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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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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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“All my goals and dreams are connected with hockey.” Sezim’s path from a street rink in the village to international championships.
This is the story of 18-year-old Sezim Salamatova, a female ice hockey player from Kyrgyzstan, a developing country in Central Asia. Hockey became the meaning of life for Sezim and…
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Jessica Campbell Makes History as First Female Full-Time Assistant Coach in NHL with Seattle Kraken
The Seattle Kraken have appointed Jessica Campbell as an assistant coach, marking her as the first woman to hold a full-time coaching position in NHL history.This is not Campbell’s first…
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2024 PWHL Draft Report Card
As every Draft provides hope and optimism, two key themes emerged following the final results of the 2024 PWHL Draft. Setting the tone for the season to come, change was…
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Maureen Murphy and Erin Ambrose Shine as PWHL Award Winners for Montreal
On Tuesday afternoon the PWHL hosted its inaugural awards ceremony highlighting seven different awards.A day after hosting its second draft in league history the PWHL had its first-ever award show…
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New York takes Sarah Fillier first overall in PWHL Draft
It was another historic night on Monday for the PWHL, as they hosted their second annual draft in Minnesota.Held at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium, the draft was a night of…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: | Olivia Zurawska | Chicago IL, USA
MEET OLIVIA! Tell us about yourself! My name is Olivia, I am from Chicago IL, currently finishing up my youth hockey career as a ST.Jude knight and starting my college…
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Flipping a Switch
“All lights turned off can be turned on.” (Call Your Mom, Noah Kahan). As someone who loves music and all forms of writing, I find deeper meaning in words and…
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Canada suffers OT loss to Americans in final group stage game
Canada lost a heartbreaking, gut-wrenching contest to their arch-rivals the US on Monday night in Utica losing in overtime to end the group stage.When Canada plays the US in any…
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Kristen O’Neil scores two, Canada dominates Czechia
Canada improved to 3-0 in the group stage after dominating their Czech opponents on Sunday afternoon in Utica, New York.Monday night’s game against the USA will officially decide who wins…
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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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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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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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Gabriella Hartley part of exciting future for hockey in Falkland Islands
Belonging to a generation of pioneering competitors, the combination of spirit and perseverance encompasses Gabriella (Gabi) Hartley’s hockey odyssey. Approaching almost a decade with stick in hand, the very talented…
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‘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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Fill the Garden focal point of historic Beanpot Tournament
In a season that sees the launch of PWHL Boston and the Centennial of the Boston Bruins, equally notable is TD Garden serving as host venue for the Women’s Dunkin’…
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Tamara Simmons brings Canadian content to Falkland Islands (Part Two)
Bringing her love of sport across the world, Tamara Simmons is more than a coach and administrator. A valuable mentor and friend, she has grown into a role model, helping…
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My Experience Playing for the Washington Wild Female Hockey Association
Playing girls hockey in a world where the sport is dominated by males is one of the most rewarding feelings for an athlete. It’s a chance to prove ourselves as…
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Kelly Dyer and a distinguished career between the pipes (Part Two)
Enjoying the privilege of a pair of inductions into the Northeastern Huskies Hall of Fame, one for her individual achievements, while the other sees Kelly Dyer and her 1987-88 teammates…
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Kelly Dyer and a distinguished career between the pipes (Part One)
Among one of the goaltending greats from New England, the legacy of Kelly Dyer remains one of awe and admiration. Starting in the famed Assabet Valley program, followed by an…
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Marvis Chipunza part of fascinating time for Falkland Islands hockey
Becoming a focal point for the Falkland Islands women’s ice hockey team, Marvis Chipunza is making key contributions on and off the ice. Originally from Zimbabwe, she relocated to the…
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Coach Don MacLeod a tremendous figure in building Northeastern hockey
Revered as a dynasty in Hockey East, the last decade has seen the Northeastern Huskies feature a who’s who of elite women’s ice hockey talent. While the efforts of head…
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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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Sense Arena VR key learning tool for PWHL top pick Taylor Heise
Enjoying a tremendous momentum as the historic first pick overall in the inaugural PWHL Entry Draft, Taylor Heise is committed to elevating her game to a new dimension. Becoming the…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: | Trista Tookey | Sparks, NV, USA
MEET TRISTA! Tell us about yourself! I was born in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and spent my childhood traveling the USA. I learned to skate while learning to walk, and grew up…
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Ravens all-time great Tawnya Guindon dazzles in debut at CBHA Nationals
One of the greatest to wear the Carleton Ravens jersey, Tawnya Guindon brought a combination of work ethic and talent that made her a highly valued teammate. Such values were…
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Beer League Girls (Book)
Nadine AuCoin is a fiction writer, mother of three, and a grandmother based in Fort McMurray, Alberta. She is the author of two novels. “Naked Souls Collide” and “A Small…
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Syracuse star forward Sarah Thompson an exceptional role model
Constantly geared towards improvement, whether as a player or person, an exceptional element of Sarah Thompson’s work ethic involves betterment beyond individual goals. Finding tremendous reward in the facets of…
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A tale of ambition – Between Two Continents
Starting her hockey journey just nine months ago, passion and dedication have propelled Ayşe and she is eager to leave a mark on the rink. A Journey Begins: Ayşe Kolçak’s (9 y.o, from Istanbul)…
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