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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Abby Bercier an essential leader for Mixed Nations at Chief Thunderstick
Serving in the role of assistant captain for the Mixed Nations team, Abigail (Abby) Constant Bercier provided an essential presence at the 2023 Chief Thunderstick tournament. With more a decade…
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Pamela Tanner proud to serve as captain with Cross Lake Lady Islanders
Bringing close to two decades of competitive experience, Pamela Tanner is the cornerstone of the Cross Lake Lady Islanders. Serving in the role of team captain for the 2023 Chief…
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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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Marah Wagner making her mark with RPI Engineers
Establishing herself as a key figure for the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Engineers offensive attack, Marah Wagner provides a tremendous consistency. In each of her two seasons, the Engineers won…
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Victoria Bach brilliant for victorious SageStrong at Chief Thunderstick
Bringing significant star power to the second annual Chief Thunderstick women’s ice hockey tournament, Victoria Bach holds standing as both, fan favorite and admired pioneer. Garbed in the paraphernalia of…
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Blugolds record breaker and Pipers scoring star Sophie Rausch earns back-to-back All-American honors
Assembling a pair of brilliant seasons, establishing herself among the finest in NCAA Division III hockey, Sophie Rausch reached the peak in unique fashion. As the last two seasons represented…
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Compelling season culminates with championship for Cami Kronish
Standing between the pipes for one of the signature programs of NCAA women’s ice hockey, Cami Kronish delivered on all accounts in a dream season. Leading the Wisconsin Badgers to…
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Mariah Keopple part of captivating time for Princeton Tigers
Belonging to an unprecedented era of success for the Princeton Tigers, Mariah Keopple provided a strong presence and consistency. Garnering multiple nods as an ECAC All-Academic, Keopple, raised in Menomonie,…
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Bulldogs great Emma Seitz earns Mandi Schwartz Scholar Athlete Award
An essential figure in propelling the Yale Bulldogs into the national spotlight, the accumulation of awards and honors stand as testament to the influence of Emma Seitz. With such an…
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Breanne Wilson-Bennett brings spirit to Toronto Six
Holding a celebrated place among Toronto’s “Group of Seven”, Breanne Wilson-Bennett is a portrait in character and resilience. Serving as an alternate captain, belonging to a tremendous trinity of leadership…
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Female Powerhouse Spotlight: Rachel Wiebe | First ever FEMALE coach on a men’s team in Canada West hockey
Welcome back to Women’s Hockey Life (WHL) Female Powerhouse Spotlight! Where once a month we highlight a former or current female athlete tackling the male-dominated industry! 💪 🏒This month we…
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Myah Bowal brought love of the game to empowering era of UNB Reds hockey
Belonging to the inaugural class of the returning University of New Brunswick Reds program, Myah Bowal provided a fundamentally sound game and friendly demeanor that contributed towards an exciting time.…
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Senior Writer Mark Staffieri brings an artistic writing style to the world of women in sport
Raised in the Greater Toronto Area, York University Alumni Mark Staffieri, upholds arguably one of the most astonishing writing portfolios in the sports industry. Mark joined Women’s Hockey Life (WHL)…
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Carabins star forward Audrey-Anne Veillette shines for Canada in dream season
Headlining a new generation of stars for Les Carabins de Montreal, the 2022-23 season provided Audrey-Anne Veillette with a pair of treasured milestones. From wearing the Maple Leaf to appearing…
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Eventful season for celebrated Bobcats captain Zoe Boyd
With one of the hallmarks of the Quinnipiac Bobcats program highlighted by a legacy of strong leadership, the contributions of Zoe Boyd as team captain during 2022-23 proved essential in…
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Ireland Perrott a prime time player for UBC Thunderbirds
In a dream season that culminated with a fantastic 35 wins for the UBC Thunderbirds, culminating with a podium finish at Nationals, there was no shortage of heroines. Emerging as…
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All-Canadian Tatum Amy captains Cougars to Golden Path Trophy
Bringing an indomitable spirit to the ice, Tatum Amy’s career reached a sensational summit this season. From capturing the Canada West scoring title to earning All-Canadian honors, Amy, also serving…
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Paige Grenier holds peerless place in compelling chapter of UNB Reds hockey
As the first recruit for the reinstated University of New Brunswick Reds hockey team, Paige Grenier gained a pioneering place in program history. Setting the standard for a talented group…
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Kaitlyn Ross backstops resilient Cougars to Golden Path Trophy
Reaching the vaunted pinnacle of a national championship, Kaitlyn Ross provided a tremendous poise, guarding the crease for the victorious Mount Royal Cougars. With pulse pounding performances in the semifinals…
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Captain Britta Curl enjoys epic third national championship with Badgers
Throughout the compelling career of Britta Curl, the opportunity to be synonymous with winning stands as the hallmark. As a star forward with North Dakota’s Bismarck Blizzard, the result was…
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Jada Burke brought strong leadership to pair of prominent teams
Celebrated as a model teammate and an inspiration for younger players, Jada Burke holds the unique distinction of having played university hockey on both sides of the border. Wearing the…
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Championship provides feeling of homecoming for Courtney Gardiner
Among the members of the Isobel Cup champion Toronto Six, the magnitude of the milestone held tremendous context for Courtney Gardiner. Winning a championship in her rookie season, the theme…
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Emma Bergesen and the Mount Royal Cougars golden goal
Earning a treasured place in Mount Royal Cougars hockey lore, Emma Bergesen scored the greatest goal of her career. Finding the back of the net at the 11:10 mark of…
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Julia McLennan part of proud Manitoba legacy with York Lions
Among seven members of the York Lions roster raised in Manitoba, Julia McLennan was the heartbeat of the defense. Reputed as a stay at home blueliner, the number 27 adorning…
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Crusaders Captaincy proud milestone for Sofia Smithson
Serving as team captain of the Holy Cross Crusaders for the last two seasons, Sofia Smithson provided the budding program with consistency and reliability. Having first worn the Crusaders purple…
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Brooke Anderson brought strong leadership to York Lions
Featuring one of the youngest rosters in OUA, the veteran presence of Brooke Anderson proved essential in a season defined by an upward progression. Although a postseason berth did not…
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Chrissy Colizza continues proud tradition of award winners from McGill (Part Two)
As the 2022-23 season signified Chrissy Colizza’s final one in the colours of the fabled McGill Martlets, a remarkable sense of momentum ensued. On the ice, Colizza, serving as team…
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Chrissy Colizza continues proud tradition of award winners from McGill (Part One)
Having enjoyed a brilliant career with the McGill Martlets, one of the most iconic and legendary programs in Canadian university hockey, Christiana (Chrissy) Colizza continued a proud lineage of wondrous…
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True Sport Award crowning touch for jubilant Olivia Giardetti
Assembling an admirable career on and off the ice based on character and perseverance, the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Bold had a gem in Olivia Giardetti. Leaving her mark in…
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