Taylor Crosby Displays Goaltending Talents in Transition to NCAA Hockey
As the younger sister of, quite possibly, the most famous hockey player in the world, Taylor Crosby graces the ice with an ethereal serenity, refusing to be overwhelmed or burdened.…
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Victoria Vigilanti Shines with Bobcats Pride on Both Sides of the Atlantic
Always striving for peak accomplishment in both approach and result, it has all translated into an unfolding narrative where Victoria Vigilanti has established herself as an integral component to any…
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Team China to Visit Vancouver for “Harmony through Hockey” Tournament
There may be only 294 registered female hockey players in China, but the women’s national team program is gearing up for what could be their fourth Olympic appearance – the…
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Girtz Continues Her Career in Sweden
The last time I blogged for WomensHockeyLife I was playing for Segeltorp, a team in the Swedish Riksserien, or National League, located just south of Stockholm, Sweden. Little did I…
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Taylor Woods Brings Big Red Heritage to Brampton Thunder
With any draft class, a gathering of prospective players bring a group of wide-ranging achievements, equally devoted towards the influence of a championship. Among the players selected by the Brampton…
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Blueliner Brooklyn Langlois Back in New Role with Black Bears
Combining a team-first approach with solid leadership and a love of the game, Brooklyn Langlois was a key member of the Maine Black Bears defensive corps for the last four…
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Brampton Thunder Part of Hockey Homecoming for Bobcats Alum Nicole Brown
As the Brampton Thunder studiously and ambitiously work towards attaining its first-ever Clarkson Cup, the 2016 CWHL Draft may prove to be its defining moment. With a club that boasts…
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Maude Trevisan Part of Growing Legacy of Elite Goaltenders from La Belle Province
In the modern history of hockey, no other region has produced as many top quality goaltenders (female and male) as Quebec. Carrying on in this proud tradition is teen phenom…
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Suzanne Fenerty Adds to Sensational Sporting Legacy with Ryerson Rams
As autumn signifies the harbinger of another exciting season of Canadian Interuniversity Sport hockey, a remarkable number of women are contributing to a magical time at Toronto’s Ryerson University. From…
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Comeback for Clarkson Alum Lauren Dahm Begins with Boston Blades
Part of a 2016 CWHL Draft Class that featured five alums from the Clarkson Golden Knights, goaltender Lauren Dahm represented an exceptional era for the program. Having stood between the…
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Connecting Female Minor Hockey Players with NWHL Role Models
The standout component of the NWHL has obviously been the fact that it pays its players. But one of things about this league (and others like the CWHL) that continues…
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Six Degrees of Thunder First-Round Pick Laura Stacey
With the third pick overall in the 2016 CWHL Draft, the Brampton Thunder contributed to another chapter in the growing hockey legacy of Laura Stacey by making her the newest…
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Kori Cheverie Making History In Exciting Role with Ryerson Rams
The pride of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Kori Cheverie is part of a groundbreaking yet simultaneously exciting chapter for women in sport. As Canadian Interuniversity Sport prepares for an upcoming…
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Corinne Buie Brings Solid Presence to Buffalo Beauts
As the first NWHL season was one defined by groundbreaking excitement, the second one has been defined early on by change. From the league retiring all its jersey designs, to…
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From Budapest to North Dakota: Dorottya Medgyes’ Journey to the NCAA
Dorottya Medgyes was nearly speechless when she first saw the rink that would be her new home. Upon entering the Ralph Engelstad Arena at the University of North Dakota, she…
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Jayna Hefford Adds To Her Legacy With Ladies First Hockey Foundation
Universally regarded as one of the most talented ever to grace the ice, Jayna Hefford remains embedded in the game’s mythology. Always reverential, her impact as a role model off…
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Erica Howe Truly Amazing in Admirable Hockey Humanitarian Effort
Having stood between the pipes for some of the most important hockey games of the decade, Erica Howe’s place in hockey immortality is assured. From contributing to Canada’s Under-18 team…
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Terrific Toni Ross Recognized with Remarkable Honors
With the growing legacy of women’s ice hockey in the province of Saskatchewan, players like Toni Ross are helping contribute to an exciting era. Having established herself as one of…
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Lions Forward Renata Bastos Gottgtroy Represents International Impact in CIS Hockey
Proudly donning the red colors of the York Lions, Renata Bastos Gottgtroy is part of a growing trend in Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) women’s ice hockey. The last several seasons…
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Ladakh Women’s Ice Hockey Foundation Fights for Female Hockey in India
Every year for two and half months of winter, the ponds and lakes in Ladakh, India freeze over, and the people of this northern mountain region take to the ice…
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Team Italia Ready to Recruit and Build for Bold Future Ahead
Considering that women’s ball hockey quickly grows in prominence, especially at the international level, the rise of talent has run parallel, truly creating a world class competition. With the progression in…
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Be Proud to Promote and Embrace your Women!
The off season is midway through and as always there are a lot of fun stuff going on this time of year even if it’s nowhere close to the action…
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Meghan Grieves Among Exceptional Class of Seniors with Boston College Eagles
Embodying the spirit of a student-athlete, Meghan Grieves was part of a magical time for women’s ice hockey at Boston College. One that saw the program establish itself as more…
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Cara Zubko Embodied Spirit of Leadership with Ohio State Buckeyes
It was legendary Buckeyes football coach Woody Hayes who said “You win with people.” Undoubtedly, Cara Zubko is the type of person that Buckeyes hockey fans wanted to see wear…
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Brittany Mowat Brings Presence Between the Pipes for Bemidji State
Among the hallmarks of WCHA hockey, highlighted by its dominance in the NCAA Frozen Four, the outstanding quality of its goaltending is without compare. While the most recent season saw…
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Putting Together A Hockey Team? Read These Tips on Becoming A Rec Team Manager.
By Spencer Cook So you want to start a recreational hockey team. You have the time, the money, and enough friends who are interested. But what really goes into managing…
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Dawn Of A New Day
The hockey world is full of girls in pursuit of their dream. Talented, passionate, motivated. They eat, live, breathe and sleep hockey. A few days ago, I was talking with a…
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Clarkson Cup a Crowning Win for Kelsey Webster
Among the charter members of Team Alberta/Calgary Inferno franchise, Kelsey Webster was more than just an anchor on the defensive unit. One of Webster’s most admirable qualities was her love…
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Rebecca Unrau Remarkable in Tremendous Career with Thunderbirds
In the last four years of Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) hockey, there are a small number of teams that have managed to capture the imagination of fans throughout the nation.…
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Alyssa Wiebe Adds Gridiron Heroics to Hockey Legacy
Among the great legacies of the women who grace the gridiron in the Western Women’s Canadian Football League is the fact that there is no shortage of two-sport stars. As…
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