Minnesota BC Wisconsin Harvard Clarkson UND Quinnipiac BU Bemidji State Cornell Others receiving votes: Northeastern, ‘Hurst, UMD, SLU Pre-season polls are by their nature guesswork. My own guesswork leads me to think UND and Quinnipiac are over-ranked here. Northeastern … [Read more...]
L’Etat, C’est Moi
Word around the hockey ether is that a higher-up in Hockey Canada has told players that if they choose the NWHL over the CWHL, they will be blacklisted from the national team. I do not have the privileged access to either confirm or deny this, but it seems consistent with HC’s views about players’ … [Read more...]
WCHA Preview, Part One
The WCHA Coaches’ Poll is out, and it looks like this: 1 Minnesota (6) 48 2 Wisconsin (2) 44 3 North Dakota 35 4 Bemidji State 31 5 Minnesota Duluth 26 6 Ohio State 20 7 St. Cloud State 13 8 Minnesota State 7 Bear in mind that coaches could not vote for their own team. It makes sense … [Read more...]
Brianne Jenner headlines impressive Calgary Inferno draft class
After an offensive renaissance that made the 2014-15 season the greatest in Calgary Inferno history, the acquisition of Brianne Jenner adds to the promise of an even greater season ahead. Selected in the first round, fourth overall in the 2015 CWHL Draft, Jenner holds the potential to become the … [Read more...]
Project WISH looks to bring positive growth to women’s ice sledge hockey
With Canada and the United States having recently named its rosters of women’s ice sledge hockey players for the 2015-16 season, an admirable initiative is taking place to add another national team to the competitive landscape. Known as The WISH Project, the objective is to establish a national team … [Read more...]
Laura Brooker brings Golden Hawks pride to the Toronto Furies
In the 2015 edition of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL) draft, Laura Brooker was part of a unique draft class. Claimed in the second round, seventh overall, by the Toronto Furies, she was the first player with a background in Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) women’s ice hockey to be … [Read more...]
Jillian Saulnier ready to soar with the Calgary Inferno
Of all the clubs in the 2015 Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL) Draft, no team was able to match the world-class caliber of players that the Calgary Inferno acquired in the first three rounds. Starting with high-scoring Brianne Jenner in the first round (fourth overall), followed by four-time … [Read more...]
Hayley Moore reaches new heights with the Boston Pride
As one of the four charter franchises of the National Women’s Hockey League, the Boston Pride is poised to contribute to a new and exciting chapter in New England hockey, while maintaining its proud legacy. Setting the example shall be Hayley Moore, the first General Manager in franchise … [Read more...]
Two-sport star Amber Bowman represents great possibilities
Representing the extraordinary possibilities of women in sport, Amber Bowman is helping to shatter barriers, encouraging young girls to follow their dreams. Her wide-ranging achievements are part of an impressive legacy, testament to her athletic gifts. Her first impact in sports came via ice … [Read more...]
Dani Rylan the empowering force behind formation of NWHL
Poised to make a positive impact in the American sporting zeitgiest, Dani Rylan is bringing professional women's ice hockey to the United States. With the recent launch of the National Women's Hockey League, Rylan's efforts are showing that women's hockey matters. Employing a great … [Read more...]