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One of the gems of the sporting community in Canada’s Capital Region, the Ottawa Vanier Women’s Ball Hockey League has gathered a highly group of remarkably talented athletes whose achievements…

This past February, female ice hockey players from New Zealand’s North Island and South Island faced off against each other in the inaugural New Zealand Women’s Ice Hockey League (NZWIHL)…

    We go back to school on Wednesday and I couldn’t be more excited! Being with all of my friends again for my senior year is going to be…

When discussing some of the most influential provinces in Canadian women’s ice hockey, regions such as Alberta and Ontario would spring to mind right away. Over the last few seasons,…

It has been over a full week since I arrived back on UVM’s campus. Both school and hockey are in full swing and I could not be more happy to…

Among the highlights of the 2017 calendar year in women’s ball hockey, the affirmation of Giuliana Pallotta as one of the game’s new Canadian superstars was definitely one of its…

As every tournament brings with it the capacity for renewal, the sisterly presence on Team Italia presented an exciting new chapter in program history. Assembling the most talented roster ever,…

I was asked by Women’s Hockey Life to share my experience as a freshman and student-athlete.  I will be blogging once a month about my life at school.  Here it…

The calendar year of 2017 has already proven to be one filled with numerous and meaningful milestones for Paige Harrington. Such an exciting time has involved the chance to reach…

Among the most endearing facets in sports involves the presence of siblings, especially as teammates. During the calendar year, nowhere was this remarkably accentuated more than with Team Italia at…

Since professional sport first took shape in the late 19th Century, the adoration of its athletes quickly became an obligatory facet. Before the turn of the century, such adoration would…

Whether you are a player, a coach or a ref, you are undoubtedly a member of USA Hockey simply because, whether you like it or not, USAH is a modern-day…

For elite world class talents such as Jocelyne Larocque, the off-season brings with it an opportunity to contribute to the game in a rather unique facet. While the outlook towards…

During the modern resurgence of women’s ice hockey in the United States, Cammi Granato was seen as the face of the game, its premier superstar. With the current rise of…

Part of an energetic group of new faces making their ISBHF debut as a member of Canada’s entry at the 2017 World Championships, Heather Berzins brings a combination of commitment…

With a combination of experienced veterans and determined rookies, eager to stake their claim, the presence of a distinguished competitor such as Tamara Pickford allowed for a strong leadership role.…

  My club team, the Massachusetts Spitfires, recently had our first tournament of the 2017-2018 season! We went 2-1-1, which is good for never having played together before. It was…

Making her debut for the United States at the 2017 ISBHF Worlds in Pardubice, Czech Republic, it was an opportunity for Lindsay Wilde to compose another exciting chapter in her…

Among the eventful facets that took place at the 2017 ISBHF World Championships in Pardubice, Czech Republic, one of the most captivating occurred when Team Italia faced off against the…

Having played for Team USA’s entry at the 2015 ISBHF Worlds in Zug, Switzerland, Cherie Stewart took on the role of a veteran in 2017. With this year’s Worlds being…

One of the returning veterans from the US roster that competed at the 2015 ISBHF Worlds, Julia Bronson remained an integral component for the program, experiencing a remarkable upward progression…

With the US national women’s ball hockey team capturing their first-ever silver medal at the ISBHF Worlds, this watershed moment brings with it an amazing group of heroes, all contributing…

During the calendar year of 2017, key steps forward have been made in order to shape the exciting future of the NWHL. Starting with Connecticut Whale blueliner Anya Battaglino ascending…

It all started for Madeleine Ericsson when she was seven years old, when her mom signed her up to play with British Columbia (BC)’s Tri Cities Female Ice Hockey Association.…

In the very beginning of the season I felt something wasn’t right with my body. My back hurt and the muscles in my right leg felt really tight all the…

As a member of Team Italia’s coach at the 2017 ISBHF World Championships, it was a treasured opportunity for Diana Brown to tap into her ball hockey roots. When Italia…

Bringing an ethereal serenity to the ball hockey court, Karen Levin’s comforting presence has established her as the backbone of the US national women’s team. In 2017, Levin’s illustrious career…

With a glowing smile and a vigorous enthusiasm, Becky Dobson embodies of the potential for a new generation of American-bred ball hockey stars. Among the key offensive producers for an…

Taking on a traditionally tough field of competition at the ISBHF Worlds, including the trinity of powers that are two-time defending champion Canada, host country Czech Republic and the resilient…

In a year that has seen a brave battle for pay equity, bringing an enhanced essence to the sense of family and teamwork that defines the wondrous women of USA…