Perth Inferno Becomes the AWIHL’s First Expansion Team
The Perth Inferno may be a new addition to the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL), but the team and it’s coaching staff are confident that they will be able…
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Jacquie Pierri a Peerless Competitor for Calgary Inferno
An eventful off-season for the Calgary Inferno is one that has encompassed the beginning of a new chapter. With iconic coach Shannon Miller joining the organization, along with the trades…
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Delayne Brian did it All in Captivating Calgary Career
With her name on numerous goaltending records, Delayne Brian is not only one of the most accomplished players in the first decade of the Team Alberta/Calgary Inferno franchise, she may…
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Commissioner’s Role Entails Brush with History in Milestone-Filled Year for Jayna Hefford
Although it may come with the “interim” tag, the appointment of Jayna Hefford as the Commissioner for the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL) represents an exciting milestone that serves to…
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Winter Games a Milestone for Kristen Lipscombe (Part One)
Part of an empowering generation of women that have chronicled the growth of the female game, demonstrating how a positive impact can also take place off the ice, Kristen Lipscombe…
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Heather Pollock Combines Creative Elements of Pugilism into One of Hockey’s Biggest Rivalries (Part One)
Incorporating a blend of pugilism, with both gravitas and bravura, on-ice rivalries were renewed in a unique setting as the gladiators of the rink adopted a unique persona. Conceived by…
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Remarkable Teammates Howe and Rattray Reflect on Third Terrific Title Win
When Brampton Thunder legend Lori Dupuis took on the role of General Manager after hanging up her skates, she helped put some of the key pieces in place that would…
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Final Chapter to Tealpower Fundraiser Welcomes Clarkson Cup Champions and Special Guests
Following a thrilling Clarkson Cup victory, the hockey calendar found one more notable on-ice event for the triumphant Markham Thunder. Participating in the third annual Tealpower Charity Game, a collaborative…
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Clarkson Cup Champions Gain Prestigious Audience with Prime Minister
In a season filled with numerous accolades and honors, the members of the Markham Thunder organization have also obtained memories that are destined to last a lifetime. Except for winning…
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Celine Tessier | Ridgebacks
Among a growing number of alumnae from the Canadian International Hockey Academy graduating to higher ranks of play, Celine Tessier is looking to make her mark with the University of…
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Venla Hovi Reaches Vibrant Heights with Pair of Victorious Teams
Recognized as the Manitoba Bisons Player of the Game in the Finals of the USports Women’s National Championships, while Shailyn Waite earned the same recognition for Western, it was a…
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New Era of Hockey in China Results in Proud Coaching Chapter for Jenesica Drinkwater
With the arrival of two new franchises from China entering CWHL play during the 2017-18 season, the potential for new stars to make their mark was one that brought excitement…
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Gold Medal Solidifies Brianna Decker’s Status as Most Accomplished Competitor of her Generation
Definitely among the greatest women’s ice hockey players in the world today, Brianna Decker is the game’s most accomplished skater, securing her legacy in the sport. Having contributed countless heroics over…
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Elaine Chuli Ecstatic at Chance to make History with Sensational Season in China
Raised in Waterford, Ontario, Elaine Chuli’s love of the game gained a grander scale, competing in front of an audience of rabid fans across the Pacific. Having also competed with…
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Golden Dream Comes True for Defensive Icon Kacey Bellamy
One of the most distinguished blueliners of this decade, Kacey Bellamy embodies values of strong leadership and sportsmanship. Gracious and articulate, this distinguished star of the Team USA defensive unit…
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Courtney Turner Brings Character as Key Building Block for Boston Blades
As the Boston Blades continue the admirable duty of rebuilding, assembling the pieces that shall ensure a proud return to the peak of professional women’s ice hockey, the addition of…
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Emma Woods Wonderful in Epic Season for Valiant Vanke Rays
Part of the first draft class in the history of the Vanke Rays, one of two expansion teams from China gracing the ice in the CWHL, Emma Woods certainly emerged…
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Jess Bazal Enjoyed Best Seat in the House in Thunder’s Rise to Prominence
Among the revered hallmarks of the proud Thunder organization is the sense of family that extends to all facets. From the highly talented women that grace the ice, to an…
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Nicole Kosta a Key Contributor in Epic Clarkson Cup Victory
Among the CWHL’s 2017 Draft Class, Nicole Kosta, selected third overall by the Markham Thunder, has not only emerged as one of the most influential picks of said draft, her…
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Clarkson Cup Adds Luster to Captivating Career of Liz Knox
One of the most popular and accomplished players in the history of the Brampton/Markham Thunder, Liz Knox assembled an amazing career that firmly entrenched her as a revered ambassador for…
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Triple Gold Club Membership Expands by Eight
In the aftermath of the Winter Games and the 10th Clarkson Cup, the Triple Gold Club for Women welcomed eight wondrous women into its ranks. Recognizing the recipients of Winter…
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Brooke Webster Brings Strong Showing on Offence for Expansion Vanke Rays
Having attained All-America status while skating for St. Lawrence University, Brooke Webster followed up such a prestigious achievement by contributing towards a compelling chapter in hockey history. With the CWHL…
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Devon Skeats Part of Special Championship Sorority
With the existence of two major championships in professional women’s ice hockey, the Clarkson Cup and the Isobel Cup, history takes on an exciting new dimension. As players’ paths in…
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Concept of a Super League One to be Embedded in Game’s Fabric
An already eventful year for women’s ice hockey has taken on an intriguing new dimension. As the game continues to evolve on a professional level, its current, and future status…
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Laura Stacey Scores Greatest Goal of her Professional Career as Thunder Captures Clarkson Cup
With the tenth Clarkson Cup going to overtime, it was an event assured to create new legends. In a year that already resulted in Laura Stacey, the recipient of the…
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Retribution at Clarkson Cup for Joyous Jocelyne Larocque
Unfairly maligned at the 2018 Winter Games, due to the removal of the silver medal after an emotional shootout loss to the archrival United States, it would have been for…
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You Can Play Game a Principal Component of Calgary Inferno’s Uplifting Culture
Taking on the mantle of Western Canada’s signature franchise in women’s ice hockey, the Calgary Inferno are not just a highly accomplished group of wondrous women on the ice. Also…
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Memorable First Season in Markham Highlighted by Thunder’s Efforts with DIFD Fundraiser
As the Markham Thunder took to the ice in the aftermath of the Winter Games, resuming the 2017-18 CWHL season and the final push for a postseason berth, there was…
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Sami Jo Small Sensational in Record-Breaking Performance Versus Boston Blades
Part of an exclusive sorority of iconic competitors who helped propel the female game into world class status, Sami Jo Small’s legacy only grows with each passing CWHL season. While…
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Kate Leary a Model of Consistency and Reliability for Boston Blades
As the Boston Blades continue to remake their roster, putting the pieces together to restore the glory days of seasons past, a key part in this configuration is the compelling…
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