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There are many different things that can be done and that are being done to grow the game of female hockey around the world. This includes the development of competitive…

After a short summer of training, the Chatham Cougars have returned to campus for another exciting hockey season and academic year.  Apart from the new incoming class of four, we…

I’m still unsure which pads went on first, but once I was in full ice hockey gear, I felt like a gladiator ready for battle. As a youngster growing up…

As blueliner Lindsay Eastwood prepares for the next stage of her hockey career, she leaves behind many great memories. Having grown up in the Ottawa region, she would become one…

My life will forever be chaos, but it is beautiful chaos, so I will never complain!  Two weeks after I finished my 70 day, 4,260 miles (~6,800km) bike ride across…

Named to the Canadian national women’s ice sledge hockey team for the 2015-16 season, it represents an empowering return to the game for Thea Hill. Competing at the right defense…

As the growing sport of women’s ice sledge hockey continues to attract new competitors, the arrival of highly accomplished and remarkable athletes only adds to its allure. Having recently attended…

Despite a spinal injury to her L1 vertebrae sustained in a fall, McPhee is not afraid to face life and move forward. Refusing to be trapped in self-pity, she has…

As women’s ball hockey continues to establish strong roots, a key moment in its growth occurred in Tampa, Florida. With the ISBHF hosting a Masters tournament for male competitors, the…

Gathering in the Ottawa suburb of Stittsville, Ontario, a bright future was the prevailing theme for the Canadian national women’s ice sledge hockey team. Holding their annual training camp at…

After what seemed like a short summer, filled with summer work out plans, jobs, internships and vacations the Ohio State Women’s Ice Hockey Team is back at as of last…

Among the great efforts to increase awareness about women’s ice sledge hockey, the WISH Project is one of its most admirable. An acronym for Women’s Ice Sledge Hockey, the goal…

Patience is a virtue, but not one of mine. My parents came to watch me play for the first time this past Friday evening and my mom recorded a little…

Heading into the 2015 CBHA Nationals, there was some Pacific pride supplied by the likes of star players such as Melanie Jue and Silvia Traversa. Having both competed for the…

Hello there! Sorry it’s been a while since I have posted but as all of you know, summer is filled with work and play! Since I last blogged, the season…

Having selected All-World blueliner Laura Fortino with the first overall pick in the 2014 CWHL Draft, the Brampton Thunder have repeated the trend once again. Turning to the Ivy League…

Selected eighth overall in the 2015 CWHL Draft, Katia Clement-Heydra continues the proud tradition of McGill Martlets joining the Montreal Stars. Of note, she was one of three Martlets players,…

Although it may not be the type of record that one may boast about, it happened for the second consecutive year in the CWHL Draft. During the 2014 edition of…

Selected in the third round, thirteenth overall by the Montreal Stars in the 2015 CWHL Draft, the chance to return to her roots provides a strong emotional component in Karell…

Among the elite competitors that grace the court in the ultra competitive Ottawa Vanier Women’s Ball Hockey League (OVWBHL), very few can compare to the likes of goaltender Nathalie Girouard…

Of all the players selected in the 2015 edition of the CWHL Draft, Hailey Browne may have been the most historic. Taking into account that the Draft class included the…

As the only team from Atlantic Canada competing at the 2015 edition of the CBHA Nationals, Newfoundland United provided a valiant performance. Despite being the only team with a losing…

Having both competed at the NCAA level with the Robert Morris Colonials, Rebecca Vint and Kristen Richards helped usher a winning era for the program. Their strong teamwork skills yielded…

Originally from Bathurst, New Brunswick, Isabelle Aube has carved a proud legacy as an elite women’s hockey competitor in Ottawa, Ontario. At the NWHL and CWHL levels, Aube was a…

At the 2015 CBHA Nationals, Jenny Brine provided a legendary performance scoring the game-winning goals in both the semi-final and final matches, solidifying a remarkable legacy. Recognized as one of…

One of the most talented ball hockey players in Canada, the chance to compete on home soil was a cherished milestone for Jessica O’Grady. A member of the Canadian national…

As one of the signature clubs in Canadian ball hockey, the Toronto Shamrocks entered the 2015 edition of the Canadian Ball Hockey Association (CBHA) Nationals on a mission. Having captured…

Quite possibly one of the most athletically gifted competitors in women’s hockey, Carolyne Prevost adds to an already stellar sporting legacy with another great performance. Competing in her first-ever CBHA…

They say hockey is a team sport and that your team is your family. They tell you to fight every moment for your team. "Play for each other," they say.…

  It’s no secret that this world isn’t an easy one to live in, especially for women. Sadly enough, I’m not talking about the way that the world treats women,…