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: 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 just…
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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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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Lesley Burton | Tilley, AB, Canada
MEET LESLEY! Tell us about yourself! I am originally from Macrorie, Saskatchewan. Born and raised on the farm and moved to Lethbridge, Alberta after graduating from high school where I…
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Jessica Lafrenière: Challenging the status quo
When asked what it feels like when she steps onto the ice, Jessica says, “The rush of cold air is an energizing burst of excitement. Believe it or not, I…
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Jaclyn Hawkins | Pride Month
Hockey has helped shape me into the person I am today. It was always my escape from the real world. Whenever my skates hit the ice, I felt free. Free…
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#DiversityAtTheRink: Melissa Nguyen | Operation Hockey Mom
I will never forget how ‘Operation Hockey Mom who Plays Hockey’ started. I was 41 years old when it all began. My son was in squirt hockey and I was sitting…
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Melanie Katz | Creating a career in hockey
I taught myself how to play hockey in middle school. Aside from drawing, it was one of the hobbies that I completely immersed myself in. I love the fast paced…
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#BlackLivesMatter | Krash Green
“For me… The hockey community has always been an open and closed situation: Open doors with closed minds. Growing up, my parents always taught me about black history and WHO…
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#BlackLivesMatter | Saroya Tinker
“Growing up, I found a love for sports; in particular, the sport of hockey. Although hockey is seen as a typically White sport, I excelled from an early age and…
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Women’s hockey in North Korea | Francois Lemay
It’s not every day that a team lines up in front of you and bows after practice. This was common practice in North Korea, and one of many overwhelming moments…
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Equality Poem | Nathalie Stapley
What do i stand for? All of us always asked I didn’t know it before I searched for the door I didn’t have And later the key walked to me…
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#WHLHockeyMom – Reese Williamson
“My mom Danielle is the best hockey mom ever! She always volunteers to help with team events and even runs our dryland program. She is a principal at a high…
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#WHLHockeyMom – Mackenzie Elliott
“My mom, Crystal, is a hard-working lady to say the least. During the work week, she serves as a lieutenant firefighter. She works day in and out to both serve…
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#WHLHockeyMom – Jocelyn Rowcliffe
“Jocelyn is the brand manager for Harman Kardon in Canada and Coaches U11 Rep Soccer for Lakeshore FC. She’s a Super Mom to our special needs daughter, Ainsley but always…
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#WHLHockeyMom – Mia Macpherson
For me, being a hockey mom has evolved over time. I went from being a figure skater teaching my own boys how to skate on the outdoor ice across our…
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Dear Hockey | Kyla Lane
Dear hockey, I miss you. I know you’ll be back, but it’s hard without you. If anything, not having you has made me realize just how much you mean to…
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Dear Hockey | Mikayla Guarasci
Dear hockey, When I came into this sport, I never expected any of this. I didn’t expect the friends, the family, the lessons and certainly not the ending. I didn’t…
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Saying Goodbye | Zoey Crispens
On Sunday, February 23rd, I took off my jersey and untied my skates for the last time playing with AMHA. Sure, I will have other opportunities to get out on…
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The dark side of coaching youth hockey
I am a person trying to make a difference and leave everything and everyone a little better and happier every chance I get. Lately a series of “you wouldn’t believe…
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Small town, big dreams | Ontario hockey girls live NCAA dreams
Anyone who is familiar with small towns in Ontario, Canada certainly knows that sports are an integral part of these communities. Whether it’s soccer and baseball at the local fields,…
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Ladies of LaSalle | LOL Hockey League
Who knew there was an incredible niche for women’s hockey waiting to be unlocked in the vibrant town of LaSalle, Ontario? In the spring of 2019, we received an overwhelming…
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