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: 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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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Camila Massaguer | Dubai
MEET CAMILA! Tell us about yourself! Hi! My name is Camila, I’m 6 years old and I’m from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. My grandpa back in Barcelona used to play…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Mackenzie Yuile | Aurora, ON, Canada
MEET MACKENZIE! Tell us about yourself! Hi! My name is Mackenzie Yuile aka M-dog aka Mack Attack, 11 years old from Aurora, Ontario. I have been playing hockey since I…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Pia Surke | Dortmund, Germany
MEET PIA! Tell us about yourself! Hi! My name is Pia, I am 22 years old and am from Dortmund in Western Germany. I started ice skating when I was…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Madison Orawiec | Madison, CT, USA
MEET MADISON! Tell us about yourself! I’m from Madison, Connecticut and a full-time student, currently in the 2nd grade. I’m a first generation hockey player that got into the sport…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Maren Rathbone | Ottawa, ON, Canada
MEET MAREN! Tell us about yourself! My name is Maren Rathbone, I’m 13 years old and from Ottawa. I first started playing hockey when I was 8 years old. I…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Roz Klassen | Bonneyville, AB, Canada
MEET ROZ KLASSEN! Tell us about yourself! I am from Bonnyville, AB and I focus mostly on coaching hockey and promoting female hockey and sport. I am very passionate about…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Hanna Sztocka | Sosnowiec, Poland
MEET HANNA! Tell us about yourself! Hello, my name is Hanna and I’m from Poland. I started playing hockey at the age of 4 and I am still training. I…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Ireland Greenhough | Sooke, BC, Canada
MEET IRELAND! Tell us about yourself! Hello my name is Ireland Greenhough, I am 20 years old from Sooke BC, a small town on Vancouver Island. I currently attend Olds…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Janessa Griffiths | Oshawa, ON, Canada
MEET JANESSA! Tell us about yourself! Hi, my name is Janessa Griffiths. I am 12 years old from Oshawa, ON. I started playing hockey at 4 years old because I…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Maddie Ulleweit | Chicago, IL, USA
MEET MADDIE! Tell us about yourself! My name is Maddie, i’m from Chicago, Illinois and I’m 11 years old. I started playing hockey 4 years ago when I became bored…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Nelly Toulouse | Sudbury, ON, Canada
MEET NELLY! Tell us about yourself! My name is Nelly Toulouse – Abitong. I’m 15 years of age, and in grade 10. I’m from Sudbury, ON, Canada. What I like…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Daniela Grottoli | Sudbury, ON, Canada
MEET DANIELA! Tell us about yourself! My name is Daniela Grottoli and I’m from Sudbury, Ontario. I just started high school at Lo-Ellen Park. I play for my school’s flag…
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WHL Partners with Ontario University Athletics for the 2022-2023 season
Ottawa, ON — Women’s Hockey Life (WHL) is pleased to announce a partnership agreement with Ontario University Athletics for the 2022-2023 season. Ontario University Athletics (OUA) is a regional membership…
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Pnina Basov a shining star for women’s ice hockey in Israel
Playing for host country Israel at the Maccabiah Games, feelings of history and achievement encompassed a thrilling experience for center Pnina Basov. Wearing the number 13, the 16 year old…
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Back in Action
Hello again Women’s Hockey Life community! It has been a while since I have written about the women’s hockey scene back in Malaysia! I started playing hockey in Malaysia when…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Amelie Boutilier | Bouctouche, NB, Canada
MEET AMELIE! (known as Bouts on the ice) Tell us about yourself! I am from Bouctouche, New Brunswick Canada a small Acadian community. I will be starting my Senior year…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Ava Lacey | Keene, NH, USA
MEET Ava! Tell us about yourself! My name is Ava Lacey and I am from Keene, New Hampshire. I play center/left defense. I play ice hockey, field hockey and lacrosse.…
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Future of Women’s Hockey: Laila Edwards
Team USA had a strong showing in the 2022 U18 Women’s World Championship, including a 7-0 victory in the preliminary game against Team Canada. Laila Edwards emerged as a star…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Tegan Konecnik | St. Louis, MO, USA
MEET TEGAN! Tell us about yourself! I am from St. Louis Missouri, I’m going into 10th grade. I started learn to play when I was 4 and then played on…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Danique Koghee | Twisk, NH, Netherlands
MEET DANIQUE! Tell us about yourself! Hello! I’m Danique Koghee, 16 years old (2006) and I’m from the Netherlands. I’m a Defense, but I can also play as a forward.…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Madison Fox | Maple Ridge, BC, Canada
MEET MADDY! Tell us about yourself! Hi! My name is Madison, most people call me Maddy. I am from Maple Ridge BC, currently playing hockey in Red Deer, Alberta, and…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Pippa Holmes | Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada
MEET PIPPA! Tell us about yourself! My name is Pippa Holmes, I am from Sault Ste. Marie and I play for the U15 Soo Jr. Greyhounds girls team. I started…
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WHL Ambassador Rosie Adey shines with Solway Sharks
Having graced the ice of British rinks since her teens, Roseanne (Rosie) Adey is the embodiment of consistency. One of the most celebrated competitors in the history of the Coventry…
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We. Are. Fierce
I feel like I just won a major championship. I’ve been lucky enough to hit a few big athletic milestones over the years and the Fierce Female Hockey Camp is…
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Paying it Forward: The Pride Stick
Inspired by Brendan Burke, The Hockey News is raising funds for You Can Play with Christian Hockey. On February 5, 2010, Brendan Burke died in a car accident. He had…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Emma Whetham | Cambridge, ON, Canada
MEET EMMA! Tell us about yourself! My name is Emma Whetham is am 13 years old I live in Cambridge Ontario Canada and play for the Ancaster Avalanche U15AA team.…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Leena deRonde | Rockaway, NJ, USA
MEET LEENA! Tell us about yourself! I’m almost 11 and from a small town in northern NJ. I’ve watched my dad play since I was an infant and fell in…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Alyssa Dober | Marystown, NL, Canada
MEET ALYSSA! Tell us about yourself! I am from Marystown, Newfoundland, Canada and I have been playing hockey for 9 years. I play forward for the Tripen Ice of the…
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Mikayla Barnes | Oakville, ON, Canada
MEET MIKAYLA! Tell us about yourself! My name is Mikayla Barnes. I play for the U13 AA Burlington Barracudas as a center. I started playing hockey when I was 4,…
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