‘Since day one’: Boyd, ‘baka’ and banter help Akane Shiga feel at home in Ottawa
For most people in Japan, calling someone ‘baka’ probably wouldn’t be the best move.The word translates to being an idiot or a fool.But for Akane Shiga of the PWHL Ottawa…
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Montreal drops third straight game against Toronto in Battle in Steel City
Montreal lost a third game in a row on Sunday and has yet to beat Toronto this season who won their 10th straight game continuing their hot streak.Kori Cheverie who…
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My Experience Dual Rostering on a Co-Ed Team and an All Girls Team
To me, dual rostering only has its ups, it doesn’t have any downs. I get the best of both worlds by playing on two teams in one season. I get…
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BGHC Announces DC Impact Grant Courtesy of the Capital Impact Fund
Grant will support DMV players to pursue their dreams on the iceLos Angeles, CA: Black Girl Hockey Club (BGHC) is pleased to announce the launch of the DC Impact Grant.…
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Four Nations Tournament highlights exciting time for USA Bandy
Following an impactful 2023 that saw the United States earn a podium finish at the Federation of International Bandy (FIB) Women’s World championships, an exciting tournament promises to build on…
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Montreal suffers loss to Ottawa, loses back-to-back games for the first time
Montreal lost consecutive games for the first time this season when they lost 4-2 to Ottawa on Sunday in Laval in another physical and gritty match.With less than 10 games…
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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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Montreal shut out again by Toronto in feisty affair
Montreal once again was shut out by their arch-rivals Toronto on Friday night at the Mattamy Atheltic Centre in downtown Toronto.The visitors had their three-game winning streak snapped while the…
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‘No shortage of inspiration’: Moms and mettle make up International Women’s Day for PWHL Ottawans.
For International Women’s Day, there’s plenty of successful women to celebrate, especially within the PWHL Ottawa roster. Captain of the team, Brianne Jenner, spoke about how she feels to be…
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Montreal outlasts New York in penalty-filled affair
Montreal cemented its spot at the top of the PWHL standings after another win on the road in Connecticut against New York.Jillian Dempsey scored her first of the season while…
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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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Marie Phillipe Poulin, Melodie Daoust lead Montreal past Boston
It was a day to remember for Melodie Daoust who made her PWHL debut with Montreal scoring the game-winning goal on Saturday in Verdun.On Saturday afternoon in front of a…
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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 to…
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Montreal looks to keep rolling at midway point of PWHL season
On Friday morning PWHL Montreal players, Kori Cheverie, and Danielle Sauvageau met the media ahead of their next home game on Saturday against Boston and spoke about the upcoming games…
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Get back: Ottawa tops New York in 3-2 showing
Carla MacLeod might be drawing parallels to Ted Lasso, but that doesn’t mean she subscribes to all of his wisdom.As far as the saying ‘be a goldfish’ goes, she said…
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The Importance of Sportsmanship and Your Teammates
The best friends you make are through sports. There is a certain type of bond and connection you get with your teammates that’s harder to find in people outside of…
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Montreal falls short in shootout loss to New York
Montreal was down early but found a way to pull off an amazing comeback before losing on the road in New York.In a short season of only 24 games points…
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‘I have not been a part of a team that’s ever witnessed this’: Ottawa loses five straight, prepares for the climb
Five games, five losses. That’s been the story of the PWHL Ottawa team for almost the past month. They’re stuck in the league’s basement, but not for lack of trying.Saturday’s…
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Montreal secures a bounce-back win against Minnesota
After having their three-game winning streak snapped on Friday in Toronto, Montreal managed to hang on for a 2-1 win versus first-time visitors – Minnesota, in Laval. It was a…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: | Olivia Galbraith | Upland, CA, USA
MEET OLIVIA! Tell us about yourself! I am a 7th grade student in Upland, California . My hockey story is I was a figure skater for a couple years but…
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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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CCM Hockey Partners with Scotiabank to Grow Women’s Hockey
Montreal, Quebec – CCM Hockey, a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of hockey equipment, is thrilled to announce a new program in partnership with Scotiabank dedicated to increasing opportunities for…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: | Katelyn Colquitt-Gould | Stafford England, UK
MEET KATELYN Tell us about yourself! I am Katelyn, I’m 9 years old from Stafford in the UK. The very first time I put on a pair of skates was…
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BGHC Announces Winter 2024 Scholarship Awardees
Funds support recipients’ costs to pursue on-ice dreamsFebruary 1st, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA: Black Girl Hockey Club (BGHC), a nonprofit advocating for Black women in ice hockey, is pleased…
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PWHL “Takeover Weekend” – March 16-17
Ottawa-Boston to play at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena on March 16 at 6:00 p.m. ETToronto-Montréal to play at Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena on March 17 at 12:30 p.m. ETTORONTO, ON…
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Growing pains: Ottawa expands, yet faces another overtime loss
A new month, a similar problem for Ottawa – they’ve lost again in overtime.New York’s Alex Carpenter will go down as Ottawa’s bane on Sunday, scoring not only the tying…
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Laura Stacey OT winner lifts Montreal over Boston
Montreal scored a revenge win against Boston on the road at the Tsongas Center on the campus of UMASS-Lowell.Laura Stacey scored less than three minutes into the extra period to…
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My Experience Being the Only Girl on an All Boys Team
My first year, my first day, my first practice. I remember it all vividly. Before the first practice of the 2022-2023 season started, the head coach of my team called…
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Maureen Murphy leads Montreal over Ottawa in Laval
The Rookie scored the game-winning goal in overtime with 90 seconds remaining in the extra frame to lift the home team in front of a sellout record crowd.Montreal won their…
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Win some, lose some: back-to-back games in Ottawa makes history
A week of firsts for Ottawa, for better or worse.When the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) had its first game in the city, advisory board member for the league, Stan…
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