Future of Women’s Hockey: Laila Edwards
Team USA had a strong showing in the 2022 U18 Women’s World Championship, including a 7-0 victory in the preliminary game against Team Canada. Laila Edwards emerged as a star…
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Chief Thunderstick tournament provides plenty of emotion for Sydney Daniels
A third generation player, whose father Scott, played for three NHL teams, including Hartford, New Jersey and Philadelphia, while her grandfather played while attending St Michael’s residential school in Duck…
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Jordan Beshara jubilant as captain for Team Lebanon
Gaining the privilege to honour her heritage as a member of Lebanon’s national ball hockey team, it simultaneously marked an exciting opportunity for Jordan Beshara to continue her competitive endeavors. Raised…
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Sensational season continues for Sarah Hilworth with national coaching award
Celebrated as a key builder in the revival of the University of New Brunswick Reds, Sarah Hilworth reached a celebrated place of reverence in 2022. Leading the program to its…
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Hélèna Gebrayel glad to make history with Team Lebanon
Standing between the pipes for Lebanon at the 2022 ISBHF Women’s Worlds in Laval, Quebec, Hélèna Gebrayel performed valiantly. Providing admirable efforts in every outing, the tournament provided a significant…
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Shae-Lynn Clarke shines for Canada in ISBHF debut
Making her ISBHF debut on home soil, Shae-Lynn Clarke shone for Canada. Demonstrating that the future remains an exciting one for the national team, Clarke, from Bell Island, Newfoundland, recorded a…
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Distinguished Dawn Tulk enjoys rare ISBHF double on home soil
Possessing a brilliant career highlighted by four fantastic gold medals plus a bronze medal at the ISBHF Women’s Worlds, Dawn Tulk has earned legendary standing. One of the most accomplished…
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Stephanie Towns stars for Great Britain twice in memorable year
Among the finest hockey talents in Great Britain, renowned for her on-ice heroics with the Premier League Whitley Bay Beacons (formerly Squaws), Stephanie Towns gained a place of prominence during…
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Anna Purschke celebrated as hockey humanitarian and leader for MRU Cougars
Revered as a tremendous leader and a hockey humanitarian, Anna Purschke finished her proud career with the Mount Royal Cougars on an acclaimed note. Accentuated by an historic first place…
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PHF veteran Colleen Murphy ecstatic to play for US at ISBHF Worlds
Among the veteran members of the United States national ball hockey team, Colleen Murphy approached the 2022 ISBHF Women’s Worlds in Laval, Quebec, with a sense of eagerness. Having competed…
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Connecticut Whale star Sarah Hughson shines with Team USA at ISBHF Worlds
Best known as a member of the Connecticut Whale, the competitive career of Sarah Hughson has extended beyond the rinks of the PHF. Competing for the United States at the…
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Scoring sensation Chelsea Karpenko among Canadian heroes at ISBHF Worlds
With the captain’s C adorning her jersey, Chelsea Karpenko emerged as one of Canada’s heroes at the 2022 ISBHF Women’s Worlds. Recording eight points, ranking in the top 10 in…
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Scoring title among highlights for ISBHF Tournament MVP Carol-Ann Upshall
An essential contributor in Canada’s gold medal triumph at the 2022 ISBHF Women’s Worlds, forward Carol-Ann Upshall delivered on all accounts. Winning the scoring title, complemented by the tournament Most…
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Karen Levin proud to be captain for Team USA
With the 2022 ISBHF Women’s Worlds representing the fifth fantastic time that Karen Levin has worn the Stars and Stripes, the articulate and highly skilled blueliner represents the heartbeat of…
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Homecoming for Stephanie Pascal with Sudbury Lady Wolves made greater with coaching award
Having gained prominence as one of the finest goaltenders in the OUA, guarding the crease for the Queen’s Golden Gaels, Stephanie Pascal proudly shares her acumen with a new generation…
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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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International play a proud milestone for Annamária Suráková
One of the most promising players for Slovakia’s national team, the 2021-22 season represented a breakthrough for Annamária Suráková. With a wealth of experience, competing at an elite level in…
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Gabrielle De Serres a gem for the Varsity Blues
Long revered as one of the premier programs for ice hockey in U Sports play, the University of Toronto Varsity Blues remained among the nation’s finest in 2021-22. With a…
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WHL Ambassador Rosie Adey shines with Solway Sharks
Having graced the ice of British rinks since her teens, Roseanne (Rosie) Adey is the embodiment of consistency. One of the most celebrated competitors in the history of the Coventry…
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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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Women’s tournament tremendous highlight of Chief Thunderstick event
At a time when reconciliation stands as a pivotal moment in modern Canadian history, the contributions of Indigenous peoples are gaining a new level of celebration and appreciation. Equally compelling…
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Season of distinction for Syracuse defensive gem Jessica DiGirolamo
Setting a new standard of excellence, Jessica DiGirolamo ended her sterling run with the Syracuse Orange on a highly memorable note. One of the greatest blueliners in program lore, the…
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Bulbul Kartanbay building the game in Kazakhstan
With the female game beginning to take shape throughout Asia, including parts of the Pacific rim and segments of the Middle East, an enthusiastic and compelling figure from Kazakhstan has…
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Paying it Forward: The Pride Stick
Inspired by Brendan Burke, The Hockey News is raising funds for You Can Play with Christian Hockey.On February 5, 2010, Brendan Burke died in a car accident. He had just…
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Lara Stalder stands out for Swiss in solid showing at Beijing Winter Games
An offensive catalyst for Switzerland at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, Lara Stalder’s presence proved critical in reaching the bronze medal game. Taking on a strong leadership role, the highly…
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Chloe Marshall captivating as postseason heroine for Lakers
Backstopping the Nipissing Lakers to their greatest postseason run, catapulting into national prominence, Chloe Marshall took on the mantle of hockey heroine. Providing sterling performances that heralded her arrival among U…
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Foundation Award fantastic achievement for Jenna Rheault
Honoring six empowering women with the Foundation Award, one from each franchise in the PHF, the honor is a reflection of core values that set a strong example. Jenna Rheault,…
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Canada bounces back to claim gold at IIHF U18 Women’s Worlds
Claiming the gold medal following a third place finish in the Group A preliminary round, Canada emerged as a feel-good story. Defeating the host nation United States in the Finals,…
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Maria Dominico magnificent in Lakers run to Nationals
Shining as a prodigious playmaker for the Nipissing Lakers, the contributions of Maria Dominico heralded the program’s halcyon days. Assembling a monumental 2021-22 campaign, the efforts accentuated her expanding legacy.…
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Brock McGillis – Giving Voice to LGBTQ+ Players and Fans
It is PRIDE month, and there is no surer sign of it than seeing the flourish of Pride flags throughout the city. Of course, there was a time when you…
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