Shannon Szabados earns celebrated spot in Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame
One of the most influential and celebrated goaltenders of her generation, the most recent post-playing honour for Shannon Szabados may hold the most emotion. Gaining entry into the Alberta Hockey…
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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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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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Around the Rink, Coaching, Leagues, Locker Talk, Olympics, Skill Development, WHL People, Youth Hockey
‘I may have a chance to be like her’: Ottawa 67’s host second-ever EmpowHER Hockey Fest
Aubrey Kenny-Smith needed to tilt her head straight up to just about anyone she talked to on Saturday. The eight-year-old has the ends of her long, brown hair dyed in…
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Adult Rec, Around the Rink, Coaching, IIHF, Leagues, Locker Talk, NCAA D1, Olympics, Pro, University
Tina Cardinale a living legend in Northeastern Huskies hockey
Revered as one of the greatest to wear the Northeastern Huskies jersey, Tina Cardinale Beauchemin set a gold standard that future generations have sought to emulate. Graduating as the Huskies…
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2023 PWHL Draft Report Card
Putting a roster together, all the PWHL teams addressed their needs in the inaugural PWHL Draft. Serving as the measuring stick in determining a team’s success, or failure, all front…
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ALEX CARPENTER, ABBY ROQUE, MICAH ZANDEE-HART SIGN PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) CONTRACTS WITH NEW YORK
Tri-State area welcomes top Olympic and World Championship talentTORONTO, ON (September 8, 2023) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) today announced the first three players to sign free agent contracts with the…
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ANN-RENÉE DESBIENS, MARIE-PHILIP POULIN, LAURA STACEY SIGN PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) CONTRACTS WITH MONTREAL
Canadian Olympic gold medalists build foundation in La Belle ProvinceTORONTO, ON (September 7, 2023) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) today announced the first three players to sign free agent contracts…
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AERIN FRANKEL, MEGAN KELLER, HILARY KNIGHT SIGN PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) CONTRACTS WITH BOSTON
Boston bolsters lineup with World Champions at all three positionsTORONTO, ON (September 7, 2023) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) today announced the first three players to sign free agent contracts…
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KENDALL COYNE SCHOFIELD, KELLY PANNEK, LEE STECKLEIN SIGN PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) CONTRACTS WITH MINNESOTA
State of Hockey welcomes trio of U.S. Olympians inked to three-year dealsTORONTO, ON (September 6, 2023) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) today announced the first three players to sign free…
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RENATA FAST, SARAH NURSE, BLAYRE TURNBULL SIGN PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) CONTRACTS WITH TORONTO
Trio of Olympic gold medalists calling Toronto home for next three yearsTORONTO, ON (September 6, 2023) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) today announced the first three players to…
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EMILY CLARK, BRIANNE JENNER, EMERANCE MASCHMEYER SIGN PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) CONTRACTS WITH OTTAWA
Canadian Olympians commit to nation’s capital on three-year termsTORONTO, ON (September 5, 2023) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) today announced the first three players to sign free agent…
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Amanda Kessel, recently promoted by the Pittsburgh Penguins
Professional ice hockey player and member of the United States women’s national ice hockey team, Amanda Kessel has just recently been promoted by the Pittsburgh Penguins as the special assistant…
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Chief Thunderstick tournament a family affair for Shaylyn Constant
In the growing legend of the Chief Thunderstick tournament, the presence of Shaylyn Constant and her husband Brady Keeper created history. Both belonging to championship rosters in 2023, in what…
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Team Canada legend Caroline Ouellette, inducted into both the Hockey Hall of Fame and the IIHF HOF in a matter of a month!
The Hockey Hall of Fame has announced five players and two builders as its induction class of 2023, with Ouellette being the only female inductee of this class. Inducted alongside Caroline…
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WHL Podcast Episode 26: Blayre Turnbull
Tune in 🎧 with guest host Chloe Murphy as she speaks with World Champion, 2x Olympic medalist and current PWHPA player, Blayre Turnbull. Blayre tells us about her favourite and…
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Chief Thunderstick adds to shared legacy of sisters Chantal and Jocelyne Larocque
Bringing a compelling body of work to the rink, Chantal and Jocelyne Larocque remain integral in contributing towards the female game’s growing narrative. Belonging to a generation of hockey greats…
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Ranking the Four Most Successful Nations in Women’s Ice Hockey History at the Olympics
The evolution in women’s sports over the last decade was long overdue. Perhaps catapulted by UFC turned WWE star Ronda Rousey, women’s sporting events have never had more of a…
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USports stars reunite with Wiikwemkoong T-Birds at Chief Thunderstick tournament
A seminal moment in the growing legacy of the Fred Sasakamoose Chief Thunderstick tournament, the opportunity for ten women’s teams to grace the ice in 2022 featured a who’s who…
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PWHPA Announces Details for 2022-23 Season Including Record Number of Games Played, New Roster Format
PHILADELPHIA, PA – August 18, 2022 – The Professional Women’s Hockey Player Association (PWHPA) today announced plans for the 2022-23 season, which will feature 43 olympians, more than 75 players…
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