Alumni coaches exciting innovation for 3rd CWHL All-Star Game
As the 3rd CWHL All-Star Game rapidly approaches, the tone is one composed of equal parts celebration and excitement. From the outset, the event shall witness an historic first, as…
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Furies Super Rookie Renata Fast Ready for Fantastic First Season in CWHL
Selected second overall in the 2016 CWHL Draft, Renata Fast has quickly paid dividends for the Toronto Furies. Having celebrated her 22nd birthday just days before the Furies seventh season…
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2016 CWHL Clarkson Cup Final Analytics
Here is the statistical scouting report for the CWHL 2016 Clarkson Cup Final between Les Canadiennes and the Calgary Inferno (looks like I was wrong about the outcome!). These statistics…
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Katelyn Gosling Builds on Legacy of Elite CIS Blueliners in the CWHL
Having emerged as the finest defensive prospect to come out of Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) hockey since McGill’s Cathy Chartrand, it was only fitting that Katelyn Gosling was the first…
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CWHL Makes Offseason Impact with Inaugural Pave the Way Tournament
As the Canadian Women’s Hockey League continues to grow, resulting in brand awareness and an increasing impact as home to some of the most talented women’s hockey players in the…
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Jillian Saulnier Shines at Second CWHL All-Star Game
Part of a new generation of women’s hockey superstars, Jillian Saulnier continues to make an impression. The first skater from Nova Scotia to compete with Canada’s national team at the…
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Former CWHL Star Karolina Urban Committed to Concussion Research
Having balanced the obligations of CWHL hockey while also pursuing a PhD, Karolina Urban embodied the empowering spirit that defines women in sport. Although Urban is not on CWHL ice…
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CWHL All-Star Game Provides Unique Experience for Delayne Brian
Joining fellow goaltenders Christina Kessler, Charline Labonte and Genevieve Lacasse, Delayne Brian of the Calgary Inferno was part of a unique group of competitors, as all four had achieved the…
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Brittany Esposito Among Rare Class to Have Competed in First Two CWHL All-Star Games
Among an accomplished group of women to have made history by competing in the first two CWHL All-Star Games, both contested at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre, Brittany Esposito is blazing…
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Rookie Sensation Kristina Brown Proud to be Part of Second CWHL All-Star Game
In what has shaped into a rebuilding year for the valiant and admirable Boston Blades, one of the season’s highlights has included the emergence of Kristina Brown. Selected in the…
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Sensational Rookie Katia Clement-Heydra Gains Milestone Nod to CWHL All-Star Game
In a season that has seen Les Canadiennes de Montreal boast an exceptional rookie class, its centerpiece may be Katia Clement-Heydra. Selected in the first round of the 2015 CWHL…
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Dru Burns Proud to Represent Boston Blades at Upcoming CWHL All-Star Game
While the Boston Blades have provided their devoted fans with a series of valiant performances, dedicated to each other and their attempts at triumph, their efforts have not gone unnoticed.…
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Candice Styles Among Exciting Crop of New Faces Named to CWHL All-Star Game
As the Brampton Thunder send six players to the second CWHL All-Star Game, to be contested on January 23, 2016 at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre, one of the feel-good stories…
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CWHL Hockey Heroes Cheverie and Knox Suit up for Team Italia
At the 2015 World Street Hockey Championships in Zug, Switzerland, a unique moment involved the opportunity for a pair of CWHL heroes to participate with Team Italia. Although they are…
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World-Class Superstar Marie-Philip Poulin Declares for 2015 Edition of CWHL Draft
As anticipation builds for the 2015 CWHL Draft, an exciting announcement only adds to the momentum. Marie-Philip Poulin, best known among Canadian sports fans for her gold-medal winning goals at…
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Kelsey Webster Part of Special Chapter in CWHL History
While the inaugural CWHL All-Star Game was an event that signified a remarkable turning point in league history, getting one step closer towards relevance among hardcore hockey fans, there were…
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Brianna Decker Dominates As She Earns CWHL Rookie of the Year Honors
In the aftermath of the 2014-15 CWHL season, it may be remembered most for the heroics and absolute dominance of Brianna Decker. Starting with a league-record seven-point output (three goals,…
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Caroline Ouellette Surpasses Fellow Legend Jayna Hefford as CWHL’s Greatest Scorer
On February 7, 2015, Caroline Ouellette added to a Hall of Fame worthy resume with another remarkable milestone. Just 51 seconds into the second period of a road-game against the…
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History Part of Christina Kessler’s CWHL All-Star Game Experience
Of all the historic moments that occurred at the inaugural CWHL All-Star Game, it was only fitting that Toronto Furies goaltender Christina Kessler contributed. From the outset, Kessler became the…
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Jenna Cunningham Jubilant with CWHL All-Star Game Experience
A charter member of the Calgary Inferno, dating back to its Team Alberta roots, Jenna Cunningham is more than just one of the club’s all-time greats; she is one of…
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Referee Vanessa Stratton Adds CWHL All-Star Game to Impressive Credentials
While the inaugural CWHL All-Star Game represented a watershed moment in league history, it was not just the players, coaches and fans that came away with a special experience. Often…
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Jess Jones Continues Strong Season with CWHL All-Star Game
As the Brampton Thunder have faced the absence of franchise legends such as Gillian Apps and Jayna Hefford since the autumn of 2013, Jess Jones is one of the skaters…
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Shannon Moulson Proudly Represents Furies at CWHL All-Star Game
One of the most underrated players in the CWHL, Shannon Moulson has assembled a solid career as a reliable, yet highly skilled blueliner. A product of the NCAA’s Niagara Purple…
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Team Red Mounts Comeback in CWHL All-Star Game
With every season that passes by, the CWHL continues to make history, while expanding its scope. The next step involved its inaugural All-Star Game. Contested at Air Canada Centre on…
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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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Laurier hockey great Ashley Stephenson lands in Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
Only the second woman inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, Ashley Stephenson holds a proud hockey lineage. Gracing the ice in colors of the Laurier Golden Hawks, Brampton…
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Championship Ring ceremony a meaningful moment for Toronto Six
Bringing a celebrated closure to an unforgettable run, the dedicated group of individuals that comprised the Toronto Six gathered for a championship ring ceremony. Commemorating the exhilarating 2023 Isobel Cup…
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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…
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Exciting time as PWHL kickstarts opening week
Catching lightning in a bottle, the PWHL’s opening week proved to be an unprecedented success. With the first three days of the New Year featuring a series of historic and…
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