Emmanuelle Blais a Key Figure in Growth of Women’s Pro Hockey in Montreal
With five remarkable years of experience as a member of the Montreal Stars/Canadiennes organization, Emmanuelle Blais is among one of their greatest players to have laced up her skates. Having…
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Long Live Les Canadiennes
During the CWHL’s first eight seasons (2007-15), no team compiled as many wins or as many Clarkson Cup championships as the Montreal Stars. Also the first CWHL franchise to reach…
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Brampton Thunder shows support for ice sledge hockey star Claire Buchanan
Prior to attending the Canadian national women’s ice sledge hockey training camp in the Ottawa suburb of Stittsville, Ontario, Claire Buchanan was the recipient of a remarkable gesture on part…
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Swedish League Growing into Worlds Best League Outside of North America?
Let’s get it started! The season is upon us! Sure the league is already under way here in Sweden and we’re heading into round five next weekend, but still I’m…
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Greater Toronto Women’s Ball Hockey League Rising in Prominence
As women’s ball hockey continues to grow throughout Canada, the province of Ontario remains its gold standard. Establishing itself as a strong component of such a standard is the Greater…
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Remarkable Gee-Gees Representation on Hand at CBHA Nationals
As the 2015 Canadian Ball Hockey Association (CBHA) nationals were held in the nation’s capital of Ottawa, Ontario, there was a strong feeling of pride among the remarkable alumnae of…
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Inaugural World Masters Women’s Tournament Provides Fond Memories
As women’s ball hockey continues to establish strong roots, a key moment in its growth occurred in Tampa, Florida. With the ISBHF hosting a Masters tournament for male competitors, the…
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Brampton Further Bolsters Defense with 2015 First Overall Pick Sarah Edney
Having selected All-World blueliner Laura Fortino with the first overall pick in the 2014 CWHL Draft, the Brampton Thunder have repeated the trend once again. Turning to the Ivy League…
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Stars Second-Round Pick Katia Clement-Heydra Continues Proud Martlets Tradition
Selected eighth overall in the 2015 CWHL Draft, Katia Clement-Heydra continues the proud tradition of McGill Martlets joining the Montreal Stars. Of note, she was one of three Martlets players,…
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Second Round Selection Results in More History for Hayley Wickenheiser
Although it may not be the type of record that one may boast about, it happened for the second consecutive year in the CWHL Draft. During the 2014 edition of…
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Montreal Stars Provide Opportunity for Karell Emard to Return to Her Roots
Selected in the third round, thirteenth overall by the Montreal Stars in the 2015 CWHL Draft, the chance to return to her roots provides a strong emotional component in Karell…
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Mooseheads Stars Girouard and Desmier Add to Legacy with CBHA Nationals on Home Soil
Among the elite competitors that grace the court in the ultra competitive Ottawa Vanier Women’s Ball Hockey League (OVWBHL), very few can compare to the likes of goaltender Nathalie Girouard…
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Hailey Browne Becomes Unique Part of Professional Women’s Hockey History
Of all the players selected in the 2015 edition of the CWHL Draft, Hailey Browne may have been the most historic. Taking into account that the Draft class included the…
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Newfoundland United the Feel-Good Story of 2015 CBHA Nationals
As the only team from Atlantic Canada competing at the 2015 edition of the CBHA Nationals, Newfoundland United provided a valiant performance. Despite being the only team with a losing…
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RMU Heroes Vint and Richards Add CBHA Crown to Remarkable Careers
Having both competed at the NCAA level with the Robert Morris Colonials, Rebecca Vint and Kristen Richards helped usher a winning era for the program. Their strong teamwork skills yielded…
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Isabelle Aube an Accomplished Ambassador for Women’s Hockey in Ottawa
Originally from Bathurst, New Brunswick, Isabelle Aube has carved a proud legacy as an elite women’s hockey competitor in Ottawa, Ontario. At the NWHL and CWHL levels, Aube was a…
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Jenny Brine Adds to Hockey Legacy with Gold-Medal Clinching Goal at CBHA Nationals
At the 2015 CBHA Nationals, Jenny Brine provided a legendary performance scoring the game-winning goals in both the semi-final and final matches, solidifying a remarkable legacy. Recognized as one of…
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Jessica O’Grady Returns to Hometown Roots at 2015 CBHA Nationals
One of the most talented ball hockey players in Canada, the chance to compete on home soil was a cherished milestone for Jessica O’Grady. A member of the Canadian national…
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Toronto Shamrocks Capture CBHA Nationals in Dramatic Overtime Victory
As one of the signature clubs in Canadian ball hockey, the Toronto Shamrocks entered the 2015 edition of the Canadian Ball Hockey Association (CBHA) Nationals on a mission. Having captured…
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Carolyne Prevost Shines in Golden Debut at CBHA Nationals
Quite possibly one of the most athletically gifted competitors in women’s hockey, Carolyne Prevost adds to an already stellar sporting legacy with another great performance. Competing in her first-ever CBHA…
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Former Alberta Pandas and NAIT Ooks Player Meagan Cornelssen Part of Growing Canadian Female Baseball Legacy
A former recipient of the Canadian national women’s baseball team Most Valuable Player Award in 2011, Meagan Cornelssen is an exceptional multi-sport athlete whose legacy can also be traced back…
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Christina D’Ambrogio Proudly Displays her Heritage as Captain of Team Italia
Having carved a stellar legacy on the ice, Christina D’Ambrogio’s achievements are complemented by a ball hockey career that has grown by a quantum leap over the last few weeks.…
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Jessica Koizumi Continues Highly Accomplished Hockey Career with Connecticut Whale
As the Connecticut Whale continue to build their team, a key acquisition was former United States national team member Jessica Koizumi. Signed on the same day as Maine Black Bears…
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Canada Emerges with Second Straight Gold at 2015 Street Hockey World Championships in Zug
Entering the 2015 edition of the Street Hockey World Championships (also known as ball hockey) as the defending world champions, Canada continued to deliver. A combination of veterans and new…
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Notre Dame Hounds Hockey Coach Mira Trebilcock Enjoys Glory on the Gridiron
Currently a member of the coaching staff with the prestigious Notre Dame Hounds program, Mira Trebilcock’s love of sport took on an exciting new dimension in 2015. In addition to…
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Former York Lions Forward Autumn Mills Throwing Heat for Canadian Baseball Team
As women’s baseball shall be contested for the first time in the history of the Pan American Games, the sense of making history adds to the excitement for all players…
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Brianne McLaughlin Becomes First Olympian to Land in NWHL
In signing All-World goaltender Brianne McLaughlin, the Buffalo Beauts have continued the proud tradition of elite goaltenders in Buffalo professional hockey. From the likes of Tom Barrasso, Dominik Hasek and…
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Golden Hawks Hockey Heroes to Make Sporting History at 2015 Pan Am Games
Maintaining a standard of excellence for women’s ice hockey in the Ontario University Athletics conference, the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks have not only experienced the glory of national championships, but…
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Nepean Wildcats Star Players Proudly Graduate from PWHL to NCAA Play
Over the last few seasons, the Nepean Wildcats have emerged as one of the elite franchises in Ontario’s PWHL. From providing players that have suited up for Canada’s Under-18 program,…
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Christine Bestland Continues High-Scoring Ways with Australia’s Melbourne Ice
In what continues to be an exciting trend for women’s hockey, elite North American talents are bringing their skills to other corners of the globe. Among the female players continuing…
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