We truly believe that the hockey community is one of the most unique, supportive, and tight-knit communities there is. That’s why we want to share the stories of the people involved in the women’s hockey community.
Whether you’re a player, coach, fan, parent, or have any other involvement with women’s hockey—we want to hear your story!
What role does hockey play in your life? What’s your fondest or earliest memory of the game? Has hockey helped you through trying times in your life? What made you fall in love with the game? Share your story with us by submitting the form below or browse through the submissions to laugh, be inspired, cry, or connect with someone who loves the game as much as you do.
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Bailey Medved | Pittsburgh, PA, USA
MEET BAILEY! Tell us about yourself! My name is Bailey Medved and I am from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. I’ve been playing hockey since I was 6 years old, and I have…
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ACHA, Around the Rink, IIHF, Leagues, Locker Talk, Olympics, Podcasts, Pro, PWHPA, University, WHL People
WHL Podcast Episode 26: Blayre Turnbull
Tune in 🎧 with guest host Chloe Murphy as she speaks with World Champion, 2x Olympic medalist and current PWHPA player, Blayre Turnbull. Blayre tells us about her favourite and…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Emily Bedard | North Bay, ON, Canada
MEET EMILY! Tell us about yourself! I’m from North Bay, Ontario, Canada. I started skating when I was 3 or 4 years old and loved it!! I’m 11 years old…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Violet Lennon | England, UK
MEET VIOLET! Tell us about yourself! Hi I’m Violet and I’m 9 from the U.K. I’m the goaltender for Deeside Dragons U12, Manchester Storm U16 girls and part of the…
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Black Girl Hockey Club Announces Summer 2023 Scholarship Award Winners
BGHC celebrates seven young women for excellence on and off the ice Los Angeles, CA: To commence with Pride Month, Black Girl Hockey Club is honored toannounce our summer 2023…
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Around the Rink, Coaching, CWHL, Leagues, Locker Talk, News, Skill Development, Strength & Conditioning, University, WHL People
Female Powerhouse Spotlight: Rachel Wiebe | First ever FEMALE coach on a men’s team in Canada West hockey
Welcome back to Women’s Hockey Life (WHL) Female Powerhouse Spotlight! Where once a month we highlight a former or current female athlete tackling the male-dominated industry! 💪 🏒 This month…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Claire Jackson | Whitby, ON, Canada
MEET CLAIRE! Tell us about yourself! I live in Whitby, Ontario, Canada and have played hockey since I was 3 years old. I proudly play for the Whitby Wolves Rep…
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Around the Rink, Ball Hockey, Coaching, CWHL, Europe, IIHF, Leagues, Locker Talk, NCAA D1, NCAA D3, News, NWHL, Olympics, OUA, PHF, Pro, PWHPA, SDHL, U SPORTS, University, WHL People
Senior Writer Mark Staffieri brings an artistic writing style to the world of women in sport
Raised in the Greater Toronto Area, York University Alumni Mark Staffieri, upholds arguably one of the most astonishing writing portfolios in the sports industry. Mark joined Women’s Hockey Life (WHL)…
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It’s a Great Time for Women’s Hockey
It’s a great time in women’s hockey. As a 72 year-old Canadian male who has played and followed hockey all my life I can attest to that. Recently, I took…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Keeley Oxtoby | Milton Keynes, England
MEET KEELEY! Tell us about yourself! I am nearly 15 years old and from the South East of England. I have only been playing ice hockey for a year now…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Grace Ralphs | Nottingham, England
MEET GRACE! Tell us about yourself! My name is Grace Ralphs, I am 16 and I am from Nottingham. I got into ice hockey through watching the Nottingham Panthers which…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Rosalie Dinkel | Fort Collins, CO, USA
MEET ROSALIE! Tell us about yourself! Hello, My name is Rosalie Dinkel. I am 9 years old and I am from Fort collins Colorado. I have been playing hockey for…
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Female Powerhouse Spotlight: R. Renee Hess. | Founder & Executive Director at Black Girl Hockey Club
Welcome back to Women’s Hockey Life (WHL) Female Powerhouse Spotlight! Where once a month we highlight a former or current female athlete tackling the male-dominated industry! 💪 🏒 This month…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Siân Tucker | England
MEET SIÂN! Tell us about yourself! I am 17 and I live in the South of England. I am an Ice hockey player and coach. I have been playing for…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Sophia Reformado | Houston, TX, USA
MEET SOPHIA! Tell us about yourself! Hello, my name is Sophia and I’m from Houston, Texas! I play hockey, go to school and I like to play outside with my…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Zach Perkins | East Longmeadow, MA, USA
MEET ZACH! Tell us about yourself! My name is Zach Perkins, I am currently the head coach of the Anna Maria College Women’s Hockey program and currently live in Massachusetts.…
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Around the Rink, Leagues, Locker Talk, NCAA D1, NWHL, PHF, Pro, SDHL, Sports Psychology, University, WHL People
Female Powerhouse Spotlight: Reagan Rust | Professional Hockey Player & Mental Health Advocate
Welcome to Women’s Hockey Life (WHL) Female Powerhouse Spotlight! Where once a month we highlight a former or current female athlete tackling the male-dominated industry! 💪 🏒 This month we…
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“Why I love to play hockey” by Mariella Malfara
What started out as a thank you letter Mariella wrote to her mom back in December, has now become a way for Mariella to share her story, love and passion…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Jordyn White | Sudbury, ON, Canada
MEET JORDYN! Tell us about yourself! I was born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario. I am a student in grade 5 and the youngest of seven children. I come from…
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Around the Rink, CWHL, IIHF, Leagues, Locker Talk, NCAA D1, NCAA D3, News, NWHL, Olympics, PHF, Pro, PWHPA, U SPORTS, University, WHL People
Lasting legacy of Hurricane Hazel McCallion inspired generations (Part Two)
A proud fixture at many local sporting events, Hazel McCallion may have been the biggest fan of the Canadian national women’s team. On-hand for the 1997 and 2000 IIHF Women’s…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Brooke Gustavson | St. Thomas, ON, Canada
MEET BROOKE! Tell us about yourself! My name is Brooke from St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. I am 9 years old and I love hockey. I am in grade 4 and…
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Around the Rink, IIHF, Leagues, Locker Talk, NCAA D1, NCAA D3, News, NWHL, Olympics, PHF, Pro, PWHPA, U SPORTS, University, WHL People
Lasting legacy of Hurricane Hazel McCallion inspired generations (Part One)
A pioneering figure whose enthusiastic influence brought an incomparable importance to the growth of women’s ice hockey, “Hurricane” Hazel McCallion inspired numerous generations. Revered as Mayor of Mississauga for 38…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Kate-Lyn Briggs | Nova Scotia, Canada
MEET KATE-LYN! Tell us about yourself! Hi! I’m Kate-lyn. I’m 32, I’ve been a hockey fan all my life. My dad took me to the rink for the first time…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Reese Doherty | Sudbury, ON, Canada
MEET REESE! Tell us about yourself! Hi! my name is Reese Doherty, I’m 10 years old and I l live in Sudbury Ontario. I play defence and I’m captain of…
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Female Powerhouse Spotlight: Lindsey Brown | Sports Media Personality & Hockey Insider
Welcome to Women’s Hockey Life (WHL) Female Powerhouse Spotlight! Where once a month we highlight a former or current female athlete tackling the male-dominated industry! 💪 🏒 This month we…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Ophelia Chesterman | Aberdare, Wales
MEET OPHELIA! Tell us about yourself! Hi! My name is Ophelia. I’m 12 year’s old and from Wiltshire, England but now living in South Wales . I have been playing…
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Husky seniors honored, guide UW Women to victory against SWHC on their night
By Charles Hamaker Northgate, WA – On their second ever senior night, the University of Washington Women’s hockey team once again had a night to remember, just as they had…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Addysen Byrnes | Ottawa, ON, Canada
MEET ADDYSEN! Tell us about yourself! My names Addysen Byrnes, I’m 14 years old and I live in Ottawa, Ontario. I play u15a Nepean wildcats and have been playing for…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Ava Hepburn | Markham, ON, Canada
MEET AVA! Tell us about yourself! My name is Ava and I am from Markham, Ontario, Canada. I started playing hockey when I was 6 years old. I was a…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Marnie Pullin | Melbourne, Australia
MEET MARNIE! Tell us about yourself! My name is Marnie Pullin, and I am a nineteen-year-old ice hockey player from Melbourne, Australia. Despite playing plenty of hockey during my week,…
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