of the 2016 CWHL Draft, Michela Cava is quickly establishing herself as one of the cornerstones of the Toronto Furies offensive attack. With 12…

Serving as the offensive catalyst for the OUIT Ridgebacks, Mikaeli Cavell is an exceptional individual whose contributions on and off the ice make her an inspiring student-athlete. Recognizing on multiple…

Gracious, heartfelt and sincere, Cherie Hendrickson brought an appealing authenticity to the rink. An exceptional individual, whose respect and admiration for her team and teammates alike, made her presence on…

Selected fifth overall by the Calgary Inferno in the 2016 CWHL Draft (the first backstop selected by the Inferno in the first round since the acquisition of Hilary Pattenden with…

As Team Italia continues to rise in prominence among the competitive nations of women’s ball hockey, ambitiously aiming towards a podium finish at the 2017 ISBHF Worlds in Pardubice, Czech…

In an unforgettable time that has seen women’s ice hockey in Montreal achieve legendary status, an aspect of these halcyon days is attributed to a shared dynasty of elite university hockey…

Donning the number 42, Casandra Dupuis enters her final season as a member of the magnificent Carabins de Montreal with an even more enhanced leadership presence. Part of a leadership…

The following is the third in a three-part series highlighting the Toronto Maple Leafs and its linkages to women’s ice hockey. With the Toronto Maple Leafs centennial celebrations, highlighted by…

Considering that the 2015-16 season represented a significant breakthrough for the nascent Nipissing Lakers women’s ice hockey program, the emergence of freshman blueliner Stacey Henshaw only enhanced the feelings of…

The following is the second in a three-part series highlighting the Toronto Maple Leafs and its linkages to women’s ice hockey. Among the members of the Maple Leafs roster who…

While the early years of the century have seen Canada experience golden glories in the Winter Games, its accomplishments in ball hockey comprise an equally formidable legacy. Having experienced a…

Part of a strong leadership core for the rapidly improving Carleton Ravens, Audrey-Anne Boutour provides a confident presence, subsequently setting a positive tone. With the collective goal of a postseason…

Happy November! I left off with our first away trip to Toronto. We departed from Boston on Saturday morning, and arrived at Porter’s little island in Toronto around noontime. Porter…

As one of the prestigious women’s ice hockey programs in U Sports (formerly known by the sobriquet Canadian Interuniversity Sports), Montreal’s McGill Martlets hold an appeal that ranges from coast…