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

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