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One of the most accomplished two-sport stars in women’s ice hockey, Amber Bowman continues to add to her sparkling athletic legacy. As one of the most decorated participants, female or…

Three days after the Calgary Inferno captured their first Clarkson Cup championship in franchise history, the whirlwind celebrations continued in an exemplary way. As the sister team of the NHL’s…

As Les Canadiennes de Montreal wound down their regular season, there was an intriguing subplot, a watershed moment that added an intriguing new chapter to the history of women’s ice…

Truly the feel good story of the 2015-16 Canadian Interuniversity Sport women’s ice hockey season, Valerie Lamenta ascended to superstar status while helping the Guelph Gryphons reach unprecedented heights. In…

I’m right now sitting in a hotel room in Ljubljana thinking back on a season that has been historic and memorable in so many aspects. After last season I doubted…

The pride of St. Thomas, Ontario, Kelly Campbell assembled one of the finest goaltending careers in the history of the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) conference. As the 2015-16 season represented…

For any goaltender, a sign that they have truly arrived and can be worthy of being recognized as a luminary among their peers is enhanced by the achievement of a…

Of all the exceptional women that called the Minnesota Whitecaps their home team for the 2015-16 campaign, Sarah Moe was definitely one of a kind. As the only member of…

For the second consecutive year, Alyssa Gagliardi has finished her season with a championship. Part of the powerhouse Boston Pride roster that swept the Buffalo Beauts on their way to…

With an exceptional hockey career that has involved elite play at multiple levels, including on the international stage, Chelsea Purcell is an accomplished athlete. Balancing a love of the game…

As the transformation from Team Alberta into the Calgary Inferno represented a significant step in the evolution of the CWHL’s western most franchise, it was important that the past be…

Having scored a legendary goal whose impact will extend years beyond her final shift in hockey, Blayre Turnbull would bring the Clarkson Cup to Western Canada for the first time…

Showing that team spirit runs strong even in the offseason, the Brampton Thunder are taking to the ice for a worthy cause. With funds going towards cervical cancer research, the…

Part of a graduating class that included fellow fifth year players Kaitlyn McDonell, who served as team captain, and Paula LaGamba, goaltender Rebecca Bouwhuis assembled a solid playing career that…

Although Laura Stacey’s senior season did not provide the desired results in the wins column, her character and dedication as a member of the distinguished Dartmouth Big Green program translated…

Having returned to the postseason for the first time since 2013, among the Brampton Thunder’s hockey heroes this season was Rebecca Vint. Having established herself as a rookie sensation, Vint…

Among the graduating members of the 2015-16 edition of the Carleton Ravens women’s ice hockey program, the players that shall return next season have been positively impacted by the presence…

Have you already decided to play hockey abroad next season? Or are you still uncertain if playing abroad is something that you want to do? No matter where you’re at,…

Since the inception of the Minnesota Whitecaps, some of its most notable players spent their collegiate seasons with the WCHA’s Golden Gophers program. Among them were the Brodt sisters, Chelsea…

Hockey doesn’t have to end after high school or college. There are many opportunities to play high-level hockey outside of your home country in places such as Australia, Finland, Hong…

With a strong belief in herself, Robynne Hill has been able to overcome obstacles and establish herself as an elite athlete. Although she suffers from cerebral palsy, she brings bravery…

As the Boston Pride’s inaugural season wound down, it ended on two very important notes. From the outset, the regular season saw their final home game bring one of the…

Hello everyone! It’s the end of another season for the Chatham Cougars and over the past two months there is plenty of news to report on.  We faced off against…

From the outset, the notion that the Calgary Inferno were an underdog heading into the Clarkson Cup finals was nothing short of preposterous. While Les Canadiennes de Montreal finished the…

Now is an exciting time for female hockey in British Columbia (BC). The IIHF Women’s World Championships are taking place in Kamloops at the end of the month. The University…

As the game of women’s hockey continues to grow, so too are the opportunities to add to an expanding legacy as sporting humanitarians. With it brings an important element that…

Marvelously balancing coaching and competition, Laura McIntosh is adding a new chapter to her proud hokey career, as her impact as a rising star in the coaching ranks only continues…

Having played in multiple countries and continents, goaltender Eri Kiribuchi is a distinguished and well-traveled citizen of the hockey world. Fluent in four languages, Kiribuchi graduated from the Carleton University…

With espnW naming its Impact25 for 2015, NWHL commissioner Dani Rylan was among such an honored and distinguished group. Recognizing the 25 athletes and influencers who are paving the way…

Two years ago I was in Reykjavik, Iceland watching the World Championship Division 2B and it was quite the experience if you remember my article from back then. I was…