Quite a bit happened this year in women's hockey. Because of that, or maybe in spite of it, we were treated to some excellent stories and media pieces. Here's a list of my personal favorite reads of the year. It's in chronological order and is in no way meant to be a "best of" or … Continue reading Favorite Women’s Hockey Reads of 2019
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Impossible dreams, invisible opportunities and carving out a place at the rink
If you're a woman in hockey, or, for that matter, anyone besides a cisgender man, you're most likely very often faced with the reality that there isn't a ton of room for you in this sport as things stand right now. Sometimes this realization is shocking and painful, like when the oldest women's league in … Continue reading Impossible dreams, invisible opportunities and carving out a place at the rink
2018 Year in Review: Favorite Women’s Hockey Reads
As 2018 winds down, I put together a list of some of my favorite women's hockey reads from the year. The list is in chronological order and isn't meant to be all-encompassing; it's just a collection of the stories I enjoyed reading most this year. If you've got a favorite piece that isn't on this … Continue reading 2018 Year in Review: Favorite Women’s Hockey Reads
News Wrap: U.S., Canadian rosters announced for three-game series in Lake Placid
The United States and Canada will face off this week in an Under-18 Series and an Under-22 Series, each three games. Both series will take place at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid, N.Y. Hockey Canada announced the U18 Team roster and the Development Team roster on Sunday. The USA Hockey roster announcements came yesterday, … Continue reading News Wrap: U.S., Canadian rosters announced for three-game series in Lake Placid
News Wrap: U.S. Olympian Molly Schaus retires, national camps under way
Two-time Olympic silver medalist Molly Schaus announced her retirement from the U.S. Women's National Team yesterday after a nine-year career with the program. She won those silver medals at the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver and the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, and also helped Team USA to four gold medals at the World Championships … Continue reading News Wrap: U.S. Olympian Molly Schaus retires, national camps under way
News Wrap: IIHF High Performance Camps head to North America
It was noted earlier this week from a USA Hockey release that at least one team of Under-18 players from several different countries would be training with the U.S. U18s in Lake Placid, as part of the IIHF's High Performance Camp. Today the IIHF announced the full details of this year's High Performance Camp, which … Continue reading News Wrap: IIHF High Performance Camps head to North America
News Wrap: USA Hockey Women’s National Festival Roster Announced
Earlier this week, USA Hockey announced an 83-player roster for its Women's National Festival, taking place Aug. 11-16 at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid. Following the annual camp, rosters will be selected for the Under-18 Team and the Under-22 Team. Each will compete in a three-game series vs. their Canadian counterparts, taking place Aug. … Continue reading News Wrap: USA Hockey Women’s National Festival Roster Announced
News Wrap: Potter named Ohio State coach, Canada announces strength and conditioning camp invites
Ohio State named former U.S. Olympian Jenny Potter as head coach earlier this week. Potter comes to the Buckeyes after spending the past two seasons at the helm for Trinity College (Division III). She is a four-time Olympian, winning gold in 1998, silver in 2002 and 2010, and bronze in 2006. Potter also helped Team … Continue reading News Wrap: Potter named Ohio State coach, Canada announces strength and conditioning camp invites
News Wrap: CWHL parts ways with Murphy and Kirby, Quinnipiac’s Seeley resigns
The Canadian Women's Hockey League announced yesterday that it has "terminated its contracts" with two Boston Blades personnel, head coach Digit Murphy and general manager Aronda Kirby. In its press release, the league mentioned that it was unable to reach an agreement with Murphy and Kirby regarding a trademark application, and filed a notice of … Continue reading News Wrap: CWHL parts ways with Murphy and Kirby, Quinnipiac’s Seeley resigns
News Wrap: Thoughts on the NWHL, Poulin named captain
Some huge women's hockey news broke yesterday, as the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) announced its arrival. The four-team league, which will pay its players, is set to debut in 2015-16 with clubs in New York, Buffalo, Connecticut, and Boston. Puck Daddy's Jen Neale has the scoop, and a full break-down of the league's logistics. … Continue reading News Wrap: Thoughts on the NWHL, Poulin named captain