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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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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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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Grace Ralphs | Nottingham, England
MEET GRACE! Tell us about yourself! My name is Grace Ralphs, I am 16 and I am from Nottingham. I got into ice hockey through watching the Nottingham Panthers which…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Siân Tucker | England
MEET SIÂN! Tell us about yourself! I am 17 and I live in the South of England. I am an Ice hockey player and coach. I have been playing for…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Zach Perkins | East Longmeadow, MA, USA
MEET ZACH! Tell us about yourself! My name is Zach Perkins, I am currently the head coach of the Anna Maria College Women’s Hockey program and currently live in Massachusetts.…
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PHF Announces 2023 All-Star Coaches
Seven Olympians with 15 combined medals set to represent their countries once againBOSTON, MA – (January 26, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced a decorated group of seven women’s…
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Future Leaders Program adds to legacy of Stoney Creek Sabres
With Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe region a hub for the development of elite female hockey talent, among the organizations leading the way are the Stoney Creek Sabres Girls Hockey Association. Featuring…
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Chen Kotler inspires as captain for Team Israel
Serving as team captain for a highly promising program in the stages of growth, Chen Kotler has also adopted the empowering role of pioneer. Dedicated towards increasing the profile of…
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Maccabiah Games provides dual purpose for Samara Lewis
With unity and belonging among the key themes of the Maccabiah Games, the impact of the event held tremendous meaning for Samara Lewis. Garbed in the Canadian colors, gracing the…
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Esther Silver an esteemed builder for Team Israel (Part Two)
Following Team Israel’s historic IIHF debut, participating at the Division III, Group B tournament in Belgrade, Serbia, the focus quickly shifted to the 21st Maccabiah Games. The quadrennial event, welcoming…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Roz Klassen | Bonneyville, AB, Canada
MEET ROZ KLASSEN! Tell us about yourself! I am from Bonnyville, AB and I focus mostly on coaching hockey and promoting female hockey and sport. I am very passionate about…
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RPI alum Dr. Lane Dielwart making her mark in Kelowna
Having assembled a formidable career, possessing a diverse background, the accumulation of experiences weaving a rich tapestry, Dr Lane Dielwart remains engaged in hockey. Passing down her love of the…
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Player turned coach Courtney Tougas spearheads introduction of Celly App
Currently in her third season in the capacity of head coach for the U16 Prep Girls team at Stanstead College, Courtney Tougas brings an acumen and enthusiasm motivated towards continued…
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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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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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Amy Turek brought star power to exciting era for the game
Belonging to a ground-breaking generation that propelled women’s ice hockey into the millennium, Amy Turek made her mark in various facets of the game. Lacing up the skates at five…
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Jolena Gillard a prime time player for PEI Panthers
Among the most inspiring individuals to have worn the green and white jersey for the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers, Jolena Gillard brought a jovial demeanor and team first…
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Banquet Speech: Agency and Possibility
How do you sum up an entire season and try to leave your players with an inspiring message? Here’s one Coach’s attempt after the 2021-2022 season.
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A Guide for Coaching Goalies
Hey there goalies, players, and coaches! Coach Dana here with some advice for coaching goalies that will help for any age and skill level. I am a goalie coach, personal…
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Goalie Tips from AdvantEDGE Goaltending
We have partnered with Dana Timm the founder of AdvantEDGE Goaltending who will be sharing a few training tips specifically for our tendies who are looking for help in the…
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Hire a coach, not a salesperson
I have been around hockey and coaching for the past 20 years and I am here to tell you that a coach is so much more than someone with…
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Sarah Hilworth’s coaching techniques go beyond the ice
The athletics program at University of New Brunswick prides itself on creating an environment that creates “champions of academic and athletic excellence.” Women’s Ice Hockey Head Coach, Sarah Hilworth, extends…
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The difficulties female coaches face at the grassroots level
“See it. Be it.” Four words. Two sentences. Simple idea with such a big impact. It was my long lost hockey friend Jessica Cox who shared these words with me.…
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Women’s Hockey Life Virtual Camp
REGISTER HERE We’re bringing the best in the game to you. WHL Virtual Camp is a 5-day camp for female hockey players of all ages and skill levels. Learn from…
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Opening doors for female coaches: 3 lessons from NCAA DIII bench bosses
I never envisioned myself as a coach. Coaching didn’t even cross my radar until the end of my final year of U18/Midget hockey, when my coach asked if I would…
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The dark side of coaching youth hockey
I am a person trying to make a difference and leave everything and everyone a little better and happier every chance I get. Lately a series of “you wouldn’t believe…
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“Why not girls hockey?”: Changing the stigma in girls youth hockey
“Keep your daughter in boys hockey as long as possible” has been a very common outlook for many parents and girls. I understand this first hand; I also grew up…
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Six things goalies should focus on to have a better season
Hello fellow hockey players, coaches, and supporters! My name is Dana Timm and I am a goalie coach, personal trainer, career firefighter/paramedic, hockey goalie, WHL Brand Ambassador, and business owner…
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