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By Jamie McKinven 1. Hockey is a Fun Game. Period. Hockey, in its purest form, is recreation and nothing more. The number-one goal in all youth sports is to have…

As charter members of the Ryerson Rams women’s hockey program now comprise the first graduating class, a pioneering spirit defines such an exceptional group of women. Among them is Melissa…

With a remarkable number of women at all ages competing in ball hockey, it has emerged as one of hockey’s best kept secrets. Another intriguing fact about the rising importance…

In an era when the quality of play in women’s hockey has grown to unprecedented heights, so too has the level of competition. Such an unparalleled level of play has…

As the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) women’s hockey nationals continue to gain prominence, there is no shortage in the creation of legends, only adding prestige to the event. The 2016…

Hockey season is just about here! For us recreational players, now is the time for teams to consider additions or changes to their roster. Naturally, assembling the right mix of…

You’re busted! Maybe it’s an interference call that gets you sent to the penalty box, or it could be a call for roughing or tripping. There are as many possibilities as…

Having established herself as an on-ice leader for the Queen’s Golden Gaels, providing solid play-making abilities and a knack for finding the back of the net, Coutenay Jacklin has emerged…

While words such as humble and dedicated, assiduous and hard-working can all define Lesley Reddon, there is no question that she is truly one of the game’s pioneers. Although she…

Representing consistency and a solid work ethic, Julia McKinnon was a key part of the Buckeyes’ offensive attack for four seasons. Completing her proud Buckeyes career with 72 points, on…

Having worked tirelessly to transform the Carleton Ravens into a nationally prominent program, head coach Pierre Alain is assembling an exceptional collection of young talent. Among his recruits for the…

It may not have been the outcome they were hoping for, but South Korea made history at the 2016 Division IIA Women’s World Championships in Bled, Slovenia. The South Korean…

The 2015-16 season served as one more opportunity for Lions fans to enjoy Kristen Barbara’s solid playmaking abilities. Over the last couple of seasons, her presence added to the growing…

As the 2015-16 season for the Canadian national women’s ice sledge hockey team culminates, there is a strong sense of momentum. From an increasing awareness of the game to a…

Part of a graduating class that made championship history, Shannon MacAulay was one of Clarkson’s most magnetic personalities. Having always been an impact player wherever she competed in her career,…

In any sport, the arrival of a new team, one starting from the ground up, brings with a degree of eccentricity. Although the incipient team is expected to lose in…

As the Canadian Women’s Hockey League continues to grow, resulting in brand awareness and an increasing impact as home to some of the most talented women’s hockey players in the…

While the UBC Thunderbirds rise to national prominence in women’s ice hockey is one of the great sports stories of the last decade in Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS), a key…

  After the outcome of the 2013 IIHF Women’s Worlds, it was a hard-fought yet redeeming road for the Czech Republic to return to one of the world’s biggest stages…

While the legacy of the NWHL’s inaugural season was the opportunity to expand the profile of women’s ice hockey in the United States, subsequently introducing a new group of hockey…

One of the rising stars in ice sledge hockey, Veronique Major enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2015-16. Not only did Major earn a spot on the Canadian national women’s team,…

While Rachel Flanagan is a highly accomplished coach, the 2015-16 season was one that saw her emerge as a fresh revelation. Recognized as the recipient of the Ontario University Athletics…

Raised north of Toronto in the community of Keswick, Clark had shown great promise between the pipes as a member of the Durham West Lightning in the PWHL. Of note,…

Graceful and forthcoming, Amanda Mazzotta has proven to be the perfect fit for the Quinnipiac Bobcats coaching staff. While Mazzotta established herself as one of the finest goaltenders in NCAA…

Selected 22nd overall in the fifth round of the 2015 CWHL Draft, Katie Gaskin was one of two Elmira College alums calling the Toronto Furies their new team. Along with…

A valiant postseason effort resulted in the Buffalo Beauts competing for the inaugural Isobel Cup. The result saw was no shortage of playoff heroes that highlighted such a memorable run.…

In a remarkable Quinnipiac Bobcats career filled with so many highlights, it was an opportunity for fans to appreciate the greatness of Cydney Roesler for one more season. Bestowed the…

In a career that helped propel Saskatchewan Huskies hockey into national prominence, fifth-year blueliner Julia Flinton, specializing in Agriculture & Bioresources studies, carved a significant legacy. From the moment that…

As the 2015-16 senior class of the Clarkson Golden Knights prepares for a new chapter in their storied hockey careers, it signifies the departure of another group of exceptional women…

One of the signature programs in Canadian Interuniversity Sport women’s ice hockey, the Alberta Pandas have forged an incredible legacy. While said legacy has comprised of many remarkable on-ice victories…