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WE GOT ONE!: PWHL Expands to Vancouver, Bringing Pro Women’s Hockey to the West Coast
Written by Nancy Shields • April 25, 2025The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is officially heading west. On April 23, the league announced Vancouver, British Columbia, as the site of its first expansion…
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Vancouver Set to Join the Professional Women’s Hockey League
Written by Nancy Shields • April 19, 2025The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is reportedly set to announce Vancouver as its first expansion franchise, with the team expected to commence…
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2025 Women’s Ice Hockey Championship Recap
The 2025 season saw exciting victories and intense competition across various levels of women’s ice hockey. Here’s a look at the results from collegiate championships, high school-level tournaments, and upcoming…
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2025 NCAA Women’s Frozen Four: Wisconsin, Ohio State, Minnesota, and Cornell Battle for the National Title
The 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Frozen Four kicks off tomorrow (March 21, 2025) with Wisconsin, Ohio State, Minnesota, and Cornell vying for the national championship. Catch all the action…
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PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) SURPASSES ONE MILLION FANS ALL-TIME
LEAGUE ACHIEVES MILESTONE DURING TAKEOVER TOUR™ DETROIT PRESENTED BY ALLY FEATURING THE MINNESOTA FROST AND NEW YORK SIRENS LEAGUE BREAKS U.S. ATTENDANCE RECORD FOR PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY NEW YORK AND TORONTO (March 16,…
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PWHL CELEBRATES INDIGENOUS HERITAGE WITH SPECIAL EDITION ARTWORK BY ALANAH ASTEHTSI̲’ OTSISTÓHKWAˀ (MORNINGSTAR) JEWELL
Honoring Indigenous Culture, Identity, and Community Through Art NEW YORK AND TORONTO (March 10, 2025) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is proud to celebrate Indigenous Heritage with activations across its…
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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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PWHL CELEBRATES WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT MONTH WITH LEAGUE-WIDE INITIATIVES AND NEW LOGO T-SHIRTS CREATED BY TORONTO-BASED ARTIST, FIORELLA GRANDA
PWHL’s Series of Unity Games Celebrates Women Who Are Shaping the Future NEW YORK AND TORONTO (February 28, 2025) – The PWHL announced today its plans to celebrate Women’s Empowerment Month, featuring activations…
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Reminiscing on the PWHL Takeover Tour in Edmonton: A Milestone for Women’s Hockey in Alberta
The PWHL’s Takeover Tour made an unforgettable stop in Edmonton on February 16, 2025, marking a pivotal moment for women’s hockey in Alberta. The sold-out crowd of 17,518 at Rogers…
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Battle of Bay Street brings Bourbonnais full circle
A charter member of the New York Sirens, the professional sojourn of Jaime Bourbonnais has involved numerous linkages to her hockey heritage. Growing up as a fan of the Toronto…
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Sceptres sizzle in Battle on Bay Street triumph
With a sold-out crowd of 19,102 fans, the second edition of the Battle of Bay Street demonstrated that professional women’s ice hockey has a home in Toronto. Facing off at…
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PLAY Hockey and Professional Women’s Hockey League announce inaugural PWHL Breakthrough Cup
Global leader in youth hockey partners with the top women’s professional hockey league to help grow the future of girls’ youth hockey through inclusive events and experiences. NEW YORK AND TORONTO (January…
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Victoria Bach finds offensive stride with Ottawa Charge
In the aftermath of the PWHL’s first trade this season, the presence of Victoria Bach and Jocelyne Larocque has yielded exceptional results for the Ottawa Charge. Both fitting in right…
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Newly acquired Jocelyne Larocque brings wealth of experience to Charge
Among the most accomplished blueliners gracing the ice in PWHL play, December 31, 2024 marked the beginning of a new chapter for Jocelyne Larocque. In one of the most surprising…
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PWHL Takeover Tour provides homecoming for Jennifer Gardiner
As the PWHL brings its brand of exciting hockey to numerous markets throughout North America with the Takeover Tour, involving nine games in neutral sites, a stop in Vancouver provided…
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Rookie sensation Raygan Kirk a revelation for Toronto Sceptres
Having been part of a dynastic team with the Ohio State Buckeyes, enjoying a pair of national championships, Raygan Kirk has quickly demonstrated she is ready for prime time. Hailing…
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2025 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship: Canada Claims Gold, Czechia Shines, and Top Honors for Lopusanova, Fanale, Primerano, and Novakova
The 2025 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship concluded on Sunday, January 12th, with an exciting culmination to a tournament brimming with young talent. If you missed the action leading up…
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Return to Toronto a tremendous time for Emma Woods
In a well-travelled career that has seen her play professionally on three continents, the 2024-25 season provided Emma Woods with a sense of homecoming. Signing with the Toronto Sceptres as…
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Semi-finals Set as U18 Women’s World Championship Heats Up: Team USA, Canada, Sweden, and Czech Republic Advance
The 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Women’s World Championship began on January 4th and is being held at the Tikkurila Arena in Vantaa until the 12th. Finland last hosted the…
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December to Remember for Emerance Maschmeyer
Recognized as one of December’s PWHL Suprastars of the Month, Emerance Maschmeyer has quietly assembled a strong case for league MVP. Making five appearances between the pipes, her solid performances…
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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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A Goodbye to WWFHA
When you have something that you love, something that you really, really love, it’s always hard to say goodbye to it. When you love something so much, it’s hard to…
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Former Buffalo Beauts GM finds exciting new chapter in film
Having worked tirelessly towards creating a culture built on collaboration and mutual respect as General Manager of the Buffalo Beauts, such values remain prominent for Nathaniel Oliver. Serving as the…
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Women’s Hockey Rundown: Recent News You Need to Know (11.8.24)
Hayley Wickenheiser Teams Up with Esso to Launch Medals Forged from Her SkatesHockey legend Hayley Wickenheiser recently partnered with Esso Medals to promote their new design, which features medals forged…
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Hockey Canada – Women’s and girls’ hockey discussion paper published
Paper identifies six barriers negatively impacting women’s and girls’ hockeyCALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada has published Building the Future of Women’s and Girls’ Hockey, a discussion paper overseen by a 15-person steering…
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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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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: | Chloe Castell | Massena, NY, USA
MEET CHLOE! Tell us about yourself! My name is Chloe Castell. I am 9 years old. I am from Massena, NY. My dad took me on the ice when I…
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Inline legend Jackie Jarrell and a highly celebrated career
Among the most renowned athletes to hail from Ontario’s Bay of Quinte region, Jackie Jarrell set an admired gold standard in a world class career. Having made the highly visceral…
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Gold medal triumphs a key highlight for Katharina Helling
Following a fantastic run in field hockey with the University at Albany Great Danes, ISBHF play has provided Katharina Helling with an exciting new chapter of competitive brilliance. Considering that…
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Meghan Lavery makes her mark with dazzling double gold
With a lifelong love of hockey, competitive roots dating back to church league play at the age of ten, the golden run of Meghan Lavery represents one of the feel-good…
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