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Hockey family deserving of closure after lengthy struggle
At a time when inclusion and anti-bullying are emphasized in so many conversations, there is a thin line between sincerity and being disingenuous. One segment of society where this line…
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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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An Ottawa win lights up the path ahead, in more ways than one
I’m not used to writing in the first person.Normally, I’d omit a sentence like that. Uninteresting observations don’t tend to make it in a final draft, despite how true they…
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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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Tamara Simmons brings Canadian content to Falkland Islands (Part Two)
Bringing her love of sport across the world, Tamara Simmons is more than a coach and administrator. A valuable mentor and friend, she has grown into a role model, helping…
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Kelly Dyer and a distinguished career between the pipes (Part Two)
Enjoying the privilege of a pair of inductions into the Northeastern Huskies Hall of Fame, one for her individual achievements, while the other sees Kelly Dyer and her 1987-88 teammates…
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Kelly Dyer and a distinguished career between the pipes (Part One)
Among one of the goaltending greats from New England, the legacy of Kelly Dyer remains one of awe and admiration. Starting in the famed Assabet Valley program, followed by an…
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Provincial Coach of the Year Award tremendous achievement for Abby Clarke
Among the elites to have worn the jersey of the St. Thomas University Tommies, goaltending great Abby Clarke remains prominent in women’s ice hockey for Atlantic Canada. Belonging to an…
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We. Are. Fierce
I feel like I just won a major championship. I’ve been lucky enough to hit a few big athletic milestones over the years and the Fierce Female Hockey Camp is…
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Amy Turek brought star power to exciting era for the game
Belonging to a ground-breaking generation that propelled women’s ice hockey into the millennium, Amy Turek made her mark in various facets of the game. Lacing up the skates at five…
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Jolena Gillard a prime time player for PEI Panthers
Among the most inspiring individuals to have worn the green and white jersey for the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers, Jolena Gillard brought a jovial demeanor and team first…
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A Guide for Coaching Goalies
Hey there goalies, players, and coaches! Coach Dana here with some advice for coaching goalies that will help for any age and skill level. I am a goalie coach, personal…
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20 lessons learned from 20 years of hockey
Hey there! I am Coach Dana of Firehockeyfit and today I wanted to share some of the lessons that I have learned from 20 years of playing the best sport…
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