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Having first competed for the US women’s ice sledge hockey in 2012, as a 15-year old attending Lake Forest High School, Nina Nissly’s athletic career has grown by a quantum…

Heading into the 2015 IIHF Women’s Worlds, Sarah Davis was the feel-good story of the Canadian team. Having established herself as the first women’s ice hockey superstar to hail from…

While there were many intriguing storylines at the 2015 edition of the IIHF Women’s Worlds, two members of Team USA each had something to prove. Forward Annie Pankowski and goatlender…

Having combined for over 25 points at the 2015 IIHF Women’s World Championships in Malmo, Sweden, no line was as valuable to their team as Team USA’s terrific trio of…

With the unexpected departure of Noora Raty from women’s hockey after the 2014 Sochi Winter Games, the future of Finland’s goaltending became a serious concern. After winning bronze at both…

This year for the Guelph Gryphons has been simply spectacular.  We have grown so much as a unit and truly played for the front of our jerseys, opposed to the…

Although its announcement was unexpected, the arrival of the National Women’s Hockey League is a most welcome one among the remarkable women of hockey. Conceived by former Northeastern Huskies competitor…

Happy April Blog Followers! In my last blog, I ended it saying that I look forward to sharing the end result with you and that I hope it is going…

In five seasons with the Carleton Ravens, Tamber Tisdale was more than just a solid presence between the pipes. A valued friend and teammate who arrived at the Carleton Ice…

I haven’t been able to skate in two weeks. During those two, life’s been more than a little hectic — I purchased a car, worked multiple days overtime and had…

It is that time of year that many students in grade 12 are making university decisions – my daughter included. It is a stressful time and students often feel that…

Hello! We have come to the end of our 2014-2015 season.  It was truly a record-breaking season.  Chatham ended with a record of 10-14-1, which totals to more wins than…

While the inaugural CWHL All-Star Game was an event that signified a remarkable turning point in league history, getting one step closer towards relevance among hardcore hockey fans, there were…

As the early 1990s marked the modern day resurgence of women’s ice hockey, Andria Hunter was one of the most underrated superstars of this astonishing era. In a career that…

As I trade in my skates for my turfs and walk onto Duffy Field playing a sport so foreign compared to hockey, I have had a chance to really reflect…

It probably comes as no surprise to anyone, but referees take a lot of abuse. Mostly verbal, though I have heard some stories and seen some YouTube videos featuring refs…

The accomplishments in Lisa-Marie Breton-Lebreux’s career cannot be measured in terms of just goals and points. Such metrics cannot measure the size of a player’s heart or determination. Her greatest…

Happy March hockey fans! We did, in fact, continue to get more snow here in Boston. Too much of it to be exact. As we approached the last few weeks…

While the New York sporting scene may be dominated by the likes of Derek Jeter, Eli Manning and Carmelo Anthony, a remarkable competitor known as Sara Tabor is not only…

Wow, what a month! This was hands down my most exciting month this far. February started out with a bang- skiing in the Austrian Alps. The day started out with…

An unlikely hockey hero heading into the 2015 Clarkson Cup, Janine Weber would shock the hockey world as she scored the overtime-winning goal to clinch the Clarkson Cup for the…

In the aftermath of the 2014-15 CWHL season, it may be remembered most for the heroics and absolute dominance of Brianna Decker. Starting with a league-record seven-point output (three goals,…

Aren’t you guys sick of me yet??? I really wouldn’t blame you but if you’re still reading this then I applaud your bravery.  Okay let’s start with the not so…

There were definitely strong feelings of déjà vu as the Montreal Stars faced off against the Boston Blades for the 2015 Clarkson Cup. Of note, the clubs battled for the…

Pressure is the fuel that ignites high performance; it is expected when performing at high stakes. The difference between success and failure is how you react when under that pressure.…

In game 3 in a best-of-five series, the Moncton Midget AAA Rockets defeated the Fundy Nationals 9-0 on Saturday, February 28th, ending the first round playoffs undefeated. Lauren Shaw earned…

Welcome to March Blog Followers!  It’s the beginning of a new season for the NAIT Women’s Hockey team. Playoff season that is! This Friday we kick off our first game of a…

As one of the finest pair of sisters competing in College Hockey America conference play, Brianna and Cobina Delaney were essential in helping raise the Robert Morris Lady Colonials program…

Why are you a hockey player? Sure, you’ve played since you were just a little kid. We all had a spark of passion that influenced us to gear up for…

While the Montreal Stars and the Toronto Furies renewed rivalries, both were fighting a much tougher opponent. As the Stars hosted their annual Pink at the Rink contest, a significant…