The Ice Garden (Page 2)

Zandee-Hart yells and pumps her fists in celebration. She is wearing a teal home uniform.

The Poulin Factor: Why Montréal’s Captain Remains the Gold Standard in Women’s Hockey

Marie-Philip Poulin continues to set the gold standard in women’s hockey, delivering clutch performances and inspiring the next generation.

New York Sirens place Ella Shelton on LTIR

Ella Shelton has been placed on LTIR after sustaining a lower-body injury in the first game of the season, and the Sirens have signed Olivia Knowles.

A from-behind look at the entire Sirens team in a tight huddle. They are wearing white away jerseys.

2024-25 PWHL Power Rankings: Week 1 (11/29-12/05)

It's finally time for PWHL Power Rankings: The Sequel!

WCHA Weekly Roundup: Nov. 29-30

Five WCHA teams played non-conference matchups this week while both Wisconsin and Minnesota Duluth boasted high-powered offenses.

Bilka (right in green) and Schepers (left in white) battle for the puck along the boards.

Takeaways: Fleet Fall to Frost in Home Opener, 2-1

Some takeaways from another frustrating game from the Boston Fleet.

NEWHA Roundup: Nov. 22 - Dec. 1, 2024

Post and LIU play things tight, and Sacred Heart has a lot going right in a special two week NEWHA roundup.

Five Questions With Montréal Victoire Goaltender Sandra Abstreiter

A quick chat with the Montréal Victoire's newest netminder.

Hockey East Roundup: Nov. 20 - Dec. 1, 2024

Merrimack takes down a ranked opponent, Providence performs well out of conference, and UConn has an interesting set up next in a special two-week roundup.

Mannon McMahon and Maggie Connors on the ice at TD Place.

The Players who Powered the Ottawa Charge to Victory

The Ottawa Charge lit up their home opener with a thrilling 3-2 victory against the Toronto Sceptres.

Ten Minutes for Driving Ep. 14

Mike is talking to himself again! The Ten Minutes for Driving podcast is back and we're (he's) talking opening weekend.

Natalie Spooner and Sarah Nurse celebrate a goal

What Can We Learn by Looking at Natalie Spooner’s Historic Season?

Is Natalie Spooner just an incredibly gifted goal scorer whose shot can’t be replicated, or did she just have a very lucky season?

PWHL Playoff Probabilities: 2024-25

Minnesota and Montreal once again favorites for the regular season crown, with a tight middle four playoff race coming down the line.

A view from high above the ice of Boston and Minnesota battling on ice at the Tsongas Center.

PWHL Notebook: Final Boston Fleet Roster Moves

Some thoughts on the final roster moves the Boston Fleet made ahead of this season.

Emerance Maschmeyer denies Mikyla Grant-Mentis on a breakaway attempt.

RECAP: Maschmeyer Shines Despite Ottawa’s Shootout Loss to Montréal

Maschmeyer Stands Tall, but Ottawa Falls to Montréal in Shootout Thriller

A side shot of Nurse crouched down and following through as she scores on Boston's Aerin Frankel.

RECAP: Boston Fleet Struggle Offensively, Fall to Sceptres 3-1

Familiar struggles plagued the Fleet as they kicked off Season 2 in Toronto.

Minnesota wins the 2024 Walter Cup (Photo cred: Professional Women's Hockey League)

2024-25 PWHL Season Prediction Roundtable

The PWHL is here! Let's share some predictions, shall we?

So You Want to Follow the PWHL

New fan? You'll want to read this!

D3: What to Watch, Thanksgiving 2024 and After

Some must-watch D3 hockey tournaments to enjoy with your Thanksgiving leftovers.

P-Dub in Twenty - Episode 'Twenty'

The podcast makes it to episode twenty ahead of the new PWHL season!

Sirens Announce 2024-25 Roster

The New York Sirens have announced their final roster for the 2024-25 season. Who made the cut?

PWHL Mock Expansion Draft: Part 2

Which players would be taken to two new teams if a PWHL Expansion Draft happened today?

2024-25 PWHL Preview: Toronto Sceptres

The Toronto Sceptres look to build off an impressive inaugural season in the PWHL as they head into season two with a remarkably consistent roster and winning aspirations.

PWHL Mock Expansion Draft: Part 1

Which PWHL players would teams protect if an expansion draft took place today?

Players kneeling on the ice during a practice session at the Arena at TD Place on November 14th 2024.

2024-25 PWHL Preview: Ottawa Charge

Ottawa is Charging into season 2.

WCHA Weekly Roundup: Nov. 22-23

An exhilarating week with some big surprises.

PWHL releases waiver list

Yesterday, 16 players hit waivers and all six PWHL teams must be roster-compliant by 5 p.m. ET today. That means 23 SPA and up to three reserve players for each team.

PWHL Pre-Season Leadership Media Notebook

PWHL leadership spoke Tuesday on league broadcasts, the Takeover Tour, potential expansion teams, new rule changes for the upcoming season, and more.

2024-25 PWHL Preview: New York Sirens

The Sirens made some big moves this offseason. Will it pay off?

Division 3 Women’s Hockey 101

A must-read 101 for D3 NCAA women's hockey.

Marie-Philip Poulin of the Montreal Victoire smiles during media day (Photo Cred: PWHL)

P-Dub in Twenty - Episode 19 | PWHL Preview

Happy PWHL starts this week to all those who celebrate!

2024-25 PWHL Preview: Montréal Victoire

In season two, the Montréal Victoire will seek to better their results from last year with a reinvigorated lineup.

2024-25 PWHL Preview: Minnesota Frost

How last season's Walter Cup winners, the Minnesota Frost, stack up for season 2.

Boston celebrates a win with their backs to the camera. All of them are wearing white away uniforms.

2024-25 PWHL Preview: Boston Fleet

A look at how the Boston Fleet are shaping up for Year 2.

2024-25 PWHL Season Ice Garden Nontraditional Predictions Roundtable

Not your average 2024-2025 PWHL season hot takes.

Anna Meixner of the Ottawa Charge celebrates a goal (Photo Cred: PWHL)

PWHL 2024 Preseason Day 2 Recap

Day 2 of Preseason Mini Camps is in the Books.

NEWHA Roundup: Nov. 15-16, 2024

Assumption notches their third win of the season with victory over Saint Anselm, and LIU's Jeannie Wallner has an outstanding weekend in this weeks recap.

PWHL Boston celebrates a goal (Photo Cred: PWHL)

PWHL Preseason Day 1 Recap

How the first day of PWHL mini camp games went

WCHA Weekly Roundup: Nov. 15th-16th

All eight conference teams took to the ice last weekend with an NCAA rematch on the line.

Hockey East Roundup: Nov. 15-16, 2024

A low scoring weekend between Providence and Vermont gets some attention, before we look ahead to a rematch of last year's Hockey East tournament semifinal.

St. Thomas' Women's Hockey Coach Joel Johnson Resigns

Joel Johnson resigns from head coaching role at St. Thomas.

PWHL Announces Takeover Tour

The PWHL has announced nine neutral-site regular-season games for the 2024-2025 season, most of which will be held at NHL arenas around the United States and Canada.

PWHL Jersey Power Rankings

The new PWHL jerseys are here, so which team has the best ones?

An above-ice level shot of Boston and Minnesota battling along the boards for the puck at the Tsongas Center.

PWHL Preseason: Boston Fleet Media Day Notebook

Hear from members of the Fleet organization at the opening of training camp.

Meghan Duggan Joins PWHL as Special Consultant to Hockey Operations

American icon Duggan will bring her expertise and experience to the PWHL.

NEWHA Roundup: Nov. 8-12, 2024

Post and Saint Anselm had an entertaining weekend set, while LIU and SHU made noise in the conference standings. Plus, we look ahead to this weekend's semi-final rematch, in this week's roundup.

PWHL Announces Canadian Broadcast Partners

How to watch the upcoming PWHL season in Canada.

Hockey East Roundup: Nov. 7-10, 2024

Hockey East has started to see some chaos, but the on-ice production continues to be intense as we take a look at last week's action, and preview what's to come.

Analyzing the Development of the PWHL Team Identities: Ottawa Charge

The Ottawa Charge’s name and logo reference the city’s history and fit in with its current sports landscape.

WCHA Weekly Roundup: Nov. 7-8

Only one WCHA team was in action this week, but plenty of WCHA players stood out in the Rivalry Series games!

Chloe Primerano nets a spectacular shootout winner

The Ugly, The Bad, & The Good: Canada’s First Three Rivalry Series Games Summed Up

Looking back at Team Canada's performance in the first three Rivalry Series games

Q&A with Northeastern University Assistant Coach Lindsay Berman

Northeastern assistant coach Lindsay Berman has been all over the hockey world as both a coach, and as a player. I caught up with her to discuss her experiences in those positions, her expectations for the 2024-25 NU squad, and more.

Marmer and Kessel show off the Boston Fleet's new jerseys. Marmer is holding the home one, and Kessel is holding the away.

Boston Fleet Staff Discuss New Jerseys and Early Expectations

GM Danielle Marmer and head coach Courtney Kessel shared their thoughts on the jerseys and season ahead with the media.

PWHL Unveils Jerseys for Season Two

PWHL jerseys are here!

NEWHA Roundup: Nov. 1-2, 2024

LIU and Sacred Heart deliver as promised in weekend split, Franklin Pierce standouts highlight the weekly awards, and what to look forward to from last season's tournament title rematch in the latest NEWHA roundup.

Hockey East Roundup: Nov. 1-2, 2024

UVM and Maine have a solid split - and get some deserved time in the spotlight - two UNH Wildcats get some love in the weekly awards, and we look ahead to UConn/Northeastern in this week's recap.

A photo of inside the Canadian Tire Centre.

Ottawa Charge to Host Montréal Victoire at Canadian Tire Centre

The Ottawa Charge will host the Montreal Victoire at the Canadian Tire Centre, marking the PWHL's first game at Ottawa’s largest arena.

ECAC Hockey Roundup: Nov. 1-2, 2024

We're getting deeper into conference play, and half the league is nationally ranked... this ought to be good.

Five PWHL Games You Won't Want to Miss this Season

You'll want to mark these on your calendar!

Six Potential Locations for PWHL Expansion Teams

Six potential homes for the PWHL's first expansion teams.

Home Ice Advantage: Emma Woods’ Second Chapter in Toronto

Ahead of her debut with her hometown Toronto Sceptres, Emma Woods is ready to balance personal and professional growth in familiar surroundings again.

Predicting PWHL Neutral Site Game Locations

Where might the other eight neutral site PWHL games be played?

Q&A with Ottawa Charge GM Michael Hirshfeld

With the PWHL's sophomore season just a month away, I sat down to chat with Ottawa Charge general manager Michael Hirshfeld to discuss the season that's passed, free agency and the offseason, and his expectations for training camp and the year ahead.

Sarah Fillier smiles while holding a hockey stick. Text reads: 'SIGNED SARAH FILLIER ONE-YEAR CONTRACT'.

Sarah Fillier Signs One-Year Deal with the New York Sirens

Top draft pick Sarah Fillier signs a one-year deal with the New York Sirens, bringing star power to the team's second season.

From Texas With Love: Hannah Bilka’s Path to the PWHL

Hannah Bilka and Allyson Simpson blaze pave the way as the first players from Southern states to be drafted into the PWHL.

WCHA Players of the Month: October

Eight big October performances from some of the WCHA's brightest stars.

Gabbie Hughes celebrating a goal on Jan. 17th 2024 against PWHL Minnesota.

Changing the Game: Gabbie Hughes on Supporting Mental Health in Hockey

Ottawa Charge forward is ready to have the important conversations about mental health.

Montréal Victoire Announce Neutral Site Game in Potential Expansion City

The Québec City neutral site game announcement comes at an intriguing time.

NEWHA Roundup: Oct. 25-26, 2024

Post and Franklin Pierce split weekend series filled with career firsts, Stonehill's Alexsa Caron has record breaking weekend, and more in the last roundup of October.

ECAC Roundup: Oct. 25-27, 2024

We're heading into ECAC-only matchups, which might be a blessing for some teams... why? Stay tuned.

2024/25 The Ice Garden Hot-Take-A-Palooza Roundtable

Hot takes! Some bold thoughts regarding the PWHL, NCAA, and International hockey in the latest TIG roundtable.

AHA Weekly Roundup: Oct. 25-26

Penn State and Robert Morris had high-scoring wins while the rest of AHA struggled.

Hockey East Roundup: Oct. 25-27, 2024

BC sweeps No. 5 Clarkson, Merrimack has strong performance over Lindenwood, and Providence/BU get set for a highly-contested weekend set in this week's recap.

Kendall Coyne Schofield of Minnesota with the Walter Cup (Photo cred: PWHL)

PWHL Expansion Preparation Has Begun

The Professional Women’s Hockey League will look to add two new teams as early as the 2025-26 season.

Chloe Primerano scores in 2024 WHC Bronze Medal Game

No Pressure Chloe Primerano, but You’re on the Cusp of Making History

At just 17 years old, Chloe Primerano is already making big moves.

Ottawa goaltender Emerance Maschmeyer skates onto the ice ahead of the PWHL game against Toronto on January 13th 2024..

A New Season, A New Role: Emerance Maschmeyer on Hockey and Parenthood

Ottawa Charge goaltender Emerance Maschmeyer is heading into the second PWHL season while navigating life as a new mom.

ECAC Roundup: Oct. 17-22, 2024

Harvard and the Ivies win big in this week's roundup of games.

Team Canada Announces Rivalry Series Roster

The roster includes 21 players who took home gold at last year's World Championships.

AHA Weekly Roundup: Oct. 17-22

Mercyhurst won a stunning upset against Cornell and more in this week's breakdown of the AHA.

NEWHA Roundup: Oct. 17-22, 2024

Sacred Heart sweeps Stonehill thanks to outstanding play from Carly Greene and Ella Holm, Saint Anselm has a great weekend on both sides of the puck, and more in the latest from NEWHA.

Hockey East Roundup: October 18-20, 2024

BU continues to roll in conference, UNH's defensive structure makes a difference, and what to expect from the upcoming Northeastern/Providence matchup in this week's conference roundup.

Rachel Llanes Revisited, Part Three: Reflections and Renewals

Llanes provides insight into the aftermath of the Olympics, offers some inspiration for older players , and gives her thoughts on her future in the hockey world.

Analyzing the Development of the PWHL Team Identities: Montréal Victoire

In picking a name for the Montréal team, the PWHL favored the long view over the potential for short-term awkwardness.

Hannah Miller and Blayre Turnbull celebrate a goal (Photo by: Christian Bender/PWHL)

Toronto Sceptres Training Camp Roster Breakdown

Toronto’s Season 2 Training Camp Roster Is Here!

Looking at the Montréal Victoire's Training Camp Roster

Who is heading to camp in Montréal?

A Look at the New York Sirens' Training Camp Roster

The Sirens don't have a lot of uncertainty when it comes to this roster, and that might bode well for them once the puck drops for real.

All Boston players are celebrating with a group hug in the corner. They are wearing green home jerseys.

PWHL Training Camp Roster Breakdown: Boston Fleet

A deep dive into who is attending the Boston Fleet's training camp this, plus predictions on how the roster will shake out.

Minnesota Frost Training Camp Breakdown

Who's in and who's looking to crack the roster in the State of Hockey?

AHA Roundup: Oct. 11-12, 2024

Penn State swept Union and RIT pulled off an upset win against Colgate this past weekend in the AHA.

Hockey East Roundup: Oct. 10-15, 2024

Holy Cross defeats BC for the first time ever, after 14 years BU shutouts Northeastern, and Merrimack has an outstanding start to the conference season in the most recent roundup of Hockey East.

Looking at Ottawa Charge's Training Camp Roster

Who is heading to camp in Ottawa?

NEWHA Roundup Oct. 11-13, 2024

Two coaches get their first wins behind the bench, Saint Michael's has an improbable victory, and much more in this week's NEWHA roundup.

ECAC Roundup: Oct. 11-13, 2024

Catch up on all the latest action from ECAC this previous weekend, and gear up for a return to Ivy League action!

An above-ice level shot of Boston and Minnesota playing. There is an ongoing battle near the boards for the puck.

PWHL Unveils 2024-25 Schedule

The 90-game season kicks off on November 30.

Rougeau Retires, Heads into Hockey Ops

Earlier this week, Lauriane Rougeau became the latest pro women's hockey player to announce her retirement.

Rachel Llanes Revisited, Part Two: Her Unconventional Path to the Olympics

Llanes committed herself to five years of professional hockey in China in pursuit of Bejiing 2022 with no guarantee of even making the team.

PWHL Releases Training Camp Rosters

PWHL training camp rosters have been announced, with a few surprises and notable omissions.

Do We Still Need The Rivalry Series?

Now that the PWHL exists, does it still make sense to have the Rivalry Series?

AHA Roundup: Oct. 4-8, 2024

Penn State finds redemption against UConn, RIT splits their series with Union, and more in this week's AHA Weekly Roundup.

Hockey East Roundup: October 4-8, 2024

Top-15 weekend splits for two schools, Providence and Holy Cross have successful weekend, and BU has solid performances even in defeat in our Hockey East roundup.

NEWHA Roundup: October 4-5, 2024

Sacred Heart notches first win of the season, Assumption ties their Hockey East opponent, and the rest of the teams in action in this weeks roundup.

Gigi Marvin Leaves Behind a Legacy

Gigi Marvin announced her retirement from hockey, capping an impressive professional & international career.

Five Questions With Amy Budde

The former pro and new head coach on lessons learned, travel, and Taylor Swift.

ECAC Hockey Roundup: October 4-5, 2024

Colgate gets their first ranked win, Clarkson continues their unbeaten streak, and St. Lawrence holds the NCAA champions against the ropes in this past weekend's slate of games.

Ten Minutes for Driving Episode 13

It's October and that is as good a time as any for the return of Ten Minutes for Driving!

AHA Weekly Round-Up #1

Mercyhurst and Robert Morris are highlighted in this week's AHA Weekly Round-Up.

NCAA Journal: Hockey East Week One Roundup

Hockey East closed out week one with its first league game of the season, but before that the other teams in action had a lot going on across their non-conference slate.

Rachel Llanes Revisited, Part One

A closer look at Rachel’s journey from youth hockey in a mall rink to three-time pro league champion and Olympian.

PWHL Announces Pre-Season Mini Camps

Montréal and Ottawa will host the PWHL teams for mini-camps.

All members of Team USA are arm-in-arm, hunched over in a circle in front of their goal. They are wearing blue uniforms.

Team USA Announces November 2024 Rivalry Series Roster

Here's who will be representing Team USA when the 2024-25 Rivalry Series kicks off on Nov. 6.

Analyzing the Development of the PWHL Team Identities: Boston Fleet

In the choice of name, logo, and color palette for Boston, it’s clear that the design team drew upon the region’s history both within and without hockey.

WCHA Weekly Round-Up #1

Ohio State struggles while their rivals excel in the WCHA's opening games.

NCAA Journal: NEWHA Week One

There's a lot of takeaways to be had for the three teams in NEWHA who hit the ice this past weekend.

Analyzing the Development of the PWHL Team Identities: New York Sirens

The New York Sirens may or may not have a strong visual and/or auditory identity.

ECAC Hockey Roundup: Colgate Gets Stunned, Clarkson On a Roll

ECAC Hockey had a strong start in a lot of respects over this past weekend. Here's how everything shook out.

Why I'm Joining The Ice Garden

I'm excited to be joining The Ice Garden to continue to provide informed, thought-provoking coverage of the PWHL and women's hockey on a platform well-known and loved for its support of the women's game.

Analyzing the Development of the PWHL Team Identities: Minnesota Frost

The Minnesota Frost’s new name and visual identity successfully represent one of the state’s core truths: it’s really cold.

Charge Lock Down Savolainen for Three Years

The 26-year-old veteran blueliner joins Danielle Serdachny with a three-year-deal with Ottawa.

NCAA Journal: Opening Weekend on deck for Hockey East

Hockey East teams are in action starting Thursday, with nationally ranked opponents on deck to open the 2024-25 season.

Look Like The Pros: Top Picks from the PWHL Team Branded Merch Drop

We scoured the PWHL merch drop to bring you the best of the best.

What Effect is the PWHL Going to Have on the SDHL?

The SDHL is forever changed by the emergence of the PWHL.

5 Questions to Answer Before PWHL Season Two

There are a few questions still remaining before PWHL Season Two can begin.

NCAA 2024-25 Preview: ECAC Hockey

TIG rounds out our NCAA previews with a look at the bridesmaid of Division 1: ECAC Hockey.

The win2day Austrian Women's Hockey League is Here

A new pro league is born in Austria.

A graphic featuring the six PWHL logos. From left to right, top to bottom: Fleet, Sirens, Frost, Charge, Sceptres, Victoire.

TIG Roundtable: PWHL Name and Logo Reveal

Gather 'round, it's time for another TIG roundtable!

2024-25 NCAA Preview: WCHA

The WCHA is chock-full of hockey talent, including champions Ohio State and runner-up Wisconsin. Check out our conference preview for the best conference in women's hockey,

The Ice Garden is hiring creators

TIG is in the market for free agents! We're looking for new voices to cover women's hockey.

New York Sirens Will Call Prudential Center Primary Home Rink

The Sirens announced Friday that they will play their home games at the NHL arena.

Canada prepares for the 2024 WHC Gold Medal Game

Team Canada Fall Festival Camp First Step on Road to 2025 World Championships

Team Canada's Fall Festival has kicked off. See who's at camp and how the roster looks so far.

2024-25 NCAA Preview: NEWHA

The youngest conference in the NCAA might not be the biggest, but its competitive nature is shaping up for another year of great hockey.

P-Dub in Twenty: Episode 18

We have PWHL names and logos!

Column: Grading The New PWHL Logos

Some thoughts on the much-anticipated PWHL logos.

Five Toronto players celebrate a goal with a tight group hug. They are all wearing blue home uniforms.

PWHL Roster Status Report: Toronto

A look at how PWHL Toronto's roster is shaping up, plus where all of last year's players are now.

PWHL, Team Captains Provide Insight, Reaction on Name Reveals

More on the development of the six PWHL team brands.

PWHL Team Logos, Names Announced

The PWHL teams have names! And logos!

On the Internet: PWHL Team Name Ideas

While we wait for the team names to come out, let's see what the internet thinks they'll be.

Six Ottawa players stand on the blue line before a game. They are all wearing white away uniforms.

PWHL Roster Status Report: Ottawa

A look at how PWHL Ottawa's roster is shaping up, plus where all of last year's players are now.

New York players celebrate a goal with a group hug. They are all wearing teal home jerseys.

PWHL Roster Status Report: New York

A look at how PWHL New York's roster is shaping up, plus where all of last year's players are now.

PWHL Roster Status Report: Montréal

A look at how PWHL Montréal's roster is shaping up, plus where all of last year's players are now.

Place Bell to Serve as PWHL Montréal's Primary Venue

PWHL Montréal's new home venue for their second season will accommodate over 10,000 fans.

One Year of the PWHL: A Timeline

A look back on the first year of the PWHL.

A Decade of Women’s Hockey Officiating with Chelsea Rapin, Part Three

Referee Chelsea Rapin's thoughts on the rules & her future.

Coca-Cola Coliseum to Serve as PWHL Toronto's New Home

The move comes after the team played three sold-out playoff games at the arena earlier this spring.

PWHL Minnesota Announces New General Manager

Minnesota native Melissa Caruso joins PWHL Minnesota as GM.

Five Schools That Should Add a D1 NCAA Hockey Team

The University of Delaware has become the latest D1 school to add women's hockey. Here are some other schools that could join them in the near-future, if they get their act together.

Minnesota poses for a team photo with all players and staff after winning the Walter Cup.

PWHL Roster Status Report: Minnesota

A look at how PWHL Minnesota's roster is shaping up, plus where all of last year's players are now.

2024-25 NCAA Preview: Hockey East

The top spot in Hockey East is once again up for grabs, and though the league may seem solidified at the top and bottom, in the middle there's a chance for some chaos.

The whole Boston roster stands along the blue line, looking straight ahead while wearing green home jerseys.

PWHL Roster Status Report: Boston

A look at how PWHL Boston's roster is shaping up, plus where all of last year's players are now.

PWHL Players Shine in First Days of Euro Hockey Tour

The 2024-25 Euro Hockey Tour kicked off on Thursday. Here's how the first two days of action played out.

A 100% Scientific Look at Five International Club Logos

"Every great design begins with an even better story."

PWHL Boston Adds Three Newcomers to Coaching Staff

The team rounds-out their coaching staff with three highly qualified names.

Bold Predictions for Each PWHL Team: TIG Mailbag

You asked, Maya answered!

WHKYHAC 2024

If you missed WHKYHAC, fear not! We have you covered

A Decade of Women’s Hockey Officiating with Chelsea Rapin, Part Two

Continuing Chelsea Rapin's unique journey as a referee.

Amanda Kessel Promoted to AGM of AHL Penguins

The three-time Olympian is in her third year with the Penguins organization.

2024-25 NCAA Preview: Atlantic Hockey America

Breaking down the newly-christened Atlantic Hockey America, from the recent champs Penn State to the less successful Syracuse Orange.

Column: The PWHL Should Learn from Olympic Boxing Mess

The PWHL can learn from the Olympic boxing debacle, if they choose to.

PWHL Jerseys, Worst to First

Breaking down the good, the bad, and the boring of the PWHL Year One uniforms.

A Decade of Women’s Hockey Officiating with Chelsea Rapin, Part One

Chelsea Rapin reveals how refereeing has broadened her horizons and kept her tethered to hockey.

Team Canada U-18 and Development Rosters Announced for Summer Showcase

The Summer Showcase tournament kicks off on August 14 in St. Catherine's.

Sitting Around and Naming Old Players: Goaltender Edition

Reminiscing about cult hero goalies from the NWHL, CHWL, and PHF.

PWHL Free Agency: End of July

Here's where the rosters stand in August!

PWHL Cards: This Week and the Future

Upper Deck has released a new series of PWHL Hockey cards. J Gray reviews the set and discusses what kinds of PWHL cards they'd like to see in the future.

Sarah Fillier playing for Team Canada (Photo Cred: IIHF)

2024 Top 25 Under 25: Sarah Fillier (1)

Death, taxes, and Sarah Fillier being No. 1 on TIG’s Top 25 Under 25

Ten Minutes for Driving Episode 12

This episode, Mike shares his thoughts on Daniela Pejšová fitting in with Boston, what Noora Tulus brings to PWHL New York, and says farewell and congratulations to The Victory Press.

Reflections on the 2023-24 SDHL Season

A summary of what went down in the top league in Europe.

2024 Top 25 Under 25: Taylor Heise (2)

Heise comes in at number two in our 2024 T25-U25.

Jim Midgley Hired as PWHL Toronto Assistant Coach

PWHL Toronto adds a veteran coach behind the bench in Jim Midgley.

2024 Top 25 Under 25: Grace Zumwinkle (3)

We're up to the third spot in our top 25 under 25 rankings!

P-Dub in Twenty: Episode 17

Tell a friend to tell a friend... we're baaaaack!!

Wicked Angles: PWHL Minnesota's Issues Create a Moment of Truth for the League... and They're Missing It

The first-ever PWHL champions have been undergoing a considerable amount of turmoil... and the league itself is strangely quiet.

2024 Top 25 Under 25: Aerin Frankel (4)

PWHL Boston and Team USA's starting netminder comes in at No. 4 on our list!

Around the Rink: Q & A with Amanda Leveille

In the final episode of Around the Rink, Dan and Allie chat with Amanda Leveille on the goaltender's career.

2024 Top 25 Under 25: Danielle Serdachny (5)

A great career at Colgate and a golden goal at Worlds earned this forward the number 5 spots on our top 25 under 25.

2024 Top 25 Under 25: Petra Nieminen (6)

Make way for the stellar number six, Finland's own Petra Nieminen.

2024 Top 25 Under 25: Caroline Harvey (7)

Next up in the top 25 under 25: the 7th spot!

As Enrollment Falls, Girls' Hockey is Booming

Girls' hockey continues to grow in North America despite barriers on both sides of the border.

Sophie Jaques after scoring her first career PWHL goal

2024 Top 25 Under 25: Sophie Jaques (8)

The 2023 Patty Kaz winner was the missing ingredient PWHL Minnesota needed to lift the Walter Cup.

The NCAA Settlement's Potential Impact on Women’s College Hockey Programs

The historic NCAA settlement could have huge implications for incoming players.

2024 Top 25 Under 25: Emma Maltais (9)

Coming in at number 9, it's Emma Maltais!

Shannon Szabados named to Alberta's Hockey Hall of Fame

Team Canada icon Shannon Szabados has her greatness acknowledged by her home province.

2024 Top 25 Under 25: Laila Edwards (10)

It took far too long for Team USA's first Black player to hit the ice... but hit the ice, she has, and her future is bright.

Breaking Down the NCAA's Most Likely Draft Powerhouses

Ever wonder which NCAA schools already have a foothold in the PWHL's talent pool? Wonder no more -- here's a list of schools already providing the best players in women's hockey.

The On-Ice Lessons Learned in the Inaugural PWHL Season

Some key takeaways from the PWHL's first year on the the ice.

2024 Top 25 Under 25: Izzy Daniel (12), Abbey Murphy (11)

Next in the 2024 25U25, we've got spots 11 + 12.

2024 Top 25 Under 25: Hannah Bilka (13), Lina Ljungblom (14)

The 2024 Top 25 Under 25 rolls on with spots number 13 and 14!

2024 Top 25 Under 25: Corinne Schroeder (15), Kirsten Simms (16)

The next installment of our 2024 Top 25 Under 25 list is here with 15 & 16.

2024 Top 25 Under 25: Cayla Barnes (18), Gwyneth Philips (17)

The 2024 Top 25 Under 25 continues with 18 and 17 in our rankings. Let the debates continue!

Ten Minutes for Driving Episode 11

Mike talks Ken Klee, PWHL Minnesota, goalie signings, and some behind-the-scenes stuff at TIG in Ten Minutes for Driving, Ep. 11

PWHL Free Agency: Mid-July Roster Update

After taking some time off, several PWHL teams announced signings.

2024 Top 25 Under 25: Daniela Pejšová (20), Maja Nylén Persson (19)

Number 20 and 19 in our 2024 Top 25 Under 25!

Sanni Ahola (left) and Jesse Compher (right). Photo Cred: St. Cloud State Atheltics & PWHL

2024 Top 25 Under 25: Jesse Compher (22), Sanni Ahola (21)

The 2024 Top 25 Under 25 keeps rolling with spots 22 and 21!

Lindsey Ellis Part Two: Growing the Game in the Desert

Building a team in a non-traditional market comes with its own unique set of struggles, but Sun Devils coach Lindsey Ellis relishes the challenge.

2024 Top 25 Under 25: Daryl Watts (23), Chloe Primerano (24), Casey O'Brien (25)

See who comes in at spots 23-25 on our 2024 Top 25 Under 25 list

Lauren Williams Named Assistant Coach for PWHL New York

PWHL New York adds Lauren Williams to coaching staff.

2024 Top 25 Under 25: Honorable Mentions

The 2024 Top 25 Under 25 starts today with six players who just barely missed the list.

2024-25 Rivalry Series Schedule Announced

Team Canada and Team USA will faceoff in a five-game series starting this November.

Lindsey Ellis Part One: The Vision for ASU Women’s Hockey

“CLAW”-ing her way to success: Lindsey Ellis talks building a team from scratch while writing a dissertation and growing Arizona hockey

Tera Hofmann's Next Opponent: Retirement

Former professional goaltendtender Tera Hofmann looks back, and looks ahead.

A small change for TIG

Site News: TIG's free mailing list sign-up is going away and will be replaced by a $2/month subscription tier.

Ava Murphy, Emmalee Pais, and Jocelyn Amos celebrate a Gold Medal Win at the 2023 U18 WHC's

The Future Stars of Team Canada

Previewing the players who could be Team Canada's stars of tomorrow.

Ten Minutes for Driving Episode 10

Ten Minutes for Driving - Grant-Mentis re-signs with Montreal and Ottawa collects forwards to rebuild its offense without Watts

PWHL Free Agency: The Rosters After Week 1

After a flurry of signings in the first few days of free agency, the PWHL teams kept the ink flowing.

Ottawa's Signing Targets, Within and Outside of Their Organization

Simon's thoughts on what Ottawa could do to improve their lineup this offseason.

Natalie Darwitz, Krissy Wendell-Pohl Inducted Into Hockey Hall of Fame

The two Minnesotans will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2024.

2024 Top 25 Under 25 Community Ballot

Guess what's back at TIG? Top 25 Under 25 and it's your turn to vote!

The Newest Hockey Movie: Inside Out 2

New emotions, women's hockey, and puberty, oh my! Check out our review of Inside Out 2

Ten Minutes for Driving Episode 9

In this week's episode of Ten Minutes for Driving, Mike talks Watts and Woods moving to Toronto, the early days of free agency, and more!

PWHL Free Agency Opens With Signing Flurry

A signing frenzy starts PWHL Free Agency.

Welcome to #GGNation Ali Domenico, Head Coach, Gee-Gee's Women's Hockey

Ali Domenico Hired by uOttawa Gee-Gees

Gee-Gees hire Ottawa native Ali Domenico as head coach.

Lexie Adzija celebrates in the preseason with teammates

Seven Depth Players to Watch in PWHL Free Agency

Seven depth players PWHL teams will want to keep - or look to acquire - this off-season.

Brandt extends her arms in preparation for a celebratory hug following a win. She is wearing a white away uniform.

BREAKING: PWHL Boston Re-Signs Four Skaters

PWHL Boston took care of business by locking up four of their free agents this afternoon.

Former New Zealand Captain Dr. Helen Murray Continues to Lead With CTE Research

New Zealand's own Dr. Helen Murray continues to break new ground on the ice and in CTE research.

2024 PWHL Draft Grade: New York

At the second PWHL draft, New York made a trade, selected eight great players, and took a risk that they believe will pay off.

The Real Victory of the Season: Growing the Game

One of the biggest accomplishments of the PWHL's inaugural season was their ability to reach more fans through avenues like streaming games on YouTube.

Natalie Spooner Named IIHF Player of the Year

How did The Ice Garden vote for the 2024 IIHF Player of the Year?

Montréal Makes Some Moves

PWHL Montréal's first signings of the 2024 off-season bring back strong performers from the inaugural season, while also highlighting some of the 'nerve-wracking' realities facing PWHL players.

2024 Draft Recap: PWHL Minnesota

The defending Walter Cup champions may have made it so much more difficult than they needed to when they made their selections last Monday in St. Paul.

Ten Minutes for Driving Episode 8

In the latest episode of Ten Minutes for Driving, Mike shares his thoughts on the PWHL award winners and PWHL Toronto's solid draft class.

Danielle Serdachny stands on the PWHL draft stage.

PWHL Ottawa Complete Draft Analysis

An in-depth look at each of Ottawa's seven draft picks at the 2024 PWHL draft.

Draft Grade: Montréal

PWHL Montréal did their part to bring surprises, touching moments, and drama to the draft, while following up last year’s productive draft with another solid and promising group.

From left to right: Marmer, McMillan, and Kessel pose with a stick on stage, with a big screen behind them.

2024 PWHL DRAFT: Meet Boston's Newest Members

A look at PWHL Boston's newest players, plus draft day reactions from the attending players and general manager Danielle Marmer.

PWHL Awards: The Winners Are In!

The 2024 PWHL Awards have been handed out. See who took home the hardware.

Four Goals and an Assist For the Future of the PWHL

In this boom era of women’s sports, the PWHL has room to learn and grow.

Sarah Fillier poses on the PWHL draft stage

How'd The Ice Garden's 3-Round Mock Draft Turn Out? Not Bad

We had a lot of fun making our mock draft, so we thought you'd like to see how it compared to the real draft.

Ilona Markova in a red Russian Olympic Committee jersey lines up for a face off.

Ilona Markova First Russian Drafted to PWHL

Boston drafted Ilona Markova Monday night, making her the first Russian selected by a PWHL team. League assured Boston they had no issue with them drafting a Russian player.

Ten Minutes for Driving Episode 7

2024 PWHL Draft Board

Can't tune into the #PWHL Draft? We've got you covered with our draft board, updating as the picks come in!

Predicting Needs for PWHL Boston at the 2024 Draft

Boston has a number of strong returning players, but with a big hole in the lineup and questions at some positions, their selections will come down to what the front office views as the more dire needs.

The One-Stop Shop for 2023-24 NCAA, SDHL, and USports Statistics

NCAA, SDHL, and USports Stats can be hard to come by. Stop by Carlie's one stop shop for all that simplified into Google Sheets and more!

Predicting Needs for PWHL Toronto at the 2024 Draft

With 11 returning players who represent a strong foundation for the team, Toronto has a clear set of needs and should have the confidence to take risks for the sake of reward.

The SDHL's European Draft Hopefuls

Plenty of European talent from the SDHL is looking for a place in the PWHL.

Predicting Needs for PWHL New York in the 2024 Draft

With eleven returning players and needs at every position, PWHL New York GM Pascal Daoust and incoming head coach Greg Fargo will have their work cut out for them.

Predicting Needs for PWHL Minnesota at the 2024 Draft

With nearly all of their best players already on contract, Minnesota may have the most uncomplicated selection of any team in the league.

Off Season Priority List for the PWHL

A few things the PWHL could improve for next season to continue, if not grow, their momentum.

Kendall Coyne Schofield Lifts the Walter Cup. (Photo cred: PWHL)

P-Dub in Twenty: Episode 16

Minnesota? More like WINnesota.

PWHL Minnesota General Manager Natalie Darwitz Parts Ways with Team

Natalie Darwitz is out as PWHL Minnesota's general manager just 9 days after winning the championships.

Not To Miss: NCAA Names that Should be on Everyone's Draft Boards

The depth of talent from the NCAA this season is evident, as highlighted by these players that have a case for why they should be on every GM's draft board.

Around the Rink: Q & A with Grace Klienbach

Grace Klienbach talks her hockey development program, growing the game in Philly, and memories from the NWHL/PHF.

From left to right: Mike Hirshfeld, Billie Jean King, Savannah Harmon, and Jayna Hefford all pose on the PWHL draft stage.

PWHL Ottawa's 2023 Draft Retrospective

Hindsight is 20/20, and it shows in the hits and misses from Ottawa's inaugural draft.

Five Questions With Lotti Odnoga

Team Hungary's captain on food, family, and growing the game at home.

PWHL New York Hires Head Coach Greg Fargo

The winningest head coach in Colgate University history now has a place in the PWHL.

Predicting Needs for PWHL Montréal at the 2024 Draft

Montréal enters the draft on June 10 with nine players signed for the 2024-25 season and a clear picture of what they need to take away with their seven picks.

WCHA Prospects to Watch for the 2024 PWHL Draft

Midwestern schools, draft in Minnesota… it just makes sense!

2024 PWHL Minnesota Season Recap: Unlikely Path to Walter Cup Win

Minnesota wasn't the most likely of Walter Cup champions, and yet they claimed the inaugural PWHL title anyway in a season highlighted by young stars and depth goaltending combined.

Mock 2024 PWHL Draft

Who would members of our staff draft if they were the general managers? Find out in our mock draft of the first three rounds!

Five Boston players stand on the blue line with their helmets off. They're wearing white away uniforms.

2024 PWHL Season Recap: Boston

Boston fell just short of claiming the Walter Cup after a rollercoaster season.

2024-25 PWHL Signing Tracker

Stay up to date with all the PWHL signings and how the rosters are coming together!

2024 PWHL Toronto Season Recap: Greatness Fell Just Shy of Final

PWHL Toronto dominated the regular season but could not find success late in the playoffs.

2024 PWHL Montréal Season Recap: Strong Leadership From the Captain and Management

Montréal set a world record for attendance in the sport and finished the regular season in second place.

PWHL Ottawa does a group hug at centre ice.

2024 PWHL Ottawa Season Recap: After the Dust Has Settled

Ottawa won nine of their 24 games this season, finishing second to last.

A photo of me on the ice postgame. I'm wearing a black sweater and pants with a white shirt, and my press pass.

A Press-Eye View of the First PWHL Walter Cup Celebration

Sights and sounds from covering the Walter Cup presentation and celebration in person.

PWHL Finals Diary: Game 5

Hilary Knight is stopped by a sliding Micah Zandee-Hart

2024 PWHL New York Season Recap: The Plan Didn’t Come Together

Taking a look back at PWHL New York's inaugural season

Minnesota celebrates winning the first Walter Cup Final

Ten Stats and a Movie: Curtains

Ten stats and takeaways from the inaugural Walter Cup Playoffs.

Kunin skates away from a battle with Healey behind the net. She is wearing white, while Healey is kneeling in green.

PWHL FINALS RECAP: Boston's Season Ends in Disappointment, Minnesota Claims Walter Cup

Boston ran out of gas as Minnesota put on a nearly perfect performance to capture the first Walter Cup.

They don't know Minnesota just had their game winning goal disallowed meme.

P-Dub in Twenty - Episode 15

Winner Takes Walt.

A wide shot of Boston celebrating with a group hug in the corner, while fans cheer in the stands all around them.

PWHL Boston Fans Bring Plenty of Passion Despite Challenges

PWHL Boston games may not be as well-attended as most of the league, but don't mistake that for a lack of passion.

Ten Minutes for Driving Episode 6

Mike talks about the chemistry between Michela Cava and Taylor Heise, some big names from the list of players who have declared for the PWHL Draft, and the wild finish to Game Four of the Walter Cup Final that has brought us to a winner-takes-all Game Five.

Film Photo Gallery: PWHL Boston Beats PWHL Montréal in Semifinals

Take a look back at the Game 3 of the PWHL Boston versus Montréal semifinal through film photos!

The entire Boston team skates after Müller while celebrating their Game 4 win. They are wearing white away uniforms.

PWHL FINALS RECAP: Boston Forces Game 5 With Dramatic 2OT Win

Alina Müller was the hero, scoring the game-winner just 1:10 after Minnesota had a goal overturned.

2024 PWHL Draft List Released

The PWHL released the list of 167 players that are eligible for selection in the upcoming 2024 draft.

Cava (right in purple) is on her knee about to shoot, while Frankel is reaching from her knees and Tapani lays on the ice.

PWHL FINALS RECAP: Boston on Brink of Elimination After Game 3 Loss to Minnesota

Boston must fight to keep their season alive on Sunday after losing 4-1 in Game 3.

PWHL Finals Diary: Part 2

Knight (left in green) enter the zone and drives the net with the puck while Jaques (right in white) chases.

PWHL FINALS RECAP: Boston Shut Out by Minnesota, 3-0, in Game 2

Boston's first defeat of the playoffs comes via a Game 2 shutout.

Montréal Captain Shares Heartfelt Letter to Fans

"What a year it's been," writes Poulin in letter to fans.

Maddie Rooney & Emma Greco celebrate a Game 5 win in Toronto (Photo by: Alex D’Addese/PWHL)

P-Dub in Twenty - Episode 14

Welp, our PWHL playoff predictions were wrong.

PWHL Finals Diary: Game 1

A peek behind the curtain of a day covering the PWHL Finals.

Five Boston players celebrate with a hug at the top of a face-off circle. They're smiling and wearing green home uniforms.

PWHL FINALS RECAP: Depth Propels Boston to Game 1 Win Over Minnesota

Boston now sits two wins away from raising the first Walter Cup.

Ten Minutes for Driving Episode Ep. 5

Ten Minutes for Driving Episode Ep. 5 - Mike talks Game 1 of Boston vs Minnesota, Natalie Spooner, Michela Cava, Susanna Tapani and much more

TIG Roundtable: Walter Cup Finals Predictions

Two teams compete for the first-ever Walter Cup. Who will take it all? Our staff weigh in with our predicitions!

Tapani (left in white) takes a face off against Schepers (right in purple). They're both crouched with their sticks down.

PWHL FINALS PREVIEW: Boston vs Minnesota

The final quest for the Walter Cup begins tonight. Here's a look at how the teams stack up.

The entire PWHL Boston celebrates with a group hug in the corner. They're wearing green home uniforms.

PWHL Storylines: Boston-Montréal Semifinal Series

Three storylines from a short but thrilling PWHL Boston-Montréal semifinal series.

PWHL RECAP: Minnesota Advances to Walter Cup Finals After Completing Reverse Sweep of Toronto

Power play goals were the difference maker in Minnesota's 4-1 win over Toronto.

Ryan, Cheverie, Kessel Named Coach of the Year Finalists

PWHL's finalists for Coach of the Year for the season were announced Wednesday.

Zumwinkle, Maltais, Müller Announced as Rookie of the Year Finalists

The PWHL announced the Rookie of the Year Finalists for 2024 on Tuesday.

Photo Gallery: PWHL Boston Defeats Montréal in Overtime of Game 3 Semifinal

See photos from PWHL Boston's thrilling Game 3 OT win!

Tapani (right in green) pots the winner from outside the crease as Desbiens (left in cream) dives back to try to save it.

PWHL RECAP: Boston Completes Sweep of Montréal to Advance to Walter Cup Finals

Susanna Tapani's overtime winner punched PWHL Boston's ticket to the Walter Cup Finals.

PWHL RECAP: Minnesota Stays Alive in First Playoff Win Over Toronto

Minnesota flips the script on Toronto and shuts them out in Game 3 victory.

Ten Minutes for Driving Episode Ep. 4

Ten Minutes for Driving Episode Four! Let's talk playoff hockey and early candidates for Playoff MVP.

Wenczkowski powers the puck past Desbiens from the top of the crease. Two Montréal defenders are nearby.

PWHL RECAP: Boston Pushes Montréal to the Brink with Triple Overtime Win

Taylor Wenczkowski and the fourth line pushed Boston past Montréal in Game 2.

Tracking All of the Trades, Suspensions, and Fines in the PWHL First Season

For all of the trades, suspensions, and fines in PWHL season one, look no further than here!

Howie Draper out as head coach of PWHL New York

Draper remains a Special Advisor for PWHL New York, but he is the first PWHL head coach to lose their position behind the bench after coaching a regular season game.

Blayre Turnbull celebrates a goal in Game 1 with Hannah Miller (Photo Cred: PWHL)

P-Dub in Twenty: Episode 13

Happy PWHL Playoffs to all those who celebrate!

PWHL RECAP: Toronto Defeats Minnesota in Game 2 Goalie Battle

Toronto holds Minnesota scoreless again as they claim Game 2 of the playoff series.

Around the Rink: Q & A with Leah Marino

Hear from Leah Marino on her plans for next season, some of the great places she was able to visit while playing in Switzerland, and more in this week's Around the Rink.

Frankel kicks the puck to her left from the butterfly position. She is wearing a white uniform and light brown pads.

PWHL RECAP: Boston's Frankel, Tapani Steal Game 1 in Montréal

Aerin Frankel made a record-breaking 53 saves, including several showstoppers, in the overtime win.

Une Place Assurée

A look back on what 'home ice' has meant for women's professional hockey in Montréal over the last several years.

Morin (left in white) reaches around Murphy (right in maroon) to try to get the puck, which is bouncing in front of her.

By the Numbers: PWHL Boston vs PWHL Montréal

Take a look at how PWHL Boston and PWHL Montréal stack up statistically before they kick off their playoff series tonight.

PWHL RECAP: Toronto Beats Minnesota in Semi-Final Game 1

Recapping Game 1 of the PWHL Toronto/PWHL Minnesota series through memes.

TIG Roundtable: PWHL Boston at PWHL Montréal

It's a tale of two rivals — dominant Montréal, and streaky Boston. Who will take the dub in the semis? Our staff weigh in on the matchup.

TIG Roundtable: PWHL Minnesota at PWHL Toronto

The first- and fourth-seeded squads face off in the inaugural PWHL playoffs, and here's what staff think will happen.

Ten Minutes for Driving Ep. 3 - PWHL Playoffs!

Ten Minutes for Driving: Episode 3! This podcast is available only to TIG's paid subscribers. In this episode, Mike talks about playoff matchups and raccoons.

Spooner (right) and Turnbull (left) raise their arms to celebrate. Both are back-to the camera wearing blue uniforms.

PWHL Power Rankings: Week 14 (04/29-05/05)

Tell your 'Ohana: the final regular-season PWHL power rankings have arrived!

PWHL Playoff Semifinal Schedule Set

Toronto picked Minnesota as their semifinal opponent, leaving Boston to Montréal in the second semifinal.

Ten Minutes for Driving Ep. 2

Ten Minutes for Driving: Episode 2! This podcast is available only to TIG's paid subscribers and features Mike rambling to himself during part of his commute.

Three Boston players go in for a group hug with Fratkin after she scored. They're smiling and wearing green home uniforms.

PWHL RECAP: Boston Clinches Playoff Spot With Thrilling Win Over Montréal

Boston capped off the regular-season on a high note, clinching a playoff spot by downing Montréal, 4-3.

Meet the PWHL’s Analytics Hires

Let's take a deeper dive into some of the analytics hires made early on by PWHL teams.

TIG Roundtable: PWHL Awards - Forward, Defender, Goaltender of the Year

Part Two of our roundtable on the PWHL Awards. Who does our staff like for Forward, Defender, and Goaltender of the Year?

Boston and Montréal players battle over the puck in front of the crease. Montréal is currently in possession.

PWHL PREVIEW: Boston Takes on Montréal in Final Regular Season Game

Boston keeps their playoff hopes alive with at least a point in their regular-season finale.

Stat Project: Bouchard's PWHL EA Ratings and Lineups

John Bouchard's season-long project on PWHL players' EA Ratings, playable rosters, and Player Cards. Import these rosters to NHL 24 and play with your favorite PWHL team today!

Two Toronto players celebrate a goal against New York with a group hug. They are wearing white away uniforms.

PWHL Power Rankings: Week 13 (04/22-04/28)

Are you feeling villainous (or just a Disney fan)? Then the penultimate TIG PWHL regular-season power rankings are for you!

TIG Roundtable: PWHL Awards - MVP, Rookie, Coach of the Year

It's basically awards season so hear from our some of staff to who we think will win Billie Jean King MVP, Rookie of the Year, and the Coach of the Year.

PWHL Montreal celebrates a win on home ice. (Photo Cred: PWHL)

PWHL Playoffs Set to Start on May 8

The official start date of the inaugural Walter Cup Playoffs is here.

Emerance Maschmeyer stretches on the ice in her goalie equipment.

Photo Gallery: Montréal’s Win in Ottawa

A collection of photos from Ottawa's last home game.

PWHL Ottawa hosts Montreal at TD Place (Photo cred: Andrea Cardin/Freestyle Photography/PWHL)

P-Dub in Twenty – Episode 12

Welcome to the final regular season episode! That means Alyssa and Maya are about to start talking about the PWHL playoff picture!

TIG Podcast: Ten Minutes for Driving Ep. 1

Brandt (right) hugs Söderberg (left) postgame and gives her a head tap. They are in white away uniforms.

PWHL RECAP: Brandt Beats Buzzer to Keep Boston's Playoff Hopes Alive

The win keeps Boston's playoff hopes alive for another day.

Around the Rink: Q & A with Eleni Demestihas

Our guest is Eleni! We know her! She may be a fancypants now but she is our fancypants.

2024 PWHL Draft will be held in Minnesota in June

The 2024 offseason may be just as wild as the playoffs.

DiGirolamo (right in white) and Butorac (left in purple) hunt for the puck. Butorac is pushing DiGirolamo with her left hand.

PWHL PREVIEW: Boston Visits Minnesota in Their Penultimate Regular Season Game

It's do-or-die (and maybe die anyway) in the playoff race for Boston today, while Minnesota hopes to clinch a spot.

Marie-Philip Poulin holds Women's World Championship Trophy (Photo via: IIHF)

2024 Worlds Recap: Team Canada

Another chapter in Team Canada’s Women’s Worlds Championship story was written in Utica.

Five Thoughts: Czechia After Seven

Czechia faced disappointment in the shootout of the bronze medal game, but they once again proved themselves a force to be reckoned with on the international stage.

Frankel makes a save from her knees, with a Boston and Ottawa player in front of her and another pair to her left.

PWHL RECAP: Boston Suffers Costly Shootout Loss to Ottawa

Boston's playoff hopes took a big blow in last night's shootout loss to Ottawa.

2024 Worlds: Team China Recap

China finishes ninth at Worlds, will be relegated after bold roster decisions.

2024 Worlds: Team Japan Recap

Japan remains in the top division of international women's hockey after a difficult World Championship.

Toronto players celebrate their overtime win over Montréal with a team-wide group hug. They are all in white.

PWHL Power Rankings: Week 12 (04/15-04/21)

Get your vocal cords warmed up, as stadium sing-alongs take over this week's PWHL power rankings!

Two Boston players battle two Ottawa players for positioning in front of Frankel. Boston is in green, Ottawa in white.

PWHL PREVIEW: Boston Visits Ottawa With Playoff Dreams On the Line

It's nearly do-or-die for Boston tonight, as a regulation loss would push them to the brink of elimination from the playoff race.

Team USA hunches over, arm-in-arm, in a huddle in front of their goal before the gold medal game. They are wearing blue.

2024 Worlds Recap: United States

Team USA fell short of the ultimate goal, but there's still positives to take from their 2024 tournament.

2024 Worlds Recap: Team Denmark

Highlighted by solid goaltending and a key shootout win, Denmark's World Championships performance displayed the future of the program moving forward.

Canada win gold at the 2024 Women's Worlds (Photo via IIHF)

P-Dub In Twenty - Episode 11

Guess who’s back? Back again. P-Dub in Twenty is back. Tell a friend.

2024 Worlds Recap: Team Sweden

With strong pool play and a dynamic offense, Damkronorna is returning back to form.

2024 Worlds Recap: Team Germany

Looking back at Germany's impressive performance in Utica.

Team Switzerland stands on the blueline after win over Germany

2024 Worlds Recap: Team Switzerland

The Swiss started slow, but ended on a high note in Utica.

2024 Worlds Recap: Team Finland

A rocky tournament couldn't keep Finland from reaching their goals.

Adzija (right in white) battles for the puck with Baker (left in teal) in the corner. Adzija is reaching around Baker.

PWHL RECAP: Lexie Adzija's Late Goal Lifts Boston Over New York

Boston secured another important three points yesterday, toppling New York 2-1.

Goalie Emerance Maschmeyer waves to the crowd with a smile on her face.

Jenner and Maschmeyer Shine in Dominant Ottawa Win

Maschmeyer had a 35-shot shutout, while Jenner recorded a hat trick in Ottawa's 4-0 win over Minnesota.

PWHL Toronto Clinches

Nurse's OT winner in front of a record-breaking crowd locks Toronto in for playoff hockey.

Rattray (right in green) attempts to get the puck from Shelton (left in white). Rattray is preparing to poke it away.

PWHL PREVIEW: Boston Looks to Build Momentum in New York

Boston visits New York this afternoon as they hope to keep trying to claw their way back into a playoff position.

Emily Brown skates down and gets fist bumps at the bench to celebrate her first goal. She is wearing a green home uniform.

PWHL RECAP: Emily Brown's First Goal Helps Boston Secure Crucial Win

Boston kicked off the regular season home stretch with a huge win over Toronto last night.

Shirley (right) and Flanagan (left) turn their heads to watch the play behind them while in front of Campbell's crease.

PWHL Preview: Boston Returns to Action Tonight Against Toronto

The wait is finally over: the PWHL returns tonight! Boston returns home to take on league-leading Toronto in one of the evening's two games.

A table of the top 10 PWHL skaters in plus-plus as of April 17, 2024.

Plus-Plus in the PWHL (04/17/24)

A return to everyone's, or at least my, favorite silly stat, now feature a proper rate version with time on ice!

PWHL Ottawa Recognized in Visit to Senate

PWHL Ottawa players and coaches took a trip to the Canadian Senate, where they were hosted and recognized by Sen. Kim Pate.

Ottawa and Montréal players face off at the start of a game.

PWHL Returns From International Break as Push for Playoffs Begins

With the world championships over, PWHL hockey is back on. Here's a look at how each team stands.

Agent Notebook: 2024 Worlds

An agent's eye view of the global stage.

NCAA's Top Moments: Part 2

The other half of the top NCAA moments is here, and we've got a good list - including highlight reel goals and some first-time conference champions.

Serdachny raises her arms in celebration. Two of her teammates skate to join her, while three USA players look at their net.

2024 Worlds Gold Medal Recap: USA Drops OT Heartbreaker to Canada

Canada is golden again at the 2024 Worlds following one of the best USA-Canada games in recent memory.

Laila Edwards Steals the Show, Named Worlds 2024 MVP

It's Laila's world, we are all just living in it.

2024 Worlds Recap: Finland Wins Bronze in Shootout Thriller

Finland earns bronze medal in tough shootout win over Czechia.

Edwards (left) and Fast (right) battle over the puck. Their sticks are crossed and the puck sits between them.

2024 Worlds Gold Medal Game Preview: USA vs Canada

It all comes down to this. Tonight, the United States and Canada face off for yet another gold medal.

Edwards (ledt) goes to celebrate her third goal with a group hug featuring Taylor Heise (right) and another teammate (back)

2024 Worlds Recap: Edwards Leads Charge in USA Semifinal Win Over Finland

Laila Edwards' first senior national team hat trick propelled Team USA back to the gold medal game.

Five Thoughts: Czechia After Six

Czechia's gold medal hopes were dashed by a well-executed game by Canada. They'll have to refocus on the best prize available, a bronze medal.

Ranking Goalie Masks From 2024 Worlds

In search of the country with the most fashionable netminder at the 2024 Womens Worlds.

Around the Rink: Q & A with Colleen Murphy

Hear from former NWHL/PHF player and current Team USA ball hockey player Colleen Murphy in this edition of Around the Rink.

Five Thoughts: Czechia After Five

Czechia's path to the podium looks a lot brighter after their narrow defeat of Germany.

2024 Worlds: Semifinal Games Set

Saturday will feature the placement game and the semifinals in the penultimate day of 2024 Worlds.

Carpenter celebrates her goal with a group hug featuring Coyne Schofield and Knight. They are wearing blue uniforms.

2024 Worlds Recap: USA Dominates Japan in Quarterfinals, 10-0

Three Team USA players notched their first goals of the tournament in the blowout win against Team Japan.

Sandra Abstreiter, goaltender, of Team Germany at the 2024 IIHF Women's World Championship.

Germany's Abstreiter Passes a Big Test

Abstreiter stood tall in her big test and nearly shocked the Czechs and the rest of the hockey world.

2024 Worlds Recap: Canada Gets Fast Win Over Sweden

Finland beat Switzerland, Czechia won a nailbiter over Germany, and Canada locked up a win over Sweden despite an even matchup.

Five Thoughts: Czechia After Four

Czechia saw a hat trick, a new record, and a much-needed win to close out the preliminary round.

Harmon (right) battles Koyama (left) for the puck. Harmon currently controls it. She's in white, and Koyama is in black/red

2024 Worlds Game Preview- USA vs Japan

Top-seeded Team USA takes on Japan tonight in the final quarterfinal matchup of the 2024 Worlds.

Japanese goaltender Riko Kawaguchi saves a puck against her chest during a game.

Japan Struggles in World Championship Opening Round, Narrowly Avoids Relegation

Japan lost three games to start the tournament, which almost cost them their spot in next year's top tournament. But amid the challenges, Riko Kawaguchi delivered great performances.

OSU Announces the Addition of Three Highly Touted Transfers

The Buckeyes have announced three key additions out of the transfer portal for next season in their quest to go back-to-back.

2024 Worlds: Quarterfinal Games Set

Quarterfinal games are set for Worlds! See who is playing who and how to watch.

Five Thoughts: Czechia After Three

Czechia suffered their second straight shutout against Canada. What went wrong?

Simms fist pumps while on her knees to celebrate her overtime winner. Heise is to her left. Both are in blue.

2024 Worlds Recap: Simms' First Goal Powers Team USA Over Canada in Overtime Thriller

The USA-Canada rivalry stays red-hot as Team USA snatched last night's overtime win.

2024 Worlds Recap: Finland Claimed First Win While Germany Took Group B

Big moves were made in solidifying the standings before the last day of group play.

Thompson (left in white) battles Knight (right in blue), who is falling forward, for the puck. Knight currently possesses it.

2024 Worlds Game Preview: USA vs Canada

Team USA faces off against archrival Canada tonight in the IIHF Women's World Championships group play finale.

Around the Rink: Q & A with Malia Schneider

PWHL Ottawa reserve forward Malia Schneider stops by Around The Rink to chat with Dan and Allie!

Coyne Schofield celebrates her goal, with Knight joining her in the background. Karvinen and Keisala are also visible.

2024 Worlds Recap: Coyne Schofield Cashes in Twice in 5-3 Win Over Finland

Finland gave Team USA a scare at the 2024 IIHF Women's World Championship, but the U.S. overcame it to stay undefeated while Finland remains winless.

Wicked Angles: NHLN, you're part of the problem

We're still doing this casual sexism thing in 2024? Okay, then.

Five Thoughts: Czechia After Two

The Czechs took a hard loss against Team USA, but they also take lessons forward to their game against Canada.

Ten Stats and a Movie (Recommendation): World Championships Edition

Ten stats for 10 teams competing at the 2024 Worlds in Utica.

Team USA players celebrate a goal against Finland with a group hug. The Finnish netminder is kneeling in the background.

2024 Worlds Game Preview: USA vs Finland

Team USA plays Finland for the first time at Worlds since 2022 tonight.

Edwards (far left) is following through the shot, while Peslarová (right) is on her knees. The puck is in the goal.

2024 Worlds Recap: Carpenter, Edwards Build USA to 6-0 Win Over Czechia

Team USA's offense dominated again in a 6-0 beatdown of Czechia.

2024 Worlds Recap: Braendli, Svensson, Edwards All Shine in Second Games

It's a full slate of standouts as Day 3 wraps in Utica.

Five Thoughts: Czechia after One

Five thoughts about Czechia's performance against Finland, and what it means for game two against Team USA.

Janecke (in white) scores from above the left corner of the crease. The Czech goalie (in red) is in the butterfly.

2024 Worlds Game Preview: USA vs Czechia

Team USA looks to keep the good times rolling tonight when they take on Czechia at the IIHF Women's World Championships.

2024 Worlds Recap: Shelton Shines in Canada's 4-1 Win Over Finland

China claims big shootout win, Germany dominates Denmark, and Canada wins big on the second day of Worlds.

Winn is about to be in a group hug with two teammates, all wearing blue. Brändli (in white) lays on the ice in front of them.

2024 Worlds Recap: All They Do Is Winn, Winn, Win - USA Topples Switzerland

Team USA kicked off their 2024 Worlds on a high note, shutting out Switzerland 4-0.

PWHL Announces Walter Cup Championship Trophy

Houston, we have a PWHL trophy.

2024 Worlds Goalie Preview Pod with Geremy and Alyssa

Who doesn’t love a good old goalie chat?!

A view from inside the goal, just as the US scores against Swizerland. USA players are celebrating in the background.

2024 Worlds Game Preview: USA vs Switzerland

Team USA begins their hunt for a repeat IIHF Women's World Championship gold medal tonight against Switzerland.

A distance shot of Ottawa and Toronto lined up for a faceoff. Ottawa is in red, Toronto is in white.

PWHL Players at the 2024 Worlds: A Viewer's Guide

A PWHL fan's guide to the 2024 IIHF Women's World Championships.

Daryl Watts Celebrates A Goal (Photo Cred: Andrea Cardin/Freestyle Photography/PWHL)

P-Dub in Twenty - Episode 10

Welcome to Watts Week!

How To Watch 2024 World Championships

Get ready for 2024 World Championships with a quick intro and how to watch all the games!

Life of an Import #13 📍

Check out @SallyHoerr reflection on her career to date in the the final installment of Life of an Import!

NCAA's Top Moments: Part 1

Who doesn't love a list of top moments in a season? Let's take a look at once as it pertains to the NCAA's unreal season.

2024 Worlds Preview: Canada

Canada Looks for Revenge at the 2024 Worlds

So You Founded a Country and Want to Compete in IIHF Women's Worlds - Part 2

So You Founded a Country and Want to Compete in IIHF Women's Worlds - Part 2, Electric Bugaloo

Akane Shiga, wearing a red PWHL Ottawa jersey, winds up to take a shot.

2024 Worlds Preview: Japan

Japan looks to make an impact and earn a promotion at the 2024 Women's World Ice Hockey Championships.

2024 Worlds Preview: Czechia

In 2023, Czechia took home their second straight bronze medal at the Women’s World Championship. In 2024, nothing but a medal– preferably gold– will do.

Team USA huddles around the net before the 2023 IIHF World Championship gold medal game. They are in navy blue uniforms.

2024 Worlds Preview: United States

What to expect when Team USA begins their title defense on April 3.

2024 Worlds Preview: Finland

Naisleijonat is looking to get back to the podium after a disappointing fifth-place finish at last year's Worlds. This year, they could just get there.

2024 Worlds Preview: Denmark

Denmark returns to the Top Division for the 2024 World Championships and, with a young roster, has a lot of potential to make noise in Group B.

2024 Worlds Preview: China

Team China will make their first appearance at the top level since 2009. Here's what the team looks like.

Nurse goals in for a hug with Spooner to celebrate a goal. Both are wearing their white away uniforms.

PWHL Power Rankings: Week 11 (03/18-03/25)

Settle in for another trip to Middle-Earth in this week's PWHL power rankings!

Switzerland listens to their national anthem after beating Japan

2024 Worlds Preview: Switzerland

Team Switzerland is facing perhaps their toughest test yet in Group A play. Can they finally break the bronze medal loss streak and make it to the podium this year?

2024 Worlds Preview: Sweden

Damkronorna is trying to close the gap between itself and some of its closest rivals at 2024 Worlds. Will this year's roster be the key?

Two German national team skaters looking at each other through caged helmets.

2024 Worlds Preview: Germany

What to expect from Team Germany in Utica and why they might be the wildcard of Group B.

Ten Stats and a Movie (Recommendation): European Dynasties, Dominant Players, & Promotions

10 notable stats from around women's hockey!

Keller defends a NY player. Keller's body is wrapped around her and she is wearing white, while the NY player is in teal.

RECAP: Penalty Trouble Dooms PWHL Boston in Loss to New York

PWHL Boston left valuable points on the table last night, losing to sixth-place New York 3-2.

PWHL Montréal's Mariah Keopple on Adjusting to the Pros, Her Game, and Her Fits

Mariah Keopple on the transition from life as a student athlete, her experiences as a rookie pro on PWHL Montréal, and her future in fashion.

Brandt (in green) raises her arms in celebration. Levy lays on the ice and Zandee-Hart kneels in disbelief (both in white).

PREVIEW: PWHL Boston Takes on PWHL New York in Final Game Before International Break

Pivotal points are again on the line as PWHL Boston visits PWHL NEW York at their second home on Long Island for the first time tonight.

Mrázová Going Supernova

Kateřina Mrázová is tearing it up in Canada's capital city.

NCAA: Ohio State Claims 2024 National Title Over Wisconsin in Thriller

Ohio State returned to championship glory on Sunday as they defeated Wisconsin in the NCAA national title game 1-0.

Agent Notebook: Deadline Season

Cornell's Izzy Daniel Wins Patty Kazmaier Award

The senior forward led her team in scoring, becoming the first Big Red member to win the prestigious trophy.

Nurse shoves Ambrose behind the net. Ambrose is upright wearing maroon, Nurse is more hunched over wearing white

PWHL Power Rankings: Week 10 (03/11-03/17)

Grab yourself a sweet treat before settling in for the latest PWHL power rankings installment!

Team Ukraine Triumphs at IIHF Women's Worlds Division III A, Earns Promotion

Team Ukraine takes home a convincing and meaningful gold at the IIHF Women's Worlds Division III A tournament.

NCAA: Frozen Four Down to Two After Semifinal Round

The top four teams in the NCAA faced off in Durham on Friday, and delivered in two of the best games of the year.

RECAP: PWHL Toronto Takes Down PWHL Montréal in Steel City Takeover

Amidst injuries and roster movement, PWHL Montréal loses third straight in Pittsburgh.

Shirley turns her head to watch the puck near the Toronto net. She is in white. Larocque and Howe are behind her in blue.

RECAP: PWHL Boston Loses a Stinger to PWHL Toronto, 2-1

Third period penalties cost PWHL Boston in loss to Toronto.

NCAA Frozen Four: Previewing the Field

It's down to the final four, and arguably the best four teams all year. Will we see a newcomer win, or the continuation of a dynasty?

Hannah Brandt and Brianne Jenner at the face off draw in Detroit MI (Photo Cred: PWHL)

P-Dub in Twenty - Episode 9

Deadline woes, Winning Streaks, and Other Arena Fun Times.

Tapani protects the puck from Maltais. Tapani is on the right (outside) wearing white, Maltais is in blue.

PWHL PREVIEW: Boston Faces Tough Test Against Streaking Toronto

PWHL Boston brings their playoff push to a Toronto team riding a 10-game win streak.

Boston players stand during the national anthem before a game. They are wearing green home uniforms.

PWHL Boston Shot Quality Analysis: Games 6-10

Amanda Boulier in a red Ottawa jersey takes a shot

PWHL Ottawa Trades Boulier for Czech Forward Vanišová

Ottawa traded Amanda Boulier to Montréal in exchange for Tereza Vanišová.

A graphic detailing that Boston recieved Adzija, Lonergan for Darkangelo. It is royal purple.

BREAKING: Boston Acquires Adzija, Lonergan for Darkangelo

Boston traded for potential current and future scoring help right at the PWHL's trade deadline.

Life of an Import #12📍

Sally sees Stockholm by the seashore in @sallyhoerr latest Life of an Import!

Maschmeyer is going for a low glove save, while Knight beats her up high. Knight is in green, Maschmeyer in white.

RECAP: Knight Powers Boston Past Ottawa in Detroit

Boston earned the inside track for the final playoff spot with a 2-1 shootout win.

Marvin and Adzija battle for the puck in the corner. Marvin is on the inside in green, Adzija outside in white.

PREVIEW: Boston Kicks Off PWHL Takeover Weekend With Pivotal Game for Playoff Race

The PWHL takes over Detroit tonight, with Boston taking on Ottawa at Little Caesars Arena.

Around the Rink: Q & A with Lindsey Post

The PWHL New York goaltender shared some thoughts about her global career and more.

RECAP: Montréal Loses Heartbreaker in Special Teams Battle

For the first time this season, Montréal lost two games in a row, but wasn't for a lack of effort.

Jamie Lee Rattray calls for the puck in front of the Minnesota goal. She is in white and her stick is raised.

RECAP: Boston Falls Flat in Shutout Loss to Minnesota

Boston lacked urgency in the game and now sits in fifth place in the standings.

A goalie in a black jersey stands in their net.

Concordia Top Seed Heading into National Tournament

The schedule is set for the U Sports women's hockey championship. The tournament will be played March 14-17 in Saskatoon, Sask.

Top-Three Finalists For Patty Kazmaier Award Announced

Two forwards from Wisconsin and a forward out of Cornell headline the finalists for the Patty Kazmaier Award.

Crease Chats is Back for Episode Two with Allie’s Revenge!

Toronto players celebrate a goal against Montréal. They are in a group hug and wearing blue home jerseys.

PWHL Power Rankings: Week 9 (03/04-03/10)

There's a new #1 in town as Disney/Pixar movies take over the power rankings.

Boston celebrates a goal against Minnesota. They are all in a tight group hug and wearing white away uniforms.

PREVIEW: Boston Hopes to Keep Good Times Going in Minnesota

Boston returns to the road tonight to face Minnesota.

Montréal and Toronto Will Battle for World Record Attendance

On April 20, the current top teams in the PWHL will face off at the Bell Centre.

NCAA Roundup: Regionals First Round Preview Edition

Dance tickets have been punched. Who's partnered with whom in the first round? Find out here, now.

PWHL Montreal celebrates a shootout win (Photo Cred: Kelly Hagenson/PWHL)

P-Dub in Twenty - Episode 8

Can you believe they let us do 8 episodes of this so far?!

A table of the top 10 PWHL skaters in plus-plus as of March 10, 2024.

Plus-Plus in the PWHL (03/10/24)

Another look at one of many stats that doesn't matter, but this one is mine and therefore I love it.

Photo Gallery: PWHL New York vs Boston, March 11th

Photos from Sunday's PWHL Boston overtime winner!

Boston players celebrate their overtime win. Wearing green, Brown is hug-tackling Brandt as Rattray jumps on top.

RECAP: Boston's Offense Breaks Through in Overtime Win Over New York

Boston's most complete game of the season ended in a 3-2 OTW.

Hannah Brandt/Megan Keller (in green) battle with Alex Carpenter/Jessie Eldridge (in white) in front of Aerin Frankel.

PREVIEW: Boston Faces New York With Vital Points on the Line

Boston searches for a big three points in their return home.

RECAP: Toronto Ties Montréal at Top of League Standings With Physical Shutout

PWHL Montréal fell to a blazing Toronto team and Marie-Philip Poulin sustained an injury in a physical battle Friday night.

Around the Rink: Q & A with Tera Hofmann

Dan and Allie caught up with the well-traveled former pro goalie.

Gigi Marvin and Jesse Compher hunt the puck. Both are skating, with Compher (in blue) ahead of Marvin (in white).

RECAP: Boston's Offensive Woes Persist in 3-1 Loss to Toronto

Boston's offensive woes and lack of urgency persisted against Toronto.

RECAP: Montréal’s Close Win at New York Sets a New League Record for Penalties

Special team woes can't stop Montréal's roll, as Wednesday's 4-3 win over PWHL New York shows.

Team USA stands arm-in-arm, on the blue line. The American flag hangs over some backs.

USA Hockey Announces Roster for Final 2024 World Championship Evaluation Camp

39 players will vie for a spot at this year's IIHF World Championship.

Sophie Shirley and Natalie Spooner prepare to make a play on the puck. Shirley is in green, while Spooner is in white.

PREVIEW: Boston Visits Red-Hot Toronto

Boston hopes to snap Toronto's seven-game win streak tonight

PWHL Toronto celebrates a win in Ottawa (Andrea Cardin/Freestyle Photography/PWHL)

P-Dub In Twenty - Episode 7

Join Alyssa and Maya for all your PWHL needs.

Davis skates with the puck in a PWHL Boston jersey at the pre-season evaluation camp.

Ottawa Signs Sammy Davis to Replace Injured Della Rovere

PWHL Ottawa signed forward Sammy Davis to a one-year contract on Tuesday to replace Kristin Della Rovere who was placed on LTIR last week.

Mélodie Daoust celebrates her goal against Boston. She is going down the bench handshake line in a maroon home uniform.

PWHL Power Rankings: Week 8 (02/26-03/03)

Journey back to Middle-Earth for this week's power rankings

NCAA Roundup: ECAC Hockey Quarterfinals Version

A couple OT goals, a shutout, and a ton of sweeps were in store in the ECAC quarterfinals this weekend.

RECAP: Stars Shining Bright in Montréal

Saturday was a day of firsts as two players made their debuts and two players earned their first PWHL points in Montréal's win over Boston.

Hannah Brandt battles for positioning with Sarah Bujold. Brandt is wearing white, while Bujold is in maroon.

RECAP: Boston Pays for Defensive Mistakes, Loses to Montréal 3-1

The loss halts Boston's win streak at two.

Boston players celebrate a goal against Montréal. They are in a group hug. All are wearing white away uniforms.

PREVIEW: Boston Tries to Extend Win Streak Against Montréal

Boston visits league-leading Montréal as they try to extend the win streak to three.

PWHL Announces Playoff Format and Gold Plan for 2024 Draft

PWHL playoff format and draft order rules are here.

Standings odds in order: Montreal, Minnesota, Toronto, New York, Ottawa, Boston

PWHL Playoff Odds: Week of Feb. 29th

Boston’s playoff odds rapidly eroding away, while New York is going on a run for redemption.

A photo of PWHL Boston lined up on the blueline during their home opener. They are all wearing their green home uniforms.

PWHL Boston Shot Quality Analysis: First Five Games

ECAC Hockey: Quarterfinals Preview

ECAC Hockey gets down to business in the quarters March 1-3. Let's take a quick peek at the matchups.

P-Dub In Twenty - Episode 6

Alyssa and Maya are back again with everything PWHL… In twenty.

PWHL Announces Draft Declaration Process

Draft registration begins March 1 for the second annual PWHL draft in June.

Hockey East: Opening Round Preview

Hockey East playoffs kick off on Wednesday with two spots in the quarter finals up for grabs.

Ann-Sophie Bettez throws her hands in the air to celebrate her goal against Ottawa. She is wearing her maroon home uniform.

PWHL Power Rankings: Week 7 (02/19-02/25)

Power Rankings, assemble!

RECAP: Montréal Claims First Place in PWHL Standings, Sets New League Record

On Saturday, PWHL Montréal earned their first win at Verdun Auditorium thanks to Claire Dalton's first career hat trick.

Theresa Schafzahl celebrates her goal with her teammates. They are wearing their white away uniforms.

RECAP: Frankel Shines In Boston's 2-0 Win Over Minnesota

Boston kicked off a stretch of three road games on a high note, shutting out Minnesota 2-0.

TIG Round Table: Next Women's Hockey Star

Which non-national team player will be the next star in women's hockey, according to our staff.

Crease Chats Makes Its Debut on The Ice Garden Podcast Feed

A new PWHL pod is here!

Alina Müller celebrates her goal against Minnesota with Emily Brown and Hilary Knight. All are wearing green home uniforms.

PREVIEW: Boston Returns to the Road to Play Minnesota

Boston is searching for their first back-to-back regulation wins of the season.

Film Photo Gallery: PWHL Boston vs PWHL New York, Feb. 17

Hockey photos, but on film.

Life of an Import #11📍

Forget the Oscars. It's time for the SDHL Pregame Show Awards from international correspondent @SallyHoerr

P-Dub In Twenty - Episode 5

Alyssa and Maya breakdown a record breaking week in the PHWL.

Emily Clark chases a puck in front of Aerin Frankel in the Boston net.

Ottawa and Boston Split Games as Both Try to Turn Season Around

Ottawa and Boston split a two-game series this week at Tsongas Center in Lowell, Mass. Ottawa won the first, snapping their five game winless streak, and Boston won the second to end their four-game skid.

Megan Keller and Taylor Girard celebrate a goal during a previous game. Both players are wearing their green home uniforms.

RECAP: Boston Gets Back in the Win Column Versus Ottawa

Boston snaps their losing streak at four, as they beat Ottawa 3-1.

Around the Rink: Q & A with Carly Jackson

Carly Jackson joined Dan and Allie on the latest Around the Rink.

Composite chart of standings and playoff odds

Probabilities, Predictions, and Playoff Odds: Simulating the Rest of the PWHL Season

NCAA Roundup: Buckeyes, Raiders Clinch Regular Season Titles; Primerano to Join Minnesota Next Season; and More

Ohio State takes the WCHA regular season title while Colgate is tops in the ECAC, and some individual players are standing out as the season winds down.

Hilary Knight, wearing her green home uniform, and Ashton Bell, wearing a white away uniform, battle over the puck.

PREVIEW: Boston Seeks Revenge Against Ottawa

Boston hopes to end the losing streak at four in a rematch with Ottawa.

Pleasant Surprises For Each PWHL Team

In the first half of the PWHL season, many of our expectations for player performance came true, and some fell short, but there have been a number of players who showed up in ways we couldn't have predicted.

Photo Gallery: PWHL Ottawa vs Boston, Feb. 19th

Take a look at some of the action in our latest photo gallery from Lowell.

Montréal players, wearing their maroon home jerseys, celebrate a goal against Minnesota.

PWHL Power Rankings (02/12-02/18)

Take a trip down memory lane as Disney animation takes over this week's power rankings.

Aerin Frankel, wearing her brown pads, Boston makes, and green home uniform, makes a save through net front chaos.

RECAP: Boston Left Searching For Answers After Fourth Straight Loss

Sloppy defense earns Boston a fourth straight loss.

Mikyla Grant-Mentis Released From PWHL Ottawa; Rosalie Demers Signed

The forward posted three assists in six games played for Ottawa and had been scratched multiple games prior to the release.

Boston players, wearing white, battle defensively with Ottawa, wearing red, in front of Aerin Frankel.

PREVIEW: Boston Looks to Turn Things Around Against Ottawa

Boston and Ottawa both look to snap losing streaks this afternoon.

Ann-Renee Desbiens celebrates after Game Six win

Reverse Sweep Gives Canada Positive Lessons to Take Into Utica

RECAP: Minnesota Stumbles on Tail End of Back-to-Back, Lose 2-1 to Montréal

PWHL Minnesota fell to Montréal 2-1 Sunday February 18th in the second half of a back-to-back, after defeating Ottawa the day before. Help The Ice Garden Grow With A Paid Membership! Back-to-back games are never a walk in the park, but a back-to-back that includes travel is especially brutal, even

Photo Gallery: PWHL New York at PWHL Boston, Feb. 17

Photos from PWHL New York's overtime win against PWHL Boston on Saturday afternoon.

Boston and New York players battle in front of Aerin Frankel. Boston is in green and New York is in white.

RECAP: Boston's Lack of Scoring Costs Them Another Game

Boston battled hard but ultimately lost to New York in overtime as the losing streak hit three.

RECAP: Ottawa's Woes Continue, Lose 2-1 to Minnesota

PWHL Ottawa can't snap the skid as they fall to Minnesota.

Megan Keller, wearing a green home uniform, and Emma Woods, wearing a white away uniform, battle for positioning.

PREVIEW: Boston Looks to Snap Skid as New York Comes to Town

Boston looks to avenge their previous loss to New York this afternoon.

Meghan Agosta Announces Retirement

Canadian forward, Meghan Agosta took to Instagram on Friday to officially announce her retirement from the sport of hockey.

PWHL Breaks All-Time Women's Hockey Attendance Record with 19,285 Fans

The league breaks not just the pro women's hockey game attendance record this time, but the all-time attendance record with 19,285 fans in Toronto.

Jamie Lee Rattray, wearing a green home uniform, battles for positioning with Toronto players wearing white away uniforms.

RECAP: Boston's Defensive Lapses Cost Them, as They Lose to Toronto 5-3

Boston's defensive lapses cost them in this game, as they lost to Toronto 5-3

Sophie Jaques wearing a green PWHL Boston jersey

P-Dub in Twenty - Episode 4

Alyssa and Maya break down the first trade in league history.

Colgate Star Kaltounková "Stepping Away" From Team After Serving Two-Game Suspension

The senior standout for Colgate has been absent for four games following her three-point weekend on Jan. 26-27.

A pink valentine with a picture of Erica How and a heart in the background that reads "Howe about you be my Valentine"

Gallery: PWHL Valentines

What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than with PWHL-themed valentines?

Hilary Knight, wearing a white away uniform, and Jocelyne Larocque, wearing a blue home uniform, battle for positioning.

PREVIEW: Boston Returns to Action Versus Toronto

After 10 days off due to the international break, Boston returns to action tonight against Toronto.

A sunburst graph of all teams goal involvement

PWHL Viz Roundup (as of Feb 5, 2024)

Plus-plus, goal involvement sunburst viz, and score growth charts, oh my!

Adjustments Each PWHL Team Needs to Make After the International Break

The international break provided a great chance to see what's working, and what's not, for each PWHL team.

PWHL Minnesota, Toronto to Play Feb. 27 Game at Mariucci

The iconic 3M Arena at Mariucci will host a game between PWHL teams Minnesota and Toronto in just a couple of weeks.

Where are the Best Players in the World Who Aren’t Playing in the PWHL? An Introduction for New Fans

Where are the best players in the world, who aren’t playing in the PWHL? An introduction for new fans.

A purple PWHL trade graphic showing that Minnesota gets Jaques while Boston gets Tapani and Cook

BREAKING: Boston's Jaques Traded to Minnesota for Tapani, Cook

The first trade in PWHL history is here!

In their cream away uniforms, teammates celebrate with Elaine Chuli after their win against Boston.

PWHL Power Rankings: Week 5 (01/29-02/04)

Every team makes a Valentine's Wish in this week's installment of PWHL power rankings

NCAA Quick Roundup: Let's Check Out the Polls

This week, let's look at the most recent rankings heading into the final month of regular season NCAA action.

Colgate, Minnesota-Duluth Duos, Plus Northeastern's Philips, Headline Goalie of the Year Semifinalists

The Women's Hockey Commissioners Association announced the semifinalists for GOY Wednesday, and it's one hell of a list.

Alex Carpenter celebrates a goal with Ella Shelton and Abby Roque of PWHL NY. (Cred: PWHL)

P-Dub in Twenty - Episode 3

The latest musings from Alyssa and Maya

PWHL Announces Takeover Weekend with Three Games in Three NHL Arenas

The PWHL announced "PWHL Takeover Weekend," set to include three games at three NHL arenas in March.

Alina Müller, wearing a green home uniform, and Marie-Philip Poulin, wearing a cream away uniform, turn towards a play.

RECAP: Boston Walks Away With a Point in 2-1 Loss to Montréal

Boston's offensive woes returned against league-leading Montréal.

Life of an Import 10 📍

A special edition of Life of an Import, featuring a guest interview!

Wearing their white away uniforms, Boston players celebrate Amanda Pelkey's overtime winner with her against Montréal.

PREVIEW: Boston Returns From All-Star Break to Face Montréal

After a week off, Boston takes on league-leading Montréal at home this afternoon.

Saroya Tinker Named PWHL Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives & Community Engagement

Saroya Tinker takes on a new role as Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives & Community Engagement for the PWHL.

Beanpot's 45th Anniversary Makes History on and off the Ice

NCAA Roundup: A Michigan Goal! Plus an Upset at Clarkson, Huge Wins in New York, and More

A rare Michigan goal, some double-digit wins, and a new CHA standings leader all in this week's NCAA roundup!

Puckdoku Now Has a Women's Hockey Version

Every hockey fan's favorite timesuck has expanded to include PWHL players!

Five Organizations the PWHL Should Partner With

Sports can be a powerful tool for social change. Here are five organizations well worth the PWHL's interest.

Team Canada celebrates a goal against Team USA (Photo Cred: Hockey Canada)

Team Canada Announces Roster Ahead of Final Leg of the Rivalry Series

Will this roster for Canada complete the reverse sweep again?

PWHL Toronto, Montréal Set to Face Off at Scotiabank Arena

Toronto and Montréal face off at Scotiabank Arena next month.

Team USA celebrates a goal with their bench (Cred: USA Hockey)

Team USA Announces Roster Ahead of Final Leg of the Rivalry Series

A star-studded roster for Team USA

P-Dub in Twenty - Episode 2

Episode 2 of P-Dub in Twenty is Here!

At center ice, Montréal celebrates their win over Ottawa with the home crowd in their maroon home uniforms.

PWHL Power Rankings: Week 4 (01/22-01/28)

There's a new number one in town, and an iconic Queen song reigns supreme in this week's Power Rankings.

Photo Gallery: PWHL Minnesota at PWHL Boston

Check out photos from PWHL Boston's 4-3 OT win over PWHL Minnesota

RECAP: Hilary Knight’s First Goal Powers Boston Over Minnesota, 4-3

Boston took down Minnesota in overtime for their first home win of the season.

Emerance Maschmeyer makes a save in a game against PWHL Ottawa.

In Focus After Six: Ottawa

The Ice Garden’s Simon Hopkins analyzes PWHL Ottawa’s opening six games.

Toronto Holds New York Scoreless for the First Time This Season

Jessie Eldridge's point streak was snapped after 2-0 loss to Toronto.

Boston players, wearing green home uniforms, celebrate the first goal in franchise history.

PREVIEW: Boston's Search For First Home Win Continues Against Minnesota

Boston's first rematch of the season comes this afternoon against Minnesota.

Wearing their green home uniforms, Megan Keller celebrates her goal with Loren Gabel and Alina Müller.

In Focus After Four: Boston

Four games into the season, Boston is still searching for their identity.

Two women wearing blue PWHL Toronto jerseys pose for a photo.

Fans From Afar: Toronto’s Traveling Spectators in Ottawa

Justin, Ella Grace, and Xavier Trudeau cheer for a PWHL Ottawa goal

Canadian Prime Minister Makes Appearance at PWHL Ottawa Game

Justin Trudeau sported a PWHL Ottawa jersey in the stands of Wednesday night's game against Boston. He addressed the team ahead of the game and pledged his support for Ottawa.

Jamie Lee Rattray, wearing her white away uniform, hunts the puck during a previous game.

RECAP: Boston Hands Ottawa Their First Regulation Loss, 3-2

Boston got back on track tonight, beating Ottawa by a final of 3-2.

Hilary Knight, wearing a green home uniform, prepares for a faceoff during a game.

PREVIEW: PWHL Boston Looks To Get Back On Track Against Ottawa

After a rocky week, Boston looks to start righting the ship tonight.

NCAA Roundup: WCHA Top Dogs Slowed Down, Penn State Stunned by Syracuse, and More

CHA upsets, Hockey East shifting spots, and the WCHA continues to roll as we go into another NCAA roundup.

Life of an Import #9 📍

A new team and a new adventure for @SallyHoerr as she heads to Sweden.

P-Dub IN Twenty w' Alyssa & Maya Show Art for Episode 1

P-Dub in Twenty - Episode 1

A new Ice Garden Podcast!

Grace Zumwinkle and her teammates, wearing their white away uniforms, celebrate her goal at the bench.

PWHL Power Rankings: Week 3 (01/15-01/21)

This week's power rankings feature the PWHL x Lord of the Rings crossover you didn't know you needed.

2024 U18 Women's Worlds - Goalie Fan Viz

Breaking down the differently angles of goalie performance at the 2024 U18 Women's worlds - literally.

Boston players, wearing their green home uniforms, line up for a face-off during a previous game.

RECAP: Boston's Lack of 60 Minute Effort Costs Them Another Game

A second-period lapse ultimately cost Boston the game today, as they lost 4-1 to New York.

Loren Gabel, wearing a white away uniform, celebrates her goal against Toronto.

PREVIEW: Boston Returns Home to Face New York

Boston returns home to the Tsongas Center to play New York this afternoon.

2024 U18 WJC Review: Czechs Make History, USA Ends Gold Drought

A quick recap and a look at trends from the 2024 U18 World Championships

Naming the PWHL Awards

Two TIG staffers share their thoughts on what the PWHL should call their awards.

Two PWHL Minnesota players cheer while three PWHL Ottawa players hang their heads.

Minnesota Remains Undefeated in Regulation as Ottawa Loses in Overtime at Home… Again

Minnesota is the hottest team in the PWHL. They maintained their unbroken regulation record Wednesday night in Ottawa with a comeback win.

Emma Söderberg, wearing a white jersey, green pads, and a UMD mask, prepares to make a save during warm-ups of a prior game.

RECAP: Boston Overcomes Slow Start, Beats Toronto 3-2

Emma Söderberg and the penalty kill were stellar in Boston's first regulation win.

NCAA Roundup: 100 for Cara Morey, Kaltounková Takes Scoring Record, Beanpot! and More

We're heavily featuring the ECAC in this week's roundup ... sorry to these other conferences.

Emma Söderberg, wearing her UMD mask and green Boston bads, looks on during warm-ups against Montréal.

PREVIEW: PWHL Boston Looks to Build Momentum Against Toronto

Boston looks to build off their first win as they visit Toronto.

PWHL Stats: Jan. 16, 2024

Some stats from a guy who spends way too much time in Google Sheets.

In Focus After Four: PWHL New York Proving to Be the Ones to Beat

PWHL New York looks to build momentum from leading scorers and rock solid goaltending.

In Focus After Four: Montréal

PWHL Montréal has already played four games to start the season. Here's a look on some things to note from that set of games, and from the four ones remaining in the month of January.

Taylor Heise of Minnesota lines up for a faceoff

PWHL & NHL Announce Rosters for 3-on-3 Showcase in Toronto

On February 1st the PWHL will be on display at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto during a 3-on-3 Showcase.

+/+ in the PWHL: 2 Weeks In

+/+ already has questionable statistical significance, so a two-game sample size for some teams should be plenty.

Minnesota players, wearing their purple home uniforms, celebrate their win over Toronto with goaltender Nicole Hensley.

PWHL Power Rankings: Week 2 (01/08-01/14)

Hometown heroes take center stage in this week's PWHL power rankings

Hilary Knight, wearing a white away jersey, handles the puck during warm-ups.

RECAP: Boston Spoils Montréal's Home Opener In Overtime, 3-2

Another day, another PWHL home opener spoiled.

In their green home uniforms, teammates celebrate Megan Keller's goal with her.

PREVIEW: PWHL Boston Returns to Action Against Montréal

After 10 days off, PWHL Boston returns to action this afternoon as they visit Montréal.

NCAA Roundup: UMD's Penalty Kill Success, Friendship Series, and More

A new year, a new roundup! Let's see how things are shaping up as we get closer to March.

Minnesota goaltender Nicole Hensley seals her post, while Boston's Loren Gabel takes a shot.

PWHL Power Rankings: Week 1 (01/01-01/07)

Power Rankings: One word to describe every PWHL team's start.

Marie-Philip Poulin wins the opening faceoff of Tuesday's PWHL game

Ottawa Staying Positive Ahead of Second Game

The atmosphere in Ottawa remained positive this week despite the team’s opening game loss to Montréal. Ottawa launched its inaugural PWHL season on Tuesday, Jan. 2, in front of a sold-out crowd of over 8300 fans.

Around the Rink: Q & A with Dave Meisel

Hear from Dave Meisel of MeiGray on the latest episode of Around the Rink.

Hilda Svensson and Felicia Frank celebrate beating the USA at the 2023 U18 WJC

2024 U18 World Championship Preview

Previewing the 2024 U18 Worlds tournament

PWHL Inaugural Season Preview Podcast with Alyssa & Geremy

Alyssa and Geremy preview the inaugural season of the Professional Women’s Hockey League

Photo Gallery: PWHL Boston Home Opener

Photos from the first PWHL Boston game

Hilary Knight and Lee Stecklein skate towards a loose puck.

RECAP: Boston Drops Home Opener To Minnesota, 3-2

PWHL Boston couldn't overcome an early deficit, dropping their home opener 3-2.

Wicked Angles: A Few Notes on Ambivalence

The Professional Women's Hockey League is here, but that doesn't mean that we all should have to forget the history that it's built upon.

PWHL Reaction Roundtable

A final TIG roundtable to preview the first season of PWHL hockey.

Life of an Import #8 📍

Adventures with Team Austria's U14s, the wonders of hotel breakfast, and more.

Members of PWHL Boston celebrate a goal during a pre-season game in Utica.

PREVIEW: Boston Takes on Minnesota in Home Opener

What to expect when the puck drops in Lowell.

Close up of Hilary Knight in a black helmet and black jersey during a recent PWHL Boston practice

Boston Announces Leadership Group for 2024 Season

Captain America is officially Boston's inaugural captain.

PWHL New York Earns First Franchise Win Against PWHL Toronto

PWHL New York earned their first-ever win over PWHL Toronto.

23-24 PWHL Preview: The Goalies Pt. 2

The second half of our in-depth analysis of each PWHL's goaltending ahead of the inaugural season.

23-24 PWHL Preview: The Goalies Pt. 1

Take a look at how each PWHL team stands in the crease.

Three PWHL Trades to Hope For

Here are three deals that could potentially make a lot of people very happy.

6 Players to Watch During the PWHL Season

A starting line up worth of players to watch this PWHL season.

23-24 PWHL Preview: Montréal

Where do you even begin with a roster as loaded as Montréal?

PWHL Toronto celebrates a goal against PWHL New York

23-24 PWHL Preview: Toronto

While we wait for puck drop, let’s take a look at the team PWHL Toronto will ice in season one.

Montréal Names Leadership Group

Captain Canada is the first franchise captain for PWHL Montreal.

Brianne Jenner skates away from the camera at a practice.

Jenner, Clark, Roese Named Captains in Ottawa

Brianne Jenner will lead PWHL Ottawa alongside Emily Clark and Jincy Roese as captains. Head coach Carla MacLeod gave her thoughts to The Ice Garden on the announcement.

Around the Rink: Q & A with Ivo Mocek

Last week on Around the Rink, Dan Rice spoke with coach Ivo Mocek, formerly with the Metropolitan Riveters and now coaching in China.

PWHL Announces Broadcast, Streaming Options for 23-24 Season

All PWHL games will be available on television, a television channel's streaming platform, or the league's YouTube.

Skater Emily Clark makes a move on goaltender Rachel McQuigge

Hirshfeld Confident in PWHL Ottawa Roster

General manager Mike Hirshfeld feels good about the roster that will play their first game next week in front of a sold-out arena.

23-24 PWHL Preview: New York

New York had an interesting approach at the draft and it may have played out in their favor.

Air Canada Named Premier Partner of the PWHL

Air Canada and the PWHL have announced partnership ahead of the inaugural season.

23-24 PWHL Preview: Ottawa

Carla MacLeod's PWHL team is set to play fast and aggressive hockey.

Ken Klee Named Head Coach For PWHL Minnesota

PWHL Minnesota Names Ken Klee Head Coach, Charlie Burggraf Steps Down

Around the Rink: Q & A with Mariah Keopple

Last week on Around the Rink, Dan Rice was joined by defender Mariah Keopple from PWHL Montréal.

So You Want to Watch the PWHL: A Guide for Those Without A Team

Maybe you're not in a PWHL market. Maybe you're newer to women's hockey altogether. Whatever the case, here's a guide to figuring out what each team has to offer.

23-24 PWHL Preview: Minnesota

A preview of what to expect from Minnesota's PWHL franchise throughout the 2024 season.

23-24 PWHL Preview: Looking at the European Players in the PWHL

The PWHL players from across the pond.

PWHL Boston players celebrate after a goal.

23-24 PWHL Preview: Boston

The PWHL season is fast approaching, so it's time to take a look at what to expect from PWHL Boston this year.

Life of an Import #7 📍

Life of an Import #7: Chatting with EWHL player Alicia Williams.

New York Names First-Ever Captains Ahead of PWHL Season

New York names inaugural leadership group.

Around the Rink: Q & A with Allie Granato

Recently on Around the Rink, Allie Morse and Dan Rice were joined by former PWHPA Minnesota player Allie Granato for a chat.

Turnovers w’ Alyssa: Episode 4 featuring Eleni Demestihas

Alyssa chats with Eleni Demestihas: lawyer, former media member, and hockey agent at Hecate Sports Group.

NCAA Roundup: What's Division III Been Up To?

Usually, we focus on DI here, but I'd like to take a moment to give DIII its deserved shine in the NCAA roundup this week.

Ann-Renée Desbiens makes a save in Game Four of the Rivalry Series

What Do the Last Two Rivalry Series Games Tell Us About Team Canada?

The brooms stay in the pantry for now, but there's a lot to discuss about Team Canada.

Put Away the Brooms: Canada Wins Game 4

Canada stops the sweep in game 4 of the Rivalry Series with a 3-2 win.

The view from behind a hockey net of an outdoor hockey rink.

A Directory of Adaptive Hockey Programs

The Ice Garden's latest project is a collaborative effort with Chanel Keenan to create a resource of adaptive hockey programs across the world.

2023-24 Rivalry Series Recap: Game 3

Death, taxes and Hilary Knight scoring against Team Canada.

Canada celebrating after winning 2023 U18 World Championships

Team Canada’s U18 Roster Loaded for the Three-Peat

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hockey Canada (@hockeycanada) Hockey Canada has officially announced who they will be taking with them to the 2024 U18 World Championships in Zug, Switzerland. The 23-player roster has been slowly crafted since Hockey Canada held evaluation camps this past summer. The

Around the Rink: Q & A with Ashley ‘Stretch’ Johnston

Last week on Around the Rink, Dan Rice was joined by former Riveters captain (and assistant coach) Ashley ‘Stretch’ Johnston!

NCAA Roundup: Ohio State Maintains No. 1, UMD Rising up the Ranks, and More

The NCAA season is hitting winter break, but the ice is just heating up for some of these schools. Take a peek at this week's roundup of stories.

PWHL Announces Final Team Rosters

The final rosters for the inaugural PWHL season are here!

Catching Up: Five-ish Questions with Jess Healey

PWHL Boston defender Jessica Healey spoke with TIG between scrimmages at the PWHL's preseason evaluation camp in Utica, NY.

Around the Rink: Q & A With Courtney Maud

Recently on Around the Rink, Allie Morse and Dan Rice were joined by former Buffalo Beauts player Courtney Maud for a chat about her first season as a pro player after her collegiate career at Merrimack and why she won’t be playing in the newly created PWHL. Keep TIG’

PWHL Preseason Scrimmage Viz Recap

Fundraising Efforts for Sanni Hakala Are Underway

How to help Sanni Hakala as she recovers.

Looking Ahead: Promo Nights in the PWHL

Let's have some fun.

What to Watch: Surprises Large and Small in the NCAA D1 First Half

Five surprises in NCAA Division I action through the first half of 2023-24.

Team USA celebrates a goal against Team Canada

U.S. Women’s National Team Roster Announced for December Rivalry Series Games

Team USA heads north of the border for the next two games of the 2023–24 Rivalry Series.

Canada Women’s National Team Roster Announced for Second Leg of Rivalry Series

Hockey Canada has released the roster for the next two games of the 2023–24 Rivalry Series.

Q&A with MoDo's Taylor House

A chat with the former Boston Pride forward as she navigates Swedish politeness, the big ice, and her rookie season in the SDHL. TIG: Let's start back all the way at the very beginning. What was the process like to sign in Sweden? How did you end up

A Directory of LGBTQ+ Hockey Programs and Leagues

We at TIG believe in living one's truth and that you should be free to play hockey without discrimination. Here's a list of queer-friendly leagues and programs that help achieve that.

Life of an Import #6 📍

Life of an Import #6 📍 And now for something a little different.

University of Delaware Adds Women's Hockey to Its List of NCAA Sports

The school will join College Hockey America starting in the 2025–26 season.

PWHL Annonces First Roster Cuts

The first round of PWHL roster cuts has arrived

PWHL Inaugural Season Schedule, Home Venues Revealed

Mark your calendars, fans! The PWHL schedule here.

The Best and Worst Jersey of Every PHF Franchise

Which jerseys are championship-worthy and which wouldn't make the playoffs?

Grant-Mentis and Shiga kneel on the ice in front of head coach Carla MacLeod.

Predicting Ottawa’s Roster and Lines

PWHL Announces Home Openers and Arenas

It's official! The PWHL will drop the puck on Jan. 1!

NHL to Host PWHL 3v3 Showcase During All-Star Weekend

The PWHL's stars will be part of the NHL's All-Star festivities.

Ontario-Red posing with banner after winning U18 Nationals

Canadian U18 World Championship Hopefuls Make Final Case at U18 Nationals

Around the Rink: Q & A with Mariah Fujimagari

Catch up with Mariah Fujimagari in the latest Around the Rink.

Hockey players in PWHL jerseys take a knee at centre ice infront of coach Carla MacLeod.

PWHL Ottawa Focusing on the Ice

GM Michael Hirshfeld prioritized signing players early to remove distractions from training camp.

Carleton and uOttawa players chase a puck in front of goalie Mahika Sarrazin.

University of Ottawa Gee-Gees Start to Find Their Feet

The uOttawa Gee-Gees have found their stride with a win over rival school, Carleton University.

Recap of the 2023 Deutschland Cup

The Deutschland Cup showcased a clash of high-ranked European teams.

NCAA Roundup: OSU Solves the Badgers, UMaine Wins Two Big Ones, and More

Looks like the Badgers are human, after all!

Pernilla Winberg Leaves Sweden U18 Women's Team, Joins PWHL Boston Staff

Damkronorna icon moves from Swedish U18 Women leadership to behind the Boston bench.

TIG Roundtable: PWHL Jersey Reveal

The TIG staff shares our thoughts on the inaugural PWHL jerseys.

SDHL Partial Season Recap - Minute by Minute Wafflesque Viz

Weekly PWHL Signing Recap and Roster Updates

A look around this week's PWHL signing news.

Trends in PWHL Drafting

Diving into some numbers that defined the PWHL Draft.

Life of an Import #5 📍

Learning to embrace the mundane.

Third of a Season Recap: SDHL Score Growth Charts

PWHL Unveils Team Jerseys

The PWHL moves one step closer to game day as they announce team jerseys.

PWHL to Hold Evaluation Camp in Utica

The Professional Women's Hockey League announced Monday that it would be holding a preseason evaluation camp at the start of December in Utica, NY to prepare for final roster selections ahead of its inaugural season. All six teams will be in attendance at the Utica University Nexus Center

Team Canada looks on after defeat in 2023 WHC Gold Medal Game to the USA

Team Canada Coming Home With Their Luggage Full of Lessons

NCAA Roundup: Colgate's Win Streak, Laila Edwards's Team USA Debut, and More

Check out the big stories from this past week in the NCAA and beyond.

PWHL Signing Round Up: The Canadian Teams

Let's see how the Canadian-based PWHL teams are looking before training camp begins this week.

PWHL Signing Round-Up: The American Teams

Let's take a look at who the three US-based PWHL teams have signed before training camp opens this week!

2023-24 Rivalry Series Recap: Game 2

US beat Canada in Game 2 of the Rivalry Series Saturday afternoon.

Around the Rink: Q & A with Carlie Markey

Dan and Allie chat with TIG teammate Carlie Markey about WHKYHAC, the current Rivalry Series, and more.

The Hockey Hall of Fame Has Passed on a Surefire Inductee...Twice.

2023-24 Rivalry Series Recap: Game 1

Team USA takes Game 1 of the Rivalry Series. Here's how it all went down.

2023-24 Rivalry Series: Players to Watch in November Games

The 23-24 Rivalry Series kicks off tonight! Here's how and who to watch in the November games.

Canada Women’s National Team Roster Announced for First Leg of Rivalry Series

Hockey Canada released the roster of who will face Team USA in the opening two games of the 2023-24 Rivalry Series. Of the 23 players, the roster features 17 players who won a silver medal at the 2023 IIHF Women’s World Championship. 21 of the 23 players have affiliations

Gina Kingsbury Speaks to the Media in a Virtual PWHL Press Conference (via PWHL)

Gina Kingsbury and Troy Ryan Will Lead Team Canada Through 2026 Olympics

Around the Rink: Q & A’s with Sue Merz & Hayley Moore

Allie and Dan are joined this week by 1998 USA Hockey gold medalist and former Connecticut Whale assistant Coach Sue Merz and Vice President of Hockey Operations for the AHL Hayley Moore.

Pros Behind NCAA D1 Benches

A growing number of coaches in NCAA D1 women's hockey have pro experience.

Who's Giving Wisconsin Its First Loss? A Brief Breakdown

Wisconsin is still undefeated ... for now. But it's a long season, and some teams are chomping at the bit to give the Badgers a taste of defeat. Who you got?

2023-24 PWHL Signing Tracker

Keep up-to-date with TIG's PWHL signing tracker and watch all six teams come together ahead of the league's inaugural season.

A Retrospective on CWHL & PHF Stat-Keeping: How the PWHL Must Be Better

NCAA Roundup: Bilka Shines as a Buckeye, Hovi Joins Crimson Staff, and More

Let's get caught up on all the action from the past weekend.

Emergency Call-Ups: EBUG (EveryBody Underestimates Goalies)

New Podcast Alert: Emergency Call-Ups, hosted by @quarkyhockey

The First PWHL Draft Pick Signings Announced

PWHL rosters continue to grow as Boston, Ottawa, and Minnesota make things official.

Column: Someone Paid Money for the PWHL Team Names

Column: If these are the real PWHL team names, hopefully the league kept their receipts.

Potential PWHL Team Names Announced

A trademark filing suggests what the names of the new PWHL teams might be.

collage of duomo, famous Milan starbucks coffee, Lugano anniversary train, salmon, Lake Como & lugao shopping streets

Life of an Import #4 📍

How can an import spend a free weekend in central Europe? @SallyHoerr has some ideas.

Geneviève Lacasse, Silver Age Legend

PWHL Reveals Official Logo

The PWHL's logo is officially here.

PWHL Ottawa’s Training Camp Players to Watch

Get to know some of the most intriguing participants looking to make Ottawa’s roster.

Jillian Dempsey's Next Chapter

Jillian Dempsey's Next Chapter: A Boston hockey legend looks ahead into the unknown.

Hanna Olsson Out for Season

Frölunda captain to miss the rest of team's inaugural SDHL campaign.

A Deep Dive Into PWHL Boston’s Training Camp Invitees

Who are Boston's 11 training camp invites? Let's dive into the emerging Boston PWHL roster.

Around the Rink: Q & A with Nate Oliver

Allie and Dan are joined by former Buffalo Beauts GM Nate Oliver for a marathon show that is a must-listen for Beauts fans.

Ruler of the Rink: The Alternative History of the PHF's "Transitive Trophy"

Bishop's University U Sports hockey players lineup ahead of their season opener.

PWHL Announces Training Camp Rosters

Who is on the PWHL training camp rosters plus key dates for roster building.

Growth of the Game: USA Hockey Registration by the Numbers since 1990

Fujimagari Makes History With First Win in ECHL

The former Beauts and Whale netminder was named the third star of the preseason matchup between the Kalamazoo Wings and Toledo Walleye.

Czechia Goaltender Blanka Škodová Joins AIK

A graphic with the text: Respect Hockey Culture Center above the logos of the CHL, USHL, PWHL, AHL and ECHL.

PWHL Announced as Founding Members of Respect Hockey Culture Center

Around the Rink: Q & A with Carly Jackson

It's CJ! Dan and Allie talk with the star goaltender about their past, present, and potential future in the PWHL.

Stefanie McKeough wearing a grey uOttawa hockey sweater

Stefanie McKeough Takes Over as University of Ottawa Coach

Stefanie McKeough will take over leadership of the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees this season. The team announced her promotion to head coach in July.

U.S. Women’s National Team Roster Announced for November Rivalry Series

Who's ready for red, white, and rivalry? U.S. Women’s National Team Roster Announced for November Rivalry Series

NCAA Roundup: Oct. 5-8, 2023

Colgate and RMU are rolling, and Minnesota is just really, really good at hockey as a rule, it seems. Check out this past weekend's worth of action in the National Conference!

Q&A with Toronto PWHL draft pick Rebecca Leslie

A closer look at PWHL New York

The draft, the camp invites, and the identity of PWHL New York.

2023-24 Rivalry Series Schedule Announced

The schedule for the 2023-24 Rivalry Series is here!

NCAA Roundup: Clarkson Starts Strong, Colgate Stuns OSU in Opening Weekend

It was a wild weekend with a lot of scoring. Check out the biggest stories from this season's opening weekend in the NCAA.

Janine Weber handles the puck while wearing green Whale uniform.

Janine Weber and Lindsay Browning Join Holy Cross Coaching Staff

Holy Cross coaching staff gets an upgrade with some familiar faces.

EA Sports Releases Rankings for Top Players

Tired: Netflix and chill. Wired: rankings and Chel.

Meet the Columbus Chips, My PWHL Expansion Team

What if you could build a hockey team of players who haven't already been signed elsewhere or drafted into the PWHL — who would you choose?

TIG Round Table: The PWHL Draft's Most Shocking Omissions

Team TIG's biggest no-calls at the PWHL Draft.

Around the Rink: Q & A with Caitrin Lonergan

PWHL Ottawa pick and former Connecticut Whale Caitrin Lonergan joins Dan and Allie this week.

PWHL Draft Visualizations

Visualizing how the draft went from a few different angles.

NCAA Division 1 Preview: ECAC Hockey

Colgate and Yale lead the board heading into a season with plenty of changes on the horizon.

PWHL Draft Results By Team

Here's how each team drafted in the inaugural PWHL Draft!

PWHL Draft Board

Keep up with all the PWHL Draft picks as they happen with our live draft board!

How to Watch the PWHL Draft

If you've got questions, we've got (some) answers to get you caught up on what you need to know going into the PWHL Draft.

Four Questions With Player Agent Eleni Demestihas

An exclusive interview with Hecate Sports Group's Eleni Demestihas as the clock ticks down to the PWHL draft.

Out of the Ashes: Inaugural PWHL Mock Draft

Dive into a data-informed (& vibes-driven) mock draft by a women's hockey analyst.

PWHL New York's Big Three

PWHL New York has an impressive young core trio to build around in Monday's draft.

PWHL Draft: Boston’s Best Options at Each Position

Three proven commodities PWHL Boston should target on draft day

Carla MacLeod to Coach Ottawa PWHL team

“It’s going to be a dialogue between our staff, management and players to figure out the direction we want to go.”

PWHL Announces Head Coaches For Each Team

Courtney Kessel, Charlie Burggraf, Kori Cheverie, Howie Draper, Carla MacLeod, and Troy Ryan become first coaches in league history.

Around the Rink: Q & A With Emma Vlasic

The former Connecticut Whale player discussed her plans and that time when the Pod came within six minutes of lifting the Isobel Cup.

Jillian Dempsey heads towards Elaine Chuli in net

PWHL Releases Draft Eligibility List and Draft Day Details

268 players have declared for the inaugural PWHL draft on September 18th.

NCAA Division 1 Preview: College Hockey America

The return of RMU, the evolution of Penn State and Mercyhurst, and more as we look to CHA action in late September.

Finnish Netminder Jenna Silvonen Retires

Naisleijonat & Kiekko-Espoo netminder calls it a career after dealing with lingering concussion symptoms.

Around the Rink: Q & A with Taylor Accursi

Former Beauts captain Taylor Accursi stops by for a chat with Dan and Allie.

PWHL Roster Structure: A Data-Driven Approach

Using Sportlogiq data to project contract values and team structure

Boston's PWHL Team Signs Knight, Keller, Frankel

The Boston PWHL team's first signees have strong ties to the city.

Para Ice Hockey 2023 Women's World Challenge Viz Recap

Ottawa Strikes First, Signing Jenner, Maschmeyer, and Clark to Three-Year Contracts

Canada's capital city makes a splash.

Around the Rink: Q & A With Allie Thunstrom

Allie Thunstrom talks about how she became so darn fast and shares other stories with the Around the Rink crew.

Turnovers w’ Alyssa: Episode 3 featuring Anne Tokarski

Alyssa chats with Anne Tokarski: hockey writer, creator, and master's student This month on Turnovers, Alyssa Turner was joined by hockey writer, master's student, and social media content creator Anne Tokarski. Anne and Alyssa spent time discussing Anne's journey to becoming a women'

Wicked Angles: PWHL's Got Plenty to do Before January

What we know now, what we're going to know "soon," and what we still want to hear someone say.

Michael Hirshfeld smiles at the camera. He has short grey hair and is wearing a navy blue shirt.

PWHL announces Michael Hirshfeld as Ottawa team's general manager

Michael Hirshfeld is the general manager of Ottawa’s new professional women’s hockey team. In a press release Friday morning, the PWHL announced the names of the six general managers appointed to lead teams.

PWHL names its six general managers

The first wave of PWHL GMs are Danielle Marmer, Natalie Darwitz, Danièle Sauvageau, Pascal Daoust, Michael Hirshfeld, and Gina Kingsbury.

Talking Points From the PWHL's Introductory News Conference

Highlights from the 90-minute Zoom meeting hosted by the Professional Women’s Hockey League.

The PWHL Era Has Arrived

Here we go.

Q & A with Team Ukraine Captain Daria Tsymyrenko

Team Ukraine's captain in her own words.

Early Details About New League's Official Name and Cities

Ahead of a scheduled press conference, social media revealed hints of the new North American League's official name and team locations

Getting to Know Team Ukraine Captain Daria Tsymyrenko

“Life finds a way.” It is one of the most unassailable yet difficult to reconcile truths of existence: life - in the midst of horror, anxiety, and sadness - continues on. For proof of that among elite women’s hockey players, look no further than Team Ukraine captain Daria Tsymyrenko.

IIHF Women's Worlds Division 1 Group A Game Viz Recap - August 26, 2023

The final day (day 5) by the numbers.

NY Rangers Hire Hall of Famer Angela Ruggiero to Hockey Operations Role

Ruggerio continues to make strides off the ice.

IIHF Women's Worlds Division 1 Group A Game Viz Recap - August 24, 2023

IIHF Women's Worlds Division 1 Group A Game Viz Recap - August 23, 2023

USA Hockey Continues to Disrespect Jonna Albers

UNLOCKED: IIHF Women's Worlds Division 1 Group A Game Viz Recap - August 21, 2023

Day two by the numbers.

IIHF - Women's Worlds Division 1 Group A Game Viz Recap - August 20, 2023

Hockey players in practice jerseys stand and kneel around a coach

Swiss team HC Ladies Lugano return

In an unexplained twist, the HC Ladies Lugano have returned from the grave in a curious continuation of their saga.

2022 Ball Hockey Women's Worlds in Sunburst Data Viz

EWHL Players Form First PA; Statement Released

The European Women's Hockey League Players Association announced its formation early Thursday afternoon.

Around the Rink: Q & A with Sydney Baldwin

Defender Sydney Baldwin stops by to chat with Allie and Dan.

Washington Capitals Announce Partnership With U.S. Women's National Ball Hockey Team

The NHL franchise will be the primary sponsor for the USWNT's final evaluation camp next month.

A Quick & Easy Guide to Women's Worlds Division 1 Group A

The IIHF's second-highest level of international women's hockey competition gets underway soon.

Around the Rink: Q & A with Kristina Shanahan

Former Montréal Force forward Kristina Shanahan swings by for a conversation.

Who’s On Your NWHL/PHF Mount Rushmore?

It’s not as easy as it seems.

Burton Lee raises the memorial cup trophy above his head.

Pro League-to-come Hires Director of Game Operations and Fan Experience

The professional women’s hockey league-to-come has hired Burton Lee as game operations and fan experience director.

Buffalo Beauts: All-Time PHF Starting Roster

Some of the players who helped give Buffalo its first-ever professional hockey championship, and some who made an impact for the team even during its less-successful seasons.

Minnesota Whitecaps: All-Time PHF Starting Roster

Heart, history, and ambition in the State of Hockey.

TIG Round Table: Top Pick of the Pro Draft

Turnovers w’ Alyssa: Episode 2 featuring Haley Rath

Alyssa chats with Haley Rath, former Toronto Six Game Day Ops Manager. This month on Turnovers, Alyssa Turner was joined by former Toronto Six and Toronto Furies Game Day Operations Manager, Haley Rath. Following the news of losing her job in women's hockey once again, Haley and Alyssa

Around the Rink: Q & A with Taylor Woods

This week on Around the Rink, Allie Morse & Dan Rice were off! But we wanted to share an early episode of ATR that Dan recorded with Toronto Six defender Taylor Woods, which was recorded just days after T6 won what is now the final Isobel Cup in PHF history.

Around the Rink: Q & A with Lovisa Berndtsson

The former Buffalo Beauts goaltender answered questions and discussed what’s next for her.

Around the Rink: Q & A with Amy Budde

Hear why the winner of the Beauts' Debra A. Cresanti Award has decided to spend next season in Europe.

Metropolitan Riveters: All-Time PHF Starting Roster

Above all else, the Riveters were an entertaining team that fans could (and did) fall in love with.

Numbers PHF Teams Should Have Retired

Connecticut Whale: All-Time PHF Starting Roster

The Pod's all-time greats.

Wicked Angles: The elephant in the room has begun to trumpet

As much as fans may want this new league to succeed, it's difficult to overlook the way the PWHPA's acquisition of the PHF came about.

Around the Rink in the PHF: Q & A with Kassidy Sauvé

It's goalie time!

Around the Rink: Q & A with Taylor House

Dan and Allie chat with former Boston Pride forward Taylor House.

What might have been: Rivs down the middle

Around the Rink: the Airing of Grievances

Dan reads a player statement and chats with Ivo Mocek in the wake of the PHF ceasing operations.

PHF Players Have Formed a Player Leadership Committee

11 members come together to represent the interests of the former PHF player pool

TIG Talk Podcast: The End of the PHF

We discuss what we want to see in the new league, what we need to see in the new league, and how we all got here.

Around the Rink in the PHF: Mergers & Acquisitions

A live reaction from Dan and Allie on the sale of the PHF.

Turnovers w’ Alyssa: Episode 1 featuring Carly Jackson

Alyssa chats with CJ of the Toronto Six

Column: On Last Night, the Past, and the Uncertain Future

Respect the game. Never expect, always earn. Respect, respect, respect. Where was the respect last night?

PHF issues first statement in wake of purchase by PWHPA

The PHF breaks it silence with a press release.

Per Marek, the PHF has been bought by PWHPA ownership

There is now one league. That league is the PWHPA.

Whitecaps Re-Sign Snodgrass and Sign Paetyn Levis

Rookie of the Year finalist and Frozen Four MVP sign in the State of Hockey.

Toronto Re-Signs Emma Woods to One-Year Deal

Alternate captain and Isobel Cup champ signs on the dotted line in Toronto.

BWB Is Back: Wilson-Bennett Joins Six for One More Year

The center has been signed for another season in the PHF.

Around the Rink in the PHF: Q & A with Anne Tokarski

Check out the latest episode with Dan, Allie, and one of TIG's best former contributors.

Force Sign Lauren Bench, Announce Coaching & Support Staff

La Force have finalized their goalie tandem and their front office for the upcoming season.

A matter of pride: women's hockey and the LGBTQ+ community

As Pride month winds down, we look at how well women's hockey leagues and teams have embraced LGBTQ+ players and fans ... and where they could step up their efforts.

Caroline Ouellette Inducted Into Hockey Hall of Fame

The Team Canada legend is the sole woman inducted among the class of 2023.

Beauts Re-Sign Lovisa Berntdsson to One-Year Deal

Swedish netminder re-ups in Queen City.

Toronto Re-Signs Isobel Cup Hero Tereza Vanišová

Overtime scorer aims for a repeat with the Six.

Wicked Angles Book Hour: The Role I Played, by Sami Jo Small

The three-time Olympian and co-founder of the CWHL details her time with Team Canada in this memoir.

Around the Rink in the PHF: Q & A with Former Beauts Defender Sarah Casorso

This week on ATR in the PHF, Allie Morse was away on assignment, but Dan Rice was joined by 2017 Isobel Cup champion Sarah Casorso for a lengthy chat about her time in the NWHL and a myriad of topics. TIG contributor Alyssa Turner also stopped by to update us

Whitecaps Re-Sign Jonna Albers to 2-Year Deal

The Minnesota Whitecaps announced on Friday that they’ve re-signed forward, Isobel Cup champion (2019), four-time All-Star Jonna Albers to a new, two-year contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Support The Ice Garden with a Paid Subscription! This past season Albers, who won Newcomer of the Year in

Beauts Get a Package Deal: Shiga Sisters Sign for Two Years

The forward and defender both have Olympic and Worlds experience.

Pride Sign Kassidy Sauvé to One-Year Deal

The Boston Pride announced on Wednesday that they have signed Buffalo Beauts goaltender Kassidy Sauvé to a one-year deal ahead of Season 9. Additional terms of the deal were not disclosed. Last season with Buffalo, Sauvé was limited to three games because of injury, but still managed to compile a

Why (and how) the PHF should start a developmental league

Beauts Re-Sign Knott to One-Year Contract

The former practice player could break out from her previous bottom-six role.

Whitecaps Retain Captain Brodt on Two-Year Deal

The Minnesota native is staying put.

Whitecaps Re-Sign Patti Marshall to 2-Year Deal

Two-time All Star stays home in Minnesota.

"Buffalo Black Bears" Moniker Back in Full Effect as Beauts Sign Ally Johnson

The 5-foot-8 forward joins college teammate Amalie Andersen in the 716.

Reyes, Whale agree to terms on two-year contract

The forward will be making $70K with a $5K signing bonus in the first year of a slightly backloaded contract.

Toronto Six Nail Down Tabin for Two More Years

The returning defender is making $110K AAV over the course of her contract.

Beauts Sign Danish Olympian Amalie Andersen

Her one-year deal makes her the first Danish player in league history.

La Force End of Season Family Trip One to Remember

Whitecaps Sign Defender Madison Bizal to Two-Year Deal

Minnesota bolsters defense with 2022 NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey Champion.

Connecticut Native Janka Hlinka Returns Home on One-Year Deal

Whale Re-Sign Forward From Stratford, CT.

Making the Case for a Team Close to Home

Attea Reups With Beauts for 2023-24 Season

She returns for a third season on the Buffalo blue line

Six Sign Carly Jackson to One-Year Deal

The mullet-sporting pride of Nova Scotia is staying put in Toronto for 2023-24.

Riveters Sign Rogge, Linser, Cook to One-Year Deals

The team now has 22 players under contract for the upcoming season

Whitecaps Sign Catie Skaja to One-Year Deal

The forward was a leader at the University of Minnesota

Pride Sign Brittany Howard to Two-Year Deal

Another formidable forward joins The Pack.

Pride Sign Caitrin Lonergan to One-Year Deal

Boston native to suit up for hometown club.

Riveters Sign Tapani & Mrázová to One-Year Deals

Two more Olympians join the Riveters.

Wicked Angles: Once again, I need y'all to learn more names than Hilary Knight's

Hmmm.

Beauts re-sign Nuutinen, renegotiate with Kremer and Dobson

The Buffalo Beauts might not have announced a head coach yet, but we're finally starting to see signs of life this week from the 716. Forward Emma Nuutinen agreed to terms for a second season with the Beauts, as announced by the team Friday morning. The announcement comes

Riveters Re-sign Lunny and McQuigge to One-Year Deals

The Metropolitan Riveters announced on Thursday that they’ve re-signed forward Hayley Lunny and goaltender Rachel McQuigge to one-year deals. Terms of the deals were not disclosed. Both played in only eight games for the team last season, their first as pros, but for different reasons. The middle of McQuigge’

Whale Re-sign Howran to Two-Year Deal

The Connecticut Whale announced on Thursday that they’ve re-signed defender Tori Howran to a new, two-year contract, revising her previous two-year deal that would have expired after the upcoming season. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Drafted seventh overall in the 2020 Draft, Howran has played in 47

Whale Sign Maude Poulin-Labelle

Hockey East standout swims to the Pod.

Toronto Re-Sign Defenders Taylor Davison & Saroya Tinker

Two more Isobel Cup champs stay in the GTA.

Force Re-Sign Isbell, Shanahan, Stacey, and Sign Rickwood

Three returns and one fresh face for La Force.

Looking Back at the 1998 Nagano Olympics via Sunburst Viz

Pride Sign Sophie Shirley and Katie Burt

A standout rookie and a returning veteran are shipping up to Boston.

PHFuture Considerations Ep 17: Olivia Zafuto joins the pod

Free agent frenzy! Olivia Zafuto joins the pod and chats with Dan and Rice about her season with the Pride, her future with the Rivs, and much more.

The Riveters are ready to be contenders

Ivo Mocek speaks to The Ice Garden about the team's signings and offseason strategy.

Riveters add two more new faces out of NCAA, USPORTS

Rivs bring in two more college free agents.

Riveters Re-Sign Ganser and Kilponen

Two more Rivs re-up.

TIG Roudtable: Our Favorite Women's Hockey Memorabilia

Whale Sign Emma Söderberg to Two-Year Deal

Swedish Olympic goaltender joins the Whale following collegiate career.

Pride Sign Zoe Boyd to One-Year Deal

The Quinnipiac graduate is set to start her professional career in Boston

Riveters Sign Adzija and Seitz to One-Year Deals

Two college standouts turn pro in the Metro.

Pride Sign Gabrielle David to One-Year Deal

The Boston Pride announced on Friday that they have signed forward Gabrielle David to a one-year contract. The 23-year-old from Drummondville, Québec played the past four seasons for Clarkson University where she amassed 149 points (58g-91a) over 135 games with the Golden Knights. David was a four-time ECAC All-Academic team

FA Signing News: Riveters bring back two top performers in Bujold, Gasparics

The Metropolitan Riveters announced two re-signings Thursday morning, adding forwards Sarah Bujold and Fanni Garat-Gasparics back to their roster for 2023-24. Both players have agreed to one-year deals on the heels of a rebuild year for the Rivs, who narrowly missed the playoffs after a late-season push. 🚨OFFICIAL 🏒💪 Metropolitan Riveters

Whale Sign Cornine to Two-Year Deal

Kendall Cornine joins the Whale after four seasons with the Riveters.

Riveters Sign Brand, Fratkin & Zafuto to One-Year Deals

The Metropolitan Riveters announced on Wednesday that they have signed forward McKenna Brand and defenders Kaleigh Fratkin and Olivia Zafuto to one-year contracts. All three players played with the Boston Pride last season; Brand and Fratkin won back-to-back Isobel Cups (2021, 2022) with the franchise. Zafuto’s deal is worth

The Six Sign Yale Captain Claire Dalton to a One-Year Contract

Yale's all-time points leader returns home to the GTA.

Pride Re-Sign Tejralová to One-Year Deal

Czech defender stays in Boston.

Montréal continues to build in FA, announces three more signings

It's safe to say the Force is strong in free agency. Montréal has added three more signings to its burgeoning roster, including two returners, as announced by the team Wednesday afternoon. Taylor Baker and Christine Deaudelin return to the blueline for La Force's second season, while

PHF Signing Summary: Month 1

It's been a busy first month of PHF Free Agency.

PHF 2022-2023 Regular Season in Data Viz

A look at the PHF '22-'23 regular season through the medium of data viz.

Six Re-Sign Chuli to Two-Year Deal

The Toronto goaltender is aiming for an Isobel Cup repeat.

Riveters Sign Räty to One-Year Deal

The Metropolitan Riveters announced on Tuesday that they have signed goaltender Noora Räty to a one-year contract, in perhaps the biggest splash the franchise has made in their nine-season existence since they inked star forward Amanda Kessel before Season 2. Räty is a four-time Olympian, and two-time bronze medalist for

Pride Re-Sign Wenczkowski to Two-Year Deal

The two-time Isobel Cup champion stays in Boston.

PHFuture Considerations Ep 16: We're Back!

A few things have happened since our last podcast.

Olympian Randi Griffin Appears on BBC Podcast, Discusses Unified Korea Experience

La Force de Montréal Officially Sign Giguère and Schroeder

The PHF’s newest franchise continues to load up with the re-signings of captain Ann-Sophie Bettez, Alexandra Labelle and the new additions of Elizabeth Giguère and Corinne Schroeder.

What's Next for Women's Worlds

International ice hockey can be hard to follow.

Marchment, Whale agree to new contract terms for Year Nine

The dynamic forward agrees to a new salary for the second year of her contract with Connecticut.

PHF Names Foundation Award recipients

Reagan Rust among the players recognized for their contributions to their communities and hockey culture.

Mallory Souliotis Continues the Work for Epilepsy Awareness

Almost four years after meeting an epileptic youth hockey player, Mallory Souliotis continues her advocacy.

PHF Season in Review: Boston Pride

The bigger they are, the harder they fall.

The Connecticut Whale stand at the blueline at Mattamy Athletic Centre for the anthem.

PHF Season in Review: Connecticut Whale

After a solid season, the Connecticut Whale fell short of the ultimate prize.

PHF Season in Review: Minnesota Whitecaps

The Whitecaps were…underdogs?

TEREZA VANIŠOVÁ HANDS THE ISOBEL CUP TO DOMINIKA LÁSKOVÁ

PHF Season in Review: Toronto Six

The Six's deep roster and dynamic goalie duo brought them their first Isobel Cup.

Wicked Angles: Once Again, Free Agency Proving to Be a Huge Question Mark

The PHF is still less than forthcoming with regard to where the teams and the players stand as free agency begins.

PHF Season in Review: Metropolitan Riveters

New players, a new coach, a new home rink — the Rivs had to make a lot of adjustments in season eight.

Column: Don't rest on the PHF's cap floor

Why we need to pay attention to the low end of the salary spectrum and the cap floor.

PHF Season in Review: La Force de Montréal

During their first year in the league, La Force was strong, but not quite spectacular.

Gabel completes Pride sweep with MVP, Most Outstanding nods in PHF Awards

Gabel's unforgettable season was acknowledged with two more major awards.

PHF Season in Review: Buffalo Beauts

A losing year held a few bright spots for Buffalo. What were the highlights, and what does the team need to change for next season?

Montréal ready to make a statement in free agency

We're about to find out what team president Kevin Raphael and his front office can do when they start the free agency race at the same time as the rest of the pack.

What Bellamy Brings to the Whale

2023-24 PHF Signing Tracker

Your go-to destination for PHF signings and rosters.

Connecticut Whale Sign Olympic Gold Medalist Kacey Bellamy

Terms of her agreement include a salary of $122,000 plus a signing bonus of $7,000.

One more for Orr: Whale extend bench boss through 2025

The Connecticut Whale are sticking to what works, extending their longtime head coach through 2025.

Finland returns to Group A after placement game win

After falling to Group B last year, Finland is back on top

Czechia Wins Second Consecutive Bronze

The Czechs outlasted the Swiss to claim their second consecutive bronze medal.

IIHF - Women's Worlds Game Viz Recap - April 16, 2023

Data viz recapping the games of IIHF Women's Worlds on April 16, 2023.

Everything for the girls in red, white, and blue: Team USA takes gold in WWC

Gold #10 for the US of A.

2024 Worlds coming to Utica, N.Y.

The Worlds will be back in the U.S. next year.

IIHF - Women's Worlds Game Viz Recap - April 15, 2023

Five players (not on North American teams) who deserve your attention

Five of the top players from Europe and Asia everyone needs on their radar.

IIHF - Women's Worlds Game Viz Recap - April 14, 2023

IIHF - Women's Worlds Game Viz Recap - April 13, 2023

Data viz recapping the games of IIHF Women's Worlds on April 13, 2023.

IIHF - Women's Worlds Game Viz Recap - April 11, 2023

Data viz recapping the games of IIHF Women's Worlds on April 11, 2023.

5 Questions in 5 Minutes with Beauts forward Grace Klienbach

"It’s been nice to be treated more professionally - the change from Year 1 to today is extremely different. I’ve enjoyed my time in Buffalo, they treat me well."

So You Founded a Country and Want to Compete in IIHF Women's Worlds - Part 1

Courtney Maud Hoping to Build on Her Rookie PHF Season in Buffalo

IIHF - Women's Worlds Game Viz Recap - April 10, 2023

IIHF - Women's Worlds Game Viz Recap - April 9, 2023

IIHF - Women's Worlds Game Viz Recap - April 7, 2023

Data viz recapping the games of IIHF Women's Worlds on April 7, 2023.

IIHF - Women's Worlds Game Viz Recap - April 8, 2023

Finland vs Sweden: A Quick Primer On The Other Great Rivalry At Worlds

IIHF Women's Worlds Game Viz Recap - April 6, 2023

Data viz recapping the games of IIHF Women's Worlds on April 6, 2023.

IIHF Women's Worlds Game Viz Recap - April 5, 2023

Q & A with Riveters forward Réka DaBasi

During the final weekend of the Riveters' season, we spoke with the Hungarian star about a wide range of topics for The Ice Garden. Here’s how it went.

2023 Worlds Preview: Team Czechia

Team Czechia will seek to repeat or improve upon last year’s third place performance.

2023 Worlds Preview: Team Sweden

The Damkronorna are back in the top flight. Will it be with a vengeance?

2023 Worlds Preview: Team Japan

Smile Japan looks to build off last year's historic finish.

2023 Worlds Preview: Team France

Team France returns to the top level and will battle to avoid relegation once again.

2023 Worlds Preview: Team Canada

Team Canada goes for glory on home ice.

2023 Worlds Preview: Team Germany

Germany looks to improve on a 9th place finish but may lack the depth to do so.

2023 Worlds Preview: Team Hungary

The Hungarians make their third consecutive appearance at the top level.

Riveters & President Digit Murphy Part Ways

The Metropolitan Riveters announced via social media on Monday afternoon that Digit Murphy chose not to re-sign as President of the team, and as an SVP of BTM Partners (which also has a stake in the ownership of the Boston Pride and the Toronto Six) in order to pursue other

2023 Worlds Preview: Team Switzerland

The Swiss will need to stay healthy to challenge for a medal.

2023 Worlds Preview: Team Finland

Look for the Lady Lions to come roaring back.

2023 Worlds Preview: Team USA

Team USA is going with a youth movement with Kendall Coyne Schofield out of the lineup.

The Ice Garden’s New Look

The Ice Garden officially went independent on March 1, 2023. We wanted to close out our first month in style. We love our old logo and colors and will continue to use them, but we also wanted to do something special to mark this transition. This place is ours, and

Contenders for a True Rookie of the Year Award

Five newcomers the Rivs should re-sign

Ranked: Pride Night Jersey Special

The Montréal Force Announces Annual Team Awards

On Saturday, the Montréal Force announced the winners of seven team awards via Instagram. The awards were voted on by players and staff in the week leading up to the last team gathering of the season. They included MVP, Best Teammate, Rookie of the Year, the All Guts Award, the

The Toronto Six Win the 2023 Isobel Cup

The Six are the PHF's first Canadian champions.

Three Reasons the Six Will Win the 2023 Isobel Cup

Can the Toronto Six win it all in their first trip to the Isobel Cup final?

Three Reasons the Whitecaps Will Win the 2023 Isobel Cup

Will the Whitecaps become the second team in the PHF to win the Cup twice?

Breaking News: Buffalo Beauts Head Coach Rhea Coad Steps Down

The team announced Wednesday morning that they have parted ways with head coach Rhea Coad.

Whitecaps Defender Sidney Morin Successfully Returns Home to Minnesota

"It’s fun to be back, and I’m happy to be playing against this type of talent; also proving myself back here in America this season."

Q & A with Bobby Long of NLTT Ventures

"I believe the league is getting younger."

Sophie Jaques wins the Patty Kaz

Jaques makes history as the first Black player and second defender ever to win the Patty Kaz.

Whitecaps Sweep Pride, Advance to 4th Isobel Cup Final in Five Years

The Whitecaps will play for the Isobel Cup.

Isobel Cup semis: Toronto Six escape elimination with OT win

Emma Woods scores in OT to keep the Six alive.

Abbie Ives of the Connecticut Whale making a save on Daryl Watts of the Toronto Six.

Connecticut Holds Off Toronto to Take Game 1

The Connecticut Whale upset the Toronto Six, winning 5-3 in the first game of the Isobel Cup semifinal. From the moment the puck dropped, the Whale seemed to have it all under control.

Swiss HC Ladies Lugano Cease Operations

In a statement, the club wrote: “The story of the Ladies ends here.”

Player archetypes: NHL stars and where to find their comparables in the PHF playoff race

Albers Tricks Pride, Whitecaps Steal Game 1 in Boston

Curtis' hat trick puts the Whitecaps up 1-0 in their series over Boston.

PHF Playoff Preview: Connecticut Whale @ Toronto Six

Let's take a look at the matchup between the No. 2 and No. 3 seeds in the PHF ahead of their series this weekend.

Boston aiming for threepeat with third different starting goalie

Can rookie goaltender Corinne Schroeder help the Boston Pride achieve a third consecutive Isobel Cup?

Ex-Beauts Harley, Ganser Thrived with Riveters This Season

Forward & defender reflect on their first season in New Jersey.

Contenders for the 2023 PHF MVP award

It’s the time of the year for regular season Premier Hockey Federation awards, and there is a lot of competition.

Team Harvey's pose for a team photo with the Secret Cup.

Clark and Eldridge lead Harvey’s to PWHPA Championship

Harvey’s are the PWHPA champions after winning a dramatic championship game.

Harvey's complete near sweep of PWHPA awards

The PWHPA hosted their first-ever award ceremony Saturday night. The association handed out five awards, four of which were handed to players from Team Harvey’s.

Six in Five: Let's Talk About...

A look at the past month in Six land.

PWHPA Championship begins in California

The PWHPA has landed in California for the conclusion of the 2022-23 Dream Gap Tour. The standings are final, and the matchups set for the playoffs.

Q & A with Force Forward Kristina Shanahan

Kristina Shanahan on enjoying her first pro season, playing with her best friend, and more.

Hockey Canada announces 2023 Worlds roster

Canada names its roster, which has no PHF players and is headlined by the return of Natalie Spooner.

2023 Isobel Cup Final to be Played at Arizona’s Mullett Arena

The PHF announced today that the 2023 Isobel Cup Final will be held at Mullett Arena on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, on Sunday, March 26. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2 and TSN beginning at 6 p.m. local time, 9 p.m. ET.

Three ups, three downs: Beauts close out home season vs. Whale

The final home weekend for Buffalo was, of course, not without its peaks and valleys.

Five questions in five minutes with Autumn MacDougall

What Auttie Mac has to say about her move from the Buffalo Beauts to the Montréal Force.

Rivs Use the Force Against Montréal, Earn 1st Sweep in Over 3 Years

Riveters sweep Montréal.

Bujold the OT Hero as Rivs Squeak Past Force

After they both were eliminated from qualifying for the PHF postseason last weekend, there was some question about what type of game we would see between the Metropolitan Riveters (8-13-0) and Montréal Force (8-13-2) at the Rink at the American Dream Mall on Saturday night. To their credit, both teams

PWHPA announces nominees for 2023 player awards

Some expected nominees and some surprise omissions? J and Simon give their thoughts.

Beauts' end of season awards to be presented Sunday -- here are my picks

It's been a rocky year for Buffalo, but that doesn't mean there haven't been some highlights.

An's Data Visualizations Reference

A reference on how to read all of my viz styles featured on The Ice Garden.

A Scotiabank and Adidas player battle in front of Adidas goaltender Aerin Frankel who is stretched out infront of her net.

PWHPA heads to Washington for final games of regular season

The four PWHPA teams will compete Saturday and Sunday in their final regular season games of the 2022-23 Dream Gap Tour.

Rachel McQuigge Makes Triumphant Return to Riveters’ Crease

As journalists, we always love a feel-good story. Most of us stop rooting for teams when we begin this profession and begin rooting for the people we get to know or feel-good stories. As luck would have it that’s just what I witnessed last weekend when goaltender Rachel McQuigge

Team USA legend Brianna Decker announces retirement

After an illustrious career spanning nearly 15 years, U.S. National Team forward Brianna Decker announced her retirement Thursday morning. Decker tweeted a statement via her personal Twitter account, as well as providing a release via USA Hockey. Thank you all! pic.twitter.com/Z21BJORKGo — Brianna Decker (@Bdecker14) March 2,

Playing armchair PHF GM

Wicked Angles: Five years later, does women’s hockey need men’s hockey? The answer is still no

The Ice Garden’s NCAA Poll: Conference Chalk

It’s been a rather predictable start to tournament season but still plenty of time to shake things up.

Key details emerging for PWHPA league

At the moment, we are on schedule for having 13 professional teams in North America next season. That translates to roughly 160 pro women's hockey players on the ice in 2023-24. That number is something to be excited about.

Welcome to The Ice Garden

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The Ice Garden’s NCAA Poll: Queens of Beans

Time to start up with the permutations as the regular season is over and the conference tournaments are here for a brief stay before we reach the NCAAs.

Ebba Berglund Enjoying Her Time in the PHF

“I really like it here and I really love the Riveters. Absolutely (I would want to come back).” - Ebba Berglund

The Ice Garden’s NCAA Poll: Raiders on the rise

The final weekend is here. Still so much chaos to be encapsulated but we have an old familiar face back atop the poll.

Gasparics a Shining Star Amid Another Tough Riveters Season

“I got a message that they wanted my stick to take to the Hockey Hall of Fame. I couldn’t say no. - Fanni Garát-Gasparics

The Ice Garden’s NCAA Poll: Wild West

We finally have no turnover week to week, and even had minimal movement in our poll. This clearly means a tumultuous weekend is imminent.

Whitecaps in Great Position for Sprint to PHF Playoffs

We’ve shown a lot of grit and competitiveness lately here and we’re ready to keep going. - Natalie Snodgrass

The Ice Garden’s NCAA Poll: Top Dogs

The bottom of our poll is in shambles but at the top teams are really starting to heat up.

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Connecticut’s Janine Weber Reflects on 8-Year Journey

The first player to sign a contract in this league, Janine Weber has seen some stuff over the past eight years.

Q & A with Catherine Crawley from the Metropolitan Riveters

“So I was born in 97 and my brother wore no. 98 growing up. Haha, I like having that big number on my back.”

Berndtsson Standing Tall Despite Beauts’ Struggles

“I look at what I did well and take the positive stuff into that next game.” - Lovisa Berndtsson

Flanagan & Gabel Shining Bright for Boston on PHF Stage

“Being able to be on the ice every day and play alongside amazing players has been a really great experience for me.” - Loren Gabel

The Ice Garden’s NCAA Poll: Creeping Ivy

Things are heating up and the finalized playoff picture is starting to form.

Canada completes sweep of FISU World University Games

Kendra Woodland completed a shutout as Canada won its first gold in a decade.

Carpenter and Johnston lead Scotiabank to victory on Hockey Day in Canada

Scotiabank beat Adidas 3-0 Saturday afternoon on hockey day in Canada in Owen Sound. The game was a must-win for Scotiabank, who had lost five of their previous six. Though the scoreline looked like a wide affair, the game was an end-to-end thriller. American star Amanda Kessel made her return

MacDougall Joins Force After Being Released by Beauts

Montreal adds a scoring threat to their playoff push.

Around the Rink in the PHF: Week 8 - On a Roll

Lots to get to this week, and I recruited Natalie Snodgrass, Sydney Baldwin, Amanda Leveille, and Cat Crawley to help me out!

2023 PHF All-Star Rosters Announced

45 players will split into Team Canada, Team USA and Team World on January 29 in downtown Toronto

Breaking News: Beauts, MacDougall agree to contract release

The speedy forward decides to part ways with the team in a surprising move for everyone.

Six in Five: Hockey Proverbs

Let’s get hockey proverbial

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Welcome Back

We are approaching the time when we start to look at magic numbers and clinching options but there will be lots to decide over the coming weeks.

Harvey’s dominates as PWHPA heads into 2023

Harvey’s sits firmly atop the PWHPA standings through the first four showcase weekends.

Q & A with Emma Woods of the Toronto Six

Emma Woods tells us why she returned to the Six and the PHF for a third season, and what it’s been like to play alongside Brittany Howard.

PHFuture Considerations Episode 15: They’re All Stars

Which cheese is the best cheese? Also, we discuss hockey.

Around the Rink in the PHF: Week 7 - Strong All Along

Welcome to 2023 PHF fam! This week I enlisted help from players on the Pride, Whale, and Riveters to break down the week that was.

The $1.5 million future and what comes next for pro women’s hockey

The pro hockey lifestyle is arriving

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Welcome Back

We are in the second half and things are heating up. Plenty of intrigue to be had on both sides of the country.

Four PWHPA showcases scheduled for 2023

The PWHPA will play games across Southern Ontario and the United States to continue the 2022-23 Dream Gap Tour.

Emma Keenan & Whale a Perfect Fit

“He said I was a player he remembered his team playing against, and that I was annoying to play against,”

2023 U18 Worlds Preview

The 15th U18 Worlds begins on Jan. 8 in Sweden

Beauts in free-fall: six-game losing streak exposes serious gaps in their game

The Beauts are in a hole with a record of 1-6-1... why?

Is Brittany Howard already hunting history?

Howard has begun her PHF career with 12 goals in 10 GP

Fantastic Finns Helping Riveters Back to Respectability

A trio of Finnish players have made a huge impact on the Riveters so far this season. We spoke with them to find out why they chose the PHF and more!

Around the Rink in the PHF: Week 6 - Stone Cold Crazy

Happy Holidays PHF fans! This week hear from Kennedy Ganser, Emma Vlasic, Dominique Kremer, and others while you sip some eggnog this weekend!

Luck, Shooting Percentages, and the Boston Pride

Reflecting on luck in the sport of hockey

Q & A with Whale Forward Lenka Serdar

After registering her first PHF point we spoke with Whale forward Lenka Serdar to find out why she joined the league and more!

Three ups, three downs: Beauts can’t hold the fort as the Six overtake first place

A post-mortem of two wild games, and not just because of the lake-effect snow.

5 Defenders to Target in PHF Fantasy Hockey

Get ready for your draft with this preview of must-pick defenders

PHF Power Rankings: Holiday Break

Who is at the top of the mountain at the end of 2022?

Low Scoring, High Definition: The PWHPA All Star Weekend

Goaltenders stood tall during a fast and fun-filled showcase

Around the Rink in the PHF: Week 5 - It’s Tricky (Tricky)

This week hear from Mintuu Tuominen, Mallory Souliotis, and others as we go around the rink!

PHF Salary Cap Reaches New High: Will Double to $1.5 Million for 2023-2024 Season

Historic salary cap represents increased investment in players

Toronto will host 2023 PHF All-Star Weekend

Three teams will take the ice in Toronto for Jan. 29’s All-Star action

A (brief) history of the Buffalo Believes Classic

The Beauts enter their third year of celebrating the great outdoors with a big tilt downtown.

Q & A with Whitecaps Defender Amanda Boulier

Recently we caught up with Amanda Boulier to find out the answers to questions like which championship ring is nicer, and why she returned for a sixth season

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Farewell for finals

We have reached the semester break and had a bit of turmoil to wrap the year up. We will return in the New Year with a new poll.

PWHPA All-Star day preview

PWHPA players will compete in a skills competition and 3-on-3 tournament at their all-star weekend in Ottawa.

Team USA Gives Young Players Their Shot, Releases December Rivalry Series Roster

Seven players out, ten in for Team USA

Film Room: Tuominen adding teeth to Rivs’ power play

A deep dive into the Rivs’ success on the PP and Tuominen’s role in it

Around the Rink in the PHF: Week 4 - Sweep Dreams

This week we hear from Whale defender Allie Munroe and Whitecaps defender Amanda Boulier as we recap a wild week 4!

PWHPA heads to Ottawa

Four PWHPA matches plus an all-star game are coming to and around the National Capital Region.

Q & A with McKenna Brand of the Boston Pride

With 79 points (34g-45a) in 73 regular season games, we should be talking about Boston’s McKenna Brand more, and that starts here!

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Return to chaos

Very little is constant in this sport except the craziness that is one week to the next. We have one poll left before the end of the calendar year.

Top 5 PWHPA goals in Pittsburgh

Put some respect on their names!! The PWHPA entertained Pittsburgh fans with a high-scoring weekend.

Wicked Angles: A changing of the guard, and a complicated reality of pro women’s hockey today

Times are changing

La Passion de Montréal

The PHF’s newest franchise took to home ice for the first time, and the city welcomed them.

The PHF’s new stars are shining bright

Newcomers and familiar faces in new places stole the show in November

Around the Rink in the PHF: Week 3 - Reconsider Everything

We saw four wild games this weekend, and lots of goals. Hear from McKenna Brand, and Emma Keenan too, as we go around the rink.

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Bow wow Bulldogs

We finally got some exciting OOC games and they definitely shook things up.

PHFuture Considerations Ep. 14: Early Season Check-in

With special guest Allie Morse!

Q & A with Riveters Defender Anna Kilponen

We spoke with Riveters defender Anna Kilponen after the team’s home opener, a 6-3 win over Toronto to find out more about the fantastic Finn!

Six in Five: Just a quick question...

Is Toronto genuinely better at home? Could the crease belong to Carly Jackson? Did Toronto win Free agency? Is it REALLY a good idea to play at the mall?

PWHPA Pittsburgh Showcase begins

The four PWHPA teams will reconvene for a Thanksgiving weekend showcase in Pittsburgh

Bujold’s big start

Sarah Bujold has brought her scoring prowess from the SDHL to the PHF

Around the Rink in the PHF: Week 2 - the Sound of Winter

Four big games last weekend! We hear from Emma Woods, Venla Hovi, Taylor Accursi, Anna Kilponen, Carly Jackson, and Allison Attea to help us recap it all!

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Chaos Sauce

Well that was a bit nutty, plenty of exciting games with exciting results and no one agrees about anything.

PWHPA standings through two weekends

With two showcases in the books and one on the way, here’s how the PWHPA stands

USA looks to build on momentum in Game 3 of the Rivalry Series

The Rivalry Series comes to Seattle

Q & A with Buffalo Beauts Goaltender Lovisa Berndtsson

“Lollo is always so happy to be at the rink and to be with her teammates.” Beauts defender Allison Attea on Berndtsson.

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Holiday Hors d’oeuvres

It’s our last look at the teams before the big gluttony of OOC games for the holidays.

Beauts Notebook: moments with Budde and Kepler, what’s in a name?, and chaotic practice bytes

The Beauts might be buried in snow but they have a ton of personality

Buckle up for the Gabel-Giguère connection

Team Canada’s skilled forwards have already made an impact in the PHF

Around the Rink in the PHF: Week 1/Wake Your Mind Up

Wake your mind up, and clear your eyes up, the PHF’s 8th Season is underway! We recap all the action, plus hear from Tera Hofmann & Jenna Rheault!

5 Questions in 5 Minutes with Riveters forward Leah Marino

Following the Riveters’ preseason finale in Connecticut, I caught up with Leah Marino to find out why she made the switch from Toronto to New Jersey, what skills she worked on this summer, and more

She Plays Launches PHF Fantasy Hockey App

PHF fantasy hockey is back!!

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Quarter Quell

We are really starting to see who the teams really are. The coming weeks will give us a few great OOC meetings but for now the conference play has been generous.

Three ups, three downs: Buffalo Beauts’ opening weekend vs. La Force de Montreal

The Force was strong with Montreal, but the Beauts emerge with four of a possible six points in a chaotic pair of games.

Six in Five: Toronto stays undefeated at home

Toronto’s opening weekend has everything: a two-game win streak, a roster limit controversy and a six-year-old polar bear running around waving a giant flag.

Sunday afternoon games will wrap up PWHPA weekend in Truro, N.S.

Two exciting matchups are on the schedule for Sunday

Around the Rink in the PHF: Neverending Summer Finally Ends

Season 8 is Here! Hear from Packer, Marino, Turner, Berndtsson, Ganser, and Keenan as they get ready to chase that Cup!

PWHPA Truro showcase begins Friday afternoon

The PWHPA is back in action with six games in Truro, NS.

PWHPA to host All-Star Weekend in Ottawa

Get ready for some skills and a wild 3-on-3 tournament in Ottawa

2022-23 PHF Season Preview: Montreal Force

The Montreal Force look like they’re going to be fine... not great, not terrible, but they should be fine

A new chapter: Buffalo Beauts’ Claudia Kepler ready to work and play hard in bigger role

I’m sure most of us whose twenties are quickly becoming a distant memory can’t look back and say they’ve been able to travel the world, win a professional championship, start their coaching career, survive a pandemic, and start a new life in a new state — all during

The Women’s Sports Network has arrived

And it will have women’s hockey content soon

5 Questions in 5 Minutes with PHF MVP Kennedy Marchment

After taking the PHF by storm in her first season, can Kennedy Marchment be even better this season? Oh, hell yeah.

2022-23 PHF Season Preview: Connecticut Whale

After coming oh-so-close to winning their 1st Isobel Cup the Connecticut Whale have reloaded and could be on the cusp of history.

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Exciting Engagements

We got to see some great games and some varied results. We only had two sweeps and one of them stood out above the other.

Beauts Notebook: Spooky, ooky, kooky, and ready for puck drop

Some fun for Halloween and some insight on the inner dealings ahead of Opening Weekend.

2022-23 PHF Season Preview: Buffalo Beauts

It hasn’t been a beautiful two or three seasons for the former bridesmaids of the league, but can another new-look roster swing things back Buffalo’s way?

10 predictions for the 2022-23 PHF season

It’s reckless prediction season!

2022-23 Season Preview: The Toronto Six

After an offseason of additions and one very notable subtraction, The Toronto Six are poised to compete

Rivalry Series rosters announced

Claire Thompson is back for Team Canada and Team USA will be introducing a bunch of newcomers to the best rivalry in sports

2022-23 PHF Season Preview: Metropolitan Riveters

New Team! New Coach! New Home! Many changes throughout the Metropolitan Riveters this off-season, but was it enough to contend?

5 Questions in 5 Minutes with Kassidy Sauvé

Why did Kassidy Sauvé sign with the Beauts this summer? How is she adjusting to a new team & goalie partners? The answer to these and more below!

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Slippery slopes

Wasn’t the most impressive weekend for most of our poll members but this week sets off some big intra-conference matchups.

The Six honour history at Hall of Fame

On Monday, the Toronto Six celebrated their past, while also looking to the future

Around the Rink in the PHF: We Talkin’ Bout Practice (Games)

The games are afoot! Hear from some Rivs and Beauts after their preseason game at American Dream, plus news & notes from around the PHF.

PWHPA completes first stop in 2022-23 Dream Gap Tour

A look into each teams’ weekend in Montreal

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Lit Kindling

Things are just starting to get going and we will be starting to see a clearer picture in the coming weeks.

2022-23 PHF Season Preview: Minnesota Whitecaps

Much has changed but the Whitecaps look like they have the depth to be true contenders again

2022-23 PHF Season Preview: Boston Pride

Boston remains the team to beat

Wicked Angles: Preseason is a key time for promotion — and the PHF’s missed out

No streaming, no social media presence, belated announcements: what is the point?

Team Scotiabank preview: PWHPA 2022-23

Rookies and veterans come together to form team Scotiabank?

Team Sonnet preview: PWHPA 2022-23

Who doesn’t want to see Jenner and Knight on the same line?

Team Harvey’s preview: PWHPA 2022-23

Marie-Philip Poulin and Ann-Renée Desbiens lead Harvey’s into 2022-23

Team adidas preview: PWHPA 2022-23

Who’s ready for a line of Kendall Coyne Schofield, Amanda Kessel, and Sarah Nurse?

PWHPA season begins this weekend in Montreal

The four teams begin the 2022-23 Dream Gap Tour in an all new format

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Safe Starts

Most of our teams are taking easier starts so far this season but things should start to warm up soon.

Beauts Notebook: Chapter Eight begins

With two weeks of practices in the books, the eighth iteration of Buffalo’s squad is getting ready for its uphill climb back to the top.

Expect big things from Jessie Eldridge

Eldridge has all the tools necessary to be a true sniper, all she needs is the opportunity to prove it

MeiGray Partners with PHF Stars Carly Jackson and Madison Packer, Offering Fans Exclusive Game-Used Items

“This is an amazing opportunity to get authenticated game-used merchandise heading into a historical Season 8 in the PHF!” - Carly Jackson

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Fresh Faces

We have a new participant in the race to Duluth this season and they are showing potential.

PHF something totally new for President Sami-Jo Small

Small was announced as the new President of the Toronto Six, and after some time away from the game, she’s eager to get started.

5 Questions in 5 Minutes with Riveters forward Kaycie Anderson

Kaycie Anderson scored four of her seven pro goals against the Riveters, so they went out and signed her this summer. why’d she leave Connecticut and more below!

Around the Rink in the PHF: The Waiting is the Hardest Part

In this ATR we hear from two Riveters - Madison Packer & Kaycie Anderson, plus news and notes from around the PHF as we inch closer to opening day.

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Starting Blocks

Teams are slowly starting to wade into competitive games as the season gets underway. Lots of disagreement among our voters so far.

NHL 23’s Top 10 Rated Women’s Hockey Players

Poulin remains the top-rated player in NHL 23

PWHPA announces 2022-23 Rosters

The PWHPA mixes up the rosters for 2022-23 in chase of even strength teams

PHF releases Season 8 Schedule

Which games are you most looking forward to? Which games are you attending? I’m already starting to plan a few trips, hope to see you around the rink!

Three PHF teams announce new facilities for 2022-23

The Whitecaps, Riveters and Whale will all be moving to new home rinks in 2022-23

Montreal Force name coaching staff

The Force have a wealth of experience behind the bench

2022 Worlds: 10 Key Performances from U23 players, part 2

Coming at you with five more big performances from rising stars in Denmark

2022 Worlds: Key performances from U23 players, part 1

Traditionally college-aged players were among the brightest stars at the 2022 IIHF World Championship in Denmark. Some might say that, collectively, they stole the show even with Hilary Knight and Jenni Hiirikoski reaching career milestones that further cemented their eventual homes in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Today, we’re

Hot topics for each PHF team ahead of Season 8

7 teams, 7 hot topics I’m thinking about at the onset of the PHF’s 8th Season.

Takeaways from the PHF’s 2022-23 by-laws

The PHF announced publication of its new by-laws late last week, in a first for the league as it approaches Year Eight. More than a few fans and media members hailed this as a step forward for transparency when it comes to the Fed and its practices, and some of

2022 Worlds: Canada Wins Gold, Defeats USA 2-1

USA took the first game but Canada won where it counted, sweeping gold for the season.

2022 Worlds: Japan defeats Finland

Finland has its worst-ever finish in a major tournament.

2022 Worlds: Czechia Wins First Medal Defeating Switzerland 4-2

The Czechs stun in dominant bronze medal matchup to podium for the first time at this tournament

2022 Worlds Bronze Medal Game Preview: Czechia vs. Switzerland

One country will be going home with a historic medal win

2022 Worlds Gold Medal Game Preview: USA vs Canada

Another year, another USA and Canada matchup for a gold medal. It can’t possibly go to OT again...right?

2022 Worlds Semifinal Preview: Canada vs Switzerland

The shorthanded Swiss have their hands full against the reigning champions of the world.

2022 Worlds Semifinal Preview: Czechia vs USA

All eyes are on Peslarová in this one. Can the Czechs shock the world?

2022 Worlds: Canada beat Sweden to advance to semifinal

Canada shuts out Sweden to set a date with Switzerland

Hilary Knight breaks all-time points record at Worlds

The US forward owns the record for points and goals scored

2022 Worlds: Switzerland, US advance to semifinals

A shootout sends the Swiss to the semis

2022 Worlds Quarterfinal Preview: Finland vs Czechia

Will Finland challenge for another medal or can Czechia pull off the upset?

2022 Worlds Quarterfinal Preview: USA vs Hungary

The top seed in Group A - USA - will face the third seed from Group B - Hungary - in what is sure to be a huge test for latter team. Puck drop is at 10 a.m. eastern and will be on TSN4 and NHL Network in North

2022 Worlds Quarterfinal Preview: Switzerland vs Japan

It’s a Group A Rematch!

Montreal PHF team announces name, jerseys

The seventh team in the PHF will be the ‘Montreal Force’

2022 Worlds Quarterfinal Preview: Canada vs Sweden

The stage is set for what is likely the most important game for the Swedish national team in a few years. After falling out of the top division in 2019, the Swedes can prove to the hockey world that they have corrected their course with a strong showing today against

2022 Worlds: Recapping the final day preliminary play

The last day of preliminary play was full of excitement.

2022 Worlds: USA steamrolls Switzerland on Day 5 of preliminary round

USA beats Switzerland, 9-0 Group A The United States steamrolled Switzerland 9-0 in their penultimate preliminary round game. The American power through the centre of the ice allowed them to dominate all aspects of play for 60 minutes. In the first, the United States scored three times. Abby Roque, who

USA Women’s Para Hockey victorious at Women’s World Challenge

The American women defeated the Canadians at the Para Ice Hockey Women’s World Challenge

PHF Roster Recap: August 2022

Where has the summer gone, but also when are we getting a PHF schedule...

2022 Worlds: Canada overwhelms Japan

A dominate performance by Canada in their third preliminary game

2022 Worlds: Canada defeats Switzerland, other Day 3 games

The Swiss show promise but can’t keep up with the Canadians yet!

2022 Worlds: Switzerland defeat Japan on Day 2

Switzerland top the determined Japanese team

PHF, ESPN+ renew broadcast agreement for two years

The PHF on ESPN+ ... coming soon!

Women’s World Para Ice Hockey Challenge begins

Four women’s para hockey teams will compete in Green Bay

2022 Worlds: Aug. 25 recap

How the first day of actions shakes out!

How to watch 2022 World Championships

For the first time, the World Championships tournament is being played in an Olympic year which means fans are treated to a rare August-September tournament! This is also the first time the tournament is being held in Denmark. The host country is making their second appearance at the tournament since

2022 Worlds Preview: Team USA

After two silver medals, Team USA looks to return to gold.

2022 Worlds Preview: Team Canada

It’s gold or bust for the defending world champions

Around the Rink in the PHF: Is it October Yet?

The dog days of summer are here. Hear from Emma Vlasic & Jonna Curtis plus lots of signings announced and yet to come!

2022 Worlds Preview: Team Switzerland

Is this young team ready to break out?

PWHPA announces 2022-23 Dream Gap Tour

Four teams for the fourth year

2022 Worlds Preview: Team Japan

Japan - nicknamed ‘Smile Japan’ - moves up to Group A for the first time in the history of the tiered group format. Last Time Around It’s been a lot of smiles for Team Japan in their last international tournaments. In 2021 World Championships, Japan’s finished in sixth

2022 Worlds Preview: Team Finland

The Lady Lions are on the prowl for another medal to add to the program’s storied history in Denmark. Anything less than bronze would be a tremendous disappointment and anything more would be a massive achievement — a situation that is unique to Team Finland, Europe’s top team. Last

Wicked Angles Book Hour: “As Fast As Her” by Kendall Coyne

The U.S. Olympian gets a little too ahead of herself with the preach factor in this memoir of her hockey experiences.

PHFuture Considerations Episode 11: Speaking of teams

The trio is back together for this episode of PHFuture Considerations and wow do they have a lot of to catch up on the PHF off season! A new team emerges, and they talk about the signings, the off ice decisions (or lack of decisions), and towards the end suggest

What If…? NWHL Version, Part 3

What If...Alexa Gruschow’s bananapants shot and subsequent goal were stopped by Amanda Leveille?

PHFuture Considerations Episode 10: Interview with Buffalo Beauts Autumn MacDougall

This episode, Mike and Dan chat with Buffalo Beauts forward Autumn MacDougall. They talk about MacDougall’s offseason training, her personal merch, and the upcoming season. You’ll hear about how she became a Player’s Association representative, what it means for her, her thoughts on one of her new

Hockey Canada announces 2022-23 summer showcase roster

142 players have been invited to the 2022-23 selection camps in Calgary

What’s up with the PWHPA?

The PWHPA has been silent while summer speculation and reports have been abuzz.

Mock Montreal Expansion Draft: the protected lists

We played General Managers in a completely fictional, for fun expansion draft!

A closer look at the USA Hockey 2022 Festival rosters

By the end of the week, we should know who is heading to Denmark.

PHF Roster Recap: end of July

Boston finally starts announcing signings and an expansion team emerges!

Mock Montreal Expansion Draft: the TIG Draft

Back at it with our unofficial resumes to be PHF GMs

Montreal makes an impact with first seven signings

Montreal’s first seven players include new faces to professional hockey... and some more familiar ones

Around the Rink in the PHF: No Lies in July

This month we got a new PHF team, plus some signings revealed here that haven't been announced yet.

Northeastern Assistant Coach Lindsay Berman talks NWHL, Devils, and coaching

Huskies AC Lindsay Berman spoke with TIG recently after coaching during an NHL Development Camp in NJ.

PHF announces option for players to disclose salary

Today, the Premier Hockey Federation announced that its players will have the option to disclose their salaries via a consent form that accompanies their standard player agreement. This marks the first time since the 2019-20 season when players have been given the option to share their salaries. The form allows

What If…? NWHL Version, Part 2

What If...Boston was able to slip another puck past Brianne McLaughlin?

What we know so far about the PHF’s Montreal expansion

The PHF’s newest expansion team has prompted a lot of questions. Here are some of the answers

U Sports summer headlines

Canadian schools make moves to shake up their teams

PHF expanding to Montreal for upcoming 2022-23 season

This will be the league’s seventh team, and second true expansion team.

Breaking down the PHF’s salary disclosure policy

The how, why, and what’s next of salary transparency

PHFuture Considerations Episode 9: Hoedown Throwdown

In our latest episode of PHFuture Considerations, Eleni, Dan, and Mike dive into the latest in PHF offseason. They start off with looking at trends in signings touching on how the lack of expansion and new league has impacted it to the Boston Pride’s apparent plans to announce their

TIG Reacts Survey Results: Show us the money

The fans have spoken, and it’s pretty clear: salary transparency should be the players’ right. Eighty-six percent of women’s hockey fans agree that PHF players should be allowed to talk about and disclose their salaries to the public, pretty much the opposite of what they’re allowed currently.

What If…? NWHL Version, Part 1

What If...there wasn't a penalty shot awarded in overtime of Game 1 of the inaugural NWHL Isobel Cup Final?

WHKYHAC 2022 launches Saturday!

All systems go! WHKYHAC is back and you are invited to attend

What PHF hockey cards should (and shouldn’t) look like

Starting in 2022-23, Upper Deck is set to produce full sets of PHF hockey cards. That gives us the entire offseason to get our hopes up

TIG Reacts Survey: PHF player salary disclosure

What do you think about salary disclosure?

IIHF releases schedule for 2022 World Championships

Canada quest for back to back Worlds gold medals begins on Aug. 25.

Riikka Sallinen named to 2022 HHOF Class

The greatest Finn in the history of the game is HHOF-bound

PHF Roster Recap: end of June

With July just around the corner, it’s time for another PHF Roster Recap brought to you by The Ice Garden. We have now eclipsed 50 signings and have seen an influx of European players signing deals to play in the PHF. Boston Pride F: D: G: All remains quiet

Around the Rink in the PHF: Musical Chairs for Goalies, Beauts Camp, and More

Behold! the game of goalie musical chairs! Plus hear from Autumn MacDougall & Kayla Friesen, and an update on Beauts FA camp.

Friesen filled with Pride celebrating Isobel Cup triumph

For the first time in her hockey career, Kayla Friesen can call herself a champion. and so can we!

Beauts Notebook: Free agent camp brings a big turnout, bigger decisions for Buffalo’s front office

For the first time since March, Northtown Center played host to a bunch of would-be Beauts, as the organization held its free agent camp Saturday and Sunday. Thirty-six skaters and goaltenders joined Buffalo’s coaching staff and already-signed players Cassidy MacPherson and Courtney Maud for two two-hour sessions over the

Wicked Angles: Longtime salary silence in FA shows how far PHF has yet to go transparency-wise

When the PHF first announced its salary cap and player benefits being expanded for Years 8-10, it certainly felt like the start of a new era for professional women’s hockey. A doubled salary cap, in particular, meant, at least on paper, more opportunities to find out what players are

Toronto Six name Geraldine Heaney head coach

The Six’s new bench boss is a hockey icon

Canada wins 2022 U18 World Championships, 3-2

It was another classic Canada v USA game.

2022 U18 Gold Medal Game Preview: USA v Canada

After a long wait, the U18 gold medal game is finally back

PHF Roster Recap: Mid-June

The PHF is at 43 officially announced player signings and counting

U18 Worlds: Recapping the preliminary rounds

A look back at all the games leading up to the quarterfinals

USA’s Laila Edwards an early standout at U18 Worlds

A superstar is developing in front of our eyes

Around the Rink in the PHF: No June Swoon

Updates from Tryouts in New Jersey and Minnesota, plus hear from the Rivs coaching staff and Tera Hofmann.

How to Watch 2022 U18 Women’s World Championships

Watch the stars of tomorrow today!

PHFuture Considerations Episode 8: Interview with Whale’s Taylor Girard

It’s an off season interview interlude! On this episode Eleni, Dan, and Mike chat with Connecticut Whale forward Taylor Girard. They talk about Girard’s award-winning season (she was the Newcomer of the Year in the PHF), her electric line, and more in this whaley good interview, if we

PHF Roster Recap: May

25 players are signed for season eight.

2022 Top 25 Under 25 | 2: Alina Mueller

In her last year of eligibility for this list, Mueller shows up at No. 2

2022 Top 25 Under 25 | 1: Sarah Fillier

Canada’s latest generational talent takes the top spot in our rankings

2022 Top 25 Under 25 | 3: Claire Thompson

Don’t say I never told you about Thompson’s incredible potential

Around the Rink in the PHF: Award SZN & Off-Season Shenanigans

9 more players were officially signed for Season 8 in the PHF and I gave out my awards for Season 7.

2022 Top 25 Under 25 | 4: Élizabeth Giguère

The transfer to UMD was clutch for her new team in the playoffs.

PHF announces 2022 Award Winners

Kennedy Marchment becomes first Whale player to win any major award, takes home MVP

PHFuture Considerations Episode 7: They’re collecting Sydneys!

Off season madness and its barely the offseason

2022 Top 25 Under 25 | 9: Sophie Jaques

Jaques had one of the best seasons by any defender in NCAA history

2022 Top 25 Under 25 | 6: Daryl Watts

She’s electric, boogie woogie woogie!

2022 Top 25 Under 25 | 8: Cayla Barnes

Eighth overall, second among defenders, it’s Cayla Barnes

2022 Top 25 Under 25 | 7: Petra Nieminen

Finland’s finest young forward lands inside our Top 10

PHF reveals nominees for major individual awards

The PHF has begun its voting process for its five major individual awards for the 2021-22 season. Media members, broadcasters, and content creators will be voting on the league’s MVP, Best Defender, Best Goaltender, Newcomer of the Year, and the recipient of the Denna Laing Award. For those who

2022 Top 25 Under 25 | 10: Abby Roque

If you don’t know who Abby Roque is already, you’re about to.

2022 Top 25 Under 25 | 14: Emma Maltais, 13: Taylor Heise

A gold medalist and a Patty Kazmier winner are up next.

Around the Rink in the PHF: May Moolah

An emptying of the notebook in a way...here’s a bunch of notes I’ve been taking since we last met around these parts.

Metropolitan Riveters offseason moves clouded by Digit Murphy hire

Digit Murphy has made her apologies to the trans community, it’s not up to anyone else whether or not they are accepted

2022 Top 25 Under 25 | 12: Jesse Compher, 11: Mikyla Grant-Mentis

An American and a Canadian, a PHF All-Star and an Olympic medalist...what do they have in common?

Venla Hovi named head coach of Riveters

Hovi becomes the first European woman to head coach a PHF/NWHL team

2022 Top 25 Under 25 | 5: Aerin Frankel

She’ll go down as one of the best goaltenders women’s college hockey has ever seen.

2022 Top 25 Under 25 | 20: Josefin Bouveng, 19: Gabbie Hughes

We’re into the top 20 in our rankings

Mikyla Grant-Mentis signs with Buffalo Beauts

The reported salary ushers in new era of pro women’s hockey in North America has arrived.

All-Star Carly Jackson is just getting started

The newly-minted Six goalie has won over many with her talent and personality, but she has lots more to show.

2022 Top 25 Under 25 | 21: Skylar Fontaine, 22: Anna Shokhina

A graduating defender and a longtime National Team player are up next.

2022 Top 25 Under 25 | 23 (tie): Maddie Rooney, Chloe Aurard

Two star national team players are up next in our rankings

Mel Davidson joins the PHF as Director, League and Hockey Operations

Davidson will join Lisa Haley in hockey ops as she takes on the role of Director, League and Hockey Operations

2022 Top 25 Under 25 | 25 (tie): Sarah Potomak, Loren Gabel

TIG’s 25 under 25 list kicks off with two Canadian PWHPA stars

2022-23 PHF Signings

2022-23 PHF Signing Tracker

It’s the PHF offseason so you know what that means: signing tracker!! Here we’ll keep you up to date with all the signings across the league. A few important points to remember: * The salary cap is $750,000 with a maximum roster of 25. * There is a salary

Beauts sign Dominique Kremer to two-year deal, first signing of the 2022-23 season

Buffalo kicks off PHF free agency with the first multi-year deal in league history

2022 Top 25 Under 25 | The List

Welcome back to our annual Top 25 players Under the age of 25 list! It’s been a while since we’ve done this so here’s a refresher. Every year, our staff and a few of our fellow writers across women’s hockey each submit a ranked ballot of

2022 Top 25 Under 25 | Honorable Mentions: Maja Nylén Persson and Emma Söderberg

Two Swedish national teamers are first up in our countdown

PHFuture Considerations Episode 6: Mailbag!

Finally, we answer your burning questions!

2022 Top 25 Under 25 | Honorable Mentions: Jincy Dunne and Jaime Bourbonnais

HM | Jincy Dunne | Defender | Team USA | PWHPA Leighann Strollo Last season Fresh off of an Olympic silver medal, Dunne was discussed a lot during the tournament for unfortunately spending most of her time on the bench (to no fault of her own, if you ask anyone watching). She collected three

2022 Top 25 Under 25 | 18: Anni Keisala, 17: Grace Zumwinkle

Our T25 U25 series continues with... 18 | Anni Keisala | Goalie | Team Finland | HV71 Mike Murphy Last Season After being brilliant at the 2021 Worlds, all eyes were on Keisala in Beijing — especially with Noora Räty out of the picture for Team Finland. Despite Finland’s rocky start, its top goaltender

Reagan Carey named 3rd Commissioner of the PHF

The PHF announced that Reagan Carey would take over as the league’s third commissioner, succeeding Ty Tumminia and Dani Rylan Kearney.

Looking back, moving forward: a conversation with Ty Tumminia

The former PHF commissioner sat down with TIG to discuss her two-season tenure.

PHFuture Considerations Episode 5: The Galactic Alliance

Catch up on all the off season news so far

2022 Top 25 Under 25 | 16: Nelli Laitinen, 15: Ronja Savolainen

Our T25 under U25 series continues with... 16. Nelli Laitinen | Defender | Team Finland | Kiekko-Espoo Last Season When she wasn’t in China earning her first Olympic medal, she was dominating the Naisten Liiga with Kiekko-Espoo in 2021-22. She led all defenders in the league in both assists (24) and points

Emma Keenan enjoyed her first season in Beauts blue

How does one go from Calgary to New York to Sweden and back to New York? Find out as we get to know Beauts’ defender Emma Keenan after her first PHF season.

PHF Free Agency starts May 1: what to know

The news broke earlier Wednesday morning along with a host of details related to Season Eight and beyond.

Around the Rink in the PHF: April Angst

Lots of news has happened since the Cup was handed out & we try to cover it all. Plus we spoke with two great rookies - Buffalo’s Emma Keenan & Connecticut’s Taylor Girard!

Fifteen stats that (help) tell the tale of the 2022 PHF season

Some numbers to reflect on after an unforgettable year of PHF hockey

Anya Packer declines to renew contract as Riveters general manager

The first-year GM tweeted the news earlier Wednesday that she would not reprise her role for Year Eight.

Nicole Corriero named head of Players’ Association of PHF

The PHFPA’s new executive director is a Harvard Crimson legend

2022 Top 25 Under 25 community ballot

Its that time of year, again

PHF Fantasy Hockey: Season Recap and Final Standings

We have a champion!

Sources: Digit Murphy to be named President of Riveters

The Ice Garden has confirmed with multiple sources that Digit Murphy will be the Team President for the Riveters for Season 8.

My Game Day Routine with Boston Pride’s Jenna Rheault

If you’ve ever wondered how professional hockey players prepare for a game on the road - you opened the right article and, you’re in the right place!

Harvey’s win showcase in Montreal, Scotiabank clinch Dream Gap Tour trophy

Team Harvey’s win the final PWHPA showcase of 2021-22 on home ice

2021-22 PHF Season Recap: Boston Pride

The Boston Pride have gone back-to-back, repeating as Isobel Cup Champions. Despite a relatively underwhelming regular season, Boston proved they are built for postseason play, posting dominant defensive performances in all three games in Tampa. In an eerily similar script to last year’s abbreviated campaign in Lake Placid, the

2021-22 PHF season recap: Toronto Six

How they finished Suffice to say, the Toronto Six did not have the postseason they were hoping for. They played just one game after receiving a bye straight to the semifinal where they ultimately came up short against a Boston Pride team that seemed to hit their stride in Tampa.

2021-22 PHF Season Recap: Connecticut Whale

We all know how the Connecticut Whale season ended but it’s important that we don’t forget how they ended up in the Isobel Cup Final. This was the best Whale team we’ve ever seen. They were worthy regular season champions and a team worth remembering and celebrating.

2021-22 PHF Season Recap: Minnesota Whitecaps

The Whitecaps' regular-season record wasn’t what they are used to, but when the playoffs started they were just as formidable as any other team.

PWHPA showcase underway in Montreal

Hometown Team Harvey’s (Montreal) will face Team adidas (Minnesota) in the showcase final Sunday.

2021-22 PHF Season Recap: Buffalo Beauts

#6 in the standings, but #1 in your hearts: the Buffalo Beauts, folks.

2021-22 PHF Season Recap: Metropolitan Riveters

The 2021-22 Metropolitan Riveters were a veteran group that fell short of meeting their potential. After undergoing a lot of changes following the Lake Placid season, the Riveters stepped back on the ice with a radically different blue line but still had familiar faces central to the team’s identity,

Around the Rink in the PHF: Playoff Edition

The Pride are the champs, again, and this week we (try to) cover as many angles as we could with lots of perspectives and thoughts.

Inside Brock University’s student organized Isobel Cup watch party

With the help of a professor, Brock SPMA student, Kyra Kwan organized an on campus event for PHF fans to watch the Isobel Cup Final

Boston’s reinforcements help Pride capture back-to-back Isobel Cups

After winning the Isobel Cup in 2021 the Boston Pride reloaded for 2022 and got better?! They started slow but at the end of the day they're back-to-back champs.

Three times the charm: Pride shock Whale for another Isobel Cup

Boston becomes the first team in PHF/NWHL history to win back-to-back titles, as well as to have three Isobel Cup wins under its belt.

Concordia crowned U Sports Champions

The Concordia Stingers beat the Nipissing Lakers 4-0 to win their first national women’s hockey title since 1999.

Flanagan is flying with Pride on the cusp of another cup

If Boston wins their second Cup in as many years, Kali Flanagan would have my vote as MVP.

Isobel Cup Preview: Boston Pride vs. Connecticut Whale

Do we get back-to-back champs, or do we get first-time Izzy winners? Either way, it’s history in Tampa.

Boston Pride roll to Isobel Cup Final with 5-1 win

Pride get a shot in the arm of confidence with a dominant performance over Toronto

Whale Knockout Whitecaps, Advance to 1st Cup Final

The Whale rode the wave of a four-goal outburst in the second period to eliminate the Whitecaps and advance to their first-ever Isobel Cup Final.

Wicked Angles: The pros and cons of single-elimination playoffs

Why the next era of PHF playoff hockey should have true series and not single-elimination showdowns.

2022 PHF Semifinal Preview: Six vs. Pride

Once again, it’s Toronto vs. Boston for the last spot in the Isobel Cup Final

2022 PHF Semifinal Preview: Whale vs Whitecaps

Will the Whale advance or will Minnesota upset the regular season champs?

Isobel Cup Notebook, Day One: no upsets, plenty of vibes

The Beauts and Riveters are the first outs of the quarterfinals, leaving Boston and Minnesota to take on the top two seeds in the PHF.

Concordia and Nipissing to meet in U Sports Finals

The Concordia Stingers and Nipissing Lakers will play Sunday for the Golden Path Trophy

Minnesota’s Taylor Heise named 2022 Patty Kazmaier Award winner

Taylor Heise becomes the University of Minnesota’s third ever recipient of the Patty Kazmaier Award

Whitecaps roll past Riveters, advance to Semis

Leveille returns with a 33-save performance against the Rivs

Pride drop Beauts 6-0 to open the 2022 PHF playoffs

Powered by six different goal scorers the Boston Pride advance to the Isobel Cup semifinals.

5 Questions in 5 Minutes with Toronto forward Natalie Marcuzzi

After scoring a goal in a wild 5-4 OT victory for the Six, we go 5Qs in 5 Min with Natalie Marcuzzi!

PHFuture Considerations Episode 4: Team Chaos, a PHF Playoff Preview

Plus interviews with two players!

2022 PHF Playoff Preview: Boston Pride vs. Buffalo Beauts

Boston and Buffalo will meet in the PHF quarterfinals in a rematch of their regular season series split

Around the Rink in the PHF: Week 15

This week as we await the start of the 2022 Isobel Cup Playoffs hear from Natalie Marcuzzi, Rebecca Morse, Meaghan Pezon & more!

2022 Women’s U18 World Championship to be held in Madison

USA Hockey stepped in to host when the January tournament in Sweden was canceled due to COVID

PHF Goals of Week: March. 19-20

Sweeps, three OT’s, and a race for first right down to the end.

2022 PHF Playoff Preview: An x-factor for each team

These six players could fly under the radar, but still, play a big role for their teams as they strive to become the 2022 Isobel Cup champions.

Ohio State wins 2022 NCAA National Title, beating Minnesota-Duluth 3-2

For the first time in program history, Ohio State has captured the national championship

2022 PHF playoff bracket is set

The 2022 Isobel Cup Playoff Bracket is set, who will win the Cup?!?!?!

2022 PHF Playoff Preview: Metropolitan Riveters vs. Minnesota Whitecaps

Get ready for the 4 v 5 match up!

2022 Women’s Frozen Four National Championship Preview: Ohio State vs. Minnesota Duluth

The No. 1 Buckeyes will take on eighth-seeded Minnesota Duluth in Sunday’s national title game

Frozen Four recap: Ohio State beats Yale, 2-1

Ohio State, powered by their top two lines, beat Yale 2-1 to set a date with the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs in Sunday’s national championship game

Frozen Four recap: Minnesota Duluth downs Northeastern in 2OT, 2-1

The Bulldogs took it to double overtime to defeat the 5x Hockey East champion Northeastern Huskies.

USA Hockey names Patty Kazmaier Award Top-3 finalists

Minnesota’s Taylor Heise, Ohio State’s Sophie Jaques, and Minnesota Duluth’s Gabbie Hughes named finalists for the award for the best Division I women’s college hockey player finalists for the be

2022 Women’s Frozen Four Preview

Puck drops in Happy Valley on Friday afternoon

TIG Roundtable: 2021-2022 PHF Season Awards

Who we think will take home each award

Around the Rink in the PHF: Week 14

This week we hear from thoughts from Madison Packer, Meaghan Pezon, Jenna Rheault, Chelsey Brodt-Rosenthal, and Rivs HC Ivo Mocek!

PHF Goals of Week: March. 12-13

Lots of action leading up to the playoffs!

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: On the Brink

And then there were three games. We have our Frozen Four and will have a champion this time next week.

The Frozen Four is set

We’re down to the final four teams in Division 1 college hockey and getting here was quite the day of hockey. We had a losses avenged, single overtime, a double overtime, and an upset. Northeastern defeats Wisconsin, 4-2 Goals Northeastern: Katy Knoll (PP), Skylar Irving, Maureen Murphy, Alina Mueller

How to Watch Rivalry Rematch between USA and Canada

It’s been less than a month since these two teams last met, but this time instead of being for all the marbles, USA and Canada are playing in an exhibition game put on by the PWHPA and the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins, dubbed the “Rivalry Rematch.” The two teams

2022 NCAA Tournament: Opening Round Recap

Quinnipiac, Minnesota Duluth, and Wisconsin move on to the quarterfinals

How the Riveters’ Black Rosie jerseys came to be

The idea of a Black Rosie jersey has existed for seasons, but thanks to the right people being given the right opportunities, it’s finally become a reality

Willie O’Ree joins Pride ownership group

Former Boston Bruins legend and Hockey Hall of Famer Willie O’Ree has joined the ownership group for the Boston Pride, the PHF announced Thursday evening. “This is a really exciting day for the Boston Pride and we are honored to welcome Willie, an iconic hockey pioneer, to our ownership

Trivigno’s signing bringing Beauts closer to completion

More depth down the middle? Yes, please.

Toronto breaks through in PWHPA Washington Showcase

When it rains, it pours.

Bulldogs on the brink: Yale poised to make history

Mark Bolding, Emma Seitz, and Saroya Tinker speak on the success of the Yale women’s hockey program from the 2019-20 season to the present.

5 Questions in 5 Minutes with Beauts defender Emilie Harley

After the first night of a two-game series in Boston, we go 5 Qs in 5 min with Emilie Harley!

NCAA conference playoffs recap (+ a look ahead to the NCAA Tournament)

Franklin Pierce, Syracuse, Colgate, Northeastern, and Ohio State all took home conference hardware

Riveters defense is much improved

The Rivs blue line is deeper and more balanced than it was at the start of the season, when it was the team’s biggest weakness

Around the Rink in the PHF: Week 13

This week we hear from Boston’s Olympian Evelina Raselli, Riveters’ captain Madison Packer, and a look at some of Connecticut’s dominance in 2022.

PHF Goals of Week: March. 5-6

Records broken and OT goals shot.

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Tournament Time

We have a bracket and ten games left in the season to see who will finish at the top of our poll.

Kendall Cornine: the Riveters quiet star

Cornine is among the most dangerous centers in the PHF

NCAA Bracketology: Revealed

We have our matchups and now we get to discuss possible results

NCAA Bracketology: Last Looks

And now we just have to wait for the committee to decide if they follow the math.

NCAA Bracketology: Dawn of the Final Day

We have one game left that will determine who is the top seed and who falls to second.

Toronto Six sold to new ownership group that includes Angela James

The Six have been sold to a group that includes James, Anthony Stewart, Bernice Carnegie, and Ted Nolan.

PHFuture Considerations Episode 3: Try to move mountains with a shovel

In the third episode of PHFuture Considerations, Eleni, Dan, and Mike catch up on what’s happened on and off the ice in the PHF. They discuss how the news about commissioner Ty Tumminia not returning to the league happened and where the league goes from here with leadership. Plus

NCAA Bracketology: Championship Chase

There are five games and 32 outcomes remaining before we see the final reveal tomorrow night.

USA Hockey announces Patty Kazmaier Award finalists

List of finalists includes stars from Hockey East and the WCHA

5 Questions in 5 Minutes with Pride forward Kayla Friesen

After a two-point game in a much-needed Pride home-win, we go 5 Qs in 5 min with Kayla Friesen!

PWHPA wraps up in Ottawa, heads to Washington D.C.

PWHPA action continues this weekend in Washington, D.C.

U Sports conference playoffs underway

Teams across the four conferences compete for spots in the national championship.

Around the Rink in the PHF: Week 12

This week we spoke with a pair of second overall draft picks - Kayla Friesen & Emilie Harley - during our road trip. Plus, an OG Riv returns, while a former Riv got her 1st pro goal.

What each PHF team should add before playoffs

With the 2022 PHF Isobel Cup Playoffs around the corner, each team was given an additional $10,000 in cap space in addition to another roster spot to use before March 14. Since that announcement, things have been relatively quiet There’s no guarantee that PHF teams will use this

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Winding Down

Teams are running out of time to prove themselves.

Dream Gap Tour makes Capital City stops

PWHPA will play two weekends in Ottawa, Canada and Washington, D.C.

PHF announces roster expansion, salary cap details

Ahead of the 2022 Isobel Cup Playoffs, the PHF has announced roster expansion and a salary cap increase

Sarah Nurse’s Olympic masterpiece by the numbers

Nurse was essential to Canada’s utterly dominant offense in Beijing

Around the Rink in the PHF: Week 11

There was a lot going on this weekend! Ty Tumminia is stepping down, 3 big games, and we spoke with Emma Vlasic & Carly Jackson!

PHF Goals of Week: Feb. 19-21

Nothing like an outdoor classic game to bring out the big goals!

2022 Olympics Recap: ROC

No medals this year for the ROC but they take forward strong young talent

Thunstrom thundering ahead in goal-scoring race

Thunstrom is showing no signs of slowing down

NCAA Bracketology: Quarterfinal Quell

We have less and less possibilities. By this time in two weeks we will know our tournament field.

2022 Olympics Recap: Team USA

A look back at the team’s silver medal run

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Playoff Push

The possible permutations of results is quickly dwindling and our teams will be vying for every point they can get as we are only weeks away from crowning a champ.

2022 Olympics Recap: Team Finland

Despite some early struggles, they land on the podium with bronze medals yet again

2022 Olympics Recap: Team Canada

Canada leaves Beijing as Olympic gold medal winners for the fifth time

2022 Olympics Recap: Team Switzerland

A fourth-place finish for the Swiss is something the program should be immensely proud of.

Tyler Tumminia to step down as PHF Commissioner following playoffs

Tumminia will remain with the PHF through the completion of the Isobel Cup playoffs before stepping down

NCAA Bracketology: Breaking Brackets

Welcome back to the math folks.

Toronto’s first period troubles are solved by second period strengths

In 2021-22, the Toronto Six have won and lost games almost exclusively in the second period

2022 Olympics: Canada wins gold medal, beating the US 3-2

It was a golden night for Canada

2022 Olympics: Finland repeats as bronze medal winners

Finns defeat Switzerland, 4-0, to defend their medal

Around the Rink in the PHF: Week 10

This week we hear from Natalie Marcuzzi, Meaghan Pezon, and we look at the goaltending situation in Minnesota.

2022 Olympics Gold Medal Preview: USA v Canada

The Rematch

2022 Olympics Bronze Medal Preview: Switzerland versus Finland

Both teams are on the hunt for another bronze medal.

Three ups, three downs: Riveters, Beauts split season series

The Riveters and Beauts each have a win and a loss against each other, with Metro holding the slight edge in points.

TIG Roundtable: Who will win gold and bronze?

It’s hard to believe the women’s hockey tournament at the 2022 Olympics is down to just the medal games. But here we are with just the final four left. We gathered round ye olde TIG roundtable to give our predictions as to who will win, plus a chance

2022 Olympics: Team USA clinches spot in gold medal game, defeats Finland 4-1

Americans advance to fourth-straight Olympic gold medal game

2022 Olympics: Canada advances to gold medal game, beating Switzerland 10-3

The Canadians dominated the Swiss and handily punched their ticket to the gold medal game

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Closing Time

We are at the end of the regular season, some teams will try to close out seeding while others struggle to close out games.

2022 Olympics How to Watch Semifinal 2: USA vs. Finland

USA and Finland go head-to-head with a spot in the gold medal game on the line.

2022 Olympics How to Watch Semifinal 1: Canada vs Switzerland

Can the Swiss pull off the upset of all upsets?

2022 Olympics: The semifinal matchups are set

We’re down to the final four

2022 Olympics: Switzerland beats ROC, 4-2, advances to semifinals

The Swiss avenge their quarterfinal loss in 2018

2022 Olympics: 11 unanswered goals against Sweden sends Team Canada to the semifinals

Canada was dominant through all three periods

2022 Olympics: US defeats Czechia, 4-1, advances to semifinals

The US’s quarterfinal win was much closer than the score reflects.

2022 Beijing Olympics How to Watch: Switzerland vs ROC

Both teams have hopes for a medal, but only one will advance to the semi-finals.

2022 Olympics: Goalie performances from the Group Stage

Using goalie data to identify standout performances

PHFuture Considerations Episode 2: There’s only one puck

Welcome back to PHFuture Considerations, our slightly randomly occurring podcast about the PHF. This week, host Eleni, Dan, and Mike chat about the recent-ish ongoing in PHF. They touch on the PHF Players Association parting ways with their very new executive director, the All Star Showcase in Buffalo, and what

2022 Olympic How to Watch Quarterfinal 2: Canada vs. Sweden

Top-seeded Canada meets eight-seeded Sweden in this quarterfinal matchup in Beijing. For Canada, they’ll have their sights set on a return to the gold medal game after a perfect start to the tournament. For Sweden, they’ll be trying to make the most of their return to the top-eight.

The Isobel Cup Playoffs are heading to Florida

All six PHF teams will contend for the 2022 Isobel Cup in a weekend of games, with the championship to be decided on March 28

Around the Rink in the PHF: Week 9

This week we look at Boston’s historic (in a bad way) weekend, hear from Beauts’ rookie Emilie Harley, and find out what players do on their off weekends.

2022 Olympic How to Watch Quarterfinal 4: Finland vs. Japan

Finland and Japan are vying for the final spot in the semifinals

2022 Olympic How to Watch Quarterfinal 1: USA vs. Czechia

USA will look for the win over Czechia in the Olympic tournament’s first quarterfinal match-up

2022 Olympics: Feb. 8 recap

What a wild end to the preliminary round!

Quarterfinal games are set

Who’s moving on against who, and who is out

2022 Olympics: Canada beats USA, 4-2, in preliminary game

Despite a slow start, and early back-and-forth, Canada takes this one and remains undefeated

2022 Olympics: How each team can advance to the quarterfinals

It is the final day of preliminary games, let’s look every possibility for each country to advance.

2022 Olympics: Feb. 7 recap

Finland upset, and Denmark gets first Olympic win

2022 Beijing Olympics How to Watch: USA v Canada

It’s the big game but not The Big Game

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Complete Chaos

We are getting midweek reschedules left and right as the season slowly wraps up.

U Sports returns across Canada

For the first time in more than two months, all four U Sports conferences have games this weekend.

PHF Goals of Week: Feb. 5-6

Thunstrom had a hatty and the Whale had the sweep

2022 Olympics: Feb 6 recap

An exciting day of Olympic hockey that went late into the night!

2022 Olympics How to Watch: Switzerland vs. USA

Here’s how to tune into today’s action between Switzerland and Team USA

2022 Olympics: Feb. 5 Recap

USA bests ROC, Japan rolls over Denmark, and the Czechs grind out a win over Sweden

2022 Olympics: Feb. 4 Recap

Canada continues their hot start with an 11-1 victory over Finland

2022 Olympics How to Watch: USA vs ROC

The Americans will have to fill the shoes of Brianna Decker in their second game.

2022 Olympics How to Watch: Canada vs Finland

The Finns will need to find a way forward without head coach Pasi Mustonen

Finnish head coach Pasi Mustonen leaving Beijing

A serious family health concerns arose for the head coach.

Moments: Malene Frandsen scores Denmark’s first Olympic goal

In the country’s first game, the assistant captain net her country’s first Olympic goal ever

2022 Beijing Olympics How to Watch: Canada vs ROC

Canada will continue their quest to lead group A with a game against the ROC Sunday night.

2022 Olympics women’s hockey recaps

The 2022 Olympics Games are here and with it we’ve got two weeks of women’s hockey action. Here’s where you can catch up on the daily recaps from the 10 team tournament in Beijing.

2022 Olympics: USA’s Decker out for tournament with injury

The assistant captain went down in the first period after getting tangled with a Finnish player.

2022 Olympics: Feb. 3 recap

USA tops Finland, and Japan shuts down Sweden

Moments: Hannah Miller scores first Olympic goal for China in 12 years

The host nation scores in its first game of the tournament

2022 Olympics: Feb. 2 recap

How Canada v Switzerland and China v Czech Republic went in case you went to bed.

2022 Olympics Preview: Players to watch in Group B

For the first time ever, the Women’s Olympic Ice Hockey tournament has been expanded to include 10 teams. While Group A will compete in the preliminary round for quarterfinal seeding, Group B will fight to advance to the quarterfinals by establishing themselves in the top three of their group.

2022 Beijing Olympics How to Watch: USA vs Finland

Two of the top teams from Group A are ready for a big early test

Around the Rink in the PHF: All-Star Extravaganza Edition

All the best quotes from after the All-Star festivities, plus an update on some current and former players going for gold this summer!

Madison Packer’s road to 100 points

The greatest Riveter joins the century club

Reflecting on the 2022 PHF All-Star Showcase

What worked, what didn’t, and what happened

5 Questions in 5 Minutes with Boston Pride forward Tori Sullivan

After a pause in league games for All-Star Weekend we get to know more about the PHF’s TikTok goddess, Pride forward Tori Sullivan with 5 Qs in 5 min!

2022 Beijing Olympics How to Watch: Switzerland vs Canada

The first game of Group A features some of the biggest stars in the game

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Midweek Madness

Upsets and disappointing results everywhere. This week starts the Beanpot in Boston while the rest of the country also plays weeknight games to catch up.

2022 Olympics Preview: Sweden, Denmark, and China

A look at three of our Group B teams, including the host nation

2022 Olympics Preview: The Olympic Athletes from Russia

Will Russia challenge for a medal?

Source: PHFPA and Alex Sinatra to Part Ways

the PHF Players Association has informed Alex Sinatra that they are moving away from her as their Executive Director

2022 Olympics: Group play results

The 10 teams competing at the Olympics in women’s hockey are split into two groups for the preliminary round. The top six countries based on their IIHF rankings automatically get a spot, with the top five making up Group A. The sixth country is in Group B with the

2022 Olympics Preview: Team Canada

Will the Canadians reclaim gold in Beijing?

Where to visit in Buffalo for the All-Star Showcase

Yes, Buffalo is cold. There. We got that out of the way. No, but for real, bundle up. Anywhere you go before or after the All-Star festivities, you’re liable to encounter mid-to-high teens for the high and wind chills in the single digits in lovely Amherst, New York, so

A look back at the 1st NWHL All-Star Weekend in Buffalo

With the PHF All-Stars heading back to Buffalo, we take a trip down memory lane and look at the inaugural event.

How to watch: 2022 PHF All-Star Showcase

Some of the PHF’s brightest stars are shipping up for a weekend in Buffalo, where they’ll put their talents to the test in a new All-Star Showcase format.

2022 Olympics Preview: Japan, Czech Republic

A look how to the top two teams in Group B are stacking up.

2022 Olympics Preview: Team USA

Gold or bust?

2022 Olympics Preview: Team Finland

Are they destined for bronze again, or can they crack the code to beating the North American teams?

Around the Rink in the PHF: Week 8

This week we hear from Amanda Leveille, Tori Sullivan, and what the heck is PHFuture Considerations all about?!?

U Sports Power Rankings to start 2022

U Sports women’s hockey is about to get started after a lengthy break. Let's see how the teams stack up!

NWHL historical salary information

The recent PHF news over the increase salary cap for next season has reinvigorated the chatter around salaries and cap information in the league. So let’s take a look back at the information we have from previous season - from caps to (what I thought were) relevant notes about

PWHPA Podcast, Showcase & More!

Recapping a week of PWHPA news, including an SDPN podcast, Ottawa showcase, and charity game.

2022 Olympics Preview: Team Switzerland

The Swiss have elite players but do they have enough to hang with Group A’s superpowers?

Nine games in, Buffalo Beauts are facing a crisis of identity

With that, however, comes that all-too-familiar question: Who are the Beauts?

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Olympic Overhaul

We have a new number one, we had many upsets and a few almost upsets and we have plenty more excitement to go as teams start to lose players to Olympic duty.

PHF Goals of Week: Jan. 22-23

The one where the teddy bears went flying.

The Connecticut Whale are a wagon

Historical context for the Whale’s current power surge

PHFuture Considerations Episode 1: $25 mill and tea to spill

Welcome to PHFuture Considerations, a podcast all about the Premier Hockey Federation and women’s hockey in general. Host Eleni, Dan, and Mike will sit down whenever they feel like it to chat about the news, the games, how to pronounce their own show name, whatever. They kick off their

Around the Rink in the PHF: Week 7

Lots of big news, plus we look ahead to the huge Whale-Six series, and why has Toronto been so successful?

The road to expansion: six cities the PHF could put new teams in

From the Six to a terrific 10, but where will four new teams go?

Wicked Angles: PHF, teams need to turn their eyes toward an overlooked market in women’s hockey

While the league has pushed a family-friendly image overall, the adults in the room have a lot to offer, especially the younger ones.

PHF players react to expanded salary cap, teams

Hear from the PHF players as they react to the biggest news of the season

The future is bright for the PHF in Montréal

Included in the PHF’s Tuesday morning announcement was confirmation of a Montréal expansion team

TIG Roundtable: $25 million investment to the PHF

Last week, the PHF announced a $25 million investment over the next three seasons from the Board of Governors. The money will increase the salary cap and also bring the long-awaited expansion to Montreal. It’s obviously an important moment for the PHF and women’s hockey, and we had

PHF to increase salary cap, expand next season

A $25 million investment over the next three seasons from the Board of Governors will be going directly to increasing salaries and enhancing the player experience

MGM’s six-point symphony against the Beauts

Mikyla Grant-Mentis, the PHF’s reigning MVP, just had herself a weekend. Last Saturday, Grant-Mentis had a goal and an assist to lift her Toronto Six past the Buffalo Beauts by a score of 6-1. On Sunday, Grant-Mentis absolutely went off. She had three assists in the first period alone

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Schedule Scramble

This week could be make or break for a few teams, if any of the games are played that is.

PHF Goals of Week: Jan. 15-16

The PHF came back this weekend with enough goals to make up for their weeks off.

Pro athlete exemption in Ontario keeps the Six on the ice

Indoor sports face significant restrictions in Ontario as COVID-19 cases spike, here’s how the Six are able to carry on.

2022 PHF All-Star Showcase captains select their teams

Mikyla Grant-Mentis selected first overall in the 2022 PHF All-Star Showcase draft

PWHPA TikTok simulcast a Canadian first

The PWHPA’s showcase game stream on TikTok shows new ways to stream women’s hockey online.

A final farewell: Corinne Buie hangs up the skates

Congratulations on a terrific career.

PHF winter break news roundup

Everything that’s happened since the PHF began its winter break

Ontario’s COVID restrictions move the 2022 PHF All-Star Showcase to Buffalo

New location, new logo, same All-Stars

Beauts double their presence at All-Star Showcase after fan vote

Buffalo sweeps the fan vote, will send four more players to Toronto

Canada announces 2022 Olympic roster

Twenty-three players will done the maple leaf in China

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Pandemic Postponements

We are at the point in the season where we do not know which games will actually get played. We have had many games postponed and cancelled as a result of outbreaks among teams.

Grading the PHF 2022 All-Star jerseys

This year’s jerseys pay homage to the city of Toronto, but do they look good?

Five players snubbed by the PHF’s All-Star picks

We know there are only so many slots, but... there are some things that make you go hmmm.

PHF postpones weekend action due to COVID protocol

For the second time this PHF season, games have been postponed because of COVID protocol

5 Questions in 5 Minutes with Whitecaps forward Ashleigh Brykaliuk

After a recent trip to Connecticut, we were able to get to know Whitecaps’ newcomer Ashleigh Brykailuk a little better with 5 Qs in 5 min!

PHF names 30 more 2022 All-Stars, opens fan voting

Fans can vote-in four more players for Darkangelo, Dempsey, and Thunstrom to draft their teams from

Alex Sinatra named Executive Director of the Players’ Association of the PHF

Sinatra succeeds Packer as head of the PA

A mid-season N-WHKYe snapshot

Who’s having the biggest year?

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Welcome Back

Teams are playing hockey again after a few weeks off. The weekend featured a pair of matchups between teams in our poll and they did not disappoint.

Breaking down the 2022 United States Olympic roster

Collegiate, professional, and international journeywomen make up the 2022 American Olympic squad.

USA announces Olympic roster

The 23-player roster is here!

Looking back at 2021 in women’s hockey

2021 was quite the year. So much happened, and then also didn’t happen, thanks to COVID and, ahem, the IIHF. Let’s take a look back at some of the top stories of the year... The then-NWHL tried to play their 2021 season in a two-week protected environment in

3 PHF players who thrived in 2021

Who had the most immaculate vibes this past year?

Guest coaches announced for PHF All-Star Showcase

Sami Jo-Small, Melody Davidson, and Meghan Chayka will get behind the bench for the 2022 showcase

U SPORTS winter surrounded by uncertainty

Three weeks into the U SPORTS holiday break and things are still uncertain about when and what the winter semester will look like for Canadian university sports. Typically, the seasons pause after the first week of December to allow student athletes time for exams. They resume for a second leg

Claudia Kepler’s signing another weapon in the arsenal for upstart Beauts

Yet another winger with overseas experience and a great resume? Yes please.

Around the Rink in the PHF: Hockey Holidays

What is the best, or your favorite, hockey-related gift that you have ever received for the holidays?

Wicked Angles: Video review a necessary, yet underutilized change for the PHF

It’s not clear whether or not the refs have been given enough guidance on the new video review system — yet another hallmark of miscommunication in the PHF.

NCAA Game(s) of the Week: Quinnipiac at Wisconsin

Two top-ranked teams will take the ice against each other to ring in 2022

The hockey world reacts to the cancellation of U18 Worlds

It seemed as though the hockey world united over the holidays to implore the IIHF to do the right thing.

A look at PHF goalie stats at the holiday break

Goalies are quietly dominating the PHF

All 2022 U18 IIHF World Championship tournaments cancelled, again

This is the second straight year all 4 tournaments at this level won’t be played

5 Questions in 5 Minutes with Beauts forward Amy Budde

After making the jump in the off-season from the SDHL to the PHF, we go 5 Qs in 5 min with Amy Budde!

TIG Roundtable: Our favorite moments of 2021

PHF announces exclusive trading card partnership

Upper Deck will be releasing physical and digital trading cards during the 2022-23 PHF season

Calgary sweeps Kipling Showcase in Toronto

Team Scotiabank wins both games in Toronto for another PWHPA showcase win.

Around the Rink in the PHF: Week 6

Toronto and Connecticut are streaking! Plus, Elaine Chuli is the MVG and MVP.

How Michela Cava is adjusting to the PHF

After four years overseas, Michela Cava made her return to North American ice with the Toronto Six.

PHF Goals of Week: Dec. 18-19

Firsts, lasts, and blasts before holiday break.

How to watch Game 7 of the My Why Tour/Rivalry Series

Nothing is certain in life but death, taxes, and Marie-Philip Poulin overtime winners

PHF Power Rankings: Holiday break edition

Thus far, the 2021-22 PHF season has been full of surprises. Well, there have also been a lot of things that we did expect like Mikyla Grant-Mentis kicking butts and taking names, Amanda Boulier being great in Boston, Amanda Leveille being her team’s MVP, and Kennedy Marchment being the

Riveters and Pride series postponed due to COVID protocol

Its the first PHF COVID postponement of the season.

Darkangelo, Dempsey, Thunstrom named PHF All-Star captains

From team captain (and assistant captains) to all-star captains

How to watch Game 6 of the My Why Tour/Rivalry Series

Puck drops tonight on the second USA-Canada game this week

Around the Rink in the PHF: Week 5

Toronto’s dominating at home, and lots of news behind various benches

How to watch Game 5 of the My Why Tour and Rivalry Series

The series heads back to the U.S. for a three-game stint

PHF Goals of Week: Dec. 11-12

Toronto topped the weekend with some amazing goals.

Someone forgot to plug in the Whitecaps’ power play

After six games Minnesota has more shorties than power-play goals

USA Hockey appears to trim women’s Olympic residency roster to 23

Anna Wilgren, Britta Curl, and Lacey Eden were the last three cuts

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Holiday Hold

And we are now in the break as the players will rest up take their finals and get ready to take their best shots at a title run.

PWHPA Dream Gap Tour make stop in Toronto for Kipling Showcase

Four PWHPA teams will play a showcase in Toronto December 18-19 for the 2021-22 Secret Dream Gap Tour

Women’s hockey is finally coming to EA Sports’ NHL franchise

The wait is finally over and we have some exclusive information on what is coming to NHL 22

Around the Rink in the PHF: Week 4

Girard and the Whale make a splash vs the Whitecaps, some roster clarity & more!

Bad days in Boston: What happened to the Six?

It’s not like the Six got bad overnight, the weaknesses have been there the whole time, Boston just took advantage of them

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Unchanging Craziness

A few more teams wrapped up play for the semester but we will get a couple more series before everyone is off until the new year.

PHF Goals of Week: Dec. 4-5

Hat tricks, and blowouts, and sweeps, oh my!

PWHPA All-Stars to face Canadian Women’s National Team

The Canadian Women’s National Team is continuing their preparation for the 2022 Beijing Olympics with two games against the PWHPA All-Stars

Book Review: Nora’s Big Hockey Dream

Hockey can be hard, especially for those who feel that they don’t belong.

5 Questions in 5 Minutes with Riveters goalie Brooke Wolejko

The night before she made her first start for the Riveters, we went 5 Qs in 5 minutes with their new brick wall!

NCAA Game(s) of the Week: Minnesota at Wisconsin

The Badgers and Gophers square off in the season’s first Border Battle

Toronto to host 2022 PHF All-Star Showcase

Toronto’s York Canlan Ice Arena to host 2022 PHF All-Star Showcase, featuring a brand new format

5 Questions in 5 Minutes with Beauts forward Cassidy Vinkle

After securing the Beauts 1st W of the season with her 1st PHF goal (in overtime = dramatic), we go 5 Qs in 5 min with Cassidy Vinkle!

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Showcase Showdowns

This weekend brought a number of uncommon matchups that helped most of our voters make some decisions.

Rivs defense finding a way to get it done

Murphy shines on a blue line that has started season shorthanded

Pride’s Putigna proving her star power

The Providence alum is a star among stars on the Boston Pride.

5 Questions in 5 Minutes with Beauts winger Taylor Accursi

A few weeks after setting the franchise record for points, we go 5 Qs in 5 min with the Beauts’ Blonde Bomber!

NCAA Game(s) of the Week: Smashville Showcase

Women’s hockey is headed back to Nashville

Around the Rink in the PHF: Week 3

This week we find out who bleeds Beauts blue, who’s living with the enemy and more!

The Takeaway: Looking ahead to a weekend of showcases

Katey Stone joins the 500 club, Quinnipiac’s and Yale’s hot starts, and thoughts on Hockey East

PWHPA teams’ takeaways from the Tim Hortons Showcase

The ups and downs from the Truro showcase as four teams played their first games of the 2021-22 PWHPA Dream Gap Tour.

PHF Scoring Review: Week 3

Working to get things as close to accurate as possible

Three ups, three downs: Beauts split a wild weekend against Metro

Two outta six ain’t bad, but could be a lot better.

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Two Horse Race

It feels like the season is just a contest between the ECAC and the WCHA at this point with the others lagging behind.

PHF Goals of Week: Nov. 20-21

A full slate of games resulted in a lot of highlight worthy goals.

Moments: Marchment scores the first PHF goal in Canada

Whale forward Kennedy Marchment makes history, scores first PHF goal at the Six’s home barn

PHFans: Week 3 weekend thread

It’s like the Twitch chat but not.

How to watch Game 3 of the My Why Tour and Rivalry Series

The best rivalry in sports heads to Canada.

No longer playing catch up: Manhattanville’s Hannah Beckman helps grow the game in Puerto Rico and beyond

From a crash course in hockey to winning gold at the LATAM Cup, Beckman is making a name and space for herself

PHF Preview: Whale vs Six, Marchment vs Cava

Former SDHL foes squaring off against each other once more in Toronto

5 Questions in 5 Minutes with Whale center Emma Vlasic

After netting the GWG vs. the champs, we go 5 Qs in 5 min with Pickles!

Just how good is Mikyla Grant-Mentis?

Don’t chalk her production up to a small sample size, MGM is the real deal

NCAA Game(s) of the Week: Quinnipiac at Colgate

Another top ECAC matchup headlines this weekend’s slate of games

Around the Rink in the PHF: Week 2

More fun from around the rink in the PHF.

PHF Goals of Week: Nov. 13-14

A recap of the best goals of the weekend in the league

Czech Republic, Denmark, and Sweden punch tickets to Beijing 2022

Following the final round of Olympic qualifiers, the Olympic women’s ice hockey field is officially set

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Creeping Ivy

The ECAC is being led by the Ivy League this season and they are making their marks in our poll.

Team Scotiabank wins PWHPA showcase in Truro

Team Scotiabank rallied around strong goaltending in the Tim Hortons Showcase championship game to defeat Team Harvey’s in a shootout

5 Questions in 5 Minutes with Whale netminder Mariah Fujimagari

After her first win in nearly two years, we go 5 Qs in 5 min with Fuji last weekend!

2021-22 PWHPA Preview: Tim Hortons Showcase in Truro, NS

It’s time for the first PWHPA Dream Gap Tour stop of the season!

#TIGPHFFantasy 2021-22: Trends in team-building

Which players were selected the most?

How to watch the Final Olympic Qualification tournaments

We are just 18 games away from finding out the final three countries to compete in the 2022 Beijing Olympics as the three Final Olympic Qualification tournaments kick off today. Three of the countries in each groups were determined by each countries IIHF World Rankings with the final country earning

Wicked Angles: what “getting uncomfortable” means in the PHF

Welcome to Wicked Angles, a column where I take a peek at all things PHF and tangentially related — on and off the ice. Opinions are unfiltered, unaffiliated, and unapologetic. Read responsibly. It’s been an interesting few weeks in hockey, and the PHF has been no exception to that rule.

2021 Women’s Hockey Holiday Gift Guide

Get in the holiday spirit with TIG’s Women’s Hockey Holiday Gift Guide!

Around the Rink in the PHF: Week 1

Welcome to Around the Rink!

Bolzano Eagles’ Team Italy players are ready to prove themselves

The Bolzano Eagles of the EWHL are on break this week as more than half of the team is headed to Füssen to represent team Italy in a bid to qualify for the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

Q&A: Mio’s path to illustrating for the PHF

“I’m really just a kid grown up online with a love for fantasy, worldbuilding, history, fashion, animation and the magical who loves doing art, and doesn’t really want to do anything else with my life.”

NCAA Game(s) of the Week: Harvard at Yale

While both of these Ivys have received votes, neither is ranked in our weekly poll. Will a win for either team this weekend change that?

Who’s who in the 21-22 PWHPA Canadian teams

A look at the teams in Toronto, Montreal, and Calgary

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Steady Silence

We are in a quiet stretch of the season with a lot of teams taking weekends off.

Rose Alleva’s Sunday to remember

Alleva is a player worth watching on the Rivs’ blue line this season

Three ups, three downs: Beauts open at home with a loss to the Six

Merci, merci, the Beauts now have more than Accursi to prop up their scoring.

PHFans: Week 1 weekend thread

Do you miss the Twitch chat? We’ve got you

PHF releases international broadcast schedule

PHF to stream half of the regular season on Twitch, TSN looking likely to be a Canadian broadcaster

NCAA Game(s) of the Week: BU vs. UConn

Samantha Carpentier-Yelle and the UConn Huskies square off against Catherine Foulem and the BU Terriers this weekend.

The Ice Garden Fantasy Hockey: 2021-22 PHF

It’s time to build your team!

New colors, but still true colors: Elena Orlando takes one more stab at it in Buffalo

The veteran blueliner is donning a new jersey and has an eye on the ultimate prize: the Isobel Cup.

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Seeing Red Again

There was a lot of agreement among voters, which simply means we are in for a chaotic weekend.

The Takeaway: Disorder and disparity

Big wins for Bemidji State and RPI; plus, Phase II of the NCAA Gender Equity Report uncover disparities between men’s and women’s ice hockey

PHF milestones on the horizon

Which record book entries could be rewritten this season?

NCAA Game(s) of the Week: 4/5 BC vs. 6/8 Northeastern

A classic Beantown match-up between Boston College and Northeastern is our Game of the Week!

How to watch Game 2 of the Rivalry Series and My Why Tour

The best rivalry in sports heads to Hartford, CT

2021-22 PHF Season Preview: Toronto Six

Sophomore season for the Six

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Western World

It's a western world and we are all just living in it.

2021-22 PHF Season Preview: Buffalo Beauts

We may be back to beautiful days in Buffalo sooner than you think.

2021-22 PHF Season Preview: Boston Pride

The Pride are on the hunt for their third dance with Isobel

2021-22 PHF Season Preview: Connecticut Whale

Again we ask: is this FINALLY the year the Pod get over the hump?

The 2021-22 Rivalry Series begins tonight

How to watch tonight’s game plus the schedule for the other eight games.

ESPN+ to stream the entire 2021-22 Premier Hockey Federation season

All 60 regular season games plus playoffs and special events will be available to stream live exclusively on ESPN+ in the U.S.

2021-22 PHF Season Preview: Metropolitan Riveters

Can the Riveters become the 2nd franchise to win two Cups? Did they make enough changes, or too many?

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll: Cautious Calm

It was a relatively quiet week, but we have a great matchup to look forward to.

2021-22 PHF Season Preview: Minnesota Whitecaps

Will the Whitecaps remain a powerhouse in 2021-22?

2021-2022 PHF Previews

TIG Roundtable: Our thoughts on the 2021-22 PHF season

Gather round ye ol’ TIG Table

Breaking down the PHF’s trans inclusion policy

The league updated its Transgender and Nonbinary Inclusion policy.

NCAA Game(s) of the Week: Ohio State at Wisconsin

What’s better than a No. 1 vs No. 2 matchup?

USA Hockey announces 2022 U18 Worlds roster

Team USA is gunning for sixth gold medal in ten years at the U18 Women’s World Championship

Help Needed: Archiving women’s hockey analytics projects and data on MetaHockey

Aid in preserving women’s hockey analytics history on Oct. 23rd

The Takeaway: Season opening ups and downs

Thumbs up for goalie goals and historic wins; thumbs down for Northeastern stumbles and live stat snafus

Shannon Turner back for one last, last chance at Isobel Cup

Guess who’s back, back again? One last Cup chase for Turner

Final round of Olympic women’s hockey qualification is set

Poland, Italy, and Korea advance to the next stage of Olympic qualifiers

SB Nation’s NCAA Poll : Suboptimal Starts

This season is showing to be a real rollercoaster for some teams.

NCAA Game(s) of the Week: St. Lawrence vs. Clarkson

A rematch of the ages between two ECAC foes

Editorial: One league, under Barstool: The PHF’s near-miss at partnering with a media menace

And this is all I’ll have to say about that.

2021-22 PHF Preview: an overview

And so here we are again

PWHPA to kick off All Star Teams games against US National Team

The games are part of a new series where varying rosters of PWHPA players will play against National Teams

Michela Cava to join the Six for 2021-22

After four high scoring seasons in the SDHL, former Toronto Furies player Michela Cava is coming home to play for the Toronto Six

The first Olympic qualifying tournaments are here

The schedule and how to stream the games.

NCAA Game of the Week: Northeastern at Providence

It’s an early-season rematch of the 2021 Hockey East title game

Familiar Faces in New Places: Tera Hofmann goes home to Toronto

Tera Hofmann joins her third team in three years

NCAA Poll: Gopher Holes

The season is really on the way now, and our impressions are being formed.

PHF Roster Roundup: 10/4

You can all stop asking now.

2021-22 NCAA Preview: Hockey East, part 2

How five of the teams in Hockey East look this season

2021-22 NCAA Preview: Hockey East, part 1

The Massachusetts schools of Hockey East

2021-22 NCAA Preview: ECAC, part 2

Previewing the season outlook for Colgate, St. Lawrence, Clarkson, Quinnipiac, Cornell, and Princeton

2021-22 NCAA Preview: ECAC, part 1

Previewing the season outlook for Harvard, Yale, Union, Dartmouth, Brown, and Rensselaer

SB Nation’s Poll: Welcome Back

A new beginning in what we all hope will be a more normal season.

Riveters announce training camp roster

Babstock will be back and the Rivs blue line looks much different on paper

IIHF releases 2022 Olympic schedule

If you’re in North America, get ready for some late nights and early morning.

Familiar faces in new places: Cailey Hutchison to the Whale

A bunch of NWHL/PHF players were on the move this off-season, which is something I can identify with. Being as how we’re in the same boat I thought it’d be fun series to put together, to see what they’re going through as they prepare for Season

How to watch 21-22 NCAA games

All the links to all the streams you’ll need this season!

Join The Ice Garden team!

We’re looking for an NCAA and PWHPA writers, and a social media creator!

Whitecaps break offseason silence, re-sign Allie Thunstrom

Is that thunder we hear?

IIHF adds World Championship tournament in Olympic years, starting 2022

Plus a location! Denmark!

2021-22 NCAA Preview

Roundtable: NCAA preseason predictions and thoughts

Commence yelling

PHF Offseason: News Roundup 9/19

Here’s the news you might have missed after the PHF rebrand

2021-22 NCAA Preview: NEWHA, part 2

Can the Long Island Sharks three-peat as NEWHA champions, or will a new winner be crowned in 2021-22?

Familiar faces in new places: Rachael Ade joins the Rivs

After spending parts of three seasons with the Whale, Ade swims to the Rivs

2021-22 NCAA Preview: NEWHA, part 1

Part 1 of the 2021-22 NEWHA Season Preview is here, featuring the 2019-20 season’s bottom three finishers in Post, Saint Anselm, and Saint Michael’s.

Two PWHPA hubs get new sponsor names

Plus a schedule for their first Dream Gap Tour stop

Announcement: A new commenting system is coming to The Ice Garden

Coming Thursday, comments will look different.

2021 Worlds: U25 Second Team

Introducing the second round of the top performances from U25 players in Calgary

2021 Worlds: U25 First Team

The stars of the future shined brightly in Calgary

2021-22 NCAA Preview: College Hockey America

A preview of the season outlook for each of College Hockey America’s five teams

2021 Worlds: U25 Honorable Mentions

The best of the rest of the top performances by U25 players in Calgary

2021-22 NCAA Preview: WCHA, part 2

Previewing the season outlook for Wisconsin, Ohio State, Minnesota Duluth, and Minnesota

2021-22 NCAA Preview: WCHA, part 1

Previewing the season outlook for Minnesota State, Bemidji State, St. Cloud State, and new addition St. Thomas

A conversation with PHF commissioner Ty Tumminia

Tumminia breaks down the rebrand and more

2021 Worlds: Team Canada recap

Canada opens up the pre-Olympic season with a gold medal finish

2021 Worlds: Team Denmark recap

Despite a valiant effort in Group B, Denmark finishes in 10th place at this year’s Worlds

NWHL rebrands to PHF

The NWHL is now officially the Premier Hockey Federation.

2021 Worlds: Team Russia recap

A somber finish for a team with some bright spots to hang hope on.

Roundtable: NWHL rebrands

Here is what we think about the new PHF

NWHL 3-on-3: Beauts, Whitecaps, Six

Three on three? Sounds good to me.

Source: the NWHL is getting a new name

Get ready for the Premier Hockey Federation

2021 Worlds: Team Czech Republic Recap

The Czechs made huge strides in Calgary

2021 Worlds: Team Finland recap

A bronze finish for Naisleijonat

2021 Worlds: Team Japan recap

A look back at their tournament

2021 Worlds: Switzerland recap

Fourth place is nothing to scoff at for Switzerland

2021 Worlds: Team USA recap

A silver medal finish was not what Team USA — or their fans — had in mind at Worlds

Canada wins gold medal at 2021 World Championships

They beat the US 3-2 in overtime

Finland wins bronze medal, beats Switzerland 3-1

It wasn’t the gold medal they wanted, nor was it the silver they went home with last time, but Team Finland skates away from the 2021 Women’s World Championship with a bronze medal, which means that they won their last game - a 3-1 triumph over Team Switzerland.

Bronze medal game preview: Finland vs Switzerland

A battle for bronze

Gold medal game preview: Canada vs USA

A game for the ages

Canada shuts down Switzerland, 4-0

Mélodie Daoust starred in Canada’s 4-0 shutout of Switzerland

USA beats Finland 3-0, advances to gold medal game

With a berth in tomorrow’s gold medal game at stake, Team USA and Team Finland found themselves face-to-face yet again. The last time we were blessed with the Women’s World Championships (2019) the Finns thought they had won gold (goal disallowed in overtime) but the Americans snatched it

Semifinal Preview: USA vs. Finland

Can the Finns earn a semifinal upset for the second-straight World Championship and play for gold?

Semifinal Preview: Canada vs. Switzerland

Canada aims to end Switzerland’s underdog run in the semifinals and play for gold

Finland beat Czech Republic, 1-0

A goaltenders duel for the final quarterfinal.

Canada overwhelms a shorthanded Germany

Poulin returns from injury in Canada’s dominant quarterfinal win

USA scores 10 against Japan, advances to semis

The Japanese scored twice but they simply couldn’t keep up with Team USA

Akane Shiga makes history against Team USA

Team Japan scores not once, but twice against the Americans

Switzerland shocks ROC in come-from-behind win

The Swiss were down 2-0 with 11 minutes—then they stormed back

#TIGWorldsFantasy 2021: Final Standings

We have our champion and, hopefully, we all had a lot of fun

2021 Worlds Quarterfinal Preview: Finland vs. Czech Republic

Group A’s third seed faces off against the Group B winner

Canada routs USA, 5-1

Canada turns in their most convincing performance of the tournament

2021 Worlds Quarterfinal Preview: Canada vs Germany

I don’t bet on games, but if I did...

2021 Worlds Quarterfinal Preview: USA vs. Japan

The USA will take on Japan in the quarterfinals for the second time in as many years.

2021 Worlds Quarterfinal Preview: Switzerland vs Russia

A rematch Russia should be happy to have

Nova Scotia to host the PWHPA

The first game of the 2021-22 Secret Dream Gap Tour will also be the first time that a professional women’s hockey game will be played in Atlantic Canada

Hilary Knight breaks all-time Worlds scoring record

Brianna Decker also broke a record on the same play.

Canada beats Switzerland, 5-0

Emerance Maschmeyer and the young Canadian defense shut out the Swiss

Goal by Goal: Japan vs Czech Republic

On the fourth day of Worlds, the Czechs shut out Japan

USA beats Finland, 3-0

WWC newcomers shine in 2019 gold medal rematch.

Russia beats Switzerland, 3-1

Saskia Maurer’s brilliance wasn’t enough to keep Russia from earning their first win of the 2021 Worlds

Canada beats Finland, 5-3

Phew, what a whirlwind of a first game for Canada and Finland in the 2021 IIHF World Championships. A rematch of the 2019 semifinal game, it was almost a given that this would be an exciting and fun game. And that’s exactly what we got! Canada Their first game

2021 Worlds: Team Denmark preview

The Danes look to make their mark in the top division of the Women’s World Championship

TIG Roundtable: Who will win Worlds?

A few of our writers talk about who they think will win

NWHL Offseason: Roster Roundup 8/17

Boston drops 18 signings, Rivs and Beauts remain active

The Ice Garden’s 2021 Worlds Fantasy League

Are you ready?

Whale add All-Star defender Rebecca Morse

The Riveters’ loss is the Whale’s gain

2021 Worlds: Team Switzerland preview

Stalder is back and Müller is Müller. How far can this Swiss team go?

2021 Worlds: Team Canada preview

Canada looks to take home gold for the first time in nine years

NWHL releases 2021-2022 regular season schedule

Fans are expected back in the stands and we have another outdoor game on the schedule!

Tyler Tumminia officially named NWHL Commissioner

After serving as the league’s interim commissioner for about nine months, Ty Tumminia is officially on board as the NWHL’s new, full-time commissioner

Locker Room Talk season one episode six with Kaleigh Fratkin

In the latest Locker Room Talk, GamerDoc and Eleni sit down with Boston Pride and original NWHL player Kaleigh Fratkin. The trio talk about the Pride in season seven, playing under private ownership, and breakfast. Before that, GamerDoc and Eleni chat about the NWHL season opening weekend schedule and the

2021 Worlds: an introduction

Ready or not, the 2021 IIHF World Championship is almost here! The 10-team, 10-day tournament starts on Friday, Aug. 20 in Calgary, and to get you ready we have a whole host of content. It’s been a long road to get to this point. First off, the 2020 tournament

Boston Pride announce 18 signings

The core has re-signed and is bolstered by some new additions

PWHPA announced third Dream Gap Tour for 2021-22 season

Plus details on the hubs and player registration

Janine Weber returns for third season with Whale

Connecticut re-signs key veteran presence for 2021–22 campaign

2021 Worlds: Team Czech Republic preview

The Czechs have a great goalie and skilled forwards but also have a young blue line that has a lot to prove

NWHL announces dates for opening weekend

100 days and counting until there’s a rematch of the 2021 Isobel Cup Final in Boston

N-WHKYe: Showing what a point is worth in women’s hockey

From Beauts, to Buckeyes, to Badgers, to the Brisbane Goannas, N-WHKYe is a metric to compare the offensive production of women’s hokcey players worldwide

Locker Room Talk season one episode five with Carly Jackson

In Locker Room Talk’s fifth episode, GamerDoc and Eleni caught up with Buffalo Beauts goalie sensation Carly Jackson. They discuss Lake Placid, the intricate details of goalie gear decisions, and the importance of representation in sports. Before chatting with the Beauts’ goaltending powerhouse, GamerDoc and Eleni will catch you

IIHF releases (new) schedule for 2021 World Championships

Just under one month until the tournament kicks off!

NWHL 3-on-3: Pride, Whale, and Riveters

Three on three bop boop bee

The first NWHL International Draft class

The five picks in the inaugural International Draft

NWHL Offseason: Roster Roundup 7/26

Buffalo is running laps around the rest of the league right now

A WHKYHAC Project Directory

Revisiting work from July 10th’s WHKYHAC

Locker Room Talk season one episode four with Hayley Scamurra

In Locker Room Talk’s fourth episode, GamerDoc and Eleni chat with PWHPA and Team USA forward Hayley Scamurra. They touch on hoodies, Scamurra’s decision to play for the PWHPA, and more. But before that, the hosts catch up on the news, including jumping in on a press conference.

Locker Room Talk season one episode three with Taylor Accursi

This week on Locker Room Talk, GamerDoc and Eleni sit down with longtime Buffalo Beaut Taylor Accursi. They discuss her time in the NWHL, missing Lake Placid, and another hot topic. Before chatting with the Celly Queen, GamerDoc and Eleni get you caught up on some off ice moves by

Locker Room Talk season one episode two: Draft Live Show

Join GamerDoc and Eleni as they chat live during the first two rounds of the 2021 NWHL Draft! Locker Room Talk is a prerecorded, short form women’s hockey talk show hosted by GamerDoc and Eleni, brought to you by The Ice Garden. It premieres every Tuesday at 8 p.

USA Hockey announces (new) roster for 2021 Worlds

The American women will go for a sixth straight gold medal at this year’s World Championship

Everything you need to know about Sunday’s NWHL’s International Draft

The one round draft is at 1 p.m. eastern.

Beauts General Manager Nate Oliver looks forward for his team in season seven

Part 2 of a Q&A with Oliver

Beauts General Manager Nate Oliver has a method to his signing madness

Part 1 of a Q&A with the second-year GM

NWHL Offseason: News Roundup 7/19

A lot happened in the league last week. Let’s get all caught up.

Whale sign top pick Taylor Girard

Girard brings an infusion of size, strength, and skill to the Pod

Breaking down USA’s 2021-22 residency roster

Frankel is snubbed in favor of a more experienced Rooney

Saroya Tinker debuts ‘Shut Up and Play’

The first episode of Saroya Tinker’s new podcast, ‘Shut Up and Play,’ exploring activism in sports, has been released!

NWHL Offseason: Roster Roundup 7/12

Less than two weeks after the conclusion of the 2021 draft, teams are beginning to sign their selections.

WHKYHAC launches tomorrow

It’s time for some data!

2021 NWHL Draft Recap: Buffalo Beauts

Beauts’ seven draft picks are an impressive class

2021 NWHL Draft Recap: Boston Pride

Boston adds a depth center and a big, bruising winger in the draft

2021 NWHL Draft Recap: Connecticut Whale

Pod adds Girard, Polaski to offensive arsenal

2021 NWHL Draft Recap: The Toronto Six

The Six drafted eight

2021 NWHL Draft Recap: Metropolitan Riveters

The Riveters went all-in on defense in the draft

2021 NWHL Draft Recap: Minnesota Whitecaps

The ‘Caps finished the draft with what could become a franchise blue line, alongside a bulked-up offense and goaltending pipeline

A running draft board for the 2021 NWHL Draft

Stay updated with the draft picks as they happen with our constantly updating draft board!

Krysti Clarke could be a game-changing hire for the Toronto Six

Bringing with her a wealth of experience in professional sports, business management and leadership, letting Krysti Clarke take the reins might be exactly what this young franchise needs

Whitecaps, Beauts sold by NWHL

The last two teams under the WHP umbrella have been sold, making the entire league privately owned.

Locker Room Talk season one episode one with Saroya Tinker

In Locker Room Talk’s premier episode hosts Eleni and GamerDoc sit down for a chat with Canadian defender Saroya Tinker. They talk about Tinker’s future in the NWHL, her thoughts on the Riveters’ new take on Rosie, and more. Before that though, Eleni and GamerDoc bring you up

The Takeaway: Division I coaching carousel continues to spin

This NCAA offseason has seen plenty of movement among both players and coaches

Angela James joins the Six as an Assistant Coach

HHOFer James will join Mark Joslin behind the bench for Season 7

Saroya Tinker signs with Six for Season 7

It’s Tinker time in Toronto!

Connecticut Whale tap Alexis Moed as general manager

Laura Brennan to serve as assistant GM

What to watch for in the 2021 NWHL Draft

NWHL Draft day is nearly here! Tomorrow, Tuesday June 28, beginning at 7 p.m. eastern the 2021 NWHL Draft kicks off on Twitch. Fans can watch their favorite teams make their picks at twitch.tv/nwhl. This marks the second season that 30 NCAA and USports players will be

Grading the Metropolitan Riveters’ rebrand

Introducing: #SteelRosie

NWHL Offseason: Roster Roundup 6/21

A check in on how teams are shaping up!

Mikyla Grant-Mentis re-signs with the Six

After last season, Mikyla Grant-Mentis is a player that you shouldn’t have to think twice about keeping on the roster

Whale acquire first overall pick, Beauts head into 2021 Draft with seven picks

Two trades made just two weeks before the draft!

GamerDoc, The Ice Garden to host new YouTube talk show

Locker Room Talk will premier on June 22

Notes from Riveters free agent camp

Ivo Mocek is looking for depth to build four solid lines

Notes from Whale free agent camp

Familiar faces from the Whale, Rivs, and Beauts and two PWHPAers were on the ice in Newark on Saturday

Beauts Notebook: Free Agent camp

All the tea that’s fit to spill from this past weekend... iced, of course.

Mark Joslin named Six Head Coach for Season 7

The former OJHL coach will take over behind the bench. Digit Murphy remains with the team as President

Top Three: what the Beauts should look for ahead of Free Agent Camp

Buffalo will be looking for key players in its free agent camp

NWHL to hold first International Draft on July 25

Could a new crop of NWHLers be coming from overseas?

Digit Murphy is no longer behind the bench but the Six are still very much her team

Murphy reveals Toronto’s offseason plans, which includes hiring a new GM

Emma Vlasic returns to Whale for season seven

The one they call “Pickles” is back in the green and blue for season seven

Whale sign free agent Kennedy Marchment

After a 72-point season in the SDHL, Marchment will continue her career in Connecticut

Rescheduled 2021 World Championships to be held in Calgary

A new location for the new dates

Elaine Chuli re-signs with the Six

Chuli returns after posting a .936 Sv% and a 1.61 GAA in five starts in Lake Placid

How Team Sonnet’s power play cost them the Canada Secret Cup

Team Sonnet’s special teams play left much to be desired but much of that was out of their hands

Team Bauer topples Team Sonnet to win the Canadian leg of the Dream Gap Tour

Montreal’s Team Bauer defeated Team Sonnet, 4-2, in the Secret Dream Gap Tour championship in Calgary

Preview: PWHPA Canada Secret Cup Final

How to watch, who to watch, and what to look out for

Whale start offseason by bringing back Wohlfeiler

Veteran forward Alyssa Wohlfeiler is Connecticut’s first signing of the offseason

Shea Tiley looking sharp for Team Sonnet

Toronto’s goaltender has made a ton of big saves in her two starts

A cry, a hope, a tribute to the Robert Morris women’s hockey program

As of Wednesday, RMU is shuttering its women’s (and men’s) Division I hockey teams

Breaking down the Metropolitan Riveters’ new ownership structure

How one ownership group can own 3 teams

Team Sonnet racks up the points in a barn burning victory over Team Scotiabank

An eight goal performance along with a hat trick from Brittany Howard gave Team Sonnet four points in the standings in a barn-burner against Team Scotiabank

‘Just leave it all out there’: On returning for a fifth year

Returning seniors Caitrin Lonergan, Olivia Knowles, and Emma Polusny reflect on their decision to take advantage of their extra year of NCAA eligibility.

Poulin simply brilliant in Team Bauer’s first two games

Poulin has been omnipresent and unstoppable for Montréal

NWHL announces sale of Metropolitan Riveters to BTM Partners, John Boynton

Familiar faces in BTM Partners, John Boynton headline ownership change for the Metropolitan Riveters.

Goal by Goal: Game 1 of the Calgary Secret Dream Gap Tour

Team Sonnet struck early, but Team Bauer takes the 3-2 victory

Six begin offseason by re-signing Darkangelo

Toronto brings back its captain

Beauts re-sign Jackson for 2021-22

Buffalo brings back CJ for a second season

2021 PWHPA Dream Gap Tour Preview: Calgary

The three Canadian teams are finally (!) taking the ice

A breakdown of Team USA’s selection camp roster

18 members of Team USA’s 2018 Olympic gold medal-winning team plus a number of fresh faces named to the United States’ 40-player selection camp roster.

2021-22 PHF Signing Tracker

Keeping tabs on all PHF signings

2021 PWHPA Dream Gap Tour recap: St. Louis

Minnesota takes home the U.S. Secret Cup

Buffalo Beauts sign Marie-Jo Pelletier, first of NWHL free agency

Beauts assistant captain returns for her third season in the NWHL

PWHPA announces schedule, rosters for Calgary tour stop

Plus new Canadian partnerships and details on COVID-19 protocols

Breaking down Team Canada’s 2021-22 centralization roster

Hockey Canada named the 28 players who will centralize ahead of the 2022 Olympics

Reflecting on the career of Shannon Doyle

A leader the Whale will never forget

NWHL approves sale of Connecticut Whale

Connecticut joins Boston and Toronto as a franchise owned independently of Women’s Hockey Partners

Overlooked performances on the 2021 Minnesota Whitecaps

Baldwin, Mack and Curtis shone on a star-studded roster

Canadian PWHPA teams are set to play in Calgary

The three teams will play the Canadian Dream Gap Tour

Buffalo Beauts honor memory of superfan with new award

In memory of Deb Cresanti, this new trophy will honor the Beauts player most dedicated to the Buffalo and Western NY community.

Overlooked performances on the 2021 Toronto Six

Why Emma Woods, Taylor Woods, and Breanne Wilson-Bennett deserve more attention for the way they played this year

PWHPA’s Dream Gap Tour in St. Louis rescheduled for May 16 and 17

Team adidas and Team Women’s Sports Foundation are returning to the ice in St. Louis

Overlooked performances on the 2021 Metropolitan Riveters

Our third installment of the “Overlooked Performances” series was, by far, is the most difficult. Why? Well, to be blunt, we barely got to see the Metropolitan Riveters play. The Rivs played three games in Lake Placid before being shut down by the outbreak of COVID-19. They went 2-1-0 playing

Team Switzerland’s All Time Starting Six

They might not be a powerhouse yet, but there’s no shortage of women’s hockey talent in Switzerland

Q&A with Team Canada’s Jill Saulnier

Saulnier talks about the decision to cancel Worlds in Halifax, training during a pandemic, and more

IIHF releases new dates but no location for 2021 Worlds

This is technically the second time the 2021 tournament has been rescheduled.

Overlooked performances on the 2021 Connecticut Whale

It’s time for another installment of overlooked performances from the 2021 NWHL season. This time around we are turning our attention to the Connecticut Whale, who were knocked out of the playoffs by the Minnesota Whitecaps. Even though they played just five games it was obvious that the Whale

Team Finland’s All-Time Starting Six

Naisleijonat’s greatest and fiercest lions.

Czech national team left frustrated and skeptical after cancellation of 2021 Worlds

Sammy Kolowrat and Tereza Vanišová spoke with TIG about how they heard the news, what it means, and what comes next

Team USA’s All-Time Starting Six

For years, Team USA has been one of the world’s leaders in women’s hockey. Narrowing that talent down to the six positional leaders was no easy task.

Shock and disappointment: Kacey Bellamy recounts Worlds cancellation

Team USA was in their final preparations for the 2021 World Championships. They were less than a day away from boarding a bus for the 500-mile drive from their camp in Portland, Maine to Halifax, Nova Scotia for their first tournament in two years. Then it all came crashing down,

NWHL announces 2021 Award Winners

Mikyla Grant-Mentis wins four awards, including MVP and Newcomer of the Year

2021 NWHL Draft set for June 29

Draft order, player eligibility, free agency, and more

Overlooked performances on the 2021 Buffalo Beauts

Matteau, MacDougall, and MacPherson were all key contributors for the Beauts.

Overlooked performances on the 2021 Boston Pride

Three players who made a bigger impact than you might think for Boston

NWHL announces finalists for five awards

Newcomers and star veterans both among finalists for five awards voted on by media and broadcasters

Players react to World Championship cancellation on social media

On Wednesday afternoon, the IIHF cancelled the 2021 World Championship, slatted to begin in two and a half weeks, due to rising COVID cases in Nova Scotia. No back up plans were announced beyond the IIHF and Hockey Canada “pledged to work towards finding new dates for the tournament, with

2021 World Championships cancelled

The IIHF will look for new dates this summer.

2021 Worlds: Team Russia preview

Could the podium look a little bit different this year? ROC hopes so.

Colleen Coyne named President of the Boston Pride

Coyne steps into the big shoes left by Hayley Moore

2021 Worlds: Team Germany preview

Germany has been a bit up and down throughout the years. They’ve oscillated between the top tier and Division I a fair amount since 2018, spending a few years in each between promotion and relegations. They’ll be looking to rise back up to their 2017 level, where they

2021 Worlds: Team Hungary preview

After climbing the ranks of IIHF tournaments, Hungary is making their first appearance in the senior tournament.

2021 Worlds: Team Japan preview

With no relegation possible and an Olympic spot already locked in, Japan’s on the rise.

Joel Johnson named interim head coach of National Team

As the team opens their pre Worlds camp, a new coach arrives.

2021 Worlds: Team Finland preview

Will the Finns finally taste gold?

2021 Worlds: Team USA preview

Team USA looks for its sixth straight(-ish) gold medal at the IIHF Women’s World Championship this year

PWHPA’s St. Louis Dream Gap Tour Showcase postponed due to COVID exposure

The PWHPA makes the right call, postpones games on Sunday and Monday

2021 PWHPA Dream Gap Tour Preview: St. Louis

How to watch plus rosters for the final games of the US Secret Dream Gap Tour stop

A Directory of Women’s Hockey Projects from Big Data Cup 2021

A ton of work was done with women’s hockey data and we wanted to put it all in once place

Kate Whitman Annis named Director of W Hockey Partners, Anya Packer named GM of the Riveters

A new chapter for the league, the Riveters, and the NWHLPA

IIHF releases 2021 Worlds schedule

There’s only 1 day without hockey between May 6-16

Lisa Haley named NWHL’s senior VP of Hockey Operations

Haley replaces Shelly Picard in the NWHL’s front office

How the Whale lost 7-0 in the Isobel Cup Semifinal

And why we can’t judge a team by one bad loss

TIG Roundtable: Our NWHL awards

See who our writers would name to each award

Video: A Beginner’s Guide to the PWHPA

Learn about the PWHPA and hear from the players on why you should cheer for their regional training hub during the Secret Dream Gap Tour!

USA Hockey announces roster for 2021 Worlds

Five weeks before the puck drops on the tournament, USA Hockey announced its roster for the 2021 IIHF World Championship. Team USA will take 25 players to Halifax and Truro in Nova Scotia, Canada for the 10-day tournament that runs from May 6-16. Roster PlayerPositionAlex Cavallini goaltenderAerin FrankelgoaltenderNicole Hensley goaltenderCayla

Luleå sweeps Brynäs to become SDHL Champions

Petra Nieminen scored two overtime goals in the final series, including the golden goal of Game 3

The Boston Pride are Isobel Cup Champions

The Unfinished Business has been settled. The Boston Pride are 2021 Isobel Cup Champions. They are the first team in NWHL history to lift the Cup twice. The Pride defeated the Whitecaps in a 4-3 in a thriller in Boston thanks to a big three-goal second period and a third-period

Aerin Frankel wins 2021 Patty Kazmaier Award

An awards sweep for the Northeastern goaltender

NWHL Isobel Cup Semi-Final Recap

Boston and Minnesota destined to square off for the Cup

2021 Isobel Cup Final Preview: Pride vs. Whitecaps

One team looks to become the first ever two-time Isobel Cup champion tonight

Whale’s Alyssa Wohlfeiler is pumped for the Isobel Cup Playoffs

Alyssa Wohlfeiler took notice last week of the brutal inequity between the workout facilities of the men’s and women’s teams competing in the NCAA basketball tournament. As a professional athlete who spends as much time in the gym as any player in any league, Wohlfeiler pointed out that

The Takeaway: Wisconsin tops the nation again

That’s a wrap on the 2020-21 college hockey season!

Shannon Doyle: On the playoffs, the Pod, and leaving the game in a far better place

By Shannon Doyle with Chris Botta This weekend feels like the pinnacle to me. On Friday night, my Connecticut Whale will battle the Minnesota Whitecaps in front of a large audience watching on NBCSN and Twitch – all for a chance to play for the Isobel Cup the next night. I

Why the Whale have what it takes to sink the Whitecaps

This year Connecticut is so much more than the NWHL’s lovable underdog

For Whitecaps’ Leveille, every day is hockey day in Minnesota

All hockey all day for Amanda Leveille.

How Team USA and PWHPA players are navigating their unknown schedule

What it’s like to train when you don’t know exactly what your training for is going to happen

Coaches Brennan, Engelhardt break down Whale Whitecaps semifinal

The Connecticut Whale are a victory away from their first-ever Isobel Cup Final. The Minnesota Whitecaps are one win from advancing to the Final for the third straight year and the golden opportunity to keep the Cup in the State of Hockey. The stakes are high and the pressure enormous

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: On Wisconsin, Again

A very typical ending for a very atypical year.

Isobel Cup Semifinal Preview: Whale vs Whitecaps

The Whale are back in action while the Whitecaps look for the technical repeat

Wisconsin wins 2021 National Championship, 2-1

Check out all of the goals in the incredibly exciting overtime win.

2021 NCAA Tournament Championship Preview: Northeastern vs. Wisconsin

Tune into ESPNU tonight to watch the #1 and #2 teams play for a national title

Isobel Cup Semifinal Preview: Six vs. Pride

Will the newcomers upset the early favorites?

PWHPA announces Secret Dream Gap Tour stop in St. Louis

St. Louis-area PWHPA stars Jincy Dunne, Nicole Hensley, and Alex Cavallini are taking a trip home for the third stop of the 2021 Secret Dream Gap Tour.

2021 NCAA Women’s Frozen Four Preview

Northeastern vs. Minnesota Duluth, Wisconsin vs. Ohio State are your Frozen Four matchups in Erie

Dani Rylan Kearney resigns as NWHL advisor, president of W Hockey Partners

The Dani Rylan Kearney era of the NWHL ends after six years

TIG Roundtable: 2021 Patty Kazmaier Award

Favorites for Top-3 Finalist nods, honorable mentions, and predictions on who will win

Beauts name new head coach at start of their offseason

Rhea Coad takes over the reins after two seasons with Pete Perram at the helm.

NWHL rosters announced for playoffs

All four teams have an approved roster of 21 players for Boston

2021 NCAA Women’s Hockey Tournament Preview

A breakdown of all four first-round matchups, players to watch, and more

Scouting the Whale, Whitecaps, Pride, and Six before the Isobel Cup Playoffs

The NWHL is back

Melissa Samoskevich to join Whale for playoffs

W Hockey Partners announced this morning that Connecticut native Melissa Samoskevich, who signed with the NWHL’s Connecticut Whale in the summer of 2020 but was unable to attend the Lake Placid tournament, will be joining the team for their playoff run in Boston in hopes of bringing home the

Hockey Canada continuing to gear up for Worlds

Jocelyne Larocque and Rebecca Johnston talk about camp, PWHPA

The Takeaway: A totally not controversial NCAA bracket has arrived

Conference champions have been crowned and the 2021 NCAA Tournament field is set

NWHL Playoffs to Resume March 26

The Isobel Cup Playoffs are slated to return at Warrior Ice Arena in Boston and will be aired on NBC Sports

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Tournament Time

After a crazy night we start to sift through the settling dust as the end of the season rapidly approaches.

NCAA bracket revealed: Utter Lunacy

That sound you heard around 9 pm was the collective women’s hockey universe losing their minds with this bracket.

NCAA Bracketology: Simplified Situation

Well that wraps up the games for the conference tournaments. There were no surprises and that gives us half the field as locks and limited options for the other half.

Keller and Flanagan an impressive top pair for Team WSF

Together at BC, on Team USA, and now on Team WSF

NCAA Bracketology: Pure Pandemonium

In a truly messed up year we have lost one of the few constants of women’s college hockey, PWR complaints, and have gained smoke filled room complaints. We take a look at what has been and what could be.

2021 PWHPA Dream Gap Tour recap: Chicago

Stop two is in the books!

Women’s Worlds moved to May 6–16 in Halifax and Truro

Women’s Worlds is, at present, still on ... just at a later date

2021 Secret Dream Gap Tour preview: Chicago

Team adidas (Minnesota) and Team WSF (New Hampshire) are lacing their skates up again this weekend for their second Secret Dream Gap Tour stop, this time in Chicago. Last weekend, they split the two games, but, due to the PWHPA’s scoring structure, Team adidas was crowned the first ever

Montréal PWHPA hub to be named Team Bauer

The last of the PWHPA’s regional training hubs has a name!

Chasing championships: Penn State, Colgate win regular season conference titles

It was a big weekend in women’s Division I college hockey.

The Abby Roque show

Roque stole the show in the first stop of the Dream Gap Tour

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Playoff Push

Conference tournaments are in full swing, meaning teams are already having their seasons ended.

2021 Secret Dream Gap Tour recap: New York City

It was a big weekend for professional women’s hockey players — and a big weekend for Wisconsin alumnae, too.

HCA announces inaugural Women’s Hockey Goaltender of the Year Award finalists

Aerin Frankel, Josie Bothun headline list of eight HCA Goaltender of the Year Award finalists

2021 PWHPA Secret Dream Gap Tour preview: New York City

How and who to watch when the PWHPA kicks off this weekend!

Minnesota, New Hampshire PWHPA hubs announce team names

Another two PWHPA hubs have their team names! The New Hampshire hub will be Team WSF (Women’s Sports Foundation) and the Minnesota hub will be Team adidas. Similarly to the two previous team name announcements, each team debuted their new jerseys. Team WSF (New Hampshire) have black backgrounds with

2021 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award Top 10 finalists announced

Daryl Watts makes the Top Ten for the third year and looks to take home her second award this year

SDHL Playoffs will begin March 1

The finals are scheduled to get underway on March 15

NHL Network, Sportsnet to air 2021 Secret Dream Gap Tour stop in New York City

Two major broadcasting corporations have secured the rights to air the first game of the U.S. leg of the 2021 Secret Dream Gap Tour

Black Girl Hockey Club scholarships add to group’s legacy

BGHC is finding a way to change hockey culture from the ground up

ZhHL: KRS are regular season champions, semifinal series to begin March 6

Playoff hockey is just around the corner in Russia

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Faltering Finish

We are almost to the end of this season and we are limping to the finish line as more games have been taken off the books.

Two excerpts from ‘Dare to Make History’

Monique and Jocelyne Lamoureux’s book is out today

Review: ‘Dare to Make History’ gives unique insight into what it means to dream big, on and off the ice

The book, co-authored by three-time Olympians Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson and Monique Lamoureux-Morando, is out on Feb. 23

Stalder makes history, records 80th point of season

The Swiss winger has bested Michelle Karvinen’s record of 79 points in a single season

Socially Distant Diaries: Sam Isbell

“Instead of doing normal things [during quarantine] ... I decided to get two puppies.” Such is life for the Mercyhurst alum Sam Isbell and her partner Jill.

PWHPA announces Secret Dream Gap Tour stop in Chicago

The games will be the second stop in 2021.

Natalie Spooner talks Team Canada Training Camp, Worlds, and TikTok

As the grasp of winter descends across North America and the vortex thickens, it’s time for the best game you can name. Earlier this winter Hockey Canada wrapped up Canada’s first women’s senior national camp since the COVID-19 pandemic started. The top players gathered in Calgary, Alberta

NWHL Lake Placid report card: Connecticut Whale

The Whale proved in three games that they’re no longer the league’s doormat

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Cancellation Quirkiness

With all the cancellations this year conferences have had to make up ways to determine seeding order. Some conferences are getting some odd results.

Video Breakdown: The Minnesota Whitecaps’ Power Play

How Sydney Baldwin and others featured on the Whitecaps lethal advantage in Lake Placid

NWHL Lake Placid report card: Toronto Six

Mikyla Grant-Mentis lead the charge as the Toronto Six made offense their game in Lake Placid

NWHL Lake Placid report card: Buffalo Beauts

Aside from an outstanding rookie in goal, Buffalo had little to celebrate in a shortened season

NWHL Lake Placid report card: Boston Pride

Just as things came together for the Pride, the NWHL bubble fell apart

NWHL Lake Placid report card: Metropolitan Riveters

The Riveters had a promising on-ice performance, but their overall showing left much to be desired due to their premature withdrawal

Reflecting on two of women’s hockey’s best: A final farewell to Jocelyne and Monique Lamoureux

An average ode to two very stellar careers

NWHL Lake Placid report card: Minnesota Whitecaps

Minnesota showed up for the bubble ready to build on an almost-championship season

Retiring Lamoureux twins reflect on growth of game in US and abroad

Two of the greatest have seen the world of women’s hockey change during their careers

Monique Lamoureux-Morando, Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson retire from Team USA

The sisters capped off their international career with Olympic gold in 2018

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Narrow Margins

Two weeks remaining in the regular season. Plenty of exciting games to be played.

New PWHPA team to play USPHL teams in Tampa

Another five games are on tap

Whitney Dove of the Beauts deserves your attention

Dove brings a unique set of skills to Buffalo’s defense

The Toronto Six were a dominant possession team in Lake Placid

The Six were a force to be reckoned with at even-strength

Report: “Multiple” COVID cases caused Whale to pull out of Lake Placid

Orr: “We felt we had no choice.”

Editorial: Foresight, communication, clarity: what the NWHL must still work on in seasons to come

Interim Commissioner Ty Tumminia counts the season in Lake Placid as a success — but does that mean anything in the wake of so many stumbles?

Transcript: NWHL media availability on the suspension of the 2021 season

In light of today’s announcement that the NWHL’s 2021 season would be suspended due to COVID-19 and player safety concerns, the league held a media availability over Zoom attended by NWHL Commissioner Tyler Tumminia; Toronto Six owner Johanna Neilson Boynton, Toronto Six president and head coach Digit Murphy;

Remainder of NWHL season suspended due to new positive COVID tests, safety concerns

Lake Placid has been shut down

PWHPA, Rangers partner for first Secret Dream Gap Tour game in 2021

The game kicks off the 2021 Secret Dream Gap Tour

TIG NWHL Fantasy: We have a champion

It’s time to hand out bragging rights

A timeline of the NWHL’s Lake Placid mayhem

Sorting through a jumbled communications mess

2021 NWHL season in Lake Placid: day seven

Boston dominates the Elimination Game That Wasn’t

The Connecticut Whale have withdrawn from Lake Placid

Connecticut is the second team to drop out

Tonight’s game between the Whale and Whitecaps has been postponed

Update from the NWHL expected tomorrow

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Familiar Foes

The lack of games outside the conference has created some repetitive matchups but it does give us a better sense of where teams fall in their conferences.

2021 NWHL season in Lake Placid: day six

Six for the Six on Day Six. Oh yeah, and Boston too.

The NWHL fan experience is embracing the madness

This season on Law & Order: BUBBLE — ice crimes

2021 NWHL season in Lake Placid: day five

Boston struggled against Buffalo while the Six’s streak continued

Nina Rodgers is seizing the moment in Lake Placid

Rodgers is leading the league in scoring through four games

Beauts go into best-of-three rematch against Boston: three keys to playoff success

The Beauts have yet to win this season, but they gain a key component just in time for a crucial play-in series

NWHL action resumes Saturday with best-of-three series; seeding round

Hockey resumes tomorrow

Pride down but not out: three keys to playoff success

Boston hopes to reset heading into the upcoming round

Five NCAA standout stars from January play

These players made an impact in the first month of 2021

Discover to become NWHL’s largest sponsor

The deal includes Discover becoming the official credit card of the NWHL, among other perks

The Metropolitan Riveters are leaving the Lake Placid bubble due to Covid-19 health concerns

The Riveters are pulling out due to health concerns related to COVID-19

Amanda Leveille leading the way for Whitecaps in Lake Placid

Leveille has been nothing short of sensational

The Connecticut Whale are for real

The Whale finally slay the beast from Boston

2021 NWHL season in Lake Placid: day four

Boston continues slump while Six start streaking

2021 NWHL season in Lake Placid: day three

Tuesday belonged to the goalies

A statement from the Ice Garden

The Ice Garden has been fully aware of the attacks leveled at one of its contributors, as well as fans and employees of the National Women’s Hockey League. We know separate members of TIG staff have spoken publicly in support of Eleni Demestihas, but we would like as a

2021 NWHL Season: Day 3 Preview

The Six are hunting for their first win and the Rivs and Whitecaps look to remain undefeated

Audra Richards providing strength, skill, and chaos for Whitecaps in Lake Placid

Richards arrived at Lake Placid ready to play

Three ups, three downs: Buffalo in a hole early in a short season

The Beauts have one point of a possible four — the back end is improving, but the offense leaves a lot to be desired so far

Mentally preparing for the NWHL bubble

It’s okay to find all this strange. Those involved do, too.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Karma Kills

This week like this season was all over the place. We know the basic outline of the tiers but no one agrees where they fit into them.

The Six weekend in review: first games and first goals, but still no wins for Toronto

It was a flurry of firsts for the Toronto Six this weekend — and some lessons to build upon in search of their first win

Whitecaps complete incredible four-goal comeback, with eerie familiarity

History repeats itself in Lake Placid

2021 NWHL season in Lake Placid: day two

An abundance of scoring marks day two in the Lake Placid bubble

2021 NWHL season in Lake Placid: day one

Surprising outcomes mark the opening day of the bubble season

Orr: New-look Whale “playing with passion” in first win

Perennial underdogs look promising in first game of bubble season

2021 NWHL Season: And so it begins...

Day One of the NWHL’s bubble in Lake Placid

NWHL statement on ending racism is a tentative start

The league introduced a jersey patch ahead of the Lake Placid tournament

NWHL teams announce final rosters for Lake Placid

Two new signings and a few more players who have opted-out.

TIG NWHL Fantasy Hockey: Trends in Team-Building

Over 60 teams were made. Let’s drop the puck.

How Babstock and Russo change the Riveters’ attack

The Rivs add depth with two veterans

Video: NWHL teams before the NDubble

Ever wondered how your favorite teams might be getting read for the bubble season...behind the scenes?

Hockey Canada announces roster for National Women’s Team camp

47 players invited to camp; 35 players will attend

TIG Roundtable: A discussion about racial issues in women’s hockey

Inspired by D’Angelo Russell turning a question about his reaction to the January 6 insurrection at the U.S Capitol to the media, we here at The Ice Garden virtually sat down to answer a series of questions about race and women’s hockey. Issues we have seen arise

Dam Good: Marchment’s 25th of season was an OT-winner for HV71

Marchment marches her way to another 25-goal season

2021 NWHL Season Preview: Veterans to Watch

Get familiar with the league’s biggest returning stars

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Whack-a-Gopher

A couple of teams made statements this week, not all of them for the better.

2021 NWHL Season Preview: The Toronto Six

Can a ragtag team of Canadian rookies, Emily Fluke, and Shiann Darkangelo win the Isobel Cup? Stranger things have happened!

Samoskevich will not be with Whale in Lake Placid

Whale lose Samoskevich, add Kenzie Lancaster

2021 NWHL Season Preview: Buffalo Beauts

After last year’s struggles, can the team succeed in the absence of its stalwart leader?

Wisconsin adds U.S. U18 gold medalist Lacey Eden midseason

Former Princeton commit will suit up this weekend for the Badgers

Beauts’ Taylor Accursi to sit out NWHL season six

The Beauts will be without their captain and 2019-20 leading scorer as they head into the Lake Placid bubble in a week’s time

NWHL releases 2020-21 schedule

The schedule is headlined by four days of triple-header action and will see the Toronto Six make their long-awaited debut

2021 NWHL Season Preview: Boston Pride

The Pride look to finish what they started last season

Introducing The Ice Garden’s NWHL Fantasy Hockey League

Build your team and chase the dream

2021 NWHL Season Preview: Connecticut Whale

Is this finally the year the Whale make a run?

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Continued Calamity

As we enter the new year we still can't sort out the different tiers and teams are having trouble finding their identity.

Dam Good: Jaycee Magwood gets MODO rolling

Magwood is now leading MODO in scoring in her rookie SDHL season

Dam Good: Göteborg takes two in a row

Don’t look now but Göteborg has won three of its last four games

2021 NWHL Season Preview: Scouting the league’s rookie goaltenders

Let’s talk goalies

Welcome to the 2021 NWHL Season Preview!

Answers to all the important questions about two weeks of bubble hockey

PWHPA schedule for Tampa USPHL games released

6 games in 9 days

How to pick which NWHL team to support

Not sure which team to be a fan of? We’ve got you!

2021 NWHL Season Preview: Metropolitan Riveters

Riveters’ heart and grit will be the key to earning them a spot in the Isobel Cup Final

Dam Good: Frida Axel makes 40 saves, leads Göteborg to first win

Victory at long last

NWHL will have all-female officiating crews in Lake Placid

You love to see it

Why the NWHL and PWHPA getting serious about analytics is important

Some words about numbers

NBCSN to broadcast NWHL playoff semifinal games, Isobel Cup final from Lake Placid

The NWHL announced today NBCSN will exclusively broadcast the two semifinals games and the Isobel Cup Final of the 2021 season in Lake Placid. The first semifinal game is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 4 at 5:30 p.m. eastern and the second is slated to start directly after. The

24 PWHPA players to play in USPHL’s “Hub City Tampa”

A group of American players from the New Hampshire and Minnesota hubs will play for two weeks in Florida.

NWHL partners with Yale on COVID-19 Testing

The NWHL will be the first women’s professional sports league to implement SalivaDirect testing

2021 NWHL Season Preview: Minnesota Whitecaps

The Whitecaps will be shorthanded in Lake Placid

NEWHA will not play 2020-21 season

Only Sacred Heart and Long Island University have chosen to play.

Fueled by a youth hockey player, Souliotis continues her fundraising for Epilepsy Foundation New England

This biomedical engineer and pro hockey player is striving for even bigger goals to raise awareness this year.

5 standouts from the first month of NCAA play

With a little over a month of college hockey under our belts, it’s time to look at five players who have been on fire thus far

All-Time Starting Lineup: Boston Pride

Who’s in the Pride’s starting six?

Join our NWHL staff for two months for the Lake Placid tournament!

We’ll be adding a few temporary paid remote writers to our staff for two months!

The “A-Ha” Moment: Ksenia Selemon and the making of an NWHL jersey

A glance behind the scenes from inception to execution

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Rust and Rescheduling

We got a few more games in this weekend and a couple more will be coming up but this season just sees more and more games not get played.

Dam Good: MODO shocks Brynäs in unforgettable comeback

Viva MODO!

Sammy Davis swims for charity

From jersey sales to polar plunges, NWHL players have a theme of showing up for charity efforts.

Calgary PWHPA hub to be called Team Scotiabank

Another PWHPA has a team name and sponsor! Today, the organization announced that the Calgary hub will be sponsored by Scotiabank and thus named Team Scotiabank. We are proud to announce @ScotiaHockey as the Official Bank of the PWHPA and welcome #TeamScotiabank to the fold. We couldn’t be more

ECAC releases 2020-21 league season schedule

The conference has currently been playing non-league games.

Big moments in women’s hockey in 2020

The year that was, and wasn’t, in women’s hockey.

Business as usual for Leveille heading into Lake Placid

It’s time to start giving Amanda Leveille the credit she’s earned during her hockey career. Four years in college (at the University of Minnesota) resulted in three NCAA titles and four NCAA title game appearances. At the NWHL level, she’s won two championships with two different franchises

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Plentiful Postponements

We all knew this season was going to be a weird one and it is living up to expectations.

Dam Good: Lara Stalder explodes for 7 points against SDE

Stalder is the SDHL’s new leading scorer after a nine point weekend

What storylines to expect in Lake Placid

One word: NARRATIVE.

Shannon Szabados pens new children’s book “Every Bunny Loves to Play”

The Olympic goaltender also illustrated her first book!

2020-21 NCAA Preview: College Hockey America, part 2

How will the season unfold for last season’s top 3 CHA teams?

2020-21 NCAA Preview: College Hockey America, part 1

A look at Penn State, RIT, and Lindenwood this season

NWHL reveals Lake Placid logo

Plus the playoff structure

The Six need more numbers before Lake Placid

Depth isn’t just a strength for a hockey club, it’s a necessity

Minnesota Whitecaps drop scenic new jerseys

Do the ‘Caps’ new designs make the grade?

TIG Roundtable: The jersey edition

Our favorites!

Exclusive first look at the Metropolitan Riveters’ season six uniforms

The Riveters are going to be looking cleaner than ever when they step on the ice for season six.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Parsing Progress

As results are slowly added to the standings, more and more games are getting postponed and cancelled.

Dam Good: Luleå pulls into first place

It’s still a three-horse race for first, but Luleå is the new leader of the pack

Erin Ambrose ready to compete in Kia CHLeCup

Erin Ambrose is one of four guests in the CHL’s Memorial eCup tournament.

6 NWHL players pop in to talk about the bubble

The road to the Isobel Cup is in Lake Placid

Recapping S6 ‘Battle of the Blades’ finale

There was one women’s hockey player left standing among the final four — so how did she do?

2021 NWHL Season Preview: Rookies to Watch

There’s a lot of new blood and new talent in the league this year

Dempsey and the Pride have unfinished business to settle

The captain of the Pride just keeps getting better

TIG Roundtable: Our thoughts on the NWHL bubble

Our writers sat down to share their thoughts about the latest in NWHL news.

Toronto PWHPA hub to be named Team Sonnet

Plus new jerseys!

NWHL plans to play 20-21 season in a bubble

The six teams will aim to play a shortened season in Lake Placid

Buffalo Beauts unveil new jerseys on NWHL Open Ice

With less than two months to go until the projected start of the regular season, the NWHL revealed the uniforms that will be worn by the Buffalo Beauts in season six

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Slow start

The season is somewhat underway, as most teams have either cancelled their season, had it postponed, or just haven’t been able to get an opponent on their schedule yet. It could be weeks before every team that wants to play will have played a game.

Dam Good: A big two-win weekend for HV71

Look out, here comes HV71

Fresh Prints of TRIA Rink

Respect the drip.

Recapping S6 ‘Battle of the Blades’ fifth episode

Do-or-die performances set the stage for a thrilling finale

ECAC releases schedule of eight non-league games

The league schedule is set to begin in January

Union cancels 2020-21 season

The eighth team has left the ECAC for the 2020-21 season as Union announced their hockey teams will not play this season due to the pandemic. The university has has low positive rate numbers on campus, and they said in the release that the safety measures - social distancing and

2020-21 NCAA Preview: WCHA, part 2

A look at the top-four teams in the conference

2020-21 NCAA Preview: WCHA, part 1

Previewing the season for Bemidji State, St. Cloud State, and Minnesota State

2020 women’s hockey gift guide

Links and ideas for the women’s hockey fans in your life.

How to watch the 2020-21 college hockey season

All the stream links you’ll need!

IIHF cancels lower division World Championships, moves Olympics qualifiers

Only 1 IIHF women’s hockey Worlds tournament remains on the 2020-21 schedule

Rewind: Defense wasn’t enough for Canada in 2005

Sometimes defense doesn’t win championships

2020-21 NCAA Preview: Hockey East, part 2

How will Northeastern, Boston University, Providence, and Boston College fare this year?

2020-21 NCAA Preview: Hockey East, part 1

A look at the teams that finished fifth through tenth in the standings last season

2020-21 NCAA Preview: Newcomers to watch in Hockey East

It’s time to get familiar with some of Hockey East’s newest recruits.

RPI cancels 2020-21 hockey season

Only five teams remain in the ECAC.

A homecoming marks Corinne Buie’s sixth season in the NWHL

Buie’s departure from Buffalo has been bittersweet

Riveters partner with Horizon BCBS to promote health initiatives

They will also be the presenting sponsor of the Rivs’ starting line up.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Top Dogs!

With a new season comes a new top team.

Dam Good: Dominique Rüegg completes hat trick in OT against Göteborg

Rüegg continues to score for Leksand

2020-21 NCAA Preview: Newcomers to watch in the WCHA

It’s time to get familiar with some of the WCHA’s newest recruits.

Recapping S6 ‘Battle of the Blades’ fourth episode

Two Team Canada women find themselves on the chopping block

Ivy League cancels winter season, including women’s hockey

Half of the ECAC will not play this season

Boston Pride unveil new home and away jerseys for 2020-21 season

Uh-huh, you know what it is, black-and-yellow...

Hockey East releases 2020-21 schedule

Each school will play 18 games.

Damkronorna defeat Norway, Denmark and Lulea’s Finns are in quarantine

Sweden gets a big boost of confidence playing Scandinavian sisters

RIT cancels winter sports, including women’s hockey

They are the first Division I school to outright cancel the season.

Recapping S6 ‘Battle of the Blades’ third episode

Women’s hockey players pour their hearts onto the ice with their deeply personal stories

Hockey East to start play in 2020-21 season on Nov. 20

No schedules yet, but a start date!

WCHA releases first month of 2020-21 schedule

The rest of the season will be announced later

Clarkson, Quinnipiac announce first Division I games of 2020-21 season

The ECAC teams have a four-games series planned.

2020 Patty Kaz winner Élizabeth Giguère honored by Clarkson

Giguère was honored in an on-campus ceremony last week during Clarkson’s Athletics Giving Day

Dam Good: Bad blood boils over between MODO and Leksand

This is not how you make friends

Recapping S6 ‘Battle of the Blades’ second episode

Things get spooky on the ice ... did our women’s hockey players escape the horror of elimination?

Ranking the scariest mascots in the NWHL

‘Tis the season!

Dam Good: Amanda Johansson out-duels Lindsey Post

Johansson earns her new team a big shootout win

Recapping S6 ‘Battle of the Blades’ first episode

Double the women’s hockey players to watch, when you include a judge

All-Time Starting Lineup: Buffalo Beauts

Who cracks the Beauts’ starting six?

PWHPA releases 2020-21 regional rosters

Plus some general notes on the rosters

PWHPA announces $1 million commitment from Secret Deodorant

The organization also announced plans for the season.

Digit Murphy named head coach of Toronto Six

The two-time Clarkson Cup champion coach will be splitting her time as team president and head coach of the NWHL’s newest franchise

Whitecaps re-sign Winny Brodt Brown, Stephanie Anderson, and Lisa Martinson

The enduring icon returns for another year with the Whitecaps

Rewind: Monique Lamoureux’s dominance at the 2012 Worlds

The Lamoureux line was on pace to make history right up until it wasn’t

Dam Good: Wakefield makes waves for Linköping

Wakefield drops a hat trick on SDE

What Meghan Duggan’s Career meant to me

It’s a lot bigger than just the hockey.

USA Hockey invites 53 players to National Team evaluation camp

A five-day camp in Minnesota is part of the process to pick the 2021 Worlds roster.

Riveters acquire Kelly Babstock from Six in trade for two draft picks

The Rivs just got a lot scarier with this trade

What if there was an international tournament that wasn’t made up of National Teams?

I’ve been dreaming of something like this for years, to be honest.

NCAA names Women’s Frozen Four host sites for 2023-26

Only one of these cities has a Raising Cane’s

Meghan Duggan, Team USA’s Captain America, hangs up her skates

One of the all-time greats calls it a career

TIG Roundtable: Reactions to the changes in the NWHL

On Tuesday, the NWHL announced a change in their governance structure. Tyler Tumminia is the new commissioner, and Dani Rylan Kearney is the President of an investor group that owns Minnesota, Connecticut, Buffalo, and Metropolitan. A few writers from The Ice Garden chimed in with their reactions to the news

NWHL changes governance structure, including new Commissioner in Tyler Tumminia

Dani Rylan Kearney, the founder and original commissioner, will have a new role.

Dam Good: Healey heats up for HV71

Jessica Healey scores twice to lift HV71 to a 4-0 victory over SDE

The Wraparound: end of October

A supersized edition of links from around women’s hockey!

Ranking the best NWHL goaltending set-ups

Granted the freedom to design their goaltending gear, hockey goalies can be some of the most fashionable players on the ice. We took a look at the top five best set-ups in NWHL history.

If you can see it, you can be it: the story behind a petition to Mattel for a USA Hockey Barbie

In a guest post by a young hockey player, she talks about why she’s asking Mattel for more options.

SDHL Game of the Week: Week 5

An interesting Friday night game in Sweden kicks off the weekend of games.

The Wraparound: Early October

Links from around women’s hockey

NWHL enters 3-year partnership with K1 Sportswear

Another day, another brand partnership for the NWHL

Whitecaps should seek secondary scoring in free agency

Minnesota needs to replace Schammel’s offense and speed, but that is easier said than done.

Dam Good: Kennedy Marchment makes statement against Linköping

The Canadian forward scored three goals on the weekend.

How head coach Don MacLeod prepared Team USA for the full-contact 1990 Worlds

Hear from Team USA’s coach on the first Worlds tournament

Q&A with Sami Jo Small on ‘The Role I Played’

This week, Sami Jo Small released her first book, ‘The Role I Played.’ In it, she looks back at her years on Team Canada, telling behind the scenes stories and giving a raw and honest glimpse into what her life was like through three Olympic cycles. Small sat down to

Book Excerpt: The Role I Played by Sami Jo Small

Sami Jo Small is a three-time Olympian whose career as a goaltender with Team Canada spans over a decade. Her memoir on her time in the National Team program chronicles her personal ups and downs of competing at that level while giving readers a behind the scene look at what

Dam Good: A big plus for Brynäs

Also, 51 saves isn’t enough to get Göteborg in the win column

Book Review: “Too Many Men on the Ice”

A logical successor to On the Edge

Get Ready for ‘Battle of the Blades’ Season 6

Three female hockey players are set to make history in figure skates

The Wraparound: end of September

The usual every other week post of links to read from around women’s hockey.

SDHL Game of the Week: Week 3

Two games to watch this weekend.

‘The Role I Played’ chronicles Sami Jo Small’s career with Team Canada

From the raw emotion to the hilarious stories, Small’s memoir is a behind-the-scenes look at the national team and so much more.

The Toronto Six have a home rink

Toronto will play their home games on an international ice surface

Dam Good: Veteran Danielle Stone has 5-point outburst for HV71

This could be a big year for Stone and HV71.

ZhHL 2020-21 season start pushed to Oct. 3

The Russian league’s start will be pushed back two weeks.

‘The NWHL has reignited that fire in me’: Elena Orlando on her five seasons in the NWHL

An Original NWHL player, the league has taken her to from New York to Japan to Danbury.

The IIHF’s U18 World decisions show a lack of care about the women’s game

For the last two years, the IIHF has done the U18 tournament, and the future of women’s hockey, wrong.

IIHF cancels 2021 U18 World Championship tournaments, postpones Olympic Qualifying tournaments due to COVID-19

A decision on the senior-level tournament has not been made yet.

SDHL Game of the Week: Week 2

Two games to watch this weekend in Sweden.

New Hampshire hub to play first PWHPA games

The hub is set to play two games against two USPHL teams.

Rebecca Russo returns to Riveters

The Isobel Cup champion winger is back for a fourth season with the Riveters

Jenny Potter to be enshrined in U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

Potter is the sole female in the Class of 2020

Dam Good: Lulea’s Jenni Hiirikoski starts off scoring

The first in our new weekly SDHL column.

‘It changed my whole direction’: Original Riveter Kiira Dosdall-Arena’s path to the NWHL

Even with 11 years, three leagues, and three championships in professional hockey under her belt, Kiira Dosdall-Arena shows no signs of slowing down.

Stonehill College delays new women’s hockey team to 2022-23 season

The newest NEWHA team will wait an extra season for inaugural team.

Start of D1 college hockey season officially delayed

The Hockey Commissioners Association officially pushed the season back.

The Wraparound: mid September

Links from around women’s hockey.

2020-21 SDHL Preview

Get ready for the Swedish women’s hockey season!

Phoebe Stänz talks Swiss Hockey, new challenges in the SWHL

Stänz returns to Switzerland after a brief return to the SDHL

Madison Packer embarks on new journey in season six

The Riveters captain talks expansion team, the pushed back season, and becoming a new parent.

How to watch the SDHL 2020-21 season

Options for fans in and out of Sweden.

Kaleigh Fratkin finding ways to better her game

The Canadian defender never stops.

All-Time Starting Lineup: Connecticut Whale

Who’s in the Pod’s Starting Six?

2020-21 ZhHL Season Preview

Get ready for the Russian women’s hockey season with our preview of the teams.

All-Time Starting Lineup: Metropolitan Riveters

Who cracks the All-Riveters starting six?

NWHL collaborates with NWSL star Tziarra King to improve t-shirt line

In collaboration with NWSL rookie phenom Tziarra King, the NWHL expanded their t-shirt line to include greater representation

PWHPA publishes statement on racial injustice

On Wednesday afternoon, the PWHPA posted a statement to their social accounts condemning police brutality and outlining the organization’s next steps towards creating a more welcoming environment for players and staff of color

From the Archives: The 1990 IIHF Women’s World Championship

Let’s turn back the clock three decades and dig into the first IIHF Women’s Worlds

The Wraparound: end of August

This week, we saw the WNBA, NBA, MLS, MLB, and, eventually, the NHL go on strike in response to police shooting Jacob Blake. The top of the link round up is links about that, from my own words about what women’s hockey needs to do to some must reads

It is time for more

Women’s hockey should be watching and learning, and ready.

2020 Top 25 Under 25 | No. 1: Alina Müller

The two-time Olympian and Patty Kaz Top-3 Finalist tops off our 2020 rankings

2020 Top 25 Under 25 | No. 2: Élizabeth Giguère

The 2020 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award winner checks in at No. 2 on our list

PWHPA announces partnership with EOS, Parity

The goal is for players to have more sponsorship opportunities.

Riveters return to rink

Small group of players are getting reps in together early.

Q&A with Whale General Manager Amy Scheer

We sat down with newly-instated general manager Amy Scheer to discuss her history in sports and her future with the Whale

2020 Top 25 Under 25 | No. 4: Daryl Watts

Watts is back in the top-10 after leading NCAA Division I in scoring for the second time

Michelle Karvinen signs with HC Lugano

Karvinen lands in the SWHL after reports connecting her with the Shenzhen KRS Vanke Rays

Book Review: “On the Edge: Women Making Hockey History”

A unique time capsule offering a snapshot of women’s hockey before the Nagano Olympics

Socially Distant Diaries: Cayla Barnes

We sat down with Cayla Barnes in the first of several interviews in a brand new series discussing life as a women’s hockey player during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Hockey Hall Of Fame isn’t doing enough to recognize women’s hockey

Eight women in 11 years isn’t good enough.

2020 Top 25 Under 25 | No. 6: Sarah Fillier

A two-time All-American, she’s cemented herself as one of the best young players in the game

Whale announce Amy Scheer as new General Manager

She’ll take over for former player Bray Ketchum.

2020 Top 25 Under 25 | No. 5: Victoria Bach

The BU alum made a strong showing in the few games Team Canada was able to play.

Eastwood learning the media ropes in the NHL Playoffs bubble

Eastwood, a Cuse grad and Toronto Six player, is working as a correspondent for the Tampa Bay Times

Beauts’ great Buie signs with Whitecaps

Corinne Buie returns home, signs with Minnesota Whitecaps

ZhHL releases 2020-2021 schedule

KRS Vanke Rays will also have a new home.

2020 Top 25 Under 25 | No. 7: Cayla Barnes

BC defender Cayla Barnes continues to take the world — and our Top 25 Under 25 — by storm as she skates into #7 on our list.

From Plainfield to the pros: Lisa Chesson’s rise and return to hockey

From the suburbs of Chicago to the Vancouver Olympics, Lisa Chesson’s hockey career has taken her all over North America. We sat down with the defender to reminisce, and preview her return to the NWHL.

PWHPA Player Roundup: September 12

We took a look at the seven new players committing to play in the PWHPA’s second season.

2020 Top 25 Under 25 | No. 10: Lovisa Selander

#Savelander claims the top goalie spot for good reason

2020 Top 25 Under 25 | No. 3: Loren Gabel

Gabel has earned her way even closer to the top.

2020 Top 25 Under 25 | No. 11, 12: Aerin Frankel, Anna Shokhina

A national team up and comer and a long time national team player are next up!

Practice a welcome return to normality for Six players

The newest NWHL team has finally taken to the ice together.

Video: A Beginner’s Guide to the NWHL

Learn about the league and hear from the players as to why you should cheer for them!

The Ice Garden to host “A Beginner’s Guide to Women’s Hockey” series

With the start of the women’s hockey season uncertain, The Ice Garden staff is introducing a new series to get new fans caught up on all things women’s hockey, from the NWHL to the PWHPA to the NCAA.

Hilary Knight discusses her journey on Just Women’s Sports podcast

The US star talked with Kelley O’Hara

Whale re-sign original NWHLer Jordan Brickner

Connecticut continues to come together

2020 Top 25 Under 25 | No. 8: Megan Keller

Keller was robbed. Robbed, I tells ya!

2020 Top 25 Under 25 | No. 9: Abby Roque

Cruising into our top ten is Abby Roque, an elite forward out of Wisconsin with a trophy case for the ages.

2020 Top 25 Under 25 | No. 19, 20: McKenna Brand, Jaime Bourbonnais

This is the first time either of these players have been on the list.

2020 Top 25 Under 25 | No. 13, 14: Kelly Pannek, Ronja Savolainen

Two National Team stars are next up on the list!

2020 Top 25 Under 25 | No. 17, 18: Sophie Shirley, Maddie Rooney

Two WCHA players are next up on our list.

ZhHL adds team for 2020-21 season

The Russian Hockey League is back up to eight teams.

The Wraparound: mid August

The past two weeks had a surprising amount of news, mostly out of the SDHL and the NCAA. The biggest ones - in my opinion - are the four Swedish NCAA players who either were forced to because of visa issues or opted to stay home and play in the

2020 Top 25 Under 25 | No. 15, 16: Chloé Aurard, Jesse Compher

Two of Hockey East’s brightest stars take home spots 15 and 16.

2020 Top 25 Under 25 | Honorable Mentions 2: Alexie Guay, Skylar Fontaine, Lindsay Browning

The second set of honorable mentions are all still NCAA players.

2020 Top 25 Under 25 | No. 21-23: Emily Clark & Petra Nieminen, Jincy Dunne

Three players, three countries.

2020 Top 25 Under 25 | No. 24, 25: Katie Burt, Jaycee Gebhard

We start our ranked spots with a newcomer.

SDHL extends agreement with SHL through 2024

Announcement promises stability and security for the SDHL for years to come

2020 Top 25 Under 25 | Honorable Mentions 1: Sarah Potomak, Kennedy Marchment

Two of our five honorable mentions kick off the 2020 Top 25 Under 25.

Hockey East intends to play 2020-21 season

The 10-team conference will prioritize conference play.

PWHPA Player Roundup: August 8

Over the past two weeks, more than 20 players have announced their commitment to join the PWHPA ahead of the 2020-21 season.

NWHL to start 2020-2021 season in January 2021

The league will start its sixth season late due to the pandemic.

Zoe Hickel joins Ohio State coaching staff

She expands her extensive hockey resume in the newest role.

Pop Culture Power Rankings: Avatar edition

How would everyone’s favorite Team Avatar members fare on skates?

NWHL Roster Recap: July 24

Who’s new and roster notes around the league

The Wraparound: end of July

Technically, it’ll be Aug. 1 when you see this but still.

Trio of Whale players host Summer Skills clinics for girls

Earlier this week, three players from the Connecticut Whale held the first of many Summer Skills clinics at the former home of the Whale - Terry Conners Rink in Stamford, Connecticut. The hour-long session on the ice with 22 girls (including four goaltenders) was fast-paced but well-organized and surely memorable

Whale’s new jersey for the 2020-21 season revealed on NWHL Open Ice

A new look for one of the Founding Four teams

Special one-hour edition of NWHL Open Ice debuts tomorrow on Twitch

New free agent signings and a Whale jersey reveal coming tomorrow

2020 Top 25 Under 25 | Breaking down the votes

A close look at who got votes.

2020 Top 25 Under 25 | The List

Welcome to the 2020 edition of the top 25 players under the age of 25 list! We say it every year and every single time we talk about this annual list, but it bears repeating: this is an incredibly hard exercise. Our voters look at any player who is under

It’s your turn to vote in the 2020 Top 25 Under 25!

The community vote is on!

NWHL Roster Recap: A notebook

I guess you can call this a notebook?

The prevalence and growth of women’s hockey across the globe

Quantifying where the women’s game is most present and most changing

The cards are stacked against NWHL, PWHPA for the 2020-21 season

But there is some hope.

The Wraparound: mid July

Women’s hockey news from the dog days of summer

Potential new threads for each NWHL team

We put together our own predictions on each team’s new threads as home, away, and alternate jerseys are announced for each NWHL team.

University of St. Thomas joins the WCHA for 2021-22 season

St. Thomas will move from Division III to Division I.

Awarding NHL Awards in the NWHL

Who would win which NHL Award if the NWHL gave them out?

Erin Ambrose comes in second in Sportsnet Bracket Challenge in NHL20

She played against Zach Werenski in the finals.

PWHPA Player Roundup: July 24

The announcements start coming and they don’t stop coming — or an overview of the players new to the PWHPA in 2020-21

Sofia Reideborn leaves SDE after controversial podcast

The Swedish goaltender’s edition of the SDHL’s weekly podcast caused a huge stir on social media.

The Takeaway: A slight reprieve from uncertainty

The WCHA welcomes St. Thomas; Ivy League schools face a postponed start date

Ivy League schools to postpone beginning of hockey season

6 schools have women’s hockey teams in the ECAC

NWHL Roster Recap: July 11

Rosters and some notes about how they are shaping up.

Made in Michigan: Why the Univ. of Michigan deserves to go D-I in the NCAA

The state of Michigan has no shortage of women’s hockey talent or hockey fandom — so why doesn’t the state’s largest institution have a D-I program?

Dynamo St. Petersburg shut down, won’t play in 2020-21 ZhHL season

Pro women’s hockey under threat in Russia

From rivals to teammates: Pride players build on history of playing against each other

Though the rivalries might not be quite over, if team practices are any example.

SDHL releases 2020-2021 schedule

The SDHL announced their full 2020-2021 season schedule, planning to start games on Sept. 12. The first day will feature all 10 teams, including a rematch of last season’s shortened finals between HV71 and Luleå. Each team will play a total of 36 regular season games. The regular season

Rivalry Series: 3 players to watch for the US

There are plenty of young studs who might be on Team USA’s radar, but here are a select few to keep your eyes on.

Using Steady to identify shooting trends in the NWHL

Experimenting with applications for the shot metric Steady

Rivalry Series: 3 players to watch for Canada

We highlight 3 up-and-coming players to watch who could make an impact for Canada

The Pride are out for revenge

But what will that mean?

2020-21 NCAA season tracker

As news about the upcoming season comes in, track what each conference (or school) is doing here.

Friendly rivalries and the time I sold my dignity for $5

“Rivalry doesn’t help anybody.” - Peter Jackson

The three best rivalries in the NWHL

AKA The Many Beefs of Madison Packer

PWHPA Player Roundup: July 10

Plenty of old hats have committed to returning to the PWHPA for the 2020-21 season — get acquainted with them, and with the fresh new faces joining the organization for season two.

Pride form partnership with STÄRK Hockey

The Pride will have some new gear in 2020-21.

National team rivalries beyond the US, Canada

Two National Team players from Europe chime in with who they think they’re biggest rival country is.

Best rivalry in women’s hockey

Our writers talk about which matchup they think is the best.

The Wraparound: July 3

Links from around women’s hockey

The Toronto Six release their inaugural season jerseys

Home, away, and third jerseys were all released.

Source: NWHL teams to have multiple jerseys in 2020-2021

Home, away...maybe a third?

Kim St-Pierre named to Hockey Hall of Fame

She is the first female goaltender to be named to the Hall.

NWHL Roster Recap: June 26

72 players are signed for season six.

‘It’s being a part of something unique’: a conversation with two Team Trans players

Team Trans was set to play the Madison Gay Hockey Association before the pandemic cancelled the series.

Erica Ayala is pushing the conversation in women’s hockey

Her video series features conversations with a variety of players.

5 players who could be elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2020

However, there’s only a maximum of 2 spots open.

IIHF releases locations for 2021 World Championships, including Olympic qualifying tournaments

Locations and groups and countries, oh my!

A conversation about NCAA DI analytics with Nayan Patel

What DI data is available to the public and what comes next in women’s college hockey analytics

Erin Ambrose, Mélodie Daoust to play in Sportsnet Bracket Challenge in NHL20

The two will face off against NHL players in a bracket for charity.

Beauts round out their bench naming Rhea Coad as Associate Head Coach

A new role for Coad in her second year with the team.

From the archives: Jamie Lee Rattray’s Patty Kazmaier Season

Rattray’s honor was one of many for the 2014 Golden Knights

Making waves: Potential free agents for the Whitecaps

With only four players under contract for the 2020-21 season, who could the Whitecaps potentially be eyeing?

PWHPA Player Roundup: June 27

New and old faces continue to commit to the PWHPA for the 2020-21 season.

A new pod: the Whale are shaping up to be a brand new team

Can strong returning core plus some new star power help them swim to the top of the league?

Getting to know Riveters head coach Ivo Mocek

Back for his second season behind the bench, Mocek talks about last season, this season, and more

NWHL Roster Recap: June 13

62 total players have signed thus far.

The Wraparound: June 20

If you only read one a few things... I guess maybe I should change the name of this section during the off season because there’s rarely only one piece in here when I look back at two weeks. “The players are not without fault in this” | Hockey Sverige Debates

A Roundtable with PWHPA players

4 players on reflect on the first year in the organization

PWHPA Player Roundup: June 13

Keeping you up to date on all the players joining the PWHPA as of June 12

Melissa Samoskevich signs with Whale

The Quinnipiac alum spent last season in the SDHL and with the PWHPA.

The Wraparound: June 5

Links from around women’s hockey

Why the Riveters need another scoring threat

The Rivs offense needs a new dimension in 2020-21

How women’s hockey is responding to anti-racism protests

Players, teams, and leagues react to the Black Lives Matter protests plus resources

Best rivalries in the NCAA

The top rivalry, plus players to watch, in each NCAA Division I conference

Perram returns as head coach, Beauts add Mark Zarbo to coaching staff

Buffalo’s coaching staff is coming together

Reader’s Report: Being Sloane Jacobs

It’s The Cutting Edge meets Parent Trap in Lauren Morrill’s sophomore novel, Being Sloane Jacobs

The Wraparound: end of May

Links from around women’s hockey from the last two weeks.

Senior Standouts from the Class of 2020

Highlighting the achievements and contributions of 18 NCAA seniors

Riveters’ Saroya Tinker is ready for pro hockey

The first round draft pick is keyed in for her first year of NWHL play.

Toronto’s offense already looks dangerous

The Six’s depth at forward could be key.

Ashley Johnston joins Riveters coaching staff, Ivo Mocek returning as head coach

Stretch goes behind the bench

An NWHL design “expert” grades the new Toronto Six name, colors, and logo

You know, an “expert.”

2020-21 PWHPA Tracker

Keep up as the PWHPA announces the players who will be joining the organization for their second season.

Roster Recap: May 22

With 53 total players signed, all six teams have real star power.

NWHL cancels 2020 Isobel Cup Final

There will be no 2020 Isobel Cup Champion

Jaycee Gebhard signs with Brynäs

Gebhard was Toronto’s first round pick in the 2020 NWHL Draft

Toronto NWHL officially announces its name

The newest team in the league has a name!

PWHPA details a new structure for 2020-21 season

The changes came off feedback from their players.

Women’s hockey stories Netflix should option

Five stories we think should become feature films.

Mandy Cronin named General Manager of Toronto NWHL team

Plus updates on the other teams front offices.

NWHL Roster Recaps: May 9

Four picks from the 2020 Draft have inked #NWHL contracts.

2019-20 NWHL Season Recap: Boston Pride

The sole privately owned team in season 5 set a new model for the league.

The Wraparound: May 14

Women’s hockey links from the last two weeks.

Kelly Babstock signs with NWHL’s Toronto team

Babstock will play for her third NWHL team

Q&A with PWHPA’s Jayna Hefford

The organization is one year old today.

Pride sign 1st overall pick Sammy Davis

The Pride have inked the top pick of the draft

The Wraparound: May something

How is it May?

2020 NWHL Draft: TIG Roundtable

Our thoughts on the draft.

This quiz will tell you which NWHL team to cheer for

Now that the league has expanded to six teams, the world needed a quiz to tell you which team is the perfect fit for your personality. Here it is.

2020 NWHL Draft: Rounds 3-5

The final 18 players to be drafted in the 2020 NWHL Draft

2020 NWHL Draft Recap: Whale, Riveters, Beauts

All three teams added missing pieces from last season

Video: Michelle, Eleni, and Leighann discuss the first two rounds of the NWHL Draft

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2020 NWHL Draft Recap: Toronto, Boston, Minnesota

Digging in to what the NWHL’s top two teams and newest team did in this year’s draft

Pride acquire 1st overall pick in 2020 NWHL Draft from Toronto

The Pride land the top pick in tonight’s draft

2020 NWHL Draft: Pride select BU alumna Sammy Davis 1st overall

Earlier today, the Boston Pride acquired the first overall pick of the 2020 NWHL Draft from the Toronto Furies. With that pick, the Pride selected Boston University star forward Sammy Davis. The pick was announced by ESPN’s John Buccigross. Here’s @Buccigross to announce the First Overall Pick of

2020 NWHL Draft Preview

A look at who could get drafted in the NWHL’s two-night draft

NWHL Mock Expansion Draft: The Toronto Edition

The NWHL doesn’t do expansion drafts. But what if it did?

Introducing TIG’s NWHL Draft Show: The Draft Garden

What’s a draft without a draft show?

NWHL players react to Toronto expansion

6 players from season 5 share their thoughts on the expansion

IIHF releases new Women’s World Rankings

Seven teams a lock for Beijing 2022, three more to come

NWHL Roster Recaps: April 24

What the last two weeks looked like for next season’s rosters, also a whole new team.

NCAA All-Stars: ECAC, Hockey East, and WCHA

Three conferences, twenty-nine teams, and hundreds of players — let’s take a look at who’s made the cut for the ECAC, Hockey East, and WCHA all-star rosters

2020 NWHL Draft announced

The two-night draft will take place on Twitter.

For Saint Anselm’s Amanda Conger, her biggest assist comes off the ice

Conger was named the winner of the 2020 Hockey Humanitarian Award after donating her kidney last summer

What the NWHL’s expansion into Toronto means

For just the second time in league history the NWHL is expanding into a new market. Three seasons after the Minnesota Whitecaps joined the league in 2018-19, the NWHL is going north of the border into Toronto. Expanding into Canada has been something that the league has teased since its

2020 NWHL Offseason News

Keep up with all of the news before the NWHL drops the puck on season six.

New NWHL team brings a new schedule for 2020-2021 season

Plus season five’s streaming numbers

NWHL officially expands to Toronto

The unnamed team will be privately owned and the first true expansion for the league.

Pandemic stunts chance at history for Northeastern

The Huskies were in a strong spot for their best finish ever.

The best players to never win the Patty Kazmaier

Meghan Agosta, Marie-Philip Poulin, and Natalie Darwitz are the best 3 players to never win this prestigious award

The best team to never win a Division I national championship

The 2015-16 Boston College Eagles, who went 40-1-0, are the best team to never win a title.

Introducing the Best College Hockey Photo Bracket

Brought to by TIG and BU (really!)

Reader’s Report: Cold Day in the Sun

From the rink to the record shop, Sara Biren’s Cold Day in the Sun has got something for everyone.

CWHL, PWHPA Virtual Trivia Tuesday Answer Sheets

Welcome to the first night of Virtual Trivia Tuesdays on our Twitch! Tonight will be CWHL and PWHPA themed. Our Twitch channel is twitch.tv/theicegarden. Here are the Google Form Answer Sheets. All answers go in the corresponding round’s form, not on the Twitch Chat. PLEASE MAKE SURE

The 2016-17 Pride were the best team that didn’t win the Isobel Cup

The Pride were nearly undefeated in the regular season before being on the wrong side of the greatest upset in NWHL history

The best NWHL players who haven’t won the Isobel Cup

5 great players who never hoisted Izzy

NWHL Roster Recaps: The first two weeks

How the rosters are shaping up after about two weeks of signings.

2019-20 NWHL Season Recap: Metropolitan Riveters

How a team of brand new Riveters fared last season.

Reader’s Report: Michigan vs. The Boys

A book report on Carrie S. Allen’s novel

2019-20 NWHL Season Recap: Connecticut Whale

There appear to be some silver linings to derive from an otherwise lackluster season for the Pod.

Pandemic brings abrupt end to Tiley’s time in SDHL

The Canadian netminder was so close yet so far from a title with HV71.

Boston Pride sign GM Karilyn Pilch, head coach Paul Mara to multi-year contracts

This will be Mara’s third season behind the bench.

The Wraparound: April 16

But actually, what day is it?

NWHL Virtual Trivia Tuesday Answer Sheets

Welcome to the first night of Virtual Trivia Tuesdays on our Twitch! Tonight will be NWHL themed. Our Twitch channel is twitch.tv/theicegarden. Here are the Google Form Answer Sheets. All answers go in the corresponding round’s form, not on the Twitch Chat. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE

Lisa Chesson to return to Buffalo Beauts for 2020-21 season

The two-time NWHL All-Star is back in blue.

Sportsnet to replay various CWHL games

We’ll update the schedule as it comes out.

7 reasons why the NWHL’s next expansion location should be Washington, D.C.

It’s worth it for the name ideas alone. Seriously.

A deep dive into penalty differential in the NWHL

What did taking and drawing penalties mean for each team.

Introducing TIG’s Virtual Trivia Tuesday!

Join us once a week to test your women’s hockey knowledge.

Madison Packer, Taylor Accursi, Brooke Wolejko re-sign for next season

The Riveters re-sign their captain and the Beauts and Whale ink their first contracts for the 2020-21 season

Whitecaps broadcaster Kelly Schultz puts her passion to work sewing masks during pandemic

With over 100 masks made, she has no plans to stop anytime soon.

The Wraparound: April 2

The NWHL has started announcing re-signed players, and an NCAA goalie pens an incredible look back

NHL players voted Marie-Philip Poulin the best female player in the world

The annual NHLPA poll results also included Team USA’s Hilary Knight and Kendall Coyne Schofield as runners-up.

Pairing wine and hockey movies

Michelle and Taylor teamed up to give you our pairing

2019-20 NWHL Season Recap: Minnesota Whitecaps

The Isobel Cup winner is still up in the air, but Minnesota solidified a successful season.

2020–21 NWHL Signing Tracker

Keep track of who signs ahead of season six of the NWHL

2019-20 NWHL Season Recap: Buffalo Beauts

The Beauts crashed and banged their way to fourth place in the regular season standings

NHL Network to replay select USA 2019 Worlds, Rivalry Series games Tuesday

This would have been the first day of 2020 Worlds tournament.

Clarkson’s Élizabeth Giguère named 2020 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award winner

Giguère is the second-straight Golden Knight to win the Patty Kaz

Colton Orr reflects on first year behind bench with Whale on TSN Radio

Orr discussed coaching in the NWHL on TSN Radio this Tuesday

NBC to replay 2018 Olympics gold medal game on Sunday

Puck drop is at 1 p.m. eastern

Kendall Cornine re-signs with Riveters, first player to sign for 2020-21 NWHL season

“Score-nine” returns for her second NWHL season

The Wraparound: March 26

Gritty and women in hockey

My Social Distancing Watchlist

With a month off of work, here’s the movies keeping me occupied!

An Unofficial Ranking of Hilary Knight’s Best Instagram Pictures

We can all agree her Instagram game is basically unmatched.

The Takeaway: Closing thoughts

Hockey is canceled and everything is stressful and bad

The Wraparound: March 20

Links from around women’s hockey

Introducing TIG’s N(W)HL19 eSeason

The NWHL meets NHL19 in a 20 game virtual season.

The Making of the NWHL on NHL19

I spent hours making the 2019-2020 NWHL in NHL19. Here’s how that went...

The Unofficial NWHL All-Rookie Team

Six standouts in their first year of NWHL play

What to do while you’re social distancing: the women’s hockey edition

So you’re looking for some women’s hockey content to fill your time...

Hockey dogs

All of these dogs are hat tricks

NCAA tournament canceled

The four first round games at campus sites were set to begin on Saturday.

NWHL postpones 2020 Isobel Cup Final

The game will be rescheduled in Boston at a later date.

NCAA tournament to be played without fans due to COVID-19

Cornell and Wisconsin had already made plans to close for the general public

The Wraparound: March 12

Links from around women’s hockey

Women’s hockey and COVID-19

As the response to the novel virus changes, we’ll keep you updated on how women’s hockey games are impacted

How NCAA women’s hockey players are creating their own content

Why efforts like those from Cornell’s Finley Frechette and Syracuse’s Lindsay Eastwood are important in the greater women’s hockey media landscape

NWHL Goal of the Week: Putigna poppin’ bottles

Take that, H20

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Tournament Time

There are seven games left and everyone of them has some upset potential. The top six could be a dice roll to see who wins it all, but the other teams look to spoil the party.

The Takeaway: Princeton and Ohio State win first-ever conference titles

Northeastern takes home another Hockey East championship; Mercyhurst is your CHA winner

Pride and Whitecaps to meet in 2020 Isobel Cup Final

This is the second straight Final appearance for the Whitecaps

NCAA bracket released

The final 8 teams left in NCAA Division 1 hockey

Bracketology: Final Projections

Who will play for a chance to play in Boston?

Bracketology: The Final Day

Who will play for a chance to play in Boston?

2020 Isobel Cup Playoff Preview: Whale at Pride

After winning in Buffalo, can the Whale carry that momentum into Boston?

Klimasova, Curmova get a visit from home

The two Slovakians families finally see the Buffalo Beauts in person.

How to watch PWHPA Dream Gap Tour in Arizona

The PWHPA heads to Tempe

The Wraparound: March 5

A paper looking at racism in hockey, a list of powerful women, and more in this week’s women’s hockey links

Riveters, Packer right where they want to be on eve of postseason

The Riveters head to Minnesota Sunday for their first playoff game.

Léa-Kristine Demers’ NWHL debut a wild, whirlwind weekend

After a solid career at Merrimack College that ended on Feb. 22, goaltender Léa-Kristine Demers earned a shot in the NWHL, signing a contract with the Buffalo Beauts a week later. It was a bit of a surprising move, as the Beauts already had three goaltenders on their roster. But

2020 Isobel Cup Playoffs Preview: Whale at Beauts

Is this finally the year Connecticut wins a playoff round?

2020 Isobel Cup Playoffs Preview: Riveters at Whitecaps

These two teams have split every weekend they’ve played, but there’s only one game left.

Three ups, three down: Beauts split a crucial final weekend against Riveters

The Beauts desperately needed a couple of wins under their belt heading into the post-season, and they were able to get one at the very least, splitting the weekend series against the Riveters and building up the tiniest bit of confidence prior to Friday night’s playoff game in Buffalo

Top 3 Finalists in 2020 Patty Kazmaier Award announced

Three forwards make up the finalists

NWHLPA Director Anya Packer details next NWHL season during broadcast

During the intermission of the final regular season game, the Riveters analysis reflected on the league and looked forward to the future

These are the 2020 NWHL Foundation Award winners

This is the second time that Lexi Bender of the Boston Pride has won the award, which recognizes community outreach.

2020 World Championships in Canada officially canceled due to coronavirus

The 10-team tournament was slated to start on March 31.

Bracketology: Finals weekend

Who will play for a chance to play in Boston?

NWHL Goal of the Week: Welcome to the show, Mikyla Grant-Mentis

Now that is how you make a debut

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Quarterfinal quell

As we draw ever closer to the NCAA tournament we start to eliminate teams from consideration. This weekend had plenty of chaos just outside the poll but very little movement once again for our members.

How to watch the PWHPA’s Philadelphia Dream Gap Tour stop

Rosters, streaming links, and a reminder to go to the correct rink!

Brooke Wolejko’s triumphant season deserves your attention

There’s so much more to Wolejko’s season than two wins in 10 starts

PWHPA to stream final two 2019-20 Dream Gap Tour stops on ESPN, Monumental Sports Network

The organization had been using YouTube previously

The Wraparound: Feb. 27

If you only read one thing and multiple stories about Blake Bolden

The Takeaway: LIU wins the NEWHA championship in their inaugural season

Playoff season is already well under way in NCAA Division I women’s hockey

NWHL Stock Report: The good, the bad, and the Beauts

Buffalo gets taken to school while the Pride finish dominant

Team USA announces 2020 World Championships Roster

Highlighted by NCAA players and some notable snubs

NWHL playoff schedule is set

After the longest season yet, the NWHL standings are locked in.

Bracketology: First look

Time to take a look at the PairWise and see what will be coming our way a week from Sunday.

How to watch the Hockey East, WCHA, ECAC, CHA tournaments

Schedules and links for four of college hockey’s postseason tournaments

NWHL Goal of the Week: Putigna goes bar down

Putigna rings one in at Webster Bank Arena

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Playoff Positioning

We have wrapped up the regular season (for almost everyone) and we are on to the playoffs.

2020 NWHL Mock Trade Deadline

In a world where the NWHL could trade freely...who could be on the move?

2020 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award Top 10 Finalists announced

Will we see the second two-time Patty Kaz winner?

Rachel Llanes’ journey from role player to star

Llanes has stepped into the spotlight in the ZhHL while helping to mold the future of Chinese women’s hockey

PWHPA to play Dream Gap Tour stop in Japan

UPDATE: On Feb. 24, the PWHPA announced they would be postponing their trip.

Behind the Mask with Mariah Fujimagari of the Buffalo Beauts

From Maine to Slovakia to Worcester, MA to Buffalo, Fujimagari’s backstopped all over the world

The Wraparound: Feb. 20

The one story you have to read this week and more

Three Ups, Three Downs: Beauts split weekend series with Riveters

A weekend of ups and downs as the Beauts fight for third place

NWHL Goal of the Week: Leary puts on a show

It’s dangle time

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Cascading conclusion

We are almost at the end and we won't really be able to settle much until the top teams collide in the NCAA tournament.

The Takeaway: New No. 1, new Beanpot champion

Cornell earns a No. 1 ranking while Northeastern takes home the Beanpot championship

9 women’s hockey Valentine’s Day cards to send to your crush

If you still need to find a Valentine, then this is for you.

The Wraparound: this week in links

Links and the upcoming schedule

Where do we play from here? Potential markets for women’s hockey expansion

Whether it’s the NWHL or a new and different league, these six cities seem like a good place to start.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Crashing Contenders

More trophies are being handed out and teams are wilting under the pressure of trying to be contenders.

Everyone wins at the 2020 NWHL All-Star Weekend

While Team Packer won the Skills Competition on Saturday, Team Dempsey took the Ultimate Prize Sunday at Warrior Ice Arena

USA wins Game 5 of 2020 Rivalry Series in front of record crowd in Anaheim

USA Hockey concludes the Rivalry Series taking four out of five games from Hockey Canada.

Players reflect the past and future of the USA, Canada rivalry

“It’s pretty exciting and it just keeps getting better.”

USA wins Game 4 of the Rivalry Series, 3-1

Canada struggled to convert its chances all night, taking only 12 shots

10 years on: USA and Canada clash again in Vancouver

Team USA and Canada will meet in Vancouver for the first time since the 2010 Olympic gold medal game

2020 NWHL All-Star Weekend Preview

The players are shipping up to Boston…

Hilary Knight records her 200th point with Team USA

Knight’s big night

How to Watch the 2020 Beanpot

The annual Tuesday tournament is held at Boston University this year.

Bach’s overtime goal lifts Canada to first Rivalry Series win

US leads the series 2-1 with two more games to play

Behind the Glass: Nieminen’s five-point game

An all-SDHL edition of Behind the Glass

Team Canada ready for February Rivalry Series

A new coach plus a look at the goaltending

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Trophy time

Trophy season is upon us and it even started a few days early this season.

How to Watch: Games 3-5 of the Rivalry Series

Team USA and Canada go head-to-head this week in the final three games of the Rivalry Series

Shatalova emerging as a star for the Riveters

The youngest player in NWHL history is developing in front of our eyes.

The Wraparound: the ongoing broadcast conundrum

Rivalry Series links, some thoughts about broadcasts, and more

The Takeaway: New program records, Hall of Fame inductees, and Hockey Humanitarian Award nominees

Robert Morris has a new all-time leading scorer; four women are nominees for the Hockey Humanitarian Award

Boston Pride are 2019-20 NWHL regular season champions

This is the third time the Pride have finished at the top in the regular season

Behind the Glass: The Pride Fall and Savolainen Gets Another Hatty

Savolainen has 18 goals in the SDHL this season

NWHL responds to comments about league on Sportsnet

The league refutes Cassie Campbell-Pascall’s on-air statement

TIG Roundtable: NWHL end of season award predictions

Who we think will the end of season awards

The Wraparound: just a bunch of links

The links that are fit to click this week

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Western whimsy

We are marching ever closer to the NCAA tournament and the contenders have separated from the field.

NWHL Goal of the Week: Thunderstruck

Thunstrom ends Boston’s winning streak with an exclamation mark

“Absolutely no shortcuts”: Bemidji State’s Clair DeGeorge comfortable with the long road

A leader for the Beavers since she came to campus, DeGeorge recently made her debut with the U.S. women’s senior team

Canada beats US, 2-1, in Elite Women’s 3-on-3 Game at NHL All-Star Skills Competition

Plus how Poulin and Knight fared in the Shooting Stars event

Photos from NHL All-Star Red Carpet

The women walked the red carpet ahead of competing in the NHL All-Star Skills competition. Team USA looking fresh at the @NHL All-Star red carpet 😎#NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/GhxMszZeYY — Annie Pankowski (@anniepank) January 24, 2020 🇨🇦 looking sharp on the red carpet! pic.twitter.com/LoV44ZA0cN — PWHPA (@PWHPA) January 24,

Q&A with NWHL Open Ice Host, GamerDoc

From med school to esports to hockey and Twitch, the self-proclaimed nerd who does it all.

NWHL Stock Report: The Pre-All-Star Edition

New streaks, new threads, and...new mascot?

Behind the Glass: Thunstrom scores 16, Toko’s big week

Allie Thunstrom sets an NWHL record

Hockey Canada announces roster for February Rivalry Series

Team Canada will look for their first win of this year’s Rivalry Series against the USA with a relatively similar roster as the December games

How to Watch: National Team players at the NHL All-Star Skills Competition

20 National Team players will face off in a 3-on-3 tournament

NWHL Goal of the Week: Shatalova dangles through the Pride

Shatalova has the puck on a string

NWHL releases 2020 All-Star Weekend jerseys

Special jerseys incorporate Boston iconography

The Wraparound: National Team players in the NHL All-Star Skills Competition

Plus the NWHL playoff picture and other links from around women’s hockey

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Regular risers

The flipping of Western teams atop this poll continues.

NWHL Twitch FAQ

For Twitch fans new to the NWHL, and NWHL fans new to Twitch.

USA Hockey announces roster for February Rivalry Series

With two wins in hand, Team USA prepares for the three February games in the Rivalry Series with a brand new roster

Shea Tiley signs with SDHL’s HV71

HV71 adds more strength to a position of strength

NWHL Stock Report: Fins up!

The Whale actually did it, you guys

US, Canadian National Team players to participate in NHL All-Star Weekend

10 from each country will compete in a 3-on-3 game

The Takeaway: From Duluth to Belfast, Cup wins and friendly sweeps

Duluth’s Minnesota Cup win, Quinnipiac’s Friendship Series sweep, and more

Don’t Worry, Be Cappy: Whitecaps unveils new mascot

New Whitecaps mascot makes waves

PWHPA shines at 2020 ECHL All-Star Classic

Members of the PWHPA took to Wichita, Kansas to showcase their talents alongside ECHL All-Stars

Behind the Glass: A Whale of a win and MJP breaks Burke’s record

Behind the Glass is our weekly column collecting stories, stats, trends, and thoughts from the world of professional women’s hockey. NWHL * The Connecticut Whale ended their 25-game losing streak on Saturday night against the Metropolitan Riveters. Whale newcomer Kendra Broad scored two goals against the Riveters, including a power-play

The Wraparound: an introduction

An intro, a story of the ‘week,’ and links!

Report: US, Canadian National Team players to play 3-on-3 tournament during NHL All-Star Weekend

A new event at the men’s All-Star Weekend will reportedly be just for the women

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Unseen upsets

With a return to conference play and familiar foes there were some interesting results.

WCHA Weekend Recap: Jan. 10-11

Three series were on the slate for the WCHA weekend, and while the match-ups were routine, the outcomes were anything but.

NWHL Goal of the Week: Whitecaps’ tic-tac-Audra

Barnes to Anderson to Richards

Q&A with Team Kuortane’s Viivi Vainikka

One of Finland’s premier young forwards talks life at Kuortane, her future plans, and more.

2020 NWHL All-Star Weekend’s biggest snubs

We have our captains, we have our rosters...but maybe the important question is who DON’T we have?

NWHL announces 2020 All Stars

Team Dempsey and Team Packer will face off Feb. 8-9 in Boston

NWHL Stock Report: Buffal-oh no

Boston makes history, Beauts slump worsens

Bringing the Beauts to the Buffalo community is paying off

The Beauts have immersed themselves in their community, and the benefits are multiplying.

Bender, Morse, Richards win NWHL All-Star Fan Vote

We now know 11 of the NWHL’s 2020 All-Stars

Secret Showcase headlines busy weekend for PWHPA

A Dream Gap Tour stop, an outdoor skills competition, and more

Action-packed weekend at the “Battle at the Burgh”

Wisconsin wins inaugural tournament title in overtime

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Holiday hangover

Back from the break there were some intriguing nonconference matchups.

Behind the Glass: Walther nearly makes history

The Riveters and Whitecaps split ANOTHER weekend series

NWHL Goal of the Week: Dempsey goes top shelf on the back hand

The captain’s unassisted beauty deserves a second look

NWHL Mid-Season Report Card: Buffalo Beauts

Grading the first half of the Beauts season

NWHL suspends Kirchberger, Shatalova after fight

The tussle lead to a game misconduct for both

Dempsey and the Pride winning on and off the ice

The five year veteran is a All-Star team captain

Behind The Glass: Packer and Accursi trade unforgettable games

Taylor Accursi takes over the NWHL’s goal-scoring lead

USA wins the 2020 U18 World Championship, 2-1 in overtime

An overtime thriller is the latest chapter in the US Canada rivalry

NWHL Mid-Season Report Card: Connecticut Whale

A team floundering in the basement

NWHL Mid-Season Report Card: Boston Pride

Grading the first half of the 2019–20 season for the undefeated first place team.

Buffalo Believes Classic was an instant classic

NWHL’s first outdoor regular season game was a thriller

Tori Sullivan roared into rookie season with the Pride

Surrounded by former teammates and former competitors, Tori Sullivan undoubtedly found her groove.

Photo Gallery: Buffalo Believes Classic

Photos from the NWHL’s first regular season outdoor game

The Takeaway: End of the decade edition

A look back at some of the best teams, games, and moments from the 2010s in Division I women’s hockey

Past the Preliminaries of the U18 Worlds: what’s next?

It’s been an exciting five days at the IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship — but now that the preliminaries and quarterfinals have concluded, what’s next?

Team Canada’s All-Decade Team

A starting six representing the best of the best for the Canadian women’s national team in the 2010s

NWHL Mid-Season Report Card: Metropolitan Riveters

Grading the Riveters by the Numbers

Talking TikTok with the Boston Pride’s rookies

Boston Pride rookies Christina Putigna and Tori Sullivan have taken the hockey world by storm — both on and off the ice

U18 Worlds: Players to watch

6 US and Canadian players to watch at the IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship

NWHL Stock Report: The naughty/nice list

Who’s getting a lump of coal this week?

How to “Watch” the 2020 U18 Worlds

Watch being a loose word for what you’ll be doing

Memorable moments in women’s hockey in the 2010s

From boycotts to undefeated college teams to leagues being formed and leagues folding, the decade had it all.

More than just a game: Women’s hockey and mental health

Three players open up about the importance of mental health in women’s hockey

NWHL rings Nasdaq Opening Bell

Rylan’s openings remarks called for more support

WATCH: More hockey players get to try out figure skating moves

Are these Riveters personnel angling for spots on the next season of ‘Battle of the Blades’?

Law and Boarder: Breaking down a legendary USA, Canada brawl

BONG BONG

TIG is dark today. Here’s why.

We will resume as normal tomorrow.

NWHL Mid-Season Report Card: Minnesota Whitecaps

Grading the first half of the 2019–20 season for the reigning Isobel Cup Champions

2020 NWHL All-Star Weekend to be held in Boston

Jillian Dempsey and Madison Packer to captain teams

The Takeaway: At the midseason break

Notes on the NCAA field expanding, Lindenwood’s slew of injuries, quality Compher content, and more

Top Shelf Episode 85: Rivalry Series recap

Eleni joins Michelle to chat about the first two Rivalry Series games

NWHL Stock Report: Another brick in the Walther

Walther sparkles despite defense, Richards is rollin’

Goal by Goal: Team USA takes a 2-0 lead in the Rivalry Series

Alex Carpenter and Abby Roque score again in a 2-1 win

PWHPA announces Philadelphia Dream Gap Tour stop

68 players will hit the ice for the first showcase in a new region

NWHL names Michelle Picard as next Deputy Commissioner

The former Riveters captain is the second to hold this role.

Team USA’s All-Decade Team

A starting six representing the best of the best for the United States women’s national team

Behind the Glass: Leary and Richards with three-goal weekends

A special all-NWHL edition of Behind the Glass

How to Watch: Game 2 of the Rivalry Series

The second of the December games is in Canada

Goal by Goal: Team USA opens Rivalry Series with a win in Hartford

Breaking down Team USA’s 4-1 win against Canada on Saturday

Weekend Update: Dec. 14 - 15

USA gets the first W against their rival, and NWHL sees a shootout

How to Watch: Game One of the 2019 Rivalry Series

The first USA/CAN game kicks off to night at the XC Center in Hartford, CT

Team USA announces Rivalry Series roster for December games

Ten college players make their senior team debuts

Four PWHPA players to play in ECHL All-Star Classic

Get ready for some 3-on-3 hockey

Krissy Wendell inducted into USA Hockey Hall of Fame

Team USA’s most prolific scorer in Worlds competition is now in the USHHOF

NWHL Stock Report: The one with all the penalties

The box is prime real estate, apparently

The Ice Garden’s 2020 women’s hockey wishlist

What do a group of women’s hockey writers want to see in the new year? Read on.

Labatt Blue to be title sponsor of Buffalo Believes Classic outdoor game

Dec. 28 Beauts versus Riveters game has a sponsor!

Question Jenga with Mallory Souliotis, Kaleigh Fratkin

Favorite candy, dance moves, and why Fratkin wears 13

Top Shelf Episode 84: NWHL Midseason Report

Hannah and Michelle take a deep dive into the first half of the 2019-20 NWHL season.

Penguins to host ‘Battle at the Burgh’ college hockey tournament

Four teams, including No. 1 Wisconsin will battle it out at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex on Jan. 4-5

Stonehill College to form NCAA D-II program, join NEWHA

The Skyhawks will be the first NEWHA conference team in Massachusetts

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Comm. Ave. clash

As we are all but ensconced in the winter break, teams seem to be settling into position for a second half run.

Behind the Glass: Cornine scores number nine and Savolainen gets a hatty

The Pride remain undefeated in the NWHL and Ronja Savolainen is the SDHL’s new leading goal-scorer among D

Michaela Boyle’s road from recovery to record books

Robert Morris forward Michaela Boyle finding her goal-scoring touch after shoulder surgery

Top Shelf Episode 83: State of Women’s Hockey

Fruit Salad

Imagining an NCAA All-Star Tournament

What would a prospective NCAA All-Star tournament look like?

Lucas Frey leaves HV71

Surprise coaching change in Jönköping

Which original NWHL player will play the longest?

Anya Packer posted a twitter poll questioning which OG NWHL player will retire first...so I looked into it.

Analytics: Introducing the shot metric “Steady”

What Steady is, what it can do, and what it can’t do

Manon Rhéaume is getting her own statue in Quebec City

Some much-deserved recognition for an icon of Team Canada

5 cities the NWHL could host their 2020 All-Star Weekend in

Where the 5th skills and game could be headed

MSG 150 features goal by Riveters captain Madison Packer

Packer’s speedy backhanded goal against the Connecticut Whale brought NWHL hockey to a large regional audience.

Making the case that Riikka Sallinen is the GOAT

Finland’s greatest Lioness

Weekend Update: Nov. 30 - Dec. 1

Three NWHL games, two PWHPA exhibitions (and a partridge in a pear tree)

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Interconference intensity

A couple of holiday tournaments gave us new and exciting matchups.

Behind the Glass: Meeri Räisänen is in top form

The ZhHL provided plenty of headlines before going on a break, so too did Meeri Räisänen

NWHL Stock Report: Talkin’ Turkey

A Thanksgiving evaluation

Weekend Recap: Nov. 23 - 24

A wild Sunday for the Beauts caps off a split weekend

The Takeaway: Top lines and tournaments of intrigue

A slew of holiday tournaments approach; big wins for UConn and Princeton

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Chaotic Conferences

As the winter break fast approaches the back end of the poll has tightened up.

Behind the Glass: Accursi Fires Five Past Minnesota

Taylor Accursi has herself a weekend against the Whitecaps

Question Jenga with the RIT-veters

Three Riveters rookies ask each other some questions

Team USA announces 2019 Winter Camp roster, schedule

NCAA standouts are getting a shot before Worlds

Women’s Hockey Holiday Gift Guide

Jerseys, books, sweaters, oh my!

Seniors setting new heights

These seniors are making an early impact for their teams

Secret Women’s Hockey Showcase announced as next Dream Gap Tour stop

The first stop for the PWHPA in 2020 is Toronto

HV71 is the SDHL’s most dominant team

Number one with a bullet.

NWHL Stock Report: Par for the course

Two games, predictable outcomes

Hayley Wickenheiser inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame

Watch the Canadian legend’s speech

Behind the Glass: Stacey’s scoring streak endures

Belyakova scores a hat trick for Tornado and Kennedy Marchment scores two shorties in one game

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Slow Starts

There was no movement and everybody who played got at least a point.

Top Shelf Episode 81: USA Canada exhibitions

Plus Michelle and Hannah struggle with various things

ZhHL: Lyudmila Belyakova returns from maternity leave

The star forward scored a goal less than three minutes into her first game back on the ice

Rebecca Morse flourishing in return to the blue line

The Rivs’ veteran is back on the blue line where she belongs

How to watch: Nov. 16 - 17

Big weekend for the Buffalo Beauts

PWHPA releases exhibition games, two more Dream Gap Tour stops

‘PWHPA Live!’ brings intra-squad tilts to four cities

NWHL announces more investors, closing of funding round

Influx of capital to provide league with “long-term viability”

Megan Bozek joins Shenzhen KRS Vanke Rays

Jessica Wong and Noora Räty also return to the team

The Takeaway: Fast starts and top performances at the international break

Two undefeated teams remain as the Division I season ramps up

Nana Fujimoto has arrived in Sweden

After an injury setback, Smile Japan goaltender is ready for first season in Sweden.

How each NWHL team looks a month in

Where do we stand with the season resuming this weekend?

Lexie Laing contributes more to the Pride’s power play than goals

Rookie forward brings the power to the power play

The Lamoureux Twins were a question on Jeopardy Last Night

That would be hockey.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Tiger Blood

A new team has crashed the party and looks to stick around.

Goal by Goal: Canada takes game two of exhibition series over USA, 5-3

Canada sweeps USA on the weekend ahead of their December rivalry series

Cult classics: The NCAA’s fall tournaments

The Country, Nutmeg, and Windjammer Classics are coming up fast, and we’ve got your one stop shop for all things NCAA fall tournaments

How each NCAA conference is shaping up

An in-depth look at conference standings and stand-out players in the NCAA so far this season

Photo Gallery: Canada’s 4-1 win over the US in Pittsburgh

Photos from Friday’s exhibition game

Goal by Goal: Canada beats USA in first exhibition series meetup, 4-1

Bach and Poulin dominate while Knight gets on the board

Top Shelf Episode 80: Fancy Stats with Alyssa

Our favorite Australian fills in for Michelle

NWHL releases Twitch viewership data for first month of 2019-20 season

Total viewers, where they’re from, and more

Photo Gallery: USA and Canada Pittsburgh training camps

Team practices before their exhibitions in Pittsburgh

To The Rafters: JYP to retire Riikka Sallinen’s number

Legend gets some of the honor she deserves.

Behind the Glass: Hiirikoski’s Hard Luck and the Rise of HV71

An all-SDHL edition of BtG

PWHPA, Budweiser take another step in partnership

Chelsea Purcell talks about their partnership

A Look at the New Wave of NWHL Goaltenders

Context and expectations for analyzing NWHL goalies with stats

WATCH: Amy Potomak’s between-the-legs shootout goal

OMG

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Topsy Turvy Tiers

The playing field is splitting and there is chaos in each level.

Highlights from the first month of the NWHL season

Hat tricks and nick names and broken records, oh my!

Top Shelf Episode 79: The UnderWhales

Catch up on the first four weeks of NWHL play

How to watch: USA v Canada exhibitions

The two countries will face off in two exhibitions during their week-long joint training camp

Recapping S5 ‘Battle of the Blades’ seventh episode: the finale

The nail-biting conclusion arrives at last

NWHL Stock Report: Spooky Edition

Let’s give out some candy!

Full Schedule Released for 2019-20 Rivalry Series

This year, the Rivalry Series will feature five games between the two North American hockey superpowers

BC freshman Hannah Bilka is on fire

The future looks bright for this young Eagle

Behind the Glass: At the Four and Five Nations Breaks

The Four Nations break and Five Nations breaks have given us a first intermission for the NWHL and ZhHL seasons

3 ups, 3 downs of the Dream Gap tour

As the PWHPA heads to a break, what’s worked and what hasn’t for the organization’s first three stops

5 cities the Dream Gap Tour should stop in

Where to next for the PWHPA?

Q&A with HPK’s Riikka Noronen

The Naisten Liiga’s all-time points leader talks longevity and more.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Conference Chaos

Everyone is playing and the craziness has now really started.

Recapping S5 ‘Battle of the Blades’ sixth episode

We say goodbye to another competitor affiliated with women’s hockey

How to Watch: Oct. 26 - 27

A new opponent for the Whale while the Pride look to stay undefeated

Question Jenga with Marie-Philip Poulin and Karell Emard

The two PWHPA players play jenga and answer some questions

Grading movies with girls’ or women’s hockey: The bottom four

Four of the eight movies that feature girls’ and/or women’s hockey

Grading movies with girls’ or women’s hockey: The top four

The best four of the eight movies that feature girls’ and/or women’s hockey

On Brand: the Boston Pride’s rising superstar

McKenna Brand has been unbelievable at even strength for the Pride through the first three weeks of the season

NWHL Stock Report: Powerful Pride and Whale Woes

Boston undefeated, Connecticut can’t catch a break. So who’s hot?

Shannon Doyle’s Blocks for Books spreading positivity for fans, players

Hockey fans and book lovers, unite!

Minnesota steamrolls Hamline in rare D-I/D-III match-up

Taylor Heise, Grace Zumwinkle, and the Potomak sisters shone as brightly as ever in this in-state exhibition game

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Colonials ride into the poll

The bottom of the poll gets a bit of a shake up

Behind the Glass: Brooke Stacey is on fire

The Beauts’ rookie is proving to be a big-time scorer

Recapping S5 ‘Battle of the Blades’ fifth episode

A big night for Natalie Spooner

Boulier starts the season with a bang

No one does what Bou do quite like Bou do

NCAA talent populates National Team rosters

A look at the NCAA talent fleshing out the recently-released national team rosters for Canada and the United States

Rosters released for USA vs. Canada series

Both teams have released their roster for next month’s exhibitions

Behind the Glass: Moose wins it in OT and Brand, Curtis, Sosina, and Nieminen all get hatties

That’s a lot of hats

How to Watch: Oct. 19 - 20

A full weekend as the third Dream Gap tour stop kicks off

NWHL Stock Report: A Scoring Extravaganza

You get a goal! You get a goal! You get a goal!

Team USA will host Team Canada for a Joint Training Camp in November

Bitter rivals will share the ice in Pittsburgh for a training camp before the 2019-20 Rivalry Series Begins

Women’s hockey halloween costumes ideas

Don’t know what to be for Halloween? We got you

Damkronorna players’ boycott is over, a deal has been reached with the Swedish Ice Hockey Association

The boycott is over

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Upstart Underdogs

Despite the fact that we had little movement there were a lot of exciting games this week.

The Global Game: Nationalities in NWHL History

Who else misses the flag shoulder patches?

Weekend Update: Oct. 12 - 13

A wild second weekend of NWHL play sees 33 goals scored

How to Watch: Oct. 12 - 13

A banner raising, the debut of the Lobster Lob, and PWHPA Skate with the Pros event

Recapping S5 ‘Battle of the Blades’ fourth episode

Natalie Spooner must face the rigorous judgment of a teammate!

Favorite All-Time NWHL jerseys

The NWHL has played host to some of the most fashionable jerseys in professional hockey, so we’re taking a look at the five best jerseys in NWHL history

Photo Gallery: looking back at the first NWHL season

16 photos from the 2015-16 season

What Emily Fluke brings to the Pride

The former Whale player looks to make a splash in Boston

Pride inks partnership deal with Legal Sea Foods

Another fin-tastic partner for women’s hockey

The Lamoureux Twins are writing a book together

The 2018 gold medalists’ book is expected to be published in February 2021

NWHL Stock Report: Back at it

What have we learned from Opening Weekend?

Photo Gallery: Dunkin’ Women’s Hockey Showcase

Photos from the second day of the PWHPA’s Dream Gap tour stop in New Hampshire

Behind the Glass: Dempsey Takes Over

Jillian Dempsey has a big Saturday and Kendall Coyne Schofield has a bigger Sunday

Weekend Recap: Oct. 5 - 6

Coyne Schofield scores a hatty and the NWHL season kicks off

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Initial Intrigue

All of the teams that are playing already got some action and only two lost, when two top ten teams collided.

Recapping S5 ‘Battle of the Blades’ third episode

A little bit country, a little bit ... no, it was completely country

Q&A with Seth Berkman, author of ‘A Team of Their Own’

Plus an excerpt of his book on Korea’s first Olympic hockey team

How to Watch: NCAA

The women’s college hockey season is in full swing — but where can you watch all the action?

How to Watch: Oct. 5 - 6

A handy dandy guide with links!

STEM, hockey and … ketchup? Kim Sass on her interwoven life

If you need an athlete, an artist, an architect or a coach, Kim Sass is your person.

Top Shelf Episode 76: NWHL preview

Plus trivia!

Hayley Moore named team President of Pride

Former Pride GM becomes one of three women to be a team president of a major professional hockey team

Dream Gap Tour Preview: Dunkin’ Women’s Hockey Showcase

A mixed bag of teams should make for an interesting second stop for the PWHPA

Behind the Glass: Stalder the Unstoppable

Lara Stalder now has eight goals in five games to start the 2019-20 SDHL season

2019-20 NWHL Season Preview: Returners Breaking Out

What returning players are primed for a standout season?

2019-20 NWHL Season Preview: Rookies to Watch

Turning an eye to newcomers who might make a big impact on the league this season

WCHA weekend update: Sept. 27-29

The 2019-2020 season started off with a bang -- here’s exactly what went down in the WCHA last weekend.

A fashion “expert” reviews the new NWHL jerseys

Fall fashion week is back, and we’ve got some mixed opinions on the two new jerseys.

Whale officially release new jerseys

The Whale will return to green sweaters for the fifth season

2019-20 NWHL Preview: Minnesota Whitecaps

The reigning Isobel Cup Champions are in the hunt for a repeat

2019-20 NWHL Preview: Storylines to watch

What to keep an eye on as the season progresses

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Beautiful Beginnings

We are back for our fourth season and are looking forward to the season returning to full swing.

Weekend Update: Sept. 28 - 29

NCAA play kicked off plus 4 NWHL exhibitions

Riveters unveil new jersey for 2019-20 season

New season, new jersey

Recapping S5 ‘Battle of the Blades’ second episode

One women’s hockey player shines, and one reaches the end of the line

The Nordic News: Sabbatical Over, Season On

It’s back, baby.

Top Shelf Episode 75: 2019-20 NCAA Preview

Its college hockey szn

Welcome to the 2019-20 NWHL season preview!

FAQs and links to get you ready for the 5th NWHL season

2019-20 NCAA Season Preview: ECAC

We’re in for another close battle in the ECAC this season

2019-20 NCAA Preview: CHA

Will Syracuse repeat as CHA champions?

2019-20 NWHL Season Preview: Connecticut Whale

There’s nowhere to go but up...right?

Behind the Glass: Turnbull turns it up

Blayre Turnbull, Rachel Llanes, and Fanuza Kadirova all had big weeks

Back home: a weekend at the PWHPA’s Unifor Showcase in Toronto

A first person account of the Dream Gap Tour

2019-20 NCAA Preview: Hockey East

Will Northeastern be top dog again?

Weekend Recap: Sept. 21 - 22

The PWHPA kicked off their Dream Gap Tour in Toronto

Welcome to the 2019-20 NCAA Season Preview!

Conference previews, required readings, and more to get you ready for the college hockey season!

2019-20 NCAA Preview: Freshmen To Watch

An exciting freshman class is coming to the NCAA this season

Recapping S5 ‘Battle of the Blades’ first episode

Season 5, episode 1: Spooner stays true to her roots; Kessel achieves altitude

Top Shelf Episode 74: Owners and sponsors and twitch, oh my!

Business!

2019-20 NCAA Preview: WCHA

A look at the WCHA head of the 2019-20 season

Behind the Glass: Nicole Hall starts her SDHL career with a bang

When you score two goals in two pro games at the age of 15, it’s safe to say that you’re a pretty big deal

Dream Gap Tour Preview: Unifor Women’s Hockey Showcase

The PWHPA’s first full slate of games is this weekend in Toronto

Connecticut Whale name Colton Orr Head Coach, Laura Brennan Assistant Coach

The Whale will be guided by an NHL veteran and an NWHL veteran

Details released for Chicago stop of PWHPA’s Dream Gap Tour

Its USA v the World in the Oct 18-20 stop

NWHL sells Boston Pride to Miles Arnone

A team president, increase in marketing, and youth hockey initiatives among new owner’s plans

2019-20 NWHL Season Preview: Metropolitan Riveters

The Riveters will look to bounce back after a less than stellar season.

Dunkin’ returning as NWHL sponsor

Five seasons of running on Dunkin’

2019-20 NWHL Season Preview: Boston Pride

With the core intact, the Pride are true contenders for the 2020 Isobel Cup

2019 Four Nations Cup in Luleå, Sweden is cancelled

The Swedish national team players are currently boycotting the national team program

2019-20 NWHL Season Preview: Buffalo Beauts

The Beauts are not the team they were last year

PWHPA releases sponsors, roster for New Hampshire stop on Dream Gap Tour

It doesn’t get more New England then a Dunkin’ sponsorship

WATCH: Natalie Spooner, Amanda Kessel try out figure skates

spring rolls?

SDHL ready for landmark season

New sponsorships, TV details make league history

The Takeaway: Pre-Preseason Edition

The 2019-20 season will bring change and growth to NCAA Division I women’s hockey

Q&A with NWHL Commissioner Dani Rylan

Rylan talks about the Twitch deal, the future, and more

2019–20 Season Preview: Zhenskaya Hockey League

The ZhHL’s season kicks off with 8 teams this year

Top Shelf Episode 73: How do dogs wear pants?

We swear it has to do with women’s hockey...mostly...

(Re)imagining PWHPA Teams

We’re starting to get Dream Gap Tour rosters, so lets have some fun with hypothetical names and jerseys.

Twitch to stream NWHL games

The three-season deal includes a rights fee paid by the streaming site

NEWHA granted Division I membership, 2021-22 Tournament Autobid not yet guaranteed

NCAA Women’s Hockey committee rumored to be considering tournament expansion

Krissy Wendell to be inducted into U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

Wendell follows Darwitz to the U.S. HHOF

PWHPA announces sponsors, details for the Dream Gap Tour in Toronto

Are you ready, Toronto?

LIU laying the groundwork ahead of its inaugural season

The Sharks will begin NCAA Division I play this fall, joining the NEWHA

The Ice Garden is looking for writers

Join our team and cover women’s hockey with us!

Mandy Cronin believes in the NWHL and in the Beauts team she’s building

A pro goalie coach in her day job, Cronin jumped at the chance to become the Beauts GM

Dream Gap Tour aims to close gap between what girls can dream, what women can do

Kali Flanagan talks goals, details of the tournaments

PWHPA announces “Dream Gap Tour”

A four-team tournament will stop in three North American cities

Hockey Canada announces roster for BFL National Women’s Team Fall Festival

The festival will be held in Liverpool, N.S., ahead of the 2020 IIHF World Championship being held in Halifax and Truro

Beauts will host Riveters in first ever outdoor game in NWHL history

It turns out Buffalo CAN have nice things!!

Photos: Aurora Games

The first all-women’s multi sport festival featured a fun and fast hockey game between Team Americas and Team World

2019 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | How we voted

Some of our voters talk about how they picked their list

2019 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 1: Annie Pankowski

The Badger alumna had one heck of a senior season to boost her to the top of the list

2019 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 2: Victoria Bach

The CWHL Rookie of the Year makes a huge jump in our list

2019 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 3: Alina Müller

If you were going to design a player in a lab, they’d probably turn out like Müller

Montréal PWHPA chapter announces first events

A website, a golf tournament, and a game!

The best single season performances in NWHL history

Determining the most dominant seasons in the first four years of the NWHL with average game score

Roster Recap: 14 weeks of NWHL signings

News, notes, and rosters from around the league

Jayna Hefford named Operations Consultant for PWHPA

Hefford was previously the interim commissioner of the CWHL

How to watch: Aurora Games

Team World and Team Americas are set to face off in a unique hockey game

Boston Pride land Swedish goaltender Lovisa Selander

The RPI alumna is the NCAA Division I record holder for career saves

2019 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 5: Loren Gabel

The 2019 Patty Kazmaier winner makes her first appearance on our list

Takeaways from the USA vs Canada U18 and U22 series

Canada’s U18s and USA’s U22s won their respective three-game series

Catching up with Bulbul Kartanbay

The NWHL’s first Kazakh player discusses what comes next now that she has signed with the Riveters

2019 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 6: Dani Cameranesi

Dani Minnesota stands pat after strong 2018-19 season

2019 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 8: Élizabeth Giguère

The NCAA’s leading point scorer breaks into the top 10

What each NWHL team needs at this point in the offseason

Big moves have been made, but all five teams are still looking to solidify their squads.

Bulbul Kartanbay signs with Riveters, becomes first Kazakh player in NWHL history

Sometimes dreams do come true

VEDA continues its sponsorship of the NWHL

For the second straight year, the NWHL’s Player of the Week Award will be presented by VEDA

For the future: How Team Sweden reached their limit

What #FörFramtiden means to the players of the Swedish Women’s Hockey National Team — and why it’s so necessary.

2019 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 4: Megan Keller

Keller is our top-ranked defender this year and has cracked our top five for the second time in three years

43 Swedish National Team players to sit out of upcoming training camp, upcoming tournament

The Damkronorna players are boycotting due to lack of support

2019 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 10: Daryl Watts

Watts still cracks the top 10 for a second year, but takes a significant drop.

Previewing the USA/Canada U18 and U22 Series

The Team USA and Team Canada U18 and U22 teams are set to face off for their annual summer series.

IIHF unveils 2020 Women’s World Championship logo

Oh. Canada.

Riveters name Ivo Mocek head coach

The Riveters have named their head coach

2019 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 9: Sarah Nurse

Nurse back in the Top 10 for the third consecutive year

Chipwich to be Official Ice Cream Sandwich of NWHL

The partnership is the first of the 50/50 revenue split with players

2019 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 7: Emerance Maschmeyer

Masch is our highest-ranked goaltender this year

NWHL Roster Recap: 12 weeks of signings

Where everything stands two months before the season starts

2019 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 11-13 (tie): Cayla Barnes; Ronja Savolainen; Lovisa Selander and Maddie Rooney (tie)

Two goalies and two young defenders

2019 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 15-17: Katie Burt; Emily Clark; Jesse Compher

A third appearance, a return, and a newcomer make up the middle of the list

Bulbul Kartanbay: Chasing a Dream

A story about perseverance, the love of the game, and the pursuit of a dream

2019 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 21-24: Sophie Shirley; Denisa Křížová; Kelly Pannek; Noora Tulus and Kassidy Sauvé (tie)

Two new names debut on our list at the tie for 24th

2019 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 18-20: Anna Shokhina; Chloé Aurard, Hayley Scamurra

These three players all had international experience in 2018-19

Q&A with Finland’s Susanna Tapani

The multisport athlete talks ringette, the SDHL, and more.

2019 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | The List

Who will top our list this year?

2019 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Honorable Mentions

5 players who didn’t quite crack our list but still deserve mention

A closer look at the 2019-20 NWHL schedule

Every NWHL team faces unique scheduling challenges in season five

Team USA announces 2019 Women’s National Festival details

The training camp will also be used to select the U18 and U22 teams for the annual series against Canada.

NWHL releases 2019–20 season schedule

Season five will have an expanded 24-game schedule

Best breakout performances of the 2018-19 NCAA season

Who took the biggest steps forward in NCAA play this season?

Vote in the 2019 Top 25 Under 25 in women’s hockey!

It’s your turn for the hardest vote in women’s hockey!

NWHL Roster Recap: 10 weeks of signings

Rosters, notes, and news from around the league

Kunlun Red Stars Vanke Rays officially joining the Russian Women’s Hockey League

Chinese-based club finds a new home after closing of the CWHL

Team Finland forward Linda Välimäki retires

One of the country’s best

Riveters and Whale to host season openers during World Girls’ Hockey Weekend

The NWHL sets the date for the beginning of its fifth season

Selecting the All-Time CWHL Second Team

Another group of the best of the best to play in the CWHL

Selecting the All-Time CWHL First Team

Six of the best to play in the CWHL

2019 Four Nations Cup schedule announced

The tournament heads north.

Boston Pride name Karilyn Pilch general manager

All five of the league’s teams now have a general manager in place for the 2019-20 season

If some of the top players in women’s hockey were Pokemon...

I choose you!

Editorial: The Undecided

Reflecting on the state of professional women’s hockey

Princeton names Courtney Birchard-Kessel as new Assistant Coach

The former Team Canada player and last year’s Toronto Furies coach will round out Princeton’s coaching staff

NWHL preseason schedule coming together

At least four of the league’s five teams will play local schools to prepare for the 2019–20 season

Which US Women’s Soccer Player should you cheer for based on your hockey preferences?

Hockey’s offseason is soccer’s in-season.

NWHL, Tampa Bay Lightning will partner to host girls’ hockey clinic in August

Taylor Accursi and Mallory Souliotis will be guest coaching girls ages 5–17

The Lamoureux Twins are dedicated to leveling the playing field

The gold medal-winning twins discuss the Jocelyne and Monique Lamoureux Foundation and more

PWHPA solidifies leadership group, plans for future

Two board members talk about updates, challenges

Nana and Nachi Fujimoto bring Japan to Färjestad BK

Sisters reunite in Sweden.

Whale to call Danbury Arena home for 2019-20 season

We now know where the Whale will spend their sea-son

Breaking down the CWHL’s Open Letter

“The closure of the CWHL – while significant – will be a small bump in the continued growth of this amazing and competitive global sport.”

Rangers, Islanders take different approaches for engaging female youth hockey players

Amanda Kessel to be Program Ambassador with Rangers

Beauts trademark dispute developing

The NWHL - PSE saga continues

The Riveters’ next coach needs to be chosen carefully

Will the Riveters be the last team to hire a head coach for the second consecutive offseason?

As the new WCHA Women’s Commissioner, Jennifer Flowers hopes to empower

Flowers is taking the WCHA’s reins later this month following Katie Million’s departure

Origins: How Hayley Wickenheiser changed the game

Hockey Canada’s greatest icon set a new standard for greatness

General managers in place for all five NWHL teams

The roster builders are in place and, slowly but surely, the rosters are filling up

NWHL Roster Recap: 7 weeks of signings

Where the 5 teams stand and notes from around the league

Hayley Wickenheiser named to Hockey Hall of Fame

Canadian hockey icon named in her first year of eligibility

Women’s World Cup of Hockey

What could rosters look like for a hypothetical World Cup of Hockey?

The Boston Pride are coming together

Don’t look now, but Boston already has 10 players signed

Göteborg HC marches in Pride, continues to honor diversity

The club continues to back up words with action.

Team Finland legend Riikka Sallinen retires

One of the best to ever play the game calls it a career

2019 NWHL offseason news

The US-based league is heading into its fifth season

Buffalo Beauts name Pete Perram head coach

Perram replaces McCormick behind the bench

If Team USA was a soccer starting 11

It’s the World Cup, and we were feeling a little left out over here

Brian Idalski tabbed as next head coach of the Shenzhen KRS Vanke Rays

Former UND head coach is up next in the KRS coaching carousel

Senior Standouts from the Class of 2019

These 10 seniors all made a major impact on their teams and women’s college hockey

NWHL Roster Recap: the first three weeks of signings

Take a look at where the rosters stand with 18 players signed

Building the Milwaukee Grey Wolves

Or what happens when someone takes a fun idea far too seriously

The Mock Draft

6 rounds. 6 teams. Way too many players.

Will the NWHL turn to D-III talent to fill its rosters?

A story about opportunity and expectation

Why the SDHL TV deal matters

Swedish women’s hockey is making broadcast history

Could Shenzhen KRS Vanke Rays join the Russian Women’s Hockey League?

With the closure of the CWHL, where could the Chinese team land?

Full Circle: The growing industry of player-run hockey camps

Each summer more and more players are giving back while becoming entrepreneurs

The Top 2018-19 Freshman Seasons, Pt. 3

Five more outstanding freshman performances

NWHL expansion plans in jeopardy, open to talks about “passing the torch”

“We fight for progress. We strive to evolve. We’ll always do what’s best for the game.”

The Top 2018-19 Freshman Seasons, Pt. 2

This time around we’re looking at a big center, a big goalie, and a 5-foot-1 defender

Maja Nylén Persson signs with Brynäs IF

A new club for the blue line phenomenon.

The Top 2018-19 Freshman Seasons, Pt. 1

A look at two Tigers and a Husky who piled up points in their freshman seasons

Digit Murphy: Life, leadership, and the pursuit of equality

Legendary coach and innovator sets sights on Aurora Games

Mandy Cronin named General Manager of Buffalo Beauts

Cronin joins two other women as NWHL GMs

Fratkin ready for another year on the power play with the Pride

The Canadian blueliner is back for a fifth year of NWHL hockey

Kaleigh Fratkin on the #ForTheGame movement, the PWHPA, and her decision to return to the NWHL

The returning NWHL veteran shares her side of the story

“This is the right thing to do:” Annie Bélanger is #ForTheGame

Former Inferno goaltender talks about her decision, PWHPA

Shannon Doyle re-signs with Connecticut Whale

Doyle becomes the first player to sign with the Whale

Game of Skates: Hockey Players as Game of Thrones Houses

Mild spoilers ahead...

2019–20 NWHL Signing Tracker

Keep up with the signings heading into season five

Riveters re-sign Madison Packer

The Riveters have re-inked a franchise player for the 2019–20 season

Professional Women’s Hockey Player Association established, issues statement

In another coordinated social media push, #ForTheGame announces PWHPA

Kaleigh Fratkin re-signs with Boston Pride for 2019-2020 NWHL season

The Canadian defender has been with the league since its first year

Report: New Jersey Devils dissolving partnership with Metropolitan Riveters

Devils were the first NHL team to partner with an NWHL team

Q&A with Kelty Apperson of SDE

Former Inferno forward talks about her next adventure in Stockholm.

USA Hockey’s New-Look Goaltending Camp is Underway

Ten of America’s best female goaltenders are currently training at USA Hockey’s goaltending camp in Michigan

The Pegulas, Penn State, and their past involvement in women’s hockey

The Pegulas, and PSE, have helped support women’s hockey at the college level for years. What’s that say about their future in pro hockey?

This year Tornado HK fell from ZhHL superpower to a team that missed the playoffs

Are Tornado’s days of being one of the top teams in the ZhHL over?

Just how good is Luleå/MSSK?

The SDHL’s champs are, for the moment, the best pro women’s team in the world

Pegula Sports and Entertainment to end relationship with NWHL

PSE purchased the Beauts from the league in Dec 2017

Using the Premier Lacrosse League as a blueprint for #ForTheGame

How a lacrosse revolution could pave the way for a women’s hockey league like no other

Four NCAA teams to play in Nashville

Women’s hockey is heading back to Smashville

What #ForTheGame could mean for Nordic hockey

“In unity there is strength.”

Q&A with Anya Battaglino

The NWHLPA’s Executive Director discusses her perspective on the #ForTheGame movement.

How We Got from #OneLeague to #ForTheGame

and, maybe, a bit of the why.

NWHL, Director of NWHLPA release statements in response to #ForTheGame movement

The NWHL responds to the movement that is putting its 2019-20 season in jeopardy

A list of players involved in #ForTheGame

We’ve scoured social media to create a list of all 150+ players who are currently striking for better conditions.

#ForTheGame

At least 200 players announced that they “will not play in ANY professional leagues in North America this season.”

Liz Knox on the #ForTheGame movement

The former Head of the CWHLPA talked about the origins and the hopes

A Timeline of the #ForTheGame Movement

The Players are making their voices heard

Over 200 players set to sit out upcoming professional season

The group had a coordinated Twitter statement release

The last wave of the CWHL’s 100-Point club

Five players earned their place in women’s hockey history by reaching 100 career points in the 2018-19 season

Q&A with Ramina Shlah

The Inferno social media manager talks about her time with the CWHL and the team

Connecticut Whale name Bray Ketchum as general manager

Ketchum played 3 seasons with the Metropolitan Riveters

A snapshot of the CWHL record book

Today the CWHL ceased operations, marking an end to a pivotal chapter in the history of not just women’s hockey, but hockey in North America. Unfortunately, finding definitive records for the CWHL is no small task; it requires a great deal more than a quick search on Elite Prospects.

Kiekko-Espoo absorb Espoo Blues, rejoin top tier

The Blues are back in the Kiekko-Espoo fold.

USA Hockey announces 2019-20 U18, U22 coaches

Maura Crowell and Joel Johnson have been named head coaches for the 2019-20 women’s teams

HHOF responds to CWHL trophy auctions

With their hands tied, the HHOF looks to other to help preserve women’s hockey history

CWHL auctioning off trophies

Maybe the most pointed sign of how bad things are

MeiGray Group nets nearly $10,000 in NWHL charity auctions

You Can Play, DIFD benefit from donations

Report: NWHL to expand season to 24 games per team for 2019-2020

Teams will play eight more games next season

Online interest in women’s hockey has risen since CWHL announced its closure

Search engine interest in the CWHL skyrocketed — after it folded

Riveters name Kate Whitman Annis as general manager

All teams will have general managers this upcoming season

2019 Worlds Recap: Finland

The Naisleijonat’s future is bright

2019 Worlds Recap: USA

can’t nobody tell them nothin’

2019 Worlds Recap: Russia

Russia finished in fourth after getting beat up in the group stage by Finland, Canada, and the U.S.

2019 Worlds Recap: Canada

A disappointing finish, but a bright future

Two CWHL teams open auctions for jerseys

Funds raised will go back to the league

From the history books: Jess Jones’ Angela James Bowl season

The year Jess Jones took the women’s hockey world by storm

Team Finland prize money increased for World Championship performance

Player bonus goes up 2,000 euros each

Behind the Glass: Recap of the 2019 Worlds

Our second installment of Behind the Glass for the 2019 Worlds

Venla Hovi announces retirement

Naisleijonat forward calls it a career.

2019 Worlds: The Call

What just happened in Espoo?

USA wins 2019 IIHF World Championship

Finland takes home silver, but many believe they earned gold

2019 Worlds Recap: Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Japan

These four teams finished fifth through eighth in the 2019 World Championship

2019 Worlds Recap: France and Sweden

France and Sweden will both be relegated to Division IA in 2020

History Made: Finland defeats Canada, will play for gold medal

KERMIT FLAIL

2019 Worlds: USA and Finland to meet in gold medal game

Canada will meet Russia in bronze medal game

2019 Worlds: Group B’s goaltenders were amazing

A deeper look at some tremendous goaltending performances

2019 Worlds: Quarterfinals recap

We have our semifinals matchups for Saturday and our 9th and 10th place teams after a busy day of hockey in Finland

Behind the Glass of the 2019 Worlds in Espoo

Breaking down the numbers from group play

2019 Worlds: Quarterfinals field set

The US took the top spot in Group A while Japan squeaked in during the last game of preliminary play

2019 Worlds: Day 6 Recap

USA routs Russia, Japan beats Sweden, and more in the final day of preliminary play

Breaking down the North American pro and collegiate teams represented in Epsoo

Which pro and collegiate teams from the U.S. and Canada have the most players playing in the 2019 Worlds?

2019 Worlds: Day 5 Recap

France wins their first game! Spooner nets a hat trick!

Five players who are tearing it up in Finland

A look at which players are stealing the show in Espoo as we approach the end of the group stage

2019 Worlds: Day 4 Recap

USA rolls post Switzerland; Sweden notches a comeback win over France

2019 Worlds: Day 3 Recap

Czechs stay on top of Group B; another tight USA-Canada game

Report: Former CWHL investor interested in league

According to another report, the NHL has donated additional money to the CWHL.

2019 Worlds: Day 2 recap

France scores their first goal of the tournament

2019 Worlds: Day 1 recap

Germany beats Sweden in a shootout like WOAH

North American women’s hockey is no stranger to turbulence

If the past is any indication, the future should be fine.

Reports: NHL’s financial support of NWHL amounts to $100,000

The NHL’s new commitment to the NWHL is less than the minimum salary of a single NHL player

A timeline of (almost) everything since the CWHL ceased operations

Try to follow the wildly bouncing puck

NWHL to add two Canadian teams, receives further investment from NHL

The NWHL will expand for the second time in two years

The CWHL folded - now what happens to women’s hockey in Canada?

You’ve got questions, we’ve (kind of) got answers

Denmark on the rise: Q&A with national team coach Fredrik Glader

As the Danish Lions prepare for the Division I Group A World Cup in Hungary next week, they’re also working on a bigger mission: to make it to the Olympics.

CWHL to cease operations on May 1, 2019

Stay updated with this on-going story

2019 World Championship Preview: Canada

In a moment of great uncertainty, Team Canada will seek its first gold medal since 2012.

Q&A with CWHLPA co-chair Liz Knox

The Canadian goaltender was co-chair of the CWHL Player Association

Growing the game in a changing landscape

The CWHL folding leaves a lot of questions about what’s next for the players, teams, and the women’s hockey landscape

What we know (and what we don’t) about the CWHL ceasing operations

A lot of unknowns are ahead

BREAKING: CWHL to fold on May 1

The league announced this morning after 12 seasons, it will cease operations

2019 World Championship Preview: USA

Team USA will look to capture their ninth World Championship title

2019 World Championship Preview: Sweden

The Damkronorna have a lot to prove in Finland

2019 World Championship Preview: Finland

The Lionesses have come home.

2019 World Championship Preview: Germany

With a new head coach, Germany is looking to start this Olympic cycle off strong

Attendance numbers, merchandise sales, more from NWHL’s 2018–19 season released by league

League plans to provide additional support to Whale, offers transparency and other details from 2018–19 season

How to Watch: 2019 IIHF World Championships

Nearly everything you need to know about this year’s Worlds tournament

Behind the Glass: Inferno claim the Clarkson Cup

The Inferno are the champions of the CWHL and the Espoo Blues are the champions of the Naisten Liiga

2019 World Championship Preview: France

France will be competing in the top division for the first time ever

2019 World Championship Preview: Russia

The Russians are coming off a strong fourth-place finish in PyeongChang. Can they jump to the podium at Worlds?

The Espoo Blues are the 2019 Aurora Borealis Cup Champions

A clean sweep brings the title back to Espoo.

The Takeaway: Wisconsin finishes on top

The waiting is over for the Badgers

Q&A with Cornell’s Bella Kang and Kaity McKenzie

Two freshmen reflect on their first season of college hockey

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: On Wisconsin

Another season in the books, but a new team on top to end the season for the poll.

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 26: Final Fantasy

They said anything could happen... AND IT DID

A statistical analysis of the Metropolitan Riveters under Randy Velischek

In summary: Fire Randy.

Wisconsin wins 2019 NCAA Championship, 2-0

A shorthanded snipe by Annie Pankowski was the game winning goal

2019 World Championship Preview: Japan

Can Japan surprise Sweden and the rest of Group B?

Calgary Inferno win 2019 Clarkson Cup, 5-2

Two goals by Zoe Hickel lifts team to their second championship in four seasons

Q&A with Frozen Four analyst Sonny Watrous

Former Providence College player on broadcasting for her alma mater, Big Ten Network

Back to Back: Luleå Hockey/MSSK wins SDHL gold

Three titles in four years for the reigning champions.

Loren Gabel wins the 2019 Patty Kazmaier Award

Gabel is the 22nd winner of the Patty Kaz.

Minnesota and Wisconsin advance to the national title game

Another Border Battle is on deck for the 2019 NCAA Championship

2019 World Championship Preview: Switzerland

Switzerland is going to Finland shorthanded and dealing with some key injuries.

2019 World Championship Preview: Czech Republic

Will the Czech Republic’s talented group of forwards be enough to get the team out of the group stage?

2019 NWHL Award winners

Beauts players win four of the six individual awards

2019 CWHL award winners

Marie-Philip Poulin wins three awards

2019 Clarkson Cup Preview: Calgary vs Montréal

Two heavyweights face off in the finals

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 24: FINAL JEOPARDY FINAL TRADE TIPS

Literally anyone could win it

NCAA Year in Review: Robert Morris and Syracuse

A review of the CHA’s regular season champions and postseason champions

2018-19 NWHL Season Recap: Metropolitan Riveters

“I saw that going differently in my mind.” - Will Smith, “Hitch”

Behind the Glass: Roll ‘Caps

The Whitecaps lift Isobel, Luleå lifts the SDHL’s Cup, Knight gets the nod from the NHLPA, and Maschmeyer makes history as an MVP finalist.

Johnston, Poulin, and Spooner nominees for CWHL MVP

Three veteran forwards are the finalists for the CWHL’s 2019 MVP

NCAA Year in Review: Minnesota-Duluth and Ohio State

The best of the rest in the west

2018-19 NWHL Season Recap: Boston Pride

The Pride came roaring back this season, but they still have more to prove

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 24: Post Weekend Standings and FINAL WEEK SPECIAL RULE

One last chance for glory!

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Penultimate Pandemonium

The end is near and only four teams remain with a shot at the trophy.

Minnesota Whitecaps win 2019 Isobel Cup, 2-1 in overtime

Lee Stecklein scores 49 seconds into the extra frame

Frozen Four field is set: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Clarkson, and Cornell advance

The ECAC and WCHA will be well-represented at next weekend’s Frozen Four

Finalists for CWHL 2019 Jayna Hefford Award announced

Two players from Montréal and one from Calgary are up for the player-voted MVP award

Beauts, Whitecaps to face off in Isobel Cup final

Will Minnesota win in their first season or will Buffalo be the first team to win two NWHL championships?

Russian playoff preview: Can anyone take down Agidel?

With a recently-dynastic Tornado out of the picture, the road to the title goes through Bashkortostan

2019 CWHL awards

Keep up with all the finalists and winners for the 2019 CWHL awards

2019 NWHL Awards

Keep up with all the finalists and winners for the 2019 NWHL awards

CWHL announces finalists for Defender of the Year

Three top-scoring defenders are up for the title

CWHL announces finalists for Goaltender of the Year

Will Räty win Goaltender of the Year for the second straight season?

CWHL announces three Coach of the Year Finalists

Among the drop-offs this year, some stars

NWHL 2019 MVP finalists released

Veterans and rookies alike made big statements.

Q&A with Clarkson’s Loren Gabel

The Clarkson senior was named a Top 3 Patty Kazmaier finalist for the second season in a row

Pups and pucks: Annie Pankowski’s goals intersect on and off the ice

The Wisconsin senior is a finalist for the Hockey Humanitarian Award and in the Top 3 for the Patty Kazmaier Award

CWHL announces three Rookie of the Year finalists

All three finalists are forwards

Straighten the Crown: Oh, ship!

Beauts headed to record fourth consecutive championship

It’s a rematch! Luleå/MSSK and Linköping to go for gold

Will history be repeated or rewritten?

Behind the Glass: it’s Cup season

It’s playoff time and Hilary Knight and Eveliina Suonpää are on a mission

NCAA Year in Review: Lindenwood, Mercyhurst, Penn State, and RIT

How did these four College Hockey America teams fare this season?

NCAA Year in Review: Boston University, Colgate, and Providence

Last out of the tournament from the East — what do we think of their season?

TRIA Rink to Host Isobel Cup Semifinal on Friday, Cup Final on Sunday

The State of Hockey is hosting an Isobel Cup Weekend

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 23: Post Weekend Standings

Eight teams left!

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Tepid tournament turbulence

We are in the tournament and almost everyone left could take home a trophy.

Montréal and Calgary to face off in Clarkson Cup final

This is the third time the two teams will meet in the finals

The Takeaway: NCAA Tournament looms

With the excitement of the conference championships in the rearview mirror, we turn our sights to the NCAA quarterfinals

NCAA Bracket released

We have a bracket!

NCAA Bracketology: Finals

There are eight possible outcomes leading to six possible brackets

Underdog Orange powers their way to CHA title over Robert Morris

The NCAA tournament just got a little more orange.

Goal by Goal: Furies beat Inferno in Game 1 of Clarkson Cup semifinal

A three-point game by Natalie Spooner lifts Toronto in the first game

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 22: Rushed Friday Update

Quick! Get this post up before the CHA plays again!

NWHL announces Newcomer of the Year award, 2019 finalists

Rookie of the Year award renamed

Goal by Goal: Riveters win NWHL play-in game, 5-2

Two goals from Alexa Gruschow send the four seed to the next round

NCAA Year in Review: UConn, Merrimack, New Hampshire, Vermont

Examining the 2018-19 season for Hockey East’s lower-seeded playoff teams

NCAA Year In Review: Harvard, Quinnipiac, RPI, St. Lawrence

The lower seeds in the ECAC all had their seasons end on the same weekend

All About Balance: Team Canada announces 2019 World Championship roster

Will a mixed roster of veterans and newcomers help Canada capture Worlds gold?

Sarah Lefort Lives Up to Great Expectations

In the early days of the CWHL season, Lefort has shown Les Canadiennes exactly why they drafted her in the first round

Beauts Notebook: Whale's first period flurry bests Buffalo

Steadman scored two more goals on Sunday, but the Beauts were once again overwhelmed by Connecticut's top line.

Marie-Philip Poulin begins coaching career at McGill

Canada's Golden Girl, Marie-Philip Poulin, has been named a skills coach of the McGill University women's hockey team.

A Look at RWHL Defenders and Goaltenders Against NWHL Competition

How defenders and goalies from the RWHL performed with Team Russia against the Boston Pride, the New York Riveters, and the Connecticut Whale.

Browne makes history, Beauts drop opening game at home

The Beauts lose 4-1 but hockey wins with Harrison Browne's historic shorthanded goal.

NWHL 2019 Defender of the Year finalists released

A new winner will be crowned

A Look at RWHL Forwards Against NWHL Competition

How Olga Sosina, Luda Belyakova, Katia Smolentseva, and other forwards from the RWHL played while representing Team Russia against the NWHL.

NCAA Year In Review: Bemidji, Minnesota State, St. Cloud

Last place in the WCHA but 26 to 28 place in our hearts

2019 Isobel Cup Playoffs Preview: Riveters at Whitecaps

TRIA Rink will be a-rockin’, and the Riveters have come a-knockin’

How to Watch: NWHL, CWHL playoffs

Let’s raise some trophies!

NWHL announces finalists for 2019 Goaltender of the Year award

The three finalists are all in their first season of the league

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 22: Post Weekend Standings

Final standings until the CHA mess everything up with their mid-week tournament

Boston College’s coaching tandem continues to orchestrate success

Behind Crowley and Kennedy’s 300-plus wins at BC is a lasting friendship that’s changed the program

NCAA Bracketology: Semifinals

A mere 16,384 different things could happen this weekend.

NHL Now to feature all-female broadcast

Kendall Coyne Schofield joins Jackie Redmond, Jamie Hersch, and all-star cast of analysts

Behind the Glass: It’s go time

The NWHL and CWHL playoffs are about to begin and the SDHL playoff finals are less than a week away

NWHL Stock Report: Playoff SZN

The quest for the Cup begins. Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose...

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Uniquely unmoving

21 games remain, 18 teams left to take home a trophy.

2019 Isobel Cup Playoffs Preview: Pride at Beauts

Two teams with almost identical records will face off in the Isobel Cup semifinals

NCAA Year in Reviews

A look back at how each team did in 2018-19

2019 CWHL Playoff Series Preview: Montreal vs Markham

The defending champions look to get back to the finals

Stocking up on young guns: Team USA’s World Championship Roster

A crop of NCAA players return to Team USA’s roster after the Rivalry Series

Her or Me with Markham Thunder goalies EJ Milne-Price and Erica Howe

Sometimes it’s who would last at a mall, not a desert island

Her or Me with Whale skaters Michelle Löwenhielm and Katerina Mrázová

The UMD and Whale teammates dished on each other

Her or Me with Worcester Blades skaters Erin Kickham and Meghan Grieves

Can you pick out The Office quote?

Founding 4 Pod Episode 61: Get Thwacked

The Whale are swimming with a new pod

NCAA Year in Review: Brown, Dartmouth, Union, Yale

A look back at the 2018-19 season for these ECAC squads

NCAA Year in Review: Maine and Holy Cross

We look back at the year that was for Maine and Holy Cross

Patty Kazmaier Top-3 finalists named

All three finalists are seniors

The Toronto Furies are in the playoffs

A furious return to the postseason.

The Takeaway: Playoff fields set in the ECAC, Hockey East, and WCHA

An exciting finale to the regular season cleared up the playoff picture

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 21 (!): Post weekend standings

Challenging times for the top teams point to an exciting postseason

NWHL Stock Report: The Home Stretch

They’re neck-and-neck-and-neck...

Shiann Darkangelo is in the business of health

A conversation with the Furies forward on her company Plant-Based Performance and better living through diet

Mock Trade Deadline: CWHL edition

What moves could CWHL teams make at a fake deadline?

Mock Trade Deadline: NWHL edition

What if today was deadline day for the NWHL, too?

Behind the Glass: Here come the playoffs

Poulin wins the CWHL scoring race and other news, notes, numbers, and trends from the last week of pro women’s hockey

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Playoff time

Regular season is over, post season is beginning.

NCAA Bracketology: Quarterfinals

We are at the most exciting time of the year for college hockey.

2019 Isobel Cup Playoffs: Play-In Game Preview

Get ready for the battle of the underdogs

The Whale make some moves in the wake of Räisänen’s injury

Connecticut has made some moves with a play-in game for the 2019 Isobel Cup Playoffs just around the corner

2019 CWHL Playoffs Series Preview: Calgary vs Toronto

Can the Furies pull off the upset?

How to Watch: Feb 23 - 24

It’s the final weekend of CWHL regular play!

CWHLPA announces new partnership and player branding initiative

Personal branding and growth at the forefront of PA’s new partnership.

Top Shelf Episode 57: The Rivalry

Hello and welcome to Top Shelf, where we keep the hot takes and the hard liquor! This is a podcast where Michelle Jay and Hannah Bevis have a couple drinks, get a little tipsy, and talk about the biggest stories in women’s hockey. We talk about a little bit

Behind The Mask: Tiina Ranne

Friendship and family connections give KalPa’s netminder plenty of positivity.

The NWHL playoff picture

The top three seeds are still up for grabs

The legal reality of #OneLeague

While it appeared both sides were ready for some form of #OneLeague, their legal structures could have made it difficult - if not impossible.

Top 10 Patty Kazmaier finalists released

A quick look at who’s nominated for the top player in women’s hockey

Lovisa Selander is the best goalie you haven’t heard of

The NCAA’s best goalie talks gear, international styles, and her unexpected choice of warm-up video

The Founding 4 Podcast Episode 60: The Newark Massacre

Boston brings the heat against the Riveters after NWHL players return from the 2019 Rivalry Series

Top rookie performances in the NCAA

Who stands out in this year’s freshman class?

NCAA Matchup of the Week: Mercyhurst at Robert Morris

The two leaders in the CHA go for each other with the regular season trophy on the line

Behind the Glass: Dempsey makes history

Jillian Dempsey is the NWHL’s all-time leading goal scorer and other news, notes, and numbers from the last week

NWHL Draft Pick Watch: Who will be available for the postseason?

An early exit for these players’ college teams could be a bonus for their teams in the NWHL

Did Ann-Sophie Bettez and Jamie Lee Rattray do enough to stay on Team Canada?

Two of the CWHL’s brightest stars shined in the Rivalry Series, but did they shine bright enough?

Off ice observations from the Rivalry Series

Some thoughts about the broadcast and attendance

NCAA by the numbers: Who’s in and who’s out of the playoffs with one week left

Two titles are locked up, but there’s plenty more to play for

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Chaotically Calm

We had crazy games galore but no movement this week.

Reflections on Game Three of the 2019 Rivalry Series

Breaking down Canada’s 2-0 win in Detroit

Goal by Goal: Game 3 of the Rivalry Series

Canada takes game three, 2-0, and the series, 2-1

Q & A with Leksands IF’s Gracen Hirschy

Indiana isn’t exactly famous. The often-forgotten 19th state in the union is known for corn, more corn, the Indianapolis 500, and college basketball. Did we mention corn? For those wearing the demonym Hoosier by birth or by choice, it’s home. For others, it’s a place to pass

2019 NWHL All-Star Game: Fan Profiles

The record-breaking crowd was made up of a diverse array of fans

USA Hockey names Katie Million as director of women’s national team program

Million is the current WCHA commissioner

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 20: Post Weekend Standings

Stumbles from Northeastern, Clarkson, and Princeton are making real life almost as exciting as fantasy

Reflections on the first two games of the 2019 Rivalry Series

A recap of the first two games of the 2019 Rivalry Series

Goal by Goal: Game 2 of the Rivalry Series

Canada took game two, 4-3

Goal by Goal: Game 1 of the Rivalry Series

The first of three games was a one goal game.

Founding 4 Podcast Episode 59: Nashville swept away by women’s hockey!

Erica & Mike recap the 2019 NWHL All-Star Weekend and why representation in hockey matters!

Susanna Tapani signs with Linköping HC

Finnish Olympian heads to Sweden for SDHL quarterfinals

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 19: Final standings, weekly awards, and trade round-up

Our first 600 point-getter

Top Shelf Episode 56: Marketing women’s hockey

Market the game to grow the game?

Straighten the Crown: Count the stars

Defense and All-Stars and Friendlies? OH MY!

Boston University wins 2019 Beanpot

The Terriers got those beans for the first time as a varsity team

The Takeaway: Jerseys to the rafters

Mark Johnson, Molly Schaus recognized; Beanpot and Ivy League champions crowned

How to Watch: 2019 Rivalry Series

Who doesn’t want to spend Valentine’s Day with their one true love: women’s hockey?

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 19: Housekeeping and Trade Tips

Still enough time for a well-considered trade to make a difference

Behind the Glass: All-Stars and Playoff Races

Kendall Coyne Schofield is even faster than she was when she looked incredibly fast in San Jose

The Blades are still stagnant

A new home and a new logo hasn’t changed the Blades’ fate

NCAA by the numbers: Who’s in and who’s out of the playoffs with two weeks left

Two titles are locked up, but there’s plenty more to play for

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Beanpot Burnout

Titles are being clinched and we are getting ever closer to crowning a champion.

Weekend Update: Feb. 9 - 10

The NWHL celebrates its All-Star Weekend and Les Canadiennes and the Inferno pick up big wins

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 19: Post Weekend Standings

Hands up if you forgot that Minnesota had the weekend off

Top Shelf Episode 54: It’s NWHL All-Star weekend!

Hello and welcome to Top Shelf, where we keep the hot takes and the hard liquor! This is a podcast where Michelle Jay and Hannah Bevis have a couple drinks, get a little tipsy, and talk about the biggest stories in women’s hockey. We talk about a little bit

So, you’re coming to Smashville...

Before you enter the friendly confines of Bridgestone Arena, get to know some of the history that was made there and the traditions that take place inside.

Founding 4 Podcast Episode 58: The NWHL takes on #Smashville

Madison Packer joins to discuss the Kyle Pavone Foundation

The Naisten Liiga playoffs are set

Six teams will play for the prettiest trophy in sports.

TIG Round table: Who will win the NWHL All-Star skills and game?

So many choices!!!

Hayley Wickenheiser will join IIHF Hall of Fame

Wick becomes the first woman since Angela Ruggiero to join the IIHF’s Hall of Fame

NWHL Stock Report: Nashville Bound

City of (all-) stars, are you shinin’ just for me...

2019 NWHL All-Star Game Preview

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend in Nashville

Behind the Glass: Bach goes off against the Blades

Bach notches her first CWHL hat trick, Jillian Dempsey can’t be stopped at even strength, and the SDHL regular season ends with Luleå on top

The Riveters are running out of time

The 2018 Isobel Cup Champs are running out of time to get their game together

With speed and energy, Sylvie Wallin creating a buzz at Princeton

Princeton junior Sylvie Wallin is as much of a presence off the ice as she is on the blue line

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll:

Very little movement in the poll as trophy time grows closer

Jennifer Wakefield’s SDHL season is over

First season in Gävle ends early

NCAA by the numbers: Who’s in and who’s out of the playoffs with three weeks left

With time starting to run out, more spots are being clinched

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 18: Post Weekend Standings

First and second place are separated by a hair as some of the country’s top teams stumble on the ice

Founding 4 Episode 57: Yesterday’s breaking news, next week!

The Beauts roll over the Pride and Coyne Schofield and Decker put on a show in San Jose

Kendall Coyne Schofield had hockey mansplained to her

Pierre McGuire strikes again...

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 17: Trade Tips

Seems like the best players just keep getting better

NCAA Matchup of the Week: Clarkson at Princeton

These two ECAC heavyweights meet for the first time, surprisingly late in the season

The Takeaway: Mercyhurst fights for Folgs

Mercyhurst mounts a meaningful comeback; goaltending records fall

NWHL Stock Report: B-e-a-utiful

Buffalo soldiers on to its fourth straight win. So who’s hot?

NCAA by the numbers: who’s in and who’s out of the playoffs?

Time to do the math and see where everybody stands in their conference

The Ice Goof Den: CWHL and NWHL Mascots

Here are some free (bad) ideas for the CWHL and NWHL

KRS Vanke Rays change coaches late in the season

Mike LaZazzera to step in for Bob Deraney

Her or Me with Boston Pride skaters Dana Trivigno and Haley Skarupa

Longtime teammates are put to the test

Behind the Glass: Speed and Skill

Some of the NWHL and CWHL’s brightest put on a show at the NHL’s All-Star Skills Competition in San Jose

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 17: Post Weekend Standings

More movement at the top of our league, and NCAA teams slowly change the #narrative

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Continuous Consensus

We are entering the home stretch and things are heating up with trophies almost in play — the next few weeks will have a lot to say.

Weekend Recap: Jan 26 - 27

Saulnier nets four goals in one game

The Nordic News: Turn And Face The Strange

What can happen in two weeks? A lot, it turns out.

Brianna Decker hit the mark when the NHL missed

CCM gives $25,000 to Decker after her impressive premier passing run

Kendall Coyne Schofield speeds through NHL Skills Competition

Olympian and NWHL player begins NHL Skills Competition with big numbers

Kendall Coyne Schofield to compete in Fastest Skater event at NHL All-Star Skills Competition

US Olympian to replace injured NHL-er Nathan MacKinnon of the Avalanche

NWHL MVP race is too close to call

Five players who have been indispensable to their teams this year

USA reveals roster for Rivalry Series

14 gold medalists highlight roster

How to Watch: Jan. 26 - 27

An extremely light weekend in women’s hockey

Michelle Picard appears on NHL Network

Captain Picard to some, Captain Wildflower to others

Top Shelf Episode 53: All-time all-stars

We questioned each others picks, debated merits, and struggled a lot

Team Canada roster announced for Rivalry Series with Team USA

Ann-Sophie Bettez and a team full of All-Stars will face Team USA next month

Founding 4 Podcast Episode 56: Nemesisters

A big injury, a winter storm, a week full of news, and a new first place team

Jillian Dempsey talks NWHL hockey on NHL Network

Boston Pride captain joined NHL Now to chat about the Pride, the league, and more

State of the conferences: Contenders and dark horses in the NCAA

Who are the contenders and dark horses in NCAA women’s hockey’s four major Division I conferences?

Olympians to participate in NHL’s All-Star Weekend

Second straight year women will be involved in the NHL’s weekend

The CWHL Playoff Race

Only four teams will battle it out for the Clarkson Cup

NCAA Matchup of the Week: Quinnipiac at Minnesota Duluth

A late non-conference matchup awaits

Women’s College Hockey Belt Update: Husky Alliance Civil War

A look at the Belt Championship Games of the last month

NWHL Stock Report: Roll Caps

Minnesota goes Whale hunting, steamrolls Connecticut

Her or Me with Minnesota Whitecaps skaters Lee Stecklein and Hannah Brandt

We put Whitecaps and Team USA teammates to the test

Weekend Recap: Jan. 19 - 20

Eight different Whitecaps scored on the weekend

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Wild Western action

Another week in the books, with mostly predictable results.

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 16: Post Weekend Standings

Like laces on skates, the standings are tightening up

Reimagining this year’s NWHL All-Star Game coaches

A few suggestions for who could have been behind the benches

Straighten the Crown: It’s going down! Beauts’ December!

Big month for Buffalo has nearly turned the tables

Behind the Glass: the NWHL’s top shooting duos

Stories, stats, trends, and observations from the world of professional women’s hockey

Reimagining this year’s CWHL All-Star Game coaches

We know the special guests and coaches for both games, but what if...

How to Watch: Jan 19 - 20

CWHL All Star weekend!

Top Shelf Episode 52: CWHL All Star episode

It’s been one week since our last episode!

Founding Four Podcast 55: So much happened!

Whale roster moves, Casorso vs. Packer, and much more!

Midseason shakeups in the NWHL

Coaches discharged, players departing, and some other moves that make even less sense ...

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 15: Weekly Awards and Trade Tips

And yet another way to work out who you should be buying!

An Australian hockey analytics odyssey

Or, how to drag your barebones stats league into the analytics era

NWHL Stock Report: Fisticuffs in Buffalo

“Buffalo gals, won’t you throw hands tonight...”

What might an SDHL All-Star Game look like?

Can this please be a thing?

West takes Russian All-Star Game

SK Gorny’s trio of Fanuza Kadirova, Tatiana Rafter, and Hayley Williams led the way

Q&A with Hayley Moore on her career in hockey

The NWHL Deputy Commissioner and Director of Girls Hockey at the East Coast Wizards discusses her management role in hockey

The Takeaway: Highlighting the women’s Hockey Humanitarian Award nominees

Hockey Humanitarian Award nominees include Jessie Eldridge, Annie Pankowski, Jacyn Reeves, Samantha Ridgewell

Why the Beauts are the top team in the NWHL

Despite being third in the standings, the Beauts are the current “team to beat”

Behind the Glass: Casorso goes out swinging

Casorso finishes her pro career with a scrap and Bettez’s point streak comes to an end

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 15: Post Weekend Standings

We have a new leader! Also, SNODGRASS

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Turbulent Times

As the playoff races start to heat up a few more teams have decided they want to play.

Weekend Recap: Jan 12 - 13

All 5 NWHL teams played this weekend and Canada brought gold home from the U18 tournament.

Randy Velischek on the state of the Riveters

Can the Riveters get back on track in 2019?

How to Watch: Jan 12 - 13

All 5 NWHL teams will play this weekend

NCAA Matchup of the Week: Princeton at Cornell

Our panelists make their calls for this weekend’s top NCAA game

Finland Triumphs over Sweden in U18 Quarterfinal

Overtime goal sends Finland ahead to the semis

The Boston Pride have partnered with the Boston Bruins

This is the fourth NWHL, NHL partnership

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 14: Final Standings

Making a Penn State-ment

Coaches, puck drops, and singers released for CWHL All Star Game

It’s been one ... year since the last CWHL All Star Game

Top Shelf Episode 51: Streaming and dreaming

Michelle and Hannah are back together!

Founding 4 Podcast Episode 54: #OneBoston?

All the NWHL news from the past week including interview clips from Amanda Kessel, Miye D’Oench, and Madison Packer!

Behind the Glass: No one can stop Poulin and Bettez

Les Canadiennes’ dynamic duo has been outstanding this year

NWHL Stock Report: New Year’s Resolutions

Teams that resolved to improve in 2019 made a big statement over the weekend

The Beauts are moving forward without Sarah Edney

Buffalo has lost a valuable defender and it will be tricky to replace her in the lineup

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 14: Post Weekend Standings

SNODGRASS

Amanda Kessel is the NWHL’s premier playmaking forward

The Riveters offense may be struggling, but Kessel has still been brilliant

Brigette Lacquette, Liz Knox named CWHL All-Star captains

Fans voted in the Inferno defender and the Thunder goaltender as captains for 2019 game

Goal by Goal: Northeastern 3 - Clarkson 1 in Game 2 of the Friendship Series

Seems Northeastern were ranked above Clarkson for a reason

Goal by Goal: Clarkson 3 - Northeastern 3 at the Friendship Series

The first game in Belfast didn’t disappoint

Founding 4 Podcast Episode 53: How many goalies?

Sorokina acquired by the Riveters, why Maddie Elia should be an All-Star, and more!

Top Shelf Episode 50: Hustle Button

Hello and welcome to Top Shelf, where we keep the hot takes and the hard liquor! This is a podcast where Michelle Jay and Hannah Bevis have a couple drinks, get a little tipsy, and talk about the biggest stories in women’s hockey. We talk about a little bit

The Nordic News: Welcome, 2019

Let’s do that new year.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Holy Huskies

We have a new Queen in the East

NCAA Matchup of the Week: Clarkson vs Northeastern in Belfast

Rebecca Stenberg retires from Team Sweden

After seven seasons and 98 games in a Team Sweden jersey, forward Rebecca Stenberg has called an end to her national team career. She last dressed for Sweden at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games. Stenberg, 26, debuted with Team Sweden as a U18. She scored 26 points at the

Midseason CWHL Award predictions

It’s crystal ball time

Riveters acquire Maria Sorokina for future considerations

The Riveters start 2019 with a trade

Weekend Recap: Jan. 5 - 6

Amanda Kessel and Marie-Philip Poulin put up big weekends

Grading the Buffalo Beauts’ first half

Things are starting to get deep on the shores of Lake Erie

How to Watch: Jan 5 - 6

Welcome to 2019 hockey!

Grading the Connecticut Whale’s first half

Rookies Räisänen and Mrázová shine in first half for The Pod

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week er 12 I think: Post Weekend standings

There were unexpected results, but they weren’t the unexpected results we expected

How to watch the U18 World Championships

Plus more information you might want to know

Her or Me with Buffalo Beauts goaltenders Shannon Szabados and Nicole Hensley

Find out who is more superstitious, flexible, and more!

Behind the Glass: Which U.S. states do NWHL players come from?

The NWHL is back in action and that means there are a lot of Minnesotans on the ice

Weekend Recap: Dec 29 - 30

Big games, big lights.

Photo Gallery: Whitecaps top Beauts at KeyBank Center

Photos from the historic first NWHL game at Buffalo’s NHL rink

Minnesota narrowly beats Buffalo in historic first-ever game at KeyBank Center

The Whitecaps triumphed in a 2-1 victory over the Beauts that was secured by Lee Stecklein’s first goal of the season.

Founding 4 Podcast Episode 52: Lights, Scamurra, Action!

Mike & Erica recap the 2018 NWHL Draft, the possibility of a partnership with the league and USA Hockey, and offer movie quotes to summarize their New Years Resolutions for each NWHL team

How to Watch: Dec 29 - 30

Three NWHL games are on tap this weekend

Where each CWHL team stands after the holiday break

Standings, stats leaders, and storylines from the first “half” of the season

The top five NCAA goalies this season

Which goalies have had the biggest impact for their teams thus far this season?

NWHL Deputy Commissioner Hayley Moore on the 2018 NWHL Draft

A Q&A with Moore on the changes we saw, how they came about

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Mid-Season Break: Who’s on the upswing?

Comparing the second half of the first half to the first half of the first half to get a better idea of how the first half of the second half will go

The Women’s College Hockey Championship Belt

A traveling championship within women’s hockey? Sure, why not.

Her or Me with Les Canadiennes goalies Emerance Maschmeyer and Genevieve Lacasse

Find out who is more superstitious, flexible, and more!

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Mid-Season Break: look at shot percentage

The mystery of the shrinking Snodgrass shot percentage

Grading the Boston Pride’s first half

The Pride are playing true to their game, and it’s working.

CWHL to NWHL: They’re (probably) not shipping down to Boston

Canadian players to U.S. teams? It’s less likely than you think.

Evaluating the 2019 NWHL rookie class

Is December too early to be making rookie of the year predictions? Maybe. Will that stop us? Not at all.

Founding 4 Podcast Episode 51: Breaking Down the NWHL Draft

Happy Holidays, Founding 4 Podcast listeners! Mike is back for this week’s episode where we break down the 2018 NWHL Draft, which was filled with all sorts of storylines and wrinkles. In this year’s draft we saw four Pyeongchang Olympians get selected as well as the first NCAA

Notable college seniors who weren’t picked in the 2018 NWHL Draft

Just because they weren’t drafted doesn’t mean they won’t play

Where each NWHL team stands after the holiday break

Standings, stats leaders, and storylines from the first “half” of the season

The numbers of the 2018 NWHL Draft

Who is from where and how many are there

Rounds 3-5 of the 2018 NWHL Draft

Some history

The Nordic News: Jul, Joulu, Christmas

Hello and welcome to the second edition of The Nordic News! It’s been a busy couple of weeks leading up to the Christmas holiday. Your humble proprietor is headed off on an adventure and will return in time for the next installment. National Teams Both Finland and Sweden announced

Early impressions of the 2018 NWHL Draft

There are no shortage of storylines after the first 10 picks of the draft

The first two rounds of the 2018 NWHL Draft

Annie Pankowski was the first overall pick of this year’s draft

Behind the Glass: the CWHL holiday break

Poulin and Bettez are both riding unbelievable point streaks

Russian women’s league announces All-Stars

The game, which will be played January 13 at Neftekhim Arena in Nizhnekamsk, features many of Russia’s top talents

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 12: post weekend standings and holidays trade reminder

Hark!

Founding 4 Podcast Episode 50: Two coaches down, more to go?

Kelly Schultz joins the podcast to discuss the NWHL Draft, WCHA seniors to watch, and a few odd occurrences in New Jersey last week.

Weekend Update: Dec 15-16

Montreal sweeps KRS and the Furies split their weekend series against Calgary

Column: the NWHL Draft is still weird

Sure, Jan.

TIG Round Table: How to save the Blades

If moving to Worcester can’t save the Blades franchise, what will?

How the 2018 NWHL Draft could make an immediate impact

The 2018 NWHL Draft could change the outcome of this season

Breaking down past NWHL Drafts

Let’s look at where past NWHL Draftees have ended up

NWHL unveils All-Star jerseys

The league’s top players will meet in Nashville Feb. 10 at Bridgestone Arena

Northeastern and Clarkson are playing the first ever NCAA women’s hockey games outside North America

The two coaches discuss the implications of this historic match-up in Northern Ireland

Top Shelf Episode 49: Coaching Chaos

(Actually this number 50)

Behind the Glass: Take Pride in the power play

Notes, trends, and numbers from the world of professional women’s hockey

The Rise of the Pride

Is Boston the NWHL’s top team at the holiday break?

Grading the Whitecaps’ first half

Minnesota’s inaugural NWHL season is going well. But how well?

Weekend Update: Dec 8 - 9

Coaching changes highlight weekend

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Tiger Time

With our final poll of 2018 we seemed to have settled into a set top 10.

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 11: Post weekend standings

Clarkson QUAKING as a new leader in points-per-game emerges! Also, Christmas trade details update.

Buffalo Beauts Relieve Ric Seiling and Craig Muni of coaching duty

Former Sabre Cody McCormick named head coach

CWHL announces final 11 All-Stars

All teams but the Blades are represented in the final group.

Top NCAA goalies Aerin Frankel, Abbey Levy talk saves, styles — and each other

This year’s two best NCAA goalies give us their insights after playing together at Shattuck-St Mary’s

The Founding 4 Podcast Episode 49: Why isn’t Elia an All-Star?

All-Star overview, game summaries, and potential goalie ... CONTROVERSY!

Buffalo Beauts GM Nik Fattey discusses coaching changes, upcoming schedule

3-3 Beauts look to jump back on top!

Players to vote for as the CWHL All Star captain

Can’t pick who to vote for? We got you

NWHL 2019 All-Star All-Snub Team

Burt, Elia, and four more big snubs from the 2019 NWHL All-Star Game

Biggest stories in women’s hockey in 2018

Let’s look back at the year

NCAA Matchup of the Week: Clarkson v St. Lawrence

Another heated rivalry to send us into the holiday break.

Rebecca Johnston wants to put Hockey Canada back on top

Hockey Canada forward on what it will take to top the US

The Nordic News: How is it December already?

All-Stars, Independence Day festivities, and more.

Straighten the Crown: Stars shine bright

Beauts elevated to All Stars and international competitors

Beauts fall to Team Russia in four-game series

Babstock piled up the points, but Russia bested Buffalo three times

Les Canadiennes name Caroline Ouellette, Danièle Sauvageau as associate coaches

Eleven days after Dany Brunet stepped down from head coach of Les Canadiennes de Montreal, the team has announced its new coaches — Caroline Ouellette and Danièle Sauvageau. The two legends will join current assistant coaches Valérie Bois and Lisa-Marie Breton-Lebreux behind the bench — giving Les Canadiennes an all-female coaching staff,

How to Watch: Dec 15 - 16

Four CWHL games highlight the weekend schedule

Top Shelf Episode 48: #OneLeague (again)

Upsets

Shannon Miller has stepped down as the Calgary Inferno’s head coach

Miller was in her first season as Calgary’s coach

NWHL announces 2019 All-Star rosters

32 players are headed to Nashville

CWHL names another 12 players to 2019 All-Star roster

Inferno and Les Canadiennes have 6 players each so far

NWHL Stock Report: Packing the stands

The Pride pound Minnesota, the Whale storm the Steel City. So who’s hot?

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 10: Post weekend standings, SICK edition

Plus a Christmas trade update!

13 players who should be CWHL All-Stars

And one honorable mention

CWHL announces first 11 All-Stars

12 more players will be announced on Wednesday.

Lyndsey Fry is growing hockey in Arizona

Fry will continue to give back and grow the game in her home state in her new role with the Coyotes

Behind the Glass: Ann-Sophie Bettez passes Hefford

Bettez changes the record books, the Pride hunt down the Whitecaps, and the Inferno’s hot streak ends

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Bevy of Bedlam

The craziest and most unexplainable weekend yet.

Weekend Update: Dec. 1 - 2

The Pride swept the Whitecaps while Les Canadiennes has multiple players break records

CWHL announces Board of Directors, responds to losing investor

Seven of the 11 new Board members are female

Founding 4 Podcast Ep. 48: Last Chapter of the D’Oench Factor

Hello women’s hockey fans! We have a jam-packed show for you this week which includes the first ever Founding 4 Podcast Host Challenge! We break down the Riveters’ shootout victory over the Connecticut Whale which featured an Audra Richards shutout and a two-goal game from rising star Katerina Mrazova.

How to Watch: Dec 1 - 2

The Inferno look to stay hot while the Pride face a test in the Midwest.

Patty Kazmaier Contenders

Who could possibly win the Patty Kaz this year?

Which women’s hockey players would participate in Red Bull Crashed Ice?

This Friday and Saturday, Red Bull is bringing their Crashed Ice event to the iconic Fenway Park in Boston. Red Bull-sponsored Les Canadiennes de Montreal player Hilary Knight will be on hand as a judge for the freestyle event Friday. But first, she — and Boston Pride players Brittany Ott, Lexi

Bright future ahead for Boston Pride netminder Katie Burt

The Boston College star is excelling at the next level of hockey...and don’t be surprised if you see her on the next Team USA roster, either

Grading the Riveters at the halfway point of their season

A look at how the struggling Riveters are fairing this season

Q&A with Tanja Niskanen

KalPa captain chats Naisten Liiga, goals, and more

Behind the Glass: Spooner hits the century mark

Spooner’s 100th point in the CWHL, Daoust’s injury, the D’Oench factor, and more

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 10: Trade tips

Who will have a holiday hangover?

Returning familiar faces among 44 players at Team USA Winter Training Camp

Is this the start of Alex Carpenter’s comeback?

Harrison Browne’s relationship with hockey is far from over

Browne spoke on Tuesday to students and faculty at American University about his experiences and future plans

CWHL loses major investor as Roustan Capital withdraws financial support

Letter posted to Roustan’s websites details why

NWHL Stock Report: Riveters get even

Metro took the weekend’s only game in a shootout. Let’s discuss!

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 9: Post weekend standings

Where have you been, Kelly Pannek?

The Riveters second line breaks through

The trio of Gruschow, Richards, and D’Oench could be just what the Riveters need to start turning things around

Weekend Update: Nov. 24 - 25

What a wild weekend in women’s hockey!

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Holiday Heat

The Holiday season has begun and everything is heating up.

NCAA Matchup of the Week: Northeastern v Boston College

This week brings us a Top-5 matchup.

Dany Brunet resigns as head coach of Les Canadiennes

The winningest coach in CWHL history has stepped down

Vermont, Minnesota victorious in Windjammer Classic semifinals

Gophers’ offense condemns Saints; Catamounts whitewash Orange

Founding 4 Podcast Episode 47: Stay Sassy!

We discuss Connecticut’s first win, just how good Jillian Dempsey & Hayley Scamurra are for their clubs, Kimberly Sass getting the start Sunday, and much more!

Top Shelf Episode 47: The Lime Wine

It’s our (pre) Thanksgiving episode!

How to Watch: Nov 24 - 25

NWHL Sunday, Nov. 25 Connecticut Whale at Metropolitan Riveters at 2 p.m. — The NWHL’s Twitter Game of the Week Can the Whale make it two wins-in-a-row in Newark? Well, they will have their work cut out for them this time around. Kimberly Sass will be in net for

Photo Gallery: Montreal beat Worcester

The Worcester Blades hosted Les Canadiennes Nov. 17 and 18. The Saturday game was played at the DCU Center, the home of the local ECHL men’s team. Montreal won, 5-0, with Marie-Philip Poulin and Hilary Knight both netting two and Ann-Sophie Bettez scoring one. The Blades started Jetta Rackleff,

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 9: Trade Tips

Give thanks!

Photo Gallery: Pride top Beauts

Boston takes round 1 of the two-game weekend series

Straighten the Crown: Gratified

Buffalo has a lot to be thankful for

Riveters look to regroup after Thanksgiving

Randy Velischek weighs in on state of the Riveters, projected lines, and starting goalie for Sunday

Behind the Mask: Nicole Jackson

Roots, growth, and a personal tribute keep Jackson grounded away from home

NWHL Stock Report: Back from break

Scamurra is hotter than a Thanksgiving turkey. The Riveters are colder than ice cream on an apple pie. Mmm, pie.

Behind the Glass: Whale, here we go

Whale, Whale, Whale, wet do we have here

Q&A with Hilary Knight

Les Canadiennes forward talks Four Nations, joining the team, and her favorite Chobani flavor

Kateřina Mrázová’s magic hands

The Whale may have found their next star forward

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 8: Post Weekend Standings

NBD just Yale beating Clarkson

Weekend Update: Nov. 17–18

Box scores and notes from around the NWHL and CWHL

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Woeful Weekend

Some big names had some big time Disappointing results.

A preview of the 2018 Windjammer Classic

Four teams converge on Burlington, Vermont for the fourth running of the tournament.

The international travels of Ailish Forfar

Learn about the Markham Thunder rookie’s adventures in hockey, journalism, and service.

Top Shelf Episode 46: Hashtag The Youth

A Four Nations wrap up: Should Canada panic? How did The Youth Do?

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 8: trade summary — player name puns edition

We’ve got a punnet of puns, and they’re all worse than this one

Toronto to host CWHL All-Star Game and Clarkson Cup Final

The league is partnering with the Maple Leafs for both events

Emerance Maschmeyer is back on top

Maschmeyer has bounced back after being cut from Canada’s 2018 Olympic team

Who will break the HHOF’s nationality barrier?

On Nov. 12, 2018 Jayna Hefford became the sixth woman to enter the Hockey Hall of Fame. All six of those women are North American, though it’s worth noting that Team Canada inductee Geraldine Heaney was born in Northern Ireland. No women from outside Canada or the United States

Four Nations Report Card: Sweden

Glimmers of hope for the Swedish team

NCAA Matchup of the Week: OSU v Minnesota Duluth

It’s prediction time.

How to Watch: Nov. 17–18

NWHL, CWHL play is back!

Sweet Music: Ideas for the NWHL’s All Star Game in Nashville

A night at the Opry, dream puck drop, and a concert idea

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 8: Trade Tips

Who doesn’t cut the mustard?

Founding 4 Podcast Ep. 46: Welcome to #Smashville

Women’s hockey is coming to the music city

Q&A with CWHL Interim Commissioner, Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Jayna Hefford

The CWHL interim commissioner discusses her HHOF induction and the future of women’s hockey

Four Nations Report Card: Finland

When the going got tough, the tough got going.

It’s Official: 2019 NWHL All-Star Weekend to be in Nashville!

NHL’S Nashville Predators will be partnering with the NWHL this February.

Four Nations Report Card: Team USA

A dominant performance results in a fourth-straight Four Nations gold.

What each NWHL team needs to work on

What should NWHL teams have been studying during the Four Nations break?

Welcome to the Hall: Social Media Reacts to Hefford’s Induction

The hockey world salutes Jayna Hefford earning her rightful place in the hallowed halls.

Actual legend Jennifer Botterill becomes an analyst for MSG’s New York Islanders coverage

The world’s only two-time Patty Kazmaier winner will join former teammate AJ Mleczko in a Harvard hockey takeover of MSG’s studio.

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 7: Post Weekend Standings

Plenty of surprises on a relatively quiet weekend

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Hello Huskies

A week short on games was not short on intrigue.

Goal by Goal: 2018 Four Nations Cup Gold Medal Game - USA v Canada

USA wins gold, 5 - 2.

Goal by Goal: 2018 Four Nations Cup Bronze Medal Game - Finland v Sweden

Finland comes from behind with three goals in the third to win Four Nations bronze

Weekend Update: USA wins gold at Four Nations

In CWHL action, KRS Vanke Rays scored 20 goals over three games

Goal by Goal: 2018 Four Nations Cup Game 5 - USA v Sweden

The US won, 5-1, to go undefeated in the preliminary round

Behind the Glass: 2018 Four Nations Cup Special

A special edition of Behind the Glass with lots and lots of numbers

Assessing Team USA Skaters at the International Break

A mid-season report card for Team USA’s professional players

Goal by Goal: 2018 Four Nations Cup Game 4 - USA v Canada

US won, 2 - 1, on a late goal

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 7: Trade Tips

Bit of a thin one

Goal by Goal: 2018 Four Nations Cup Game 3 - Finland v Sweden

This game had everything: an almost comeback, a waved off empty net goal.

Goal by Goal: 2018 Four Nations Cup Game 2 - Canada v Sweden

CANADA GOAL - Laura Stacey (Renata Fast) at 8:56 in the first period CAN: 1 SWE: 0 CANADA GOAL - Mélodie Daoust (Rebecca Johnston, Marie-Philip Poulin) at 14.23 in the first period CAN: 2 SWE: 0 CANADA GOAL - Sarah Fillier (Natalie Spooner, Sarah Nurse) at 19:00

Goal by Goal: 2018 Four Nations Cup Game 1 - USA vs Finland

A five-goal second period propels the US to victory

The SDHL Season So Far

The 2018-2019 SDHL season is well underway. With the league on an international break, what better time to take a look at the good, the bad, and the sigh-inducing of elite Swedish women’s hockey? Biggest Surprises After a solidly mediocre few years, Leksand have established themselves as a team

Q&A with Team Canada goaltender Shannon Szabados

Ahead of the 2018 Four Nations Cup, read what Szabados thinks about playing on home ice, facing off against the other three teams, and more!

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Freshest Faces

Mack Attack!

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 6: Post Weekend Standings

Clarkson’s elite skaters are good.

TIG Roundtable: Who will win at Four Nations?

Will the short tournament go as predicted or will chaos reign?

2018 Four Nations Cup Preview: Sweden

Finally, room for optimism.

BOO! The Ice Garden’s Unofficial Halloween Costume Rankings

Who had the best costume in women’s hockey this year?

Katie McGovern and the Whitecaps’ hot start

McGovern talks about her hockey roots, her chemistry with Jonna Curtis, and the Whitecaps’ early success

Top Shelf Episode 45: Michelle uses SAT words

And also not SAT words.

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 6: Post trade updates

Four Nations frenzy Yesterday afternoon, Hockey Canada announced that they’re taking Kristin O’Neill (Cornell, $43, 5.5 SP, 1 pick) for Four Nations, along with Jamie Lee Rattray, to replace the injured Emily Clark and Sarah Potomak. This probably won’t hurt Cornell’s chances much against Union

Founding 4 Podcast Episode 45: The Minne-SoDarnGood Whitecaps

Erica & Mike recap Week 4 in the NWHL and chat about the 2018 4 Nations Cup

Straighten the Crown: Lower the boom in Saskatoon

Beauts hit quarter mark with some things to work on.

Blades coach Paul Kennedy building for the future

New coach talks rebuilding, finding a starting goalie, and more

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 6: Trade Tips

Four Nations begins to affect play, and we have a host of conference matchups.

Photo Gallery: Blades vs Inferno

Calgary downs Worcester in both weekend games

Nova Scotia hosting 2020 IIHF Women’s World Championship

Are you ready for some hockey in the Maritimes?

NWHL Stock Report: Week 4

Caps keep rolling! Szabados allowed a goal! The Rivs won a game!

Behind the Glass: Calgary Rising

Another week of notes, news, and numbers

2018 Four Nations Cup Preview: USA

The US looks for their fourth straight Four Nations Cup

Reagan Carey stepping down from USA Hockey

Carey has been the director of women’s hockey for eight years

Weekend Update: Oct. 27 - 28

It’s the last weekend of NWHL, CWHL play before the 4 Nations break

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Firm Fixtures

These are the pretty clear top 10 teams and it will take a lot more to break this party up going forward.

Top Shelf Episode 44: Australia’s Exceptional Children

Hannah talks to Alyssa Longmuir about Australian hockey, fancy stats, and more

Our predictions for the battle of the NWHL undefeated teams

Let us know your predictions in the comments!

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 5: Post Weekend Standings

Charging Clarkson

The Founding 4 Podcast Episode 44*: Warrior, come out and plaaay!

You just can’t beat dem Whitecaps, or can you? This week Erica and Mike breakdown Week 3 of the 2018-19 NWHL season with our 44th episode of The Founding 4 Podcast. Well, technically, this is our 45th episode because we had some computer issues with last week’s show,

How to Watch: Oct. 27 - 28

It’s the last weekend of NWHL, CWHL play before the 4 Nations break

Opinion: Les Canadiennes should retire Noémie Marin’s number

It’s time to raise number 10 to the roof.

Boston Pride announce partnership with Warrior Hockey

Warrior becomes the latest company to invest in the NWHL

Behind the Glass: Daoust doesn’t disappoint

A collection of thoughts, stories, stats, and rumors from the last week of women’s hockey

Hannah Brandt to practice with Wild as part of Girls’ Hockey Weekend

Who else might we see on the ice with NHL teams in the future?

2018 Four Nations Preview: Canada

Fourteen 2018 silver medalists are looking for gold in Saskatoon

Exclusive: All 5 NWHL teams will play in 2019 Isobel Cup Playoffs

The NWHL will have a unique format for the 2019 Playoffs

Welcome to the 2018 Four Nations Cup!

How to watch, schedule, and preview links, oh my!

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 5: Trade Tips

With the Four Nations approaching, there are some tactical decisions to be made

NWHL Stock Report: Who’s up and who’s down after week 3

The ‘Caps are rollin’, the Rivs are Actually Bad, and the Whale showed some fight in Week 3

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Topsy-Turvy at the Top

We aren't changing the teams in this poll but still plenty of intrigue.

Stecklein and Boulier are one of the best D-pairs in hockey

Minnesota’s top pair has had an exceptional first quarter of the 2018-19 season

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 4: Post Weekend Standings

Sorry about no trade tips or trade reports post last week; #life. Here are the post-weekend standings for Oct. 22. There are still two games on Tuesday of this week: Connecticut at Brown, and Syracuse at Cornell. Both of these should impact scores, so there may be a little change

The Ice Garden introduces: Straighten the Crown

News, notes, and analysis from the crowned monarchs of the Queen City

Top Shelf Episode #43: Puppies vs. Liv Chu-Ouellette

We have our most heated Start/Bench/Cut yet and talk about how the pro teams have started their season

Alexa Gruschow talks expectations for herself, Riveters

The NWHL’s reigning MVP remains confident team will get season turned around

2018 Four Nations Cup Preview: Finland

The Finns are favorites for bronze, but can they do better?

Today’s Fans, Tomorrow’s Stars

The Jr. NWHL is women’s hockey’s latest investment in it’s future

Photo Gallery: Pride Home Opener vs Riveters

Pride Win Battle Of The Katies (Fitzgerald / Burt)

So, about that AP report

Breaking down yesterday’s report that once again has us all talking about #OneLeague

Photo Gallery: Northeastern vs Colgate

Shots from Friday night’s contest at Matthews Arena

Weekend Update: Oct. 20-21

11 players scored their first professional goals this weekend

Four Inferno games to be broadcast on Sportsnet 960

The radio station will also host a Saturday morning segment on team

Behind the Glass: the CWHL’s 12th season is underway

News, notes, and rumors from the world of professional women’s hockey

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 3: Post Weekend Standings

The rich get richer and the confused get, well, more confused

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Consistent Content

We have had the same top ten all season but with conference play starting some shuffling is imminent.

A closer look at the Riveters rocky start

The reigning Isobel Cup Champions are in an early-season tailspin

Weekend Update: CWHL opening weekend

How all 8 CWHL, NWHL games shook out this weekend

The Curious Case of Captain Tsubasa Sato

Japanese reality show “Terrace House: Opening New Doors” gives an inside look at the life of one hockey player

Top Shelf Episode 42: CWHL Season Preview

Who will it the Clarkson Cup? Michelle and Hannah preview the season

“I love to watch you play” and Other Lies I’ve Told

Confessions of a Hockey Mom

Brigette Lacquette is paying it forward

The Calgary Inferno defender is using her platform to embolden Indigenous youth all over Canada.

A look at Team Canada’s 4 Nations roster

Canada is going with a younger roster at the beginning of this new Olympic cycle

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 3: Trades and Top Tens

Fast skaters, slow movement

Founding 4 Podcast Episode 43: Week One recap feat. Meeri Räisänen interview

A series sweep in the State of Hockey & more from NWHL Opening Weekend

How to watch: Oct. 20 - 21

The regular season of the CWHL and NWHL are in full swing!

2018-19 CWHL Preview: Markham Thunder

Defending champions look to return to the top

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 3: Weekend preview, trade tips, and more housekeeping

Whither Wethington?

2018-19 CWHL Preview: Five returning players poised for a breakout year

We take a look at five veteran skaters ready to elevate their game.

2018-19 CWHL Preview: KRS Vanke Rays

Will the rebranded team be able to overcome a sophomore slump

Budget restrictions headline CWHL decisions to stream games

League talks about broadcasting decisions

2018-19 CWHL Preview: Toronto Furies

The off-season brought a fury of changes for Toronto, but is it enough for a title?

How to Watch: Oct. 13 - 14

CWHL season opens!

CWHL streaming schedule announced

18 games are on deck to be streamed

2018-19 CWHL Preview: Player roundtable

6 questions with a player from each team

Welcome to the 2018-19 CWHL Preview!

Links and FAQ’s to get you ready for the upcoming season

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Tiered Titans

While the positions haven’t changed some teams are separating themselves even more then before.

2018-19 CWHL Preview: Les Canadiennes de Montréal

Offseason moves make Les Canadiennes the team to beat.

Behind the Glass: Minnesota Rising

The Whitecaps are 2-0, the NWHL has a sponsor in the hemp industry, and we one day away from Knight and Poulin the teammates

Buffalo Beauts sign Meghan Fonfara

Buffalo adds some size and depth before their season opener in Connecticut

Weekend Update: NWHL opening weekend

Whitecaps sweep the Riveters in their first weekend of NWHL play

Q & A with Connecticut Whale’s Meeri Räisänen

The NWHL’s first Finnish player is ready for a new challenge in the USA.

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 2: Post Weekend Standings

Hashtag Ella Shelton

Top Shelf Episode #41: NWHL season preview

Michelle and Hannah off a comprehensive preview of the NWHL season

How to watch women’s college hockey in 2018-19

The home team gets the rights to the streams. Here’s where those streams will be.

2018-19 CWHL Preview: Worcester Blades

The #WooBlades have a lot to prove.

Fantasy NCAA Hockey Week 2: Trades and Top Tens

The first trades

Founding 4 Podcast Episode 42: Take me out to the hockey game

Hello friends! Are you ready for some NWHL regular season hockey? Because we know that we are! In our final offseason show of 2018 Mike and Erica discuss how many roster spots each team has left, what happened in the NWHL’s preseason, and some big news that came out

Audra Richards makes her rookie debut at home this weekend ... for the away team

Bus loads of Riveters fans headed to TRIA Rink to catch the Maplewood, Minn. center make her professional debut

Co-Owner of MLB’s Texas Rangers is an NWHL investor

Neil Leibman, the co-owner and COO of the Texas Rangers, is the NWHL’s newest investor

How to Watch: Oct 6 - 7

It’s NWHL opening weekend!

NWHL to stream games on Twitter for second straight season

All-Star Game and Isobel Cup Playoffs headline schedule

2018-19 NWHL Preview: Player roundtable

6 questions with a player from each team.

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 2: Weekend Preview

The weekend’s coming and that means the trade deadline’s coming! That deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Thursday October 4th, send trades to tigFantasyHockey@gmail.com. Trades take place on Thursday night, so any trade you make before the deadline will be in force through Thursday’

Meeri Räisänen Signs with Connecticut Whale

It’s #FinsUp for the Finnish Olympic goalie

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: As It Was In The Beginning

Well that clarity was short lived.

LIVE from Hobey Baker Memorial Rink ... it’s The Founding 4 Podcast!

Featuring Luleå Hockey/MSSK head coach Fredrik Glader and Riveters head coach Randy Velischek

Five Takeaways From the Champions Cup

We all know that Luleå Hockey/MSSK won the game, but what did we learn?

Weekend Update: CWHL, NWHL preseason exhibition edition part 2

Box scores and notes from this weekend’s CWHL and NWHL games

Welcome to the 2018-19 NWHL Season Preview!

An FAQ and all of our preview links in one convenient location

2018-19 NWHL Preview: Minnesota Whitecaps

Last Season This is the Whitecaps’ first season in the NWHL, even though they’ve been around since 2004. They have an interesting past, so instead of looking at their last season, let’s instead take a look at their history as an introduction to the team. History as a

NCAA Fantasy Hockey: Week 1

Surprising struggles, devastating defenders, and a new pair of terrifying twins

2018-19 CWHL Preview: Calgary Inferno

Calgary has been re-ignited by some huge free agent signings

NCAA Fantasy Hockey: It gets real

...while still staying fantasy

Top Shelf Episode #40: NCAA Spectacular

Michelle and Hannah are joined by three guests to get their opinions on the four conferences ahead of the season

Introducing “Even-Strength,” a breakthrough in the world of women’s hockey analytics

Put on your thinking caps, because there’s a revolution happening in women’s hockey analytics

2018-19 NWHL Preview: Five Rookies to Watch

A closer look at a top newcomer from each NWHL team

A Brief Intro to Luleå Hockey/MSSK for NWHL Fans

Know thy enemy, and whatnot.

All You Need Is Love (And Hockey)

Meghan Duggan and Gillian Apps’ Wedding Gets a 10/10

2018-19 NCAA Preview: ECAC

Last season The ECAC is probably the second-strongest conference in women’s hockey. Clarkson won the National Championship, making the Golden Knights back-to-back National Champions. It was their third title overall. In the regular season, Clarkson and Colgate tied for first with 38 points and a record of 19-3, each.

New England Women’s Hockey Alliance officially announces formation of new NCAA Women’s Hockey Conference

Teams have unanimously agreed to offer scholarships and begin scheduling other D-I programs

2018-19 NWHL Preview: Boston Pride

The Pride just might come roaring back this season.

NCAA Fantasy Hockey: Final notes before liftoff. Also, deadline is THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 27th!

There is no Thursday September 28th!

Canadian legend Caroline Ouellette retires from hockey

A highly decorated hockey hero hangs up her skates, but she won’t be going too far from the sport she loves

2018-19 NWHL Preview: Connecticut Whale

Can an injection of international talent ignite last season’s sparks of promise?

All-Star Sam Faber announces her retirement

The captain of the Connecticut Whale has decided to hang up her skates

2018-19 NWHL Preview: Metropolitan Riveters

Someone call Drake, ‘cause the Rivs are looking to go Back-to-Back

Johanna Olofsson Returns To MODO Hockey

They say the first retirement never sticks.

2018-19 NCAA Preview: Seniors to Watch

Here are eight seniors you’re going to want to keep an eye on this year

Top Shelf Episode #39: Fall Festival and Celine Dion

The hockey will go on!

The WCHA celebrates 20th season with the return of four Olympians, first-ever streaming package

The Minnesota-based conference has produced 16 NCAA national champions and been home to 83 Olympians representing eight countries from eight different member schools.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Exhibitionary Extrapolation

We are back and the poll looks pretty familiar.

Weekend Update: CWHL, NWHL preseason exhibition edition

Preseason exhibition play kicked off Saturday for the NCAA, CWHL, and NWHL. Related CWHL, NWHL preseason exhibition schedules NCAA A large amount of NCAA teams played teams from a variety of leagues: CWHL, NWHL, U Sports, and NCAA. USCHO has the weekend schedule complete with scores and recap links, when

The Whitecaps are truly Minnesota’s team

The Whitecaps have deep roots in Minnesota and more established chemistry than you might think

NCAA Fantasy Hockey Week 0: Start Your Engines

We ALREADY don’t know what to think

2018-19 NWHL Preview: A primer on the league

A look back at where the league’s been and where it’s going

2018-19 NCAA Preview: CHA

Predictions, who to watch, and what to watch this season in the CHA

Founding 4 Podcast Episode 40: You Otter Know

The Whale sign four, Ott and Lawler return, and the Rivs (FINALLY) get their coach

Les Canadiennes make moves in busy week

Retirements, signings, new rink, oh my!

Photo Gallery: Beauts first night of training camp

A few frames from first night of Beauts training camp

Boston Pride unveil new jersey design

It’s fall fashion week in Boston — check out the hottest new styles to try out before you hit the ice this fall!

The Riveters finally name a new coach

Former NHLer Randy Velischek has been named the new Riveters head coach

2018-19 NWHL Preview: Five returning players poised for a break out year

Who has the potential to be a difference maker for her team this season?

2018-19 NCAA Preview: WCHA

There’s more than just Wisconsin and Minnesota.

2018-19 NWHL Preview: Buffalo Beauts

Buffalo’s star-studded roster has made them an early Isobel Cup favorite

2018-19 NCAA Preview: Hockey East

Watts, Muller, Aurard, oh my!

2018-19 NCAA Preview: Olympians in the NCAA

Want to know where you can watch some of the brightest young stars of the 2018 Olympics? We’ve got you covered

Welcome to the 2018-19 NCAA Season Preview!

College hockey, yay!

CWHL, NWHL preseason exhibition schedules

The points may not count but hot diggity dog NWHL and CWHL action is back this weekend!

Markey’s event map is a groundbreaking tool in women’s hockey analytics

Look, charts!

Lisa Chesson isn’t done yet

The Beauts defender discusses her third season, driving five hours to play, and the rise of girls’ hockey in Ohio.

NCAA Fantasy Hockey T-minus one week: Exhibitions coming!

It’s kind-of hockey, and it’s almost here!

HV71’s Sabina Eriksson Hurt, Alba Gonzalo Returns

Changes in HV71’s net as Eriksson’s season is over.

Her Own Person: Talk about female athletes, not their male relatives

Why we need to stop talking about a player’s lineage and focus on the player

Founding 4 Podcast Episode 39: Just Do It!

Covering women’s hockey is challenging, but not impossible

Whitecaps partner with TRIA in historic three-year deal

The NWHL has its first team-specific sponsorship deal

Agidel makes immediate statement

In a rematch of last year’s Russian final, Agidel showed Tornado that they were still the queens of Russian women’s hockey

Coaching Staff Diversity in NCAA Leads to Success

The powerhouses of Division I women’s hockey have something in common behind the bench

Alexa Gruschow Re-Signs with Riveters

The NWHL’s reigning MVP is back

The CWHL releases its 2018-19 schedule

As expected, the CWHL is bringing back its All-Star Game!

Riveters to hold 2018-19 home opener at Prudential Center

2017-18 Isobel Cup Championship banner to be unveiled pregame

NWHL keeping an open mind in its pursuit of partners

Dani Rylan is looking both inside and outside of the NHL for potential partnerships

Connecticut Whale Sign Russian Goaltender Maria Sorokina

Connecticut bolsters its roster by signing yet another international player.

Founding 4 Podcast Episode 38: Minnesota got the Funk

Seriously, Kallison Funk is one heck of a hockey name.

The Ice Garden’s NCAA Fantasy Hockey Strategy Guide

Note: this guide is not guaranteed to be useful

Top Shelf Episode 38: SDHL Spectacular

Special guest Meredith Foster talks about European hockey, the SDHL and weighs in on Meeri Räisänen.

Announcing The Ice Garden’s NCAA Fantasy Hockey League

Pucks, picks, and the best laid plans... it’s time for some fantasy hockey.

USA Hockey releases roster and schedule for 2018 National Team evaluation camp

It wouldn’t be USA Hockey without a little bit of controversy.

Behind the Mask to Behind the Plate: Fitzgerald Takes a Swing at Softball

Katie Fitzgerald and the Bandits showcase the mission of SheIS

NWHL, SDHL Reveal Revised Champions Cup Details

Rosie, prepare to meet Stålmannen.

A Q&A with Anya Battaglino

The NWHL Players Association Director talks her playing days, her plans for the NWHLPA

Bray Ketchum calls it a career

The star winger and founding member of the Riveters franchise has retired.

Women’s Hockey Analytics Primer

Let’s talk about stats, baby

Top Shelf Episode 37: CWHL Draft Debacle

We got a bit heated and talked a lot this week

Founding 4 Podcast Episode 37: New Season, New Logo!

Is it really September?

NWHL Free Agency: August Update

August saw the most signings of the off-season thus far

If women’s hockey teams adopted dogs...

They’d all be the h*ckin best, let’s be honest

2018 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 3: Daryl Watts

The rising sophomore has already written her name in women’s hockey history...what will she do next?

Russian women’s league readying for new season

Changes abound in the Motherland, as Agidel Ufa looks to defend their title while six others seek to dethrone them

Why the Connecticut Whale should pursue Meeri Räisänen

Finns Up, one could say.

2018 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 4: Alina Müller

Young Swiss phenom has yet to even step on NCAA ice

Top Shelf Episode 36: The Wine Fairy

Hannah and Michelle introduce a new segment!

Who went where in the 2018 CWHL Draft

Did you miss the 2018 CWHL draft? We’ve got your highlights

2018 CWHL Draft Grades

Handing out grades for each team after making their selections on Sunday

Hayley Wickenheiser is a perfect hire by Maple Leafs

Canadian icon breaks barriers as new Assistant Director of Player Development in Toronto

Mike Murphy’s RITSAC Presentation on Women’s Hockey Analytics

If you missed Mike’s presentation at RITSAC, you can watch it here!

Founding 4 Podcast Episode 36: Respect to the OG NWHLers!

Inaugural NWHL players Packer, Marvin, Doyle return to the ice. Battaglino and Gedman retire, find other ways to remain in the league.

2018 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 7: Ann-Renée Desbiens

The future of Team Canada’s goaltending looks bright.

Cydney Roesler is ready for challenge of being a Player-Coach

The big Canadian defender is excited about her new, unique role with the Connecticut Whale.

Champions Cup moved to United States

From Norrbotten to the NY-NJ Metro, is shock Champions Cup relocation a red flag?

Gigi Marvin returns to the Boston Pride

The Olympic gold medalist is coming back to play in the city that she loves.

Tatiana Rafter signs in Russia

The Isobel Cup Champion will be playing hockey on the other side of the globe next season.

2018 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 5: Lara Stalder

Swiss sensation Stalder showcased talent in SDHL and Olympics

2018 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 8: Sarah Nurse

Olympic silver medalist looks to make an impact for the Toronto Furies

2018 CWHL Draft: Established players to keep an eye on

Not every noteworthy player who registered for the CWHL Draft has already signed with their team.

Young Russian faces a long road to recovery

Zhanna Batova was seriously injured after being hit by a motorcycle

Fins up, Anya!

Anya Battaglino announces it’s time for her to hang up her skates

Minnesota Whitecaps unveil new logo

The reviews are in, and they’re... mixed?

2018 CWHL Draft Preview: Top five NCAA players

Who should you look out for from the NCAA in this years CWHL draft?

2019 Women’s Worlds logo, schedule unveiled

Tournament to be played in Espoo, Finland from April 4-14

CWHL announces Blades move to Worcester, get new logo

FYI Woo-ster not War-chester

Women’s Hockey is Growing Strong

The future is bright.

2018 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 1: Alex Carpenter

For the second straight year, Carpenter finishes first on our Top 25 Under 25. But is she ranked too high?

Watch all the goals from game 3 of the U18 and U22 series

Game 3 of U18 had nine goals! Nine!

2018 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 10: Victoria Bach

The Canadian-born forward composed a college career for the books!

2018 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 9: Hannah Brandt

Down five spots from last year, Brandt is still one of the best young centers in the game.

2018 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 22 - 19: Erin Ambrose, Annie Pankowski, Anna Shokhina & Halli Krzyzaniak

Cuts from centralization cause Canadians to cascade down list

Watch all the goals from game 2 of the U18 and U22 series

There were 7 goals in the U18 game!

A CWHL Mock Draft

We tried, and therefore you can’t criticize us.

Top Shelf Episode 35: #KnightWatch Ends

We talk a LONG time about a particularly tricky Start/Bench/Cut

2018 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 18 - 15: Haley Skarupa, Sarah Potomak & Lee Stecklein, and Megan Keller

The Ice Garden continues our countdown of the best young players in women’s hockey.

Watch all the goals from game 1 of the U18 and U22 series

The US won both series openers

2018 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Honorable Mentions 2

Élizabeth Giguère, Savannah Harmon, and Miye D’Oench round out our honorable mentions

Emily Pfalzer headlines Buffalo’s stacked blue line

The Beauts blue line looks better than ever after an offseason filled with big signings.

Founding 4 Podcast Episode 35: Buffalo isn’t playing around!

THIS IS NOT A DRILL! Bolden AND Pfalzer are back!!

How to watch the US v Canada U18 and U22 series

The two countries are set to face off in a three-game series

Mira Kuisma Named Finland U18 Head Coach

Fresh off repeat Aurora Borealis Cup victories, Kuisma takes on a new challenge.

2018 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Honorable Mentions 1

Honorable mentions Katie Fitzgerald and Alexie Guay start off our Top 25 Under 25 list

Blake Bolden to play for Buffalo Beauts

Bolden is back in the NWHL

Emily Pfalzer returns to Buffalo

The first-ever captain of the Beauts returns home

2018 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 25 - 23: Caitrin Lonergan & Laura Stacey; Kelly Pannek; Renata Fast

Don’t Pannek — numbers 25 through 23 are coming at you Fast.

From blue lines to hop bines: the Sarah Casorso story, part 1

From Kelowna to UBC to Vienna to Buffalo, Sarah Casorso’s hockey journey has led her to some unexpected places

2018 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 2: Maddie Rooney

After winning Olympic gold, what’s next for the UMD Bulldog?

From blue lines to hop bines: the Sarah Casorso story, part 2

From the hockey bench to Bench Brewing...

Top Shelf Episode 34: Michelle’s musical episode

Hannah and Michelle talk CWHL news, count Me(a)g(h)an, and more

2018 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 6: Dani Cameranesi

“Dani Minnesota” primed for big year in Buffalo

Calgary Inferno bring back five Olympians

Inferno also announce four players will not be returning

Hilary Knight to return Les Canadiennes

#KnightWatch2018 comes to its expected conclusion in Québec.

Founding 4 Podcast Episode 34: Boston’s blue line, the big picture, and some Country Grammar

We talk “the big picture” in the world of women’s hockey.

Natalie Darwitz elected into United States Hockey Hall of Fame

Darwitz will be the fifth woman in the USHHOF

The Minnesota Wild have partnered with the Minnesota Whitecaps

The Wild and Whitecaps have joined forces in the State of Hockey

The Pride’s blue line is taking shape

With Bender signed, Boston already has a solid top four.

Laura Stacey looks towards future after year to remember

An “unbelievable” year for Stacey

Reflecting on team stat trends from the 2017-18 NWHL season

Context is everything.

2018 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | The List

Will Alex Carpenter repeat as TIG’s top women’s hockey player under 25?

The CWHL’s Chinese team gets rebranded

Because women’s hockey history isn’t confusing enough

Nobody is having a better 2018 than Haley Skarupa

Will her year of awesomeness lead the Pride back to the Isobel Cup Final?

2018 Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | No. 13 - 11: Emerance Maschmeyer & Sophie Shirley; Emily Clark; Cayla Barnes

A perfect Masch for Montreal; If you can’t beat ‘em, Shirley you’re gonna join Em while you chase after golden Barnes

USA Hockey invites 75 players to Women’s National Festival

Teams will train ahead of friendlies against Canada Aug. 16-19

Haley Skarupa signs with Boston Pride

The gold medalists is returning to the NWHL

The Founding 4 Podcast Episode 33: Coyne, Koelzer, and a bit about Cassie Campbell

Erica & Mike bring you the most recent NWHL news

Meeri Räisänen registers for CWHL Draft

Finnish Olympian embraces the possibility of taking her career to North America.

Learning to play, growing the sport

Ouellette Poulin Hockey’s adult camp fills an important niche

Hockey Canada releases their National Team development camp roster

Eighty-four total players were invited to camp

Courtney Kessel is the new head coach of the Toronto Furies

Toronto has a new head coach and a new advisor.

NWHL Free Agency: July Recap

The Whale and Riveters both had a busy July

The Founding 4 Podcast: Thoughtful!

Mike & Erica chat NWHL schedule, Emily Janiga joins the show

Top Shelf Episode 33: The Wet ‘n Minnesota Wild

You can thank Michelle for the best title we’ve ever had

Top Shelf Episode 32: The One Where Brenda Andress Retires

But actually, where can we get Nicole Hensley’s ESPY dress

Kendall Coyne Schofield signs with the Minnesota Whitecaps

The Whitecaps have their superstar

Boston Blades introduce Paul Kennedy as new head coach

Kennedy is the Blades third coach in four seasons

NWHL announces 2018-19 schedule

The schedule for the league’s fourth season is set!

Russo re-signing is huge for the Riveters’ offense

The defending Isobel Cup Champs are going to have plenty of speed

Team USA wins 2018 Inline Hockey World Championships

USA defeated the Czech Republic 3-2 in the gold medal game

Riveters re-sign D’Oench, add Chelsea Ziadie

Two Harvard alum sign with defending Isobel Cup Champions

Top Games of the Year Bracket

Vote for the Top Game on Twitter

Sam Walther wants to raise her game in the NWHL

The Whale rookie knows ‘you don’t get a win unless you play in the game’

Q & A with Saara Niemi of HIFK

After taking her coaching talent to China, Saara Niemi returns home to Finland to head a unique initiative.

Boston Pride look to bounce back to top of NWHL

Can the Boston Pride return to their winning ways after a disappointing 2017-18 season?

Kacey Bellamy, Brianna Decker to play for Calgary Inferno

Two U.S. Olympians are moving out west

Mélodie Daoust reflects on an impressive year

The Canadian Olympian talks about the Olympics, the CWHL, coaching

Breaking: Jayna Hefford named interim CWHL Commissioner

2018 Hall of Fame inductee will take over for Brenda Andress

US Women’s Olympic Hockey team wins Best Game at ESPYs awards

All this team does is win win win no matter what

Commissioner Brenda Andress to leave CWHL

Andress has been the only commissioner in the history of the league

Riveters re-sign defensive trio

Courtney Burke, Michelle Picard, Jenny Ryan to return to Newark

BREAKING: CWHL drops Vanke Rays

And then there were six

Photo Gallery: Champions Cup - Metropolitan Riveters vs. Luleå Hockey/MSSK

A photo tour of Luleå Hockey’s Champions Cup victory.

The Founding 4 Episode 31: Interview with Whale forward Randi Griffin

Griffin chats 2018 Olympics, signing with Connecticut, and hockey in North Carolina!

TIG Top Game of 2017-18: Call for nominations

Help decide the top women’s hockey game of the season!

Brooke Webster signs with Markham Thunder

Webster played for Vanke Rays last season

Geneviève Lacasse, Jillian Saulnier traded to Montreal

The Canadian Olympians will head east from Calgary

Whitecaps coaching staff set, Ronda (Curtin) Engelhardt to co-coach with Jack Brodt

Ronda (Curtin) Engelhardt set to co-coach with Jack Brodt

Whale bucking the trend by bringing in international talent

Are we seeing the first signs of a resurgence of international talent in the NWHL?

Swedish Olympian Michelle Löwenhielm joins Connecticut Whale

History all around as Löwenhielm becomes the first Swede to play in the NWHL.

Whale sign Randi Griffin, Sarah Hughson, re-sign Hanna Beattie

The Whale now have five players signed for next season

The next chapter in China and CWHL rosters

How the end of the Vanke Rays impacts CWHL rosters

Can the Riveters rebuild the best offense in the league?

The Riveters have four forwards signed and a few more who we expect to return, but what does the offense look like right now?

Top Shelf Episode 31: Szabados and Starships

Singing and beach talk, and oh yeah, women’s hockey.

Riveters sign University of Maine alumna Audra Richards

Black Bears two-time leading scorer signs with defending champs

The Founding 4 Podcast: Wick’s words, #SheIs, and MAILBAG!

We catch up on NWHL signings, women’s hockey news, and answer some listener questions.

The Ice Goof Den: Meme City

Feeling those off season blues? Browse through these memes.

How much D-III talent will we see in the NWHL next season?

Emily Fluke recently became the first D-III alumna to sign for next season. How many more will follow?

NWHL Mock Expansion Draft: The Whitecap Rosters

The second half to our NWHL Mock Expansion Draft

The Whale re-sign Emily Fluke and Rachael Ade

Whale, hello there!

Clarkson adds pair of star transfers

The rich get richer as the reigning champs add a Frozen Four goalie and a former ECAC Player of the Year.

Want to contribute to The Ice Garden? Here’s how!

We’re looking for writers, photographers, editors, and more.

Top Shelf Bonus Episode: Women’s hockey expansion

Spoiler alert: there’s a lot

How do you replace Kelly Babstock?

Spoiler alert: you don’t

Boston Pride sign defender Toni Ann Miano

“Toni from the Bronx” starts pro career in Boston

Top Shelf Episode 30: Hall of Fame Feelings

We put on our angry eyes

NWHL Free Agency: The first month

The Whale are watching while the Beauts are being bold

The Founding Four: Last week, tonight!

Erica & Mike catch up on all the latest signings ... a week ago

Kelly Nash is ready for another year of Riveters hockey, coaching at Princeton

The Riveters have re-signed the versatile, experienced, and crafty Kelly Nash

Buffalo is the perfect fit for Szabados on and off the ice

Szabados and the Beauts look like a match made in hockey heaven

The curious case of rookie status in women’s hockey

Is Shannon Szabados a rookie this year?

Boston Pride sign Alyssa Gagliardi, Emily Field

Gagliardi and Field are OG Pride players

Shannon Szabados signs with Buffalo Beauts

The Beauts aren’t done shocking literally everyone in the entire world everywhere

The Whitecaps will call TRIA Rink home

Home rink for the newest team, opening weekend, and the general travel schedule all revealed

After Losing Olympic Funding, Where Does Team Sweden Go From Here?

If this is rock bottom, how do the Damkronorna start to climb back up?

Jayna Hefford inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame

Canadian legend voted in in her second year of eligibility

Report: Katie Burt to sign with the Boston Pride

The first overall pick in the 2017 Draft is reportedly staying close to home

Katie Burt believes the NWHL is the best place for her

Burt wants to make the U.S. women’s national team and feels that the NWHL is her best way to get there

Buffalo’s offense already looks stacked

The Beauts will be a force to be reckoned with in the offensive zone

Calgary Inferno announce Shannon Miller as head coach

Legendary UMD coach replaces Tomas Pacina behind the bench.

Top Shelf Episode 28: Signing Banaza

Hannah’s back!

Report: Katie Fitzgerald, Kimberly Sass, and Sarah Bryant all re-sign with Riveters

With the return of “Brick Wall Fitzy”, “Stay Sassy”, and “Bow Tie Bryant” the Rivs will stay strong in net

Buffalo Beauts re-sign Greco, Juron, and DiTondo

The Beauts now have eight forwards and two goaltenders under contract.

The Ice Garden is hiring a social media coordinator

Join our growing team!

Robb Stauber speaks at political rally in Duluth

Social media raises questions as to whether he will coach the Minnesota Whitecaps of the NWHL

Power Play Success Cannot Save Boston Blades

Boston’s dependence on its power play to provide offense is a worrying trend.

Whitecaps add two Olympians in Hannah Brandt, Lee Stecklein

The Whitecaps pick up their first two skaters for the 2018-19 season

Rink Ink: Q&A with Carolyne Prevost

Carolyne Prevost of the Toronto Furies talks about her sole tattoo.

The CWHL needs to be transparent about suspensions

There’s little room for obscurity when it comes to policies that impact player safety

Tonight Team USA Star Kendall Coyne will be an American Ninja Warrior

How will she fair in the Indianapolis Qualifiers?

A look at CWHL team shot data from the 2017-18 season

Let’s sink our teeth into some CWHL stats

Amanda Leveille signs with Whitecaps

The Minnesota-native returns home after two season in Buffalo

Noora Räty Re-Signs With Kunlun Red Star

Finnish netminder continues her illustrious career.

Kelly Babstock is taking her talents to Buffalo

The All-Star is eager to play closer home, face a new challenge

Top Shelf Episode 28: Beer and Buffalo with Erik W

Plus what type of beer the top scorer on each NWHL team is!

Kunlun signs Newell, Carpenter and four others re-sign with China’s CWHL clubs

Alex Carpenter among the five to return to China

Hello from the new site manager!

More of a re-introduction than an introduction...

Erika Grahm’s Next Chapter

After leaving longtime club MODO Hockey, the Damkronorna forward looks ahead to a new direction in Gävle

The Founding 4 Podcast: Time for the Peanut Butter Puffins!

Riveters recap with special guest and Isobel Cup Champion Kiira Dosdall

Buffalo Beauts sign gold medalist Dani Cameranesi

Cameranesi is the second 2018 gold medalist to commit to the NWHL

Former UND players suing for discrimination

Eleven former North Dakota players filed a class action suit against their former university

Furies announce Sami Jo Small as new general manager

One of the CWHL’s co-founders steps off the ice and into a front office

Bob Deraney named head coach of Kunlun Red Stars

Former head coach of Providence College will succeed Digit Murphy

Around the Rink — June 18

NCAA awards, retirements, and a funny tweet

Top Shelf Episode 27 - The Adventure Episode

It was a slow week in women’s hockey, so Hannah and Michelle talked about their trips through women’s hockey (once we can remember them...)

Gold Medalist Sidney Morin stays in SDHL, signs with Linköping

She is the first American-born Olympic gold medalist to play in the SDHL

Ashley Johnston announces her retirement from the NWHL

The only captain the Riveters franchise has ever known has decided to hang up her skates.

NWHL and SDHL to meet in Champions Cup in Sweden

The Riveters will travel to Sweden to take on Luleå Hockey/MSSK

LIU Brooklyn to add NCAA Division I women’s hockey program in 2019-20

Women’s college hockey continues to expand

Finland Continues Investment in Women’s Hockey, Awards €250,000 to Naisleijonat

Looking ahead to Espoo 2019 and Beijing 2022, the Naisleijonat earn historic grant.

Amanda Kessel and the Goal Before “The Goal”

Kessel reflects on her shootout goal in the gold medal game against Team Canada

The Founding 4 Podcast: What’s a cake eater?

Amanda Leveille helps us recap the 2017-18 Beauts season

Amanda Kessel returns to the NWHL, re-signs with the Riveters

Kessel is the first member of Team USA’s gold medal winning team to sign an NWHL contract this offseason.

NWHL Free Agency Tracker

The latest signing, re-signings, and retirements from the Founding Four, plus one more

Beauts sign 2018 Rookie of the Year Hayley Scamurra

Buffalo also has a new general manager

NWHL Mock Expansion Draft: The Protected Lists

We pretended the NWHL would have an expansion draft for the Whitecaps!

Paul Mara Named Head Coach of Boston Pride

The former NHL defenseman and assistant coach of Team USA’s gold-medal winning team from the PyeongChang Olympics is Pride’s third coach

Around the Rink - June 6

Awards, retirements, rings, oh my!

2017 NWHL Draft Class: Whale and Riveters

With free agency just around the corner, it’s time to take a closer look at the senior seasons of the 2018 NWHL Draft class.

2017 NWHL Draft Class: Pride and Beauts

With free agency just around the corner, it’s time to take a closer look at the senior seasons of the 2017 NWHL Draft class.

Top Shelf Episode 26 - Stauber Mayhem

Why does Robb Stauber have two B’s in his first name? We may never know.

The Ice Goof Den: Flying High with Quidditch

What if the NWHL was secretly Quidditch teams from Harry Potter?

Delayne Brian retires from CWHL

The Clarkson Cup MVP and champion announced her retirement via Twitter on Wednesday.

Robb and Shivaun Stauber named co-head coaches of Minnesota Whitecaps

BY GOD, THAT’S ROBB STAUBER’S MUSIC

Was Janine Weber a bust in Boston?

Big things were expected of the star Austrian forward when she signed with the Pride.

Around the Rink - May 21

News from around the world of women’s hockey

Progress for the Blades has been slow, but steady

The Blades won just one game this year, but don’t let that convince you that they didn’t improve.

Q & A with Brynäs IF’s Sonja van der Bliek

The longtime CWHL goaltender is ready for a new adventure in Sweden.

The Adventures of Blake Bolden

The former BC defender announces her decision to return to the NWHL and sign with the Buffalo Beauts

The Founding 4 Podcast: The Connecticut Whale(o) Recap!

Featuring a special guest interview with Whale captain Sam Faber!

Top Shelf Episode 25: Minnesota, the NWHL, and Mac and Cheese

The NWHL expands to Minnesota. Also, hurricanes are still terrifying.

The Founding 4 Podcast: Whitecaps Expansion Special!

WHITECAPS! So... do we change our podcast’s name now?

Jenni Hiirikoski is the Best Defender in the World

Hiirikoski is playing her way into the Hockey Hall of Fame one season and major international tournament at a time

Bad Puck Luck for Kelly Babstock

Kelly Babstock had an unlucky season on the ice for the Connecticut Whale.

Report: SDHL, NWHL to Meet In Sweden

The Isobel Cup-winning Metropolitan Riveters may be headed to Norrbotten to face SDHL champions Luleå Hockey/MSSK.

NWHL carves path forward with addition of Whitecaps

“Back in 2015, if we could have launched in Minnesota, we probably would have.” - Dani Rylan

NWHL acquires Minnesota Whitecaps

The Whitecaps will be fifth team in league, starting in 2018-19

Minnesota and the NWHL

Expansion or not, the NWHL’s presence in Minnesota is a big deal.

Rink Ink: Q&A with Madison Packer

Madison Packer of the Metropolitan Riveters tells the story behind her tattoos.

2018 Windjammer Classic field announced

Syracuse, Minnesota, St. Lawrence join hosts Vermont in Burlington over Thanksgiving weekend

Cassie Campbell-Pascall to donate brain to concussion research

Women’s hockey pioneer Fran Rider also to donate her brain

Q&A with the recently retired Jacquie Pierri

What’s changed, what’s next, and what she’ll miss after retiring from the Inferno

NWHL Top Rookies: Kelsey Koelzer

The 2016 first overall draft pick shined as an All-Star and Isobel Cup champion in her rookie season.

The Founding 4 Podcast: To Infinity, and cackalacky!

All-Star defender Alyssa Gagliardi joins us to chat about the Boston Pride season.

NWHL Top Rookies: Hayley Scamurra

The recipient of the NWHL’s Rookie of the Year Award is The Ice Garden’s top NWHL rookie of the year.

NWHL Free Agency Begins June 1

Today the NWHL announced that free agency for its fourth season will begin on June 1. All of the NWHL’s players had a one-year contract this year, which means that every player in the league has the potential to move to a new team. Last offseason we saw a

Saskatoon will host the 2018 4 Nations Cup

Canada will host the tournament for the first time since 2014.

NWHL Top Rookies: Sydney Rossman

Connecticut Whale goalie Sydney Rossman swims in at number four of rookie voting.

NWHL Top Rookies: Maddie Elia

Take it or leave it, Elia’s game made an impact for the Beauts

NWHL Top Rookies: Jenny Ryan

A look back at Ryan’s unforgettable rookie season with the Riveters.

10 Unforgettable CWHL and NWHL Goals

Are you ready for some highlight reel goals?

Reflecting on Harrison Browne’s Inspiring NWHL career

Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.

Rink Ink: Q&A with Keira Goin

Goalie Keira Goin of the Connecticut Whale talks about her tattoos.

TIG’s NWHL Top 5 Rookies: Honorable Mentions

Three rookies who didn’t quite crack TIG’s voting

Longtime Inferno defender Jacquie Pierri retires

The Brown alumna spent her five year CWHL career in Calgary

From Lock to Lion: Eveliina Suonpää signs with Linköping HC

Naisleijonat goaltender and two-time Olympian moves to Sweden.

UPDATED: Digit Murphy parts ways with Kunlun Red Star and Team China

The former head coach will take a position on KRS board.

CWHL and NWHL collaborate for the SheIS Campaign

Eight sports leagues team up to promote the growth of girls’ and women’s sports at every level.

Ashleigh Brykaliuk Joins Minnesota Duluth as an Assistant Coach

The 2017 graduate of Duluth will come back stateside after spending a season with the Vanke Rays

Trailblazer Harrison Browne announces his retirement

Brownie is hanging up his skates.

Riikka Välilä Says Yes To One More Year

The legend continues as Välilä re-signs in the SDHL.

The landscape of the NWHL without national team skaters

A statistical analysis of the performance of NWHL skaters across the league’s first three seasons.

Kacy Ambroz resigns as head coach of the Boston Blades

The Blades are once again in search of a new bench boss.

Leksand’s Leon Reuterström publicly comes out as transgender, retires from women’s hockey

“From now on, I’m Leon ...”

Noora Räty is a contestant on Survivor Finland

Räty can survive and thrive on the ice, but can she survive the Philippines?

Founding 4 Podcast: Picking the All-NWHL Teams

Erica and Mike pick their All-NWHL Teams, their All-Rookie Teams, and their most underrated players from the 2017-18 season.

Agidel Ufa Triumphs in Russia

The side from Bashkortostan go 5-0 in the playoffs to become the first Russian champions since 2000 besides SKIF and Tornado.

Better Together: Swedish Players Unionize

The Damkronorna organize, for themselves and for those who will come after.

Cava, Tougas return to MODO Hockey

After a season each in the CWHL, the forwards continue to blaze a path in Örnsköldsvik.

Team France earns promotion to 2019 Women’s World Championship

Catching you up on the WWC results from March and April.

Northeastern and Clarkson will face off in Belfast next January

The NCAA will send Clarkson and Northeastern to Northern Ireland for the first time in the history of the sport

CWHL 2017-18 Season Recap: Toronto Furies

Depleted by centralization, the Furies were unable to make it to the playoffs with their inconsistent offense.

Top Shelf Episode 21: Neck Sweaters

We recap the NWHL season, the Twitter partnership, talk about the US Olympians, and more! Also, Michelle makes Hannah cry.

The Founding 4: Haim and other offseason plans

Mike & Erica lay out the next few episodes and discuss F4P Anniversary plans

6 skaters who burned the Blades this year

A look at the CWHL skaters who were at their sharpest playing against the Blades.

Pat McCarthy’s top shots of 2017-18 season

The top shots frozen in time by Pat

Al Saniuk’s top shots of 2017-2018

The top shots frozen in time by Al

Michelle Jay’s top shots of 2017-18 season

The top shots frozen in time by Michelle

The really sad goodbye post

The post that I never wanted to write but also needed to write, where I cry a little and say lots of thank yous.

Top Shelf Episode 20: SDHL #SquadCast

Hannah and Michelle invite Meredith Foster to talk SDHL playoffs and other things, because we’re incapable of staying on topic.

Russian women’s playoff preview: Will the duopoly end?

Entering the first-ever Russian women’s playoff, Agidel Ufa stands in a solid position to take the title. But the road will go through the two clubs that have won titles.

Founding 4 Podcast: Catching up with Megan Bozek

The founding Buffalo Beaut discusses her 2018 Clarkson Cup title, #OneLeague, and more

Luleå HF Win SDHL Championship

Gold returns to Norrbotten as Luleå HF takes the SDHL title.

The Founding 4 Podcast: I can fly!

The Riveters win the Isobel Cup!

Top Shelf Podcast Episode 19 - Team Chaos Playoff Recaps

Clarkson and Isobel are over and Michelle and Hannah are exhausted, clearly.

Q & A With Michelle Karvinen

Michelle Karvinen’s hockey journey has taken her from her birthplace in Denmark to Finland, to the United States, and most recently to Sweden, where she’s played with the SDHL’s Luleå HF since 2015. The two-time Olympic bronze medalist sat down with The Ice Garden in Luleå on

Bray Ketchum: Isobel Cup Champion and Entrepreneur

The NWHL pioneer talks to The Ice Garden about Upwild, her family-operated business.

Howe and Knox: Hockey’s Best Goalie Duo

Erica Howe and Liz Knox are Clarkson Cup Champions, and as a goaltending duo, are as good as it gets.

Agidel Ufa wraps up Russian regular season title

For the first time since 2000, the regular season champions will not be SKIF or Tornado. But there’s one final hurdle Agidel must face: the playoffs.

Kärpät, Ilves headed to Aurora Borealis Cup Final

Last year’s champions and the Naisten Liiga’s top team will face off for the Finnish league title.

A conversation with KRS head coach Digit Murphy

Kunlun Red Star’s head coach talks #OneLeague, Hilary Knight, what coaching in China has been like and more.

One Captain’s Journey to the Isobel Cup Final

Ashley Johnston has been the captain of the Riveters for three years. Today, for the first time, she and her team will be playing for the Isobel Cup.

2018 CWHL Award Winners

The stars shone bright at this year’s gala.

Clarkson Cup Playoff Preview: Kunlun vs. Markham

Red Star and Thunder battle for Clarkson Cup history on Sunday.

Top Shelf Podcast Episode 18 - Playoff Pandemonium

Playoffs, predictions, potty breaks, oh my!

The Founding 4 Podcast: Isobel Cup Final Preview

Previewing the 2018 Isobel Cup Final! And talking semifinals! And breaking down the NHL Awards! And more!

Chad Wiseman’s first trip to the Isobel Cup Final to be his last with the Riveters

The Ice Garden talks with founding Riveters coach about the announcement of his new role

Jamie Lee Rattray is on a mission

The Markham Thunder star has willed her team to the Clarkson Cup Final in her MVP-worthy season.

2018 Isobel Cup Final Preview: Beauts, Riveters set for NWHL championship battle

The stage is set for an intense Isobel Cup Final between the Buffalo Beauts and the Metropolitan Riveters.

Behind The Mask: Lovisa Berndtsson

A saint, a starry sky, and a personal motto keep Djurgården’s netminder focused on the prize.

2018 NWHL Award Winners

Some of the NWHL’s most exceptional players earned recognition for their achievements this year.

The Riveters rout the Whale 5-0, will host Beauts in Isobel Cup Final

The Riveters were brilliant against the Whale. Bring on the Beauts.

Clarkson Cup Semi-Final Recap

The Kunlun Red Star and the Markham Thunder will meet in the Clarkson Cup

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Frozen Finale

We wrap up the season with a new dynasty emerging and hope for the future in a few teams.

Melbourne Ice Cement a Dynasty

Melbourne Ice take down the Sydney Sirens 4-2 to claim their 6th championship

Beauts punch ticket to third consecutive Isobel Cup Final

Sarah Casorso sends Buffalo to the Isobel Cup Final after dramatic comeback

Top Shelf Podcast Episode 17 - Playoff Paradise

Women’s hockey is usually crazy, but does Hilary Knight going to Montreal mean the sky falling?

Q & A With Riikka Välilä

One of the all-time greats on retirement, comebacks, and why she doesn’t feel the need to be a mentor.

Clarkson Cup Playoff Preview: Kunlun vs. Calgary

The puck drops on the CWHL postseason tonight.

Kelli Stack on Olympic snub, Clarkson Cup dreams

The CWHL superstar opens up about missing the Olympic roster and what winning the CWHL title would mean

What is next for Sarah Nurse?

The young Olympian reflects on her first Winter Games, future professional career

South Korean netminder Sojung Shin says goodbye to hockey, but perhaps not winter sports

She made her Olympic dreams come true, what comes next might be just as magical!

Clarkson Cup Playoff Preview: Montréal vs. Markham

The puck drops on the CWHL postseason this weekend.

SDHL Quarterfinals Playoff Preview

The golden helmets are coming.

The Founding 4 Podcast: the season ends and the playoffs begin

It’s time to talk 2018 NWHL Playoffs! And NWHL Awards! And lots of other stuff!

2018 AWIHL Finals Preview

Its anyone's game as the AWIHL head into finals weekend with the Sydney Sirens looking to defend their first title

2018 Isobel Cup Playoff Preview

Which team will bring home the 2018 Isobel Cup?

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Quarterfinal Quackery

We are almost to the end and the poll has shaken up once again.

NCAA Tournament Recap: On to the Frozen Four

The first round of the NCAA tournament is officially over yes, there were some big surprises.

Markham Thunder ready to roll for playoffs

After a rough start to the season, the Thunder are primed for the Clarkson Cup playoffs.

Top Shelf Podcast Episode 16 - Frozen Four Preview

A little bit of NCAA hockey and a little bit of food

Hilary Knight returns to CWHL, signs with Les Canadiennes de Montreal

The Team USA superstar broke the internet, again.

The Founding 4 Podcast Episode 18: “Go West, you!”

Episode 18 of your favorite NWHL-centric podcast!

Buffalo Beauts sign Jordan Juron

The BU alumna returns to the Beauts after appearing in a game earlier this season.

The Riveters are not worried

With just one game left in the regular season the Riveters are not worried despite their recent struggles.

PyeongChang 2018 by the numbers

Statistical leaders and other noteworthy numbers from the 2018 PyeongChang women’s Olympic tournament.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Chaotic Championships

It’s time to dance and the excitement is just starting.

NCAA Tournament Field Selected

The eight teams that will compete for the National Championship have been seeded

Northeastern Wins Hockey East Championship

The Hounds of Huntington skated with the Bertagna Trophy for the first time in program history

Hockey East Semifinals Recap

The Huskies and the Huskies will face off on Sunday... wait, what?

The Founding 4 Podcast: can the Pride come roaring back?

Some NWHL talk to help set the stage for this weekend’s action

WHEA semifinal preview

Two games determine who will compete for the conference championship

Boston Pride sign Yale defender Mallory Souliotis

Massachusetts-native makes her pro debut Saturday with the Pride

Olympians Jenner and Turnbull return to Calgary Inferno

The Inferno just turned up the heat by adding two key performers from Team Canada’s 2018 Olympic roster.

Olympian Jocelyne Larocque returns to Markham Thunder

Larocque is the first 2018 Olympian to return to a professional North American team this season.

Brown forward Sam Donovan signs NWHL contract with Whale

Connecticut signs 2017 draft pick for the remainder of the 2017-18 season

The art of the faceoff: the game within the game

Some of the NWHL’s best centers talk about one of the most overlooked aspects of the game.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Playoff Pushes

It’s elimination time; for most of the country their next loss is their last, and no one wants to go golfing.

WHEA Quarterfinals Recap

The first weekend is done, and four teams are moving onto the semifinals

Top Shelf Podcast Episode 14 - The Gold Medal Game Extravaganza

Relive every excruciating and exhilarating moment of the gold medal game between USA and Canada.

Ashley Johnston and the role of the shutdown defender

The Metropolitan Riveters captain

The Founding 4 Podcast: The Beauts are on a Stampede

Who’s ready for more women’s hockey after Team USA’s gold medal win in PyeongChang? We know we are.

Don’t Overthink This. Daryl Watts Should Win The Patty Kaz

She’s the obvious top player in women’s college hockey, and she should be recognized as such.

What’s next for Russia?

Following their best Olympics finish ever, the Russian program has some serious potential. How can they build on their current momentum?

Breaking down the Patty Kazmaier finalists

The top ten candidates for the highest individual honor in the NCAA have been released

Predicting the 2022 USA Olympic Roster

The USA finally won gold, but who will try to defend their Olympic title in 2022?

How to follow women’s hockey now that the Olympics are over

You’re hooked on women’s hockey and want more? We’ve got all the deets.

Gallery: US defeats Canada in shootout to win Gold

Relive the gold medal game through the lens of the photographers in PyeongChang

USA beats Canada for first Olympic gold in 20 years

It went all the way to a shootout but oh my god they finally won

Everything you need to know about the USA/Canada gold medal game

high-pitched screaming

Is the Riveters’ offense finding its groove again?

The Metropolitan Riveters began the 2017-18 season with an 11-game winning streak, and in so doing established themselves as early favorites for the 2018 Isobel Cup. A big part of the Riveters’ dominance in the first half of the season was the team’s unrelenting offense. The Riveters scored four

USA vs Canada: How to broadcast women’s hockey

Here’s your cheatsheet for women’s bios, Pierre. No men included.

Top Shelf Podcast Episode 13 - It’s Our Podcast and We’ll Cry If We Want To

We are Mad Online and we’re going to yell about it.

Win-land: Finns beat OAR, bring home bronze

Veteran Finns sneak past young Russians, and are the best of the rest at these Olympics

Florence Schelling Cements Her Place in History as Switzerland Shuts Out Japan

Switzerland blanks Japan as Florence Schelling records her 10th career win

Introducing The Ice Garden Podcast Network

Welcome to your one-stop shop for supporting TIG’s podcasts

Sweden defeat Korea in disappointing end to Olympic tournament

It wasn’t the ending Sweden had hoped for but for Korea, a second goal provided the perfect finish to an almost fairy tale

The Lamoureux sisters are on a mission

The relentless twin sisters have been offensive zone standouts at the PyeongChang Olympics

NCAA: Hockey East Playoff Preview

The NCAA postseason is upon us once again!

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Beanpot Heroics

AS we all but wrap up the regular season things have fallen into place. It’s playoff time.

Team USA routs Team Finland 5-0 in semifinal showdown

The USWNT’s power play came alive in a crucial semifinal game against Naisleijonat.

Canada crushes OAR, advances to gold medal game

Three-goal third sinks OAR’s boat of gold medal dreams as clinical Canucks cruise

Japan stuns Sweden in classification game

For the first time in Team Japan’s history, the squad defeated a European nation

Finland Cruises Past Sweden In Quarterfinals

A decisive win puts Finland in the semis.

Offensive explosion leads OAR past Swiss in quarterfinals

Shokhina’s career night helps OAR advance to semifinals against Team Canada

Beauts fare well during All-Star weekend

Lots of goals, saves, shots and even an MVP title for Buffalo’s best players in St. Paul.

Top Shelf Podcast Episode 12: Müller and Miano Madness

The Olympics are crazy, the Beanpot was crazy, and Alina Müller and Toni Ann Miano ARE REALLY REALLY GOOD

Team Switzerland has momentum on its side heading into quarterfinals

The Swiss are 3-0-0 and are brimming with confidence. But can they win two more games to secure a second consecutive Olympic medal?

Djurgården Bolsters Lineup With Krzyzaniak, Menke, Hirschy

DIF Hockey makes a splash as the transfer window closes.

Team Korea made a statement in PyeongChang

The Korean team’s success went far beyond scoring two goals.

The NCAA connection to Team Switzerland

The Swiss Hockey Federation swept the preliminary round at the Olympics, thanks to some good old college hockey.

The Founding 4 Podcast: NWHL All-Star Weekend!

To Minnesota, and BEYOND!

Boston College wins its third straight Beanpot

Toni Ann Miano ended it in overtime on her last ever shot in the Beanpot

Olympics Recap: Day 4

Disallowed goals, 50 shots, and the J Lam Olympic special

#NWHLASG: Teams Ott and Leveille split weekend, give Minnesota a show

Fans showed up in St. Paul, and the NWHL showed out, giving them a weekend to remember.

Olympics Recap: Day 3

Schelling bails out Switzerland, Müller eats ice time for breakfast and Sweden dominates Korea.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Paint It Red

Two more trophies were earned this weekend and no one wanted to be atop our poll this week.

Olympics Recap: Day 1

Müller breaks records, Sweden secures the win, and Korea has the best cheer squad around.

Minnesota State defeats Ohio State 4-1; looks for its fourth WCHA win

Can the Mavericks sweep the Buckeyes?

Top Shelf Podcast Episode 10: Olympic Women’s Hockey Spectacular

Previews, predictions, a guest host, oh my!

Jennifer Wakefield signs with SDHL’s Luleå HF

SDHL veteran moves north to a new team.

Founding 4 Podcast: the Red Hot Buffalo Beauts

The Riveters no longer have the longest winning streak in the NWHL and the Whale no longer have the longest losing streak.

There’s a Record Number of SDHL Players at the Olympics and it’s Awesome

The game, as they say, is growing. SDHL players made their Olympic debut in 2010, three years after the league’s inception as Riksserien in 2007. Despite the Swedish Ice Hockey Association’s counterproductive attempts to stem the flow of foreign players, the SDHL continues to attract elite global talent

All-Star Preview: who to watch, what to expect

The NWHL takes its gig to Minnesota for the first time ever as All-Star Weekend commences Feb. 10.

2018 Olympics Home Page

Your guide to The Ice Garden’s coverage of the PyeongChang Olympics.

Beanpot First Round Recap: BC, BU advance to championship

Star power was on display at Conte Forum in the 40th Women’s Beanpot

Beauts clinch No. 2 seed, host first semifinal in franchise history

Beauts fans, get ready to pack Harborcenter in mid-March.

The Founding 4 Podcast: Episode 13

Goaltending duels, officiating, and Mike still can’t say Gagliardi correctly.

TIG Video: Harrison Browne’s speech and Q&A from the Devils Pride Night

“If you’re ready, be yourself. It’s the only way to live your life. Don’t live for anybody else.” - Harrison Browne

Top Shelf Podcast Episode 9: Backstreet’s Back

We sing, we talk about Amanda Makela, we sing some more, we talk about Katie Burt and Brittany Ott, we sing....you get the picture.

It was a great weekend for Katie Burt

The senior goaltender finished January in an epic way

The Founding 4 Podcast: NWHL Alumna Sydney Kidd

Kidd talks about her time in the NWHL, playing in the CWHL with the Toronto Furies, and much more.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Title Time

One conference is locked up and another is soon to follow.

2018 Beanpot preview

The most exciting tournament in Boston is less than a week away.

The Founding 4 Podcast: Episode 12

Another week of NWHL action is in the books. No one can beat the Riveters and the Whale can’t catch any breaks.

Erika Lawler is making a difference with the Riveters after four years away from hockey

Lawler is back on the ice and playing a key role with the undefeated Metropolitan Riveters.

Victoria Bach is the New BU All-Time Points Leader

VB12 tallied her 184th career point on Saturday.

Top Shelf Podcast Episode 8: Poor Bulgaria

We didn’t think we were going to talk about Team Bulgaria this much, either. It just happened.

Frozen Moments: Whale at Beauts - 1/20

Pat McCarthy’s best shots from the Whale v Beauts game last Saturday.

Frozen Moments: Riveters at Pride - 1/20

Al Saniuk’s best shots from the Riveters vs Pride game last Saturday.

Kelli Stack can’t be stopped

Being snubbed by USA Hockey hasn’t stopped Stack from piling up goals this season in the CWHL.

NWHL announces 2018 Isobel Cup Format

NWHL teams will compete for the Isobel Cup at the rinks of the highest seed.

Meaghan Mikkelson signs with SDHL club Luleå HF

Defender will finish out the season in Sweden instead of returning to her CWHL club.

2018 NWHL All-Stars Announced

Amanda Leveille and Brittney Ott select their teams live on Twitter

Finland Announces Olympic Roster

23 players are headed to PyeongChang

Founding 4 Podcast Bonus Episode feat. “Kicking Ice” writer Stephanie Phillips

Uncanny Heroes: NWHL players to be featured in new graphic novel

Top Shelf Podcast Episode 7: The Pirates Code

The CWHL gets its first openly trans player, Team USA and Team Canada goes head-to-head, and Hannah officially retires from #StumpHannah (not really).

A united Team Korea has the world buzzing

South Korea’s women’s national team has become an unexpected political battleground.

Behind The Mask: Sabina Eriksson

Pride, personality, and Optimus Prime? Yes indeed.

The Founding 4 Podcast: NWHL Road Trip!

Team NWHL vs Team USA, hockey in Pittsburgh, and more!

Gallery: Team NWHL v Team USA in Florida

Relive Saturday’s historic exhibition

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Holiday Hangover

For some the break was just long enough, for a few top teams it would’ve been nice to have another weekend off. As we get ever closer to Selection Sunday the poll tightens up a bit.

No. 2 Boston College and Northeastern split weekend series

Each team earns two critical Hockey East points in their first series of 2018

NWHL All-Star Weekend dates, location set

Hello, Twin Cities, it’s nice to finally see you!

The Founding Four Podcast Episode 10: Cookies and Florida

Mike is back from Canada and Erica is just as lovely as ever!

Toronto Furies player Jessica Platt comes out as transgender

Becomes the first openly transgender player in the CWHL, third openly out trans player in women’s hockey.

A closer look at scoring efficiency: worth using for women’s hockey?

What is SE% and is it something we should be paying attention to?

Half a season in, Beauts still trying to find their legs — will they succeed?

With a new roster, old issues are arising in the Beauts’ third season — and this time, they have a title to defend.

Megan Bozek signs with Markham Thunder

Fresh off being cut from Team USA, Bozek returns to the CWHL

Team USA’s All-Snub Team

The best of the rest would almost certainly win a medal of their own at Pyeongchang.

New year, new Boston Blades head coach

Assistant coach Kacy Ambroz named head coach

Top Shelf Podcast Episode 6: WTF, Boston?

Both Boston teams have our attention this week, but for very....different...reasons

Who Should Join The USWNT Player Pool After Pyeongchang?

With all eyes on the 2018 Olympics, who are some young players who might crack the USWNT down the road?

The Riveters playing for Team NWHL are ready for Team USA

Ten players on Team NWHL come from the undefeated Metropolitan Riveters. On January 13 and 15, they will cross sticks with the U.S. Women’s National Team in preparation for the 2018 Olympics.

Russia stuns Canada to open U18 Worlds

Team Russia defends home ice with upset win, first time in tournament history a North American team has been defeated by a European squad

The Founding 4 Podcast Episode 9: For the Culture

Erica is joined by Angelica Rodriguez to chat about the latest NWHL news

Team USA announces final Olympic roster, cut Alex Carpenter and Megan Bozek from final squad

Why did you cut Alex Carpenter and Megan Bozek @ Robb Stauber @ hockey gods

Gallery: Top Shots of 2017: Michelle Jay

Boston-based photographer picks her favorite photos of 2017

Gallery: Top Shots of 2017: Al Saniuk

Boston-based photographer picks his favorite photos of 2017

Gallery: Top Shots of 2017: Pat McCarthy

Buffalo-based photographer picks his favorite photos of 2017

The NWHL and the NHL: what can women’s hockey gain — and lose?

While recent partnerships with NHL teams have a lot of promise, there’s a downside to involving men’s hockey with women’s hockey’s interests.

Top Shelf Podcast Holiday Episode: Do you want to be on top?

Welcome to our new America’s Next Top Model podcast where we also talk about women’s hockey...wait, no, it’s the other way around

Full Team NWHL roster announced for two-game series with Team USA

22 players headed to Tampa for a series with Team USA

Top Moments of 2017: CWHL

There were babies, championships, and lots of breaking news in the CWHL this year.

Olympic Recap : Day 5

History Made: Japan records first win, Korea scores historic first goal and Schelling moves into first in Olympic wins

Top Moments of 2017: NWHL

The NWHL had some memorable moments this year - here are the top 5.

Q&A: Kourtney Kunichika, Buffalo Beauts

The longest-tenured Beaut in franchise history chats about her time with the team and where she sees the league headed.

Top Moments of 2017: NCAA

Eagles and Badgers and Catamounts, oh my!

The Founding 4 Episode 8: Holy BREAKING NEWS Santa!

Marisa Ingemi & Erik Wollschlager join The Founding 4 Podcast

New Year Resolutions for the NWHL

New year, new look for NWHL teams.

Lyndsey Fry talks third annual Women’s Hockey Appreciation Night

The Arizona Coyotes are hosting their third annual women’s hockey event, featuring a Q and A panel and a girls hockey clinic.

Canadian players reflect on their journeys to PyeongChang

For Olympic rookies and veterans alike, the path to the 2018 Games hasn't always been smooth.

Top Shelf Podcast Bonus Episode: Reaction to reported Team USA cuts

We got so worked up about Team USA’s cuts to the Olympic roster we had to record an emergency episode.

Canada announces final roster for 2018 Olympic Games

Final cuts were forward Sarah Potomak and defenders Halli Krzyzaniak and Micah Zandee-Hart.

Report: Alex Carpenter, Megan Bozek cut from USWNT

A report out of Grand Forks Herald brings the USWNT’s roster down to 23 players.

Pegula Sports and Entertainment purchase the Buffalo Beauts

A historic moment for women’s hockey.

The Whale and the South Korean National Team to square off in scrimmage

December 30 will be a big day for women’s hockey.

Top Shelf Podcast Episode 4: Chobani goes to China

We do not hold any of the rights for anything Chobani related nor are we sponsored by them...unless you want to, Chobani?

Mira Jalosuo Moves To Oulun Kärpät

Finnish defender Mira Jalosuo returns to her first pro team.

Canada and USA begin final push towards the Olympics

With the last Canada-USA game in the books, the focus turns to naming the rosters and making final preparations towards PyeongChang.

Alyssa Gagliardi is stepping up this season for the Boston Pride

At the time of the NWHL’s Holiday Break Gagliardi has emerged as one of the Pride’s most valuable players.

The Founding 4 Podcast: #AskBlakeBolden Part II

Catch the second installment of an exclusive interview with HC Lugano defender Blake Bolden

NWHL Recap: Week 7

The Beauts are back in second place and the Riveters just keep on winning.

Canada edges out Team USA in San Jose

The final game of The Time is Now tour had Team USA looking out of sorts.

Hayley Moore talks Team NWHL and their games against the USWNT

The NWHL’s Deputy Commissioner revealed some details for the league’s historic collaboration with USA Hockey.

2017 Women's Hockey Uniform Rankings

Do you want to be on top?

Breaking: USWNT to play “Team NWHL” twice in January

Team NWHL will feature players from all four NWHL franchises.

Episode 7 of the Founding 4 Podcast

Don’t look now but Boston’s back in business!

The real winners and losers of the Ambrose trade

Yes, Montreal paid a high price to get Erin Ambrose from Toronto...but which team actually lost the most?

Top Shelf Podcast Episode 3: Oh, Canada

Hannah sings, Michelle tries to #StumpHannah and we talk everything from the doping in Russia to the Pride’s recent success.

A Conversation With Peter Elander

From Sweden’s Mirakel on Ice to Peter’s Ice Palace in North Dakota, Peter Elander has made his mark on women’s hockey all over the world.

NWHL Recap: Week 6

The Pride find their offense and the Beauts unravel in another third period.

Six Russian players banned for life in doping scandal

Team Russia banned from playing in 2018 Olympics, can still compete as neutral OAR team

Canada selects National Women’s Development Team roster

There’s a few notable inclusions...and a couple of eyebrow-raising snubs.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Benevolent Break

The holiday break is upon us, and not a moment too soon for a few teams.

Annie Pankowski first player cut from USA centralization roster

Team needs two more cuts to get to 23-player roster for 2018 PyeongChang Olympics

Halfway Kaz: Mid-season Patty Kazmaier Award hopefuls

At the unofficial halfway point of the season, who stands out as a hopeful for the NCAA’s top prize?

Kaleigh Fratkin returns to the NWHL, signs with Boston Pride

Boston Pride head coach Thomas Poeck confirms that Fratkin has joined the Pride.

Canada and USA have reversed course on the road to the Olympics

One team was supposed to be set. The other was dealing with uncertainty. A lot has changed in the last two months.

Episode 6 of the Founding 4 Podcast

Gagliardi gets her goal(s) for Boston’s first win and the Riveters keep on cruising.

Top Shelf Podcast Episode 2: Calvinball and Dodgeball

Michelle makes Dodgeball references, Hannah can’t remember the Buffalo Beauts goaltenders and nobody knows what’s going on with Team USA’s goaltenders.

The Whale are plugging holes in their ship

The Connecticut Whale are all on board for the NWHL’s third season.

Midseason RSEQ Report: Who’s up and who’s down

Midway through the season, it's still anyone's game.

NWHL Recap: Week 5

The Pride get their first win and the Riveters remain undefeated

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Mind Numbing Mediocrity

We have top teams, we have good teams, and we have head-scratching teams in this edition of the poll.

Episode 5 of the Founding 4 Podcast

This week features an interview with Michelle Jay of TIG and the Top Shelf Podcast!

Beauts rookie Maddie Elia suspended for one game

Elia went after Riveters defender Kelsey Koelzer twice with her stick on November 18th.

Behind The Mask: Vilma Vaattovaara

Childhood passion still holds plenty of meaning.

Top Shelf Podcast Episode 1: Wherefore Art Thou, Lamoureuxs?

Welcome to the newest podcast at The Ice Garden!

USA Hockey Adds Haley Skarupa and Sidney Morin to Centralization Roster

Team USA increases roster to 26 players with 2018 Olympic Games in PyeongChang looming

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Capital Crash

The Badgers have a truly Black Friday, the Buckeyes blunder and the Gophers almost get eaten by the Lions

Linköping smashes SDHL attendance record

Over 5,000 fans came to see the league’s top team.

A Look at Canadian talent in the NWHL

In a league rich with American talent, 15 percent of the NWHL’s athletes hail from Canada.

Washington welcomes women’s NCAA hockey

The D1 in DC tournament brought thrilling college hockey games to a new audience.

LIU Post Appears Set To Add D-II Women's Ice Hockey Program

Women's college hockey may be seeing further expansion in the near future

Ylva Martinsen Named Team Sweden Head Coach

Cue the Hallelujah Chorus, the Leif Boork era of Team Sweden is ending.

No Streaming for D1 in DC tournament is Inexcusable

Someone dropped the ball on a huge opportunity for exposure

The Founding 4 Podcast: NWHL Week 4 Recap

Mike & Erica discuss the Week 4 games and answer some listener questions before the Thanksgiving break!

Erin Ambrose and Amy Potomak cut from Canadian Olympic team

Canada makes the first two of five cuts as the team gets closer to their final roster

Windjammer Classic Preview

Four teams, one each from the four conferences, will converge in Burlington for the third annual tournament.

D1 in DC: A Thanksgiving Tournament in the Nation’s Capital

Hockey East and WCHA collide this weekend for a four-game tournament

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Ties and Tiers

A return to the normal ranked teams and a pair of ties highlight this weeks poll.

Kourtney Kunichika has been the Beauts’ unsung star for three years

The last remaining Beaut from the team’s inaugural season doesn’t get enough attention for her consistent play in all three zones.

NWHL Recap: Week 4

Riveters look unstoppable as Pride continue to struggle

Göteborg HC breaks through with first SDHL win

Here’s to many more.

Alicia Anderson: the Best in Canada West

A look at goaltender Alicia Anderson’s incredible start

The Founding 4 Podcast: NWHL Week 3

Episode 3 of the F4P is up and this week we have a special guest: Matt Falkenbury!

Beauts Notebook: Depth and discipline paying dividends

Tidbits, stats and more from the post-game media scrum.

Kate Leary is the rising star that the Boston Blades need

The small winger has been the cutting edge of the Blades offense

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Holy Hawks!

Clarkson stumbled and Boston College struggled, but Saint Anselm surprises

Breaking down each team’s performance at Four Nations

How did each team fare at Four Nations?

WATCH: All of the goals from the Four Nations gold medal game

Relive all six of the goals from US versus Canada

USA/Canada Gold Medal Bingo

Fun for the whole family!

NWHL Recap: Week 3

Riveters stay undefeated, remain on top after beating Whale 5-1

Julie Chu and Caroline Ouellette welcome baby to family

The team is cute enough to melt a hockey rink.

Junior wonders: Five of the best NCAA third-years

From the east and the west, here are some of the country’s best

Sophomore standouts: Five second-year players

The sophomore slump seems to have avoided plenty of players this season

The Founding 4 Podcast: NWHL Week 2

Episode 2 is up! This week we interview Anya Battaglino of the Whale and break down week 2

Boston Pride trade Paige Savage to Connecticut Whale

Savage returns to the team that drafted her in 2016

The Founding 4 Podcast: NWHL Week 1

The first episode of The Ice Garden’s NWHL-centric podcast featuring Erica Ayala and Mike Murphy.

Alexa Gruschow is one of the NWHL’s best centers

Underrated and unheralded, Alexa Gruschow is emerging as a star for the Metropolitan Riveters.

Four Nations Cup Preview: Canada

Oh, Canada...they're a favorite again this year.

How to “watch”: Four Nations 2017

Your guide on how to watch the 2017 Four Nations tournament - or maybe not watch

Four Nations Cup Preview: USA

OH MAMA DON'T YOU CRY, USA HOCKEY IS PLAYING AN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT AGAIN

Emerance Maschmeyer focused on personal growth

From Calgary to Montreal (and back), the Canadiennes goalie is doing a little bit of everything, and learning about herself in the process.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Settling the Standings

Bucky beats up the Buckeyes, Eagles take a title and much more in this week's poll.

Canada West: Regina’s strong start

Why you should keep an eye on the Regina Cougars.

NWHL Recap: Week 2

The Riveters remain undefeated and the Whale upset the Pride

Four Nations Cup Preview: Finland

Finland has all the tools and talent to take home silver at Four Nations.

How are the former North Dakota players doing?

After last season, the University of North Dakota cut women’s hockey, leaving the team’s returning players in the dark. How are they doing in their new homes?

Four Nations Cup Preview: Sweden

* rubs temples *

Freshman phenoms: Five standout NCAA first-year players

A crop of new faces has been off to a roaring start through the first full month of NCAA play

LOOK: The Boston Blades meet Ursula

The Blades find their seal of approval at the New England Aquarium.

Team USA and Team Canada unveiled their Olympic jerseys and they're...something

So the 2018 Olympic jerseys for Pyeongchang are going to take some unpacking.

Frozen in Time: Top Women’s Hockey Photos of October 2017

The best shots from the start of the 2017-18 women’s hockey season

Canada's game of musical crease

Canada's crease has looked a bit like a revolving door, but maybe it'll all be for the best.

Women's hockey Social Media Spooktacular

Check out how your favorite women's hockey players celebrated Halloween

NWHL Recap: Week 1

The NWHL season got underway with a historic game

Harrison Browne on YouTube: His story in his own words

“I want this channel to be as honest and open as it can be without just having my life [be] an open book.”

Lauren Wash returns to the Riveters

RPI forward will be available for Saturday

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Persistent Parity

The nation is wracked with parity- will an elite team emerge?

Riveters dismantle Pride in NWHL season opener

The Metropolitan Riveters put together a convincing performance at the Prudential Center against the Boston Pride.

Cayla Barnes joins 2017-18 women's national team

Boston College freshman leaves school to rejoin centralization squad in Wesley Chapel.

NWHL 2017-18 Season Preview: Metropolitan Riveters

The re-branded Riveters are back on the ice after making huge strides last season. Could this be their year to win the Isobel Cup?

Five storylines heading into the 2017-18 NWHL season

From league salaries to the New Jersey Devils partnership and more, there's lots to talk about going into Year Three.

Canada's comeback: What to watch for on Wednesday

Is three days enough time for Team Canada to do a turn-around?

Russia dominates Summit Series

The Russian national team overwhelmed the Pride, Riveters and Whale this October.

Welcome to the 2017-2018 NWHL Season Preview

As the league begins it's third season, here's everything you need to know about the NWHL.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Clarkson Cruising

The Golden Knights make a statement, Huskies and Gophers stay relevant.

Meeri Räisänen seeing success in her return to women’s hockey

After spending part of two seasons playing with men, the Team Finland goaltender is back in the women’s crease.

NWHL 2017-18 Season Preview: Connecticut Whale

The Whale will depend on veteran presence to guide a rookie team.

NWHL releases salary details for 2017-18 season

Players will make between $5,000-$7,000 this season in league’s new tier-based salary structure.

Top 10 players to watch in the NWHL

The Olympians are gone this year, but the NWHL still has a ton of star power.

Finnish Olympian Annina Rajahuhta signs with Kunlun Red Star

Another Team Finland star heads to China.

NWHL 2017-18 Season Preview: Buffalo Beauts

Think the reigning Isobel Cup champs have the stuff to repeat? You could be right. Here’s why

RSEQ Week one: Three ups, three downs

Carleton, Concordia, Montreal, and Ottawa began conference play while McGill wrapped up its preseason

Haley Skarupa signs with Boston Pride

Another lion joins the Pride and this time it’s star forward Haley Skarupa.

NWHL 2017-18 Season Preview: Boston Pride

Can the Pride get back on top?

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Raiders Rising

Colgate is scorching hot, Duluth and Northeastern not so much.

AWIHL : 2017-18 Season Preview

With the puck dropping this weekend, get up to date with whats happening down-under

Women’s Hockey 101: Australian Women's Ice Hockey League

Women’s hockey in Australia has a longer history than you think.

CWHL 2017-18 Season Preview: Calgary Inferno

The Calgary Inferno lost some talent, but added some more too - will it be enough?

Welcome to the 2017-18 CWHL Season Preview

We've got previews for all our teams, storylines to follow, players to watch, and more!

Top 10 players to watch in the CWHL

This is going to be a season to remember for the CWHL, and here are some players you shouldn't forget about.

CWHL 2017-18 Season Preview: Kunlun Red Star

On the road again....we can't wait to be on the road again.

Weekend Preview: Which games are worth watching?

You have a busy weekend, so we’ll highlight the matchups you need to pay attention to in women’s NCAA hockey.

CWHL 2017-18 Season Preview: Markham Thunder

The Thunder moved from Brampton to Markham, but there's still concerns after some serious on-ice turnover.

CWHL 2017-18 Season Preview: Toronto Furies

It will be a new-look Toronto team that takes the ice this season.

CWHL 2017-18 Season Preview: Les Canadiennes de Montreal

Can Les Canadiennes repeat as Clarkson Cup champions?

CWHL 2017-18 Season Preview: Boston Blades

The only US-based CWHL team looks to keep trending up

Hockey East weekend roundup

Huskies, Catamounts, Black Bears, oh my!

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Promising Peaks and Disappointing Dives

The Gophers dig deeper while the Eagles soar and the Buckeyes make a statement

Tara Watchorn retires from CWHL

Veteran defender leaves league after five years and one Clarkson Cup championship

Riveters Rebrand and Partner with New Jersey Devils

The Metropolitan Riveters have made a historic partnership with the NHL’s New Jersey Devils.

Five Storylines Heading Into The CWHL Season

Hang on to your hats, kids. It’s about to get fun.

CWHL 2017-18 Season Preview: Vanke Rays

What can we expect from Cayley Mercer, Brooke Webster and the Vanke Rays in 2017-18?

Linda Välimäki hits 300-goal milestone in the Naisten Liiga

One of Finland’s most gifted scorers continues to dominate.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Surprising Starts

The season started off with a bang.

Canada West: Five Players to Watch

Not sure who to keep an eye on as Canada West gets underway? We’ve got you covered.

Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 2 - Ann-Renée Desbiens

Wisconsin superstar looks ahead to PyeongChang with Team Canada.

Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 3 - Emerance Maschmeyer

After her breakout performance at the 2016 World Championships, what's next for Maschmeyer?

Lara Stalder owns the ice with four-goal night

A hat trick with a cherry on top.

Whale add five more to the pod including Meghan Huertas

Connecticut makes a flurry of signings and adds three new faces to the roster.

Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 1 - Alex Carpenter

Already a superstar, Carpenter could very soon be the best player in women’s hockey.

Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 4 - Hannah Brandt

Brandt does it all for Team USA, and she'll be part of the national team for a long time.

Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 4 - Megan Keller

The future (and the present) of Team USA's blue line.

Erika Grahm goes all in

On leave from her full-time job, MODO captain and Team Sweden star wants to make every moment count.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Exhibitions and Extrapolations

We’re back! With the season kicking off it's time to start ranking the teams again.

Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 6 - Emily Pfalzer

She may be small, but Emily Pfalzer is a fierce, talented competitor and has the medals, trophies and awards to prove it.

NWHL Releases Twitter Game of the Week Schedule

The NWHL will live stream 16 regular season games, the NWHL All-Star Game and two games of the pre-season NWHL/Team Russia Summit Series on Twitter. These 19 games will be produced by the NWHL and will be exclusive to Twitter in the live windows. Fans of women’s hockey

The Boston Pride’s New Logo is Awesome

The Pack is back with a new look

Get to know Minnesota high school goalie Makayla Pahl

University of Minnesota commit talks about her decision to play boys’ hockey and her future goals in hockey.

Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 7 - Sarah Nurse

Hockey Canada is flatlining. Someone call Sarah Nurse.

Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 9 - Renata Fast

There's a Fast and Furie-ous joke to be made here, we just know it.

Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 12 - Nicole Hensley

Look out, USA, there's a new goalie in town.

Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 11 - Halli Krzyzaniak

Just 23 by the time of the Games, the second-youngest defender in Canadian World Championship history will be among the most experienced youngsters in PyeongChang.

2017-18 NCAA preview: CHA

Robert Morris looks like they'll repeat as CHA champs, but is the battle for second closer than it looks?

2017-18 NCAA Preview: ECAC

After Clarkson’s championship win, the ECAC looks to be even more competitive and dominate in 2017-18.

Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 13 - Annie Pankowski

Pankowski one of top young stars prepping for her first Olympic Games

Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 5 - Lara Stalder

The Swiss sensation is our highest-ranked European player.

Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 14 - Shiann Darkangelo

The peripatetic sniper looks to improve her game on another continent.

Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 15 - Cayley Mercer

How she bounced back from an injury helped propel her to the Frozen Four and onto this list

Women’s NCAA College Hockey 101

A primer to NCAA women’s college hockey

Q & A With HV71’s Jenni Asserholt

SDHL star looks ahead to motherhood and more.

2017-18 NCAA Preview: 5 storylines to follow

North Dakota players scatter, the NCAA looks ahead at expansion, and some top goalies to watch this year.

Whale sign center Sophia Agostinelli

Connecticut adds another new face and some size down the middle.

Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 8 - Haley Skarupa

Let the former Eagle and Whale step into the spotlight

Brisbane Goannas, aka giant dinosaurs, could take over the AWIHL

You’re a lizard, Harry, and not a cute one.

2017-18 NCAA Preview: Hockey East

The Beasts of the East are ready for 2017-18

Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 17 - Susanna Tapani

One player. Three sports. Boundless potential.

2017-18 NCAA Preview: WCHA

The WCHA is hoping to reclaim its place at the top of the women’s hockey world.

SDHL Week One: Luleå’s Iron Streak, MODO’s Offensive Firepower

Four games in four days? No problem.

CWHL and NWHL react to the Declaration of Principles

What the new initiative means for the future of the game

Madison Packer comes out of retirement, re-signs with Riveters

All-Star power forward Madison Packer has called off her retirement and has re-signed with the New York Riveters. "Hockey instills the values of friendship and loyalty. It's about being part of something greater than myself”- Madison Packer#ThisIsHockey pic.twitter.com/ZufMPy7xAm — NWHL (@NWHL) September 8,

Erika Lawler signs with the Riveters

The New York Riveters surprised the world of women’s hockey today by signing 30-year-old former Olympian Erika Lawler. Lawler, a three-time NCAA Champion with the Wisconsin Badgers, won silver with the United States in 2010. She also won silver and gold twice with USA Hockey at the Women’s

Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 18 - Alina Müller

Swiss forward Alina Müller had an Olympic bronze under her belt at 15 but continues to strive for more greatness.

Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 20 - Amanda Pelkey

Vermont’s own carved out a legacy at UVM, and now she’s building one with the U.S. national team and Boston Pride

Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 22 - Emily Clark

The Khaleesi of women’s hockey

Boston Pride sign Elizabeth Parker

The Boston Pride signed free agent forward Elizabeth Parker, sister to Mary Parker, earlier today. Elizabeth is the second forward the Pride have signed in the last two days. Boston agreed to terms with free agent forward Heather Schwarz yesterday. Parker played her college hockey at Harvard University, overlapping with

Women's Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 19 - Dani Cameranesi

The terrific teens start off with a Golden Gopher

Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 21 - Erin Ambrose

Strong and steady, Ambrose has excelled at all levels throughout her career.

Riveters re-sign Rebecca Morse, Pride sign Heather Schwarz

The New York Riveters re-signed defender Rebecca Morse earlier today. Morse played in seven games with the Riveters last season in addition to two preseason games against Team Russia. Morse, a New Jersey native from Westfield, developed her game with the New Jersey Colonials Girls program before attending high school

Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 10 - Ludmila Belyakova

Former Riveter looks to keep scoring for her home country

Harrison Browne talks retirement, his comeback, and advocacy

Browne makes difficult decision to come out of retirement and return to the NWHL.

Top 25 Under 25 in women's hockey: Follow the countdown

We voted on our top choices for the top 25 players in women's hockey. You can follow along as we unveil our selections here.

Blue Monday: Blues Espoo join Naisten Liiga

Team rises after Espoo United’s dismissal to reclaim Blues name

Transaction Tuesday: Beauts thundering forward with CWHL imports

Here is our eighth installment of Transaction Tuesday — catching you up on all the offseason moves made by teams in the NWHL and CWHL. The drafts are done and we’re now in September, but the signings are still coming. And we finally have confirmation that CWHL players will be

Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 16 - Kelsey Koelzer

Back for her first full season in the NWHL, the former Tiger has lots of room to grow

Jess Jones signs with the Buffalo Beauts

The NWHL made some major waves in the world of women’s hockey today when it announced that former CWHL superstar Jess Jones agreed to terms with the Buffalo Beauts. Jones is the third player who played for the Thunder last season to leave the CWHL for the NWHL and

NWHL announces coaching updates

Today the NWHL announced four updates to the league’s coaching staffs and confirmed several returning coaches. But there may be other announcements and updates coming. Thus far the Whale have just one coach attached to the team for the upcoming 2017-18 NWHL season. Boston Pride Thomas Poeck, head coach

Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 23 - Katie Burt

The BC goalie still has her senior season to soar to new heights

Women’s Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 24 - Sarah Potomak

Only 19 but her mind (and hockey skill) is older.

Yale assistant coach Amanda Boulier signs with Connecticut Whale

The Connecticut Whale have agreed to terms with Yale assistant coach and former St. Lawrence University defender Amanda Boulier. Boulier will stay behind the bench in Yale while playing with the Whale. Her position and responsibilities at the university will take precedent over her role with the Whale whenever scheduling

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Brittany Ott re-signs with the Boston Pride

The speculation is officially over. The Boston Pride agreed to terms with veteran NWHL goaltender Brittany Ott today, bringing her back for a third season in Boston. Ott leads all NWHL goaltenders in regular season wins, earning 22 through the league’s first two seasons. According to Crease Giants she

Sophie Shirley to play in CWHL for 2017-18 season, retain NCAA eligibility

Offensive standout will suit up for the Calgary Inferno this season, but could still play for the Wisconsin Badgers

Pride bring back Isobel Cup Champion Meagan Mangene

Today the Boston Pride signed forward/defender Meagan Mangene away from the Connecticut Whale. As a result she is back playing in the city where she won the 2016 Isobel Cup. After playing in 14 games with the Whale last season and registering four points, Mangene has her eyes set

Women's Hockey Top 25 Under 25 | Number 25 - Denisa Krizova

Northeastern’s Krizova kicks off our 25 Under 25

Connecticut Whale sign FA camp standout Cassie Dunne

Today the Connecticut Whale agreed to terms with the team’s 13th player for the 2017-18 season. Cassie Dunne, who played her college hockey with Penn State University’s ACHA team, is the Whale’s newest player. In her senior season she scored six goals and two assists for PSU’

The next generation of Canada and USA stars face off in Lake Placid

USA takes the three-game series 2–1 as the two countries prepare for the World Championship in January

Rebecca Vint agrees in principle to join Buffalo Beauts

Rebecca Vint is now the second member of the the CWHL’s Markham (formerly Brampton) Thunder to leave for the NWHL take her talents to Buffalo. She follows Sarah Edney south of the border to join the defending Isobel Cup Champions. Although it is important to note that Vint has

Looking back at the 2017 CWHL Draft

Joe Pack makes some observations about the 2017 draft and what it could mean for the season ahead.

Transaction Tuesday: The Drafts are Done

It’s time for the seventh installment of Transaction Tuesday — catching you up on all offseason moves made by teams in the NWHL and CWHL. And with both the NWHL and CWHL Draft done, there’s plenty we need to catch up on. Note: All developments that have taken place

Anna Goulding on hockey in New Zealand, registering for CWHL and more

Plus former Furies player Kori Cheverie talks about her roommate, a CWHL draft prospect

Women's Hockey 101: CWHL Draft

The history and rules behind the CWHL Draft, including how to follow along this year.

Sarah Edney signs with the Buffalo Beauts

The defending Isobel Cup Champion Buffalo Beauts and the NWHL just made a huge splash in free agency. The Beauts have agreed to terms with star defender Sarah Edney, formerly of the Brampton (Markham) Thunder. Edney was the first overall pick of the 2015 CWHL Draft and picked up four

Shirley Hon named GM of Vanke Rays

The second Chinese CWHL team is official

Boston Blades announce new GM Jessica Martino

CWHL fills all open GM positions with hiring of Martino.

2017 NWHL Draft Recap: Katie Burt goes first overall

Burt becomes first goaltender selected first overall in the NWHL Draft.

Women's Hockey 101: NWHL Draft

All of the rules, regulations, and history behind the NWHL's draft.

Espoo United women's team folds one month before puck drop

In what's becoming an all-too-familiar story, a women's team in Finland folded so the men's team could save some money.

Chris Vanstone named GM of Kunlun Red Star

Today the CWHL announced that Chris Vanstone will be the first general manager of Kunlun Red Star. This news comes with the 2017 CWHL Draft just three days away. Meet Chris Vanstone, Kunlun Red Star's new General Manager: https://t.co/pBHV6d1Uxw pic.twitter.com/c1LOGkWonQ — CWHL (@TheCWHL)

Sommer West steps down from Furies bench

It's not goodbye, just see you later for West, who's taking a break from the Furies after a long career in the league.

Jenelle Kohanchuk on signing in the SDHL, CWHL expansion and more

The former Toronto Furies alternate captain talks about her decision to play overseas and reflects on CWHL expansion.

Emerance Maschmeyer traded to Montreal

Les Canadiennes de Montreal general manager Meg Hewings just transformed her roster days before the 2017 CWHL Draft. Montreal has acquired superstar goaltender Emerance Maschmeyer from the Calgary Inferno to complete a trade that sent Haley Irwin to the Inferno in 2014. The trade leaves Calgary with veteran Delayne Brian

Rink Ink: Q&A with Brianne McLaughlin

Brianne McLaughlin talks about her first and only tattoo.

Kaitlyn Tougas takes off for Sweden

Former Thunder player talks about her decision to head for the Swedish women’s league

NWHL releases 2017-18 schedule

Neutral site games in Rochester, Pittsburgh highlight third year of NWHL.

Transaction Tuesday: Brownie is Back

It’s time for the sixth installment of Transaction Tuesday — catching you up on all offseason moves made by teams in the NWHL and CWHL. And there is a lot to cover now that we’re in August! Note: All developments that have taken place in the last two weeks

Noora Räty got a new goalie mask and it's amazing

The Finnish netminder got a new mask for her 28th birthday and SURPRISE, it has minions on it.

AIHL announces Women in Ice Hockey Summit

The first ever Women in Ice Hockey Summit will include speakers from AFLW and the AWIHL.

Harrison Browne delays retirement, signs with New York Riveters

Isobel Cup Champion joining New York for third season with the NWHL.

WATCH: Episode 11 of What You Missed in Women's Hockey

Alex Carpenter registers for the CWHL Draft, the Whitecaps are going to Sweden and more in this week's video.

IIHF partners with Hockey Canada for goaltending camp

The Ice Garden spoke to assistant director Lisa Haley on the goals for the camp and how the first event went.

Growing the Game in China: International Transfers and the Rules of Expansion

The CWHL is going to China, but are they free to take as many international players as they want?

Rink Ink: Q&A with Sam Faber

Sam Faber of the Connecticut Whale talks about her tattoos.

Alex Carpenter registers for the CWHL Draft

The USWNT player was named to the national team roster and will centralize for the Olympics....probably?

Meet the New Coach: Ryan Equale

Ryan Equale is looking to rebuild a new-look Connecticut Whale

Team China to headline 50th annual Theresa Humes tournament in Montreal

The Concordia event’s semicentennial anniversary will also feature Ryerson and Vermont

Kohanchuk, Tougas to Sweden

Furies alternate captain and former Thunder rookie sign with MODO for 2017-2018.

Jacquie Greco re-signs with Beauts

Today the Buffalo Beauts agreed to terms with 26-year-old forward and defender Jacquie Greco. The 2017-18 season will be Greco’s second in the NWHL. She played a total of 15 regular season games last season and two postseason games before lifting the Isobel Cup with the Beauts. From the

WATCH: Episode 11 of What You Missed in Women's Hockey

The NCAA announces a new rule change, the NWHL and CWHL drafts are quickly approaching and more in this week's video.

Breaking down the NWHL roster expansion

The NWHL is changing how its rosters are structured, eliminating practice players and allowing more players to sign with teams- but what does that mean for the league?

Hockey Canada announces Summer Showcase rosters

Team Japan, U SPORTS all-stars, and the Russian U18 side will also participate in the camp

Rink Ink: Q&A with Ashley Vesci

Retired Buffalo Beaut Ashley Vesci gives insight into some of her tattoos.

Defender Michelle Picard re-signs with the Riveters

For the second straight season the New York Riveters appear to have a blue line that will be the envy of the NWHL. Today the Riveters agreed to terms with former Olympian and shutdown defender Michelle Picard. From the league’s press release: “Last year we had a great season

Minnesota Whitecaps, SDHL to play August exhibition matches

Seven days, four matches, and firsts all around as the team sets sights on Stockholm

Transaction Tuesday: Boston Making Waves

It’s time for the fifth installment of Transaction Tuesday — catching you up on all offseason moves made by NWHL and CWHL teams. Note: All developments that have taken place in the last two weeks are noted with bold text. NWHL * Hayley Moore has been named the league’s deputy

Former first overall pick Kelsey Koelzer re-signs with Riveters

New York Riveters fans certainly have something to cheer about today. This morning the Riveters agreed to terms with 2016 first overall pick Kelsey Koelzer. Koelzer was signed late last season and appeared in one Isobel Cup Playoff game with New York after having yet another standout year with the

WATCH: Episode 10 of What You Missed in Women's Hockey

The CWHL is going back to China (again), the NWHL gets new roster rules, and more in this week's video.

Podcast: What is going on with the CWHL's expansion to China?

Joe Pack and Hannah Bevis sit down to talk about the CWHL's decision to have two (???) teams in China this season.

Finland wins bronze at Inline Hockey European Championships

Shutout win earns Finland its first medal in inline competition

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Rink Ink: Q&A with Tatiana Rafter

Tatiana Rafter of the New York Riveters narrates the story of getting her tattoo.

Timeline of the CWHL's expansion to China

The CWHL is expanding to China, and here's what we know about the new team(s?) so far

Sundsvall captain Beatrice Johansson announces retirement

Johansson’s team survived relegation only to be cut to save money for the men’s club.

WATCH: Ep. 9 of What You Missed in Women's Hockey

Thunder move to Markham, U18 ball hockey, and more in this week's episode

Brampton Thunder are now the Markham Thunder

CWHL makes move official; Thunder move to Markham and rebrand

Rink Ink: Q&A with Anya Battaglino

Anya Battaglino of the Connecticut Whale tells the story of her tattoos

Transaction Tuesday: Ketchum Returns

It’s time for our fourth installment of Transaction Tuesday - catching you up on all offseason moves made by teams in the NWHL and CWHL. Note: All developments that have taken place in the last two weeks are noted with bold text. NWHL * Hayley Moore has been named the

Sweden announces roster for South Korea camp, Pernilla Winberg absent

Winberg's Falun camp replacement also not on roster

Report: Brampton Thunder moving to Markham

It appears that the Brampton Thunder will soon be the Markham Thunder. Scott Wheeler of the Toronto Star reported via Twitter that the CWHL franchise will be moving about 45 kilometers (or 25 miles) east to the city of Markham for the 2017-18 season. Which means that the speculation about

Beauts’ Kelley Steadman hangs up the skates

The recent Isobel Cup champion retires to pursue a coaching career at her alma mater.

Rink Ink: Q&A with Ashley Johnston

Ashley “Stretch” Johnston of the NY Riveters talks about her tattoos

SDHL Team or maid service? Leskands IF women expected to clean stands after men’s games

wut. just...wut.

Hayley Wickenheiser serves as guest coach at Oilers prospect camp

Talks about possible coaching jobs, working with prospects and working with the team she grew up idolizing.

Behind the Mask: Catching up with Katie Fitzgerald and the Chicago Bandits

Fitzgerald continues her career of highway robbery, joins Chicago Bandits' staff for the summer.

Origins: The story of Karen Koch, the first woman to be paid to play

"She’s got a lot of guts...It's hard to believe a girl would just stand there and let us shoot at her. She's not scared."

WATCH: Ep. 7 What you missed last week in women’s hockey

HHOF announcements, the NWHL partners with Twitter, and more in this week’s WYMIWH.

Fixing the Hockey Hall of Fame selection process

There’s a way to induct more women into the Hockey Hall of Fame, but not with the current system that’s in place

Q & A With Team Finland’s Minttu Tuominen

Balancing work, studies, and training, the Naisleijonat player talks inline hockey and returning to Finland.

Seven players who should be in the Hockey Hall of Fame

Danielle Goyette was the lone woman named to the HHOF this year, but we have some other players in mind.

Riveters re-sign forward Bray Ketchum

Ketchum becomes 13th founding player to return to the NWHL

WATCH: Ep. 6 of What you missed last week in women’s hockey

UNB hires a coach for its women’s hockey program, a junior hockey league rebrands in more in this week’s episode.

Catching up with Noora Räty

Räty chats about her decision to go to China, her plans after hockey, and that one time she met David Hasselhoff.

Finnish Naisten Liiga expanding in 2018

Highest level of Finnish women's hockey to add two teams before Worlds on home ice in 2019

NWHL partners with Twitter for 2017-18 season

Twitter will live stream 19 total games as part of one-year deal with NWHL

Three Rookie Skaters Sign NWHL Deals

The NWHL announced three rookie signings today. There are now 38 NWHL players under contract for the 2017-18 season - and a slowly growing rookie class that now features two goaltenders and four skaters. Last season undrafted rookies played a huge role for most of the NWHL’s franchises -

Transaction Tuesday: Buffalo Starting to Build

It’s time for our third installment of Transaction Tuesday - catching you up on all offseason moves made by teams in the NWHL and CWHL. Note: All developments that have taken place in the last two weeks are noted in bold text. NWHL * Hayley Moore has been named the

CWHL players talk expansion, player compensation

Two Inferno and two Blades players give their thoughts on the latest news

Lara Stalder signs with SDHL team Linköping

Former Minnesota-Duluth star will play in Swedish league for 2017-18 season.

Buffalo Beauts re-sign six from Championship team

Add Jordan Ott from Buffalo Free Agent Camp

Juana Baribeau re-signs with the Connecticut Whale

Yesterday, the NWHL announced that Juana Baribeau re-signed with the Connecticut Whale. The forward from Amos, Que., joined the Whale as a practice player upon the retirement of Jessica Koizumi. Elena Orlando nabbed the empty roster spot upon Koizumi’s departure, providing Baribeau a chance to join #ThePod as a

Report: CWHL will pay players in 2017-18

CWHL appears to be on track to compensate players in the upcoming season.

WATCH: Ep. 5 of What you missed last week in women’s hockey

Ball Hockey World Championships, new signings in Boston and more!

Pride add goalie Brianna Laing to the roster

Boston fills first goalie spot in unrestricted free agency period.

Sweden announces first Olympic summer camp roster

Camp starts June 26 as the Damkronorna look to PyeongChang

Team Russia will play NWHL teams in October

For the second straight year players in the NWHL will test their skills against the Russian women’s national team in six preseason games this October. Russia will be in the States for two weeks as part of the team’s training and preparation for the 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang.

WATCH: Ep. 4 of What you missed last week in women’s hockey

PACK YOUR BAGS THE CWHL IS GOING TO CHINA (OFFICIALLY)

Kunlun Red Star first step in growing hockey in China

KRS women’s club is just one move in China’s attempt to grow the game at home and abroad.

Beauts’ Buie blends effortlessly into Buffalo’s small-city vibe

The power-play specialist re-ups for another season and claims a throne in the Queen City.

Transaction Tuesday: Red Star shaking things up

Two weeks ago in the first edition of Transaction Tuesday the Connecticut Whale were making the biggest waves of the offseason. A lot has changed since then. Today the spotlight is off of the Whale and the NWHL entirely. The CWHL will have a sixth team next season and it

Kaliya Johnson signs with Boston Pride

The NWHL’s 2017 unrestricted free agency period has officially begun and Kaliya Johnson is the first player to stay in the league and switch jerseys. Defender Kaliya Johnson becomes first UFA to switch teams in 2017 offseason. Signs with @TheBostonPride, played for Whale last season. pic.twitter.com/mGM6k7J1K8

Report: Noora Räty, Kelli Stack sign with CWHL’s Kunlun Red Star

Stack, Räty leave respective teams for newest CWHL expansion team; Stack’s departure major blow for NWHL

Swedish Ice Hockey Association abruptly cuts subsidies for foreign players in SDHL

Here we go again.

CWHL announces new expansion team in China

The CWHL will have a sixth team next season, Kunlun Red Star, that will be based in Shenzhen.

Women’s college hockey: a few incoming commits to know

Elite talent is set to join some of the nation’s richest programs

How to watch the 2017 Ball Hockey Championships

Six teams will compete for the top prize in ball hockey in Pardubice, Czech Republic this week.

Anya Battaglino signs with Connecticut Whale

After appearing in five games last season as a practice player with the Whale Anya Battaglino has signed on as a full contract player for the 2017-18 NWHL season. Battaglino has played for Connecticut since the NWHL’s inaugural season. She has played in 13 games over two seasons. This

Göteborg HC joins SDHL

Division 1 team promoted to SDHL after Sundsvall’s shock exit

Riveters re-sign D’Oench, Dosdall and Gruschow

The New York Riveters just re-signed three key players from its 2016-17 roster: Kiira Dosdall, Miye D’Oench and Alexa Gruschow. Thanks to today’s signings the Riveters currently have 10 players under contract. That gives them a clear edge over the NWHL’s other three teams. The Riveters now

Preparing for the 2017 Ball Hockey Championships

Eileen Meslar takes us behind the scenes at Team USA’s most recent ball hockey training camp tournament to prepare for Worlds in Pardubice.

Pride re-sign Jillian Dempsey and Mary Parker

Don’t count the Boston Pride out just yet. Today, on the first day of unrestricted free agency, the Pride agreed to terms with Mary Parker and Jillian Dempsey. Both players should address the Pride’s desperate need for offense next season. Dempsey had 14 points, 10 of which were

Sundsvall out of SDHL

Swedish league goes from ten teams to nine after Sundsvall’s women’s team was cut to save money for men’s club.

Jordan Smelker re-signs with the Boston Pride

On the second-to-last day of the NWHL’s restricted free agency period the Boston Pride have signed their fifth player for the upcoming 2017-18 season. Today the Pride agreed to terms skilled forward Jordan Smelker. The 2017-18 season will be Smelker’s third with Boston. Smelker joins Emily Field, Kathyrn

WATCH: Ep. 3 of What you missed last week in women’s hockey

Hayley Moore gets promoted, more players going to the SDHL and more in this week’s video.

Emily Field re-signs with the Boston Pride

The Boston Pride signed its fourth restricted free agent today. The team has agreed to terms terms with 24-year-old forward Emily Field. The 2017-18 season will be Field’s third with the Pride. “It has been awesome to be part of the Pride and the NWHL from the very beginning,

Michela Cava, Sidney Morin sign in Sweden

Standout Furies rookie and UMD captain will both join SDHL’s MODO Hockey for 2017-2018

The Riveters have re-signed captain Ashley Johnston

The New York Riveters re-signed one of the team’s most crucial restricted free agents today. Ashley Johnston, the Riveters captain, has signed on for a third season of NWHL hockey. Johnston joins her teammates Cheeky Herr, Lauren Wash, Sarah Bryant, Katie Fitzgerald, Rebecca Russo, and Tatiana Rafter on the

Why I’m a women’s hockey fan: Start of something new

NWHL glass seats: $20. Watching Olympic-level hockey every weekend? Priceless.

Why I’m a hockey fan: Thank you, Bob-O

If only we all had random French-Canadians in our lives as helpful as Bob-O.

How I became a fan of women’s hockey: Thank you, Olympics

Build it, and they will come. Or put it on TV, and they will come. Something like that.

Why I'm a fan of women’s hockey: Growing the game

After finding a team to love in the Islanders, switching over to a new kind of underdog was only natural

Hayley Moore named NWHL Deputy Commissioner

Former Boston Pride general manager will also serve as Director of Player Development

CWHL will pay its players a salary, financial details revealed

Players to be paid within the $2,000-$10,000 range with a $100,000 salary cap.

Riveters add Lauren Wash, Cheeky Herr and Sarah Bryant

For the second day in a row three NWHL signings were announced together. It appears that things are heating up with the RFA period approaching its end. The Riveters signed forwards Lauren Wash and Julia “Cheeky” Herr from last season’s team and practice squad goaltender Sarah Bryant. All three

WATCH: Ep. 2 of What you missed last week in women’s hockey

In the second edition of our new video series, we talk China, Kelly Terry, and World Championships

How I Became a Fan: Women’s Hockey

From my time playing in the Boston University Pep Band, to cheering on the Wisconsin Badgers, women’s hockey has been a huge part of my life.

Thomas Poeck replaces Bobby Jay as Pride’s head coach

Most hockey fans may remember the Boston Pride’s new head coach as “Thomas Pöck” from his days playing in the NHL, but the former defenseman goes by “Poeck” today after the teams he played for couldn’t get the umlaut mark right on the back of his jersey. Poeck

IIHF approves bid to increase number of teams at 2019 Women’s World Championships

The number of teams competing at the 2019 World Championships will grow from eight to ten after a unanimous vote at the IIHF council meeting.

Transaction Tuesday: Whale busy early in offseason

The 2017 offseason has gotten off to an intriguing start. The NWHL restricted free agency signing period opened, Team USA and Team Canada announced their centralization rosters and there have been major changes off the ice as well. It’s time for The Ice Garden to catch you up on

Finland begins Olympic preparations, announces first camp roster

Camp starts May 21 as PyeongChang selection process kicks off

Report: China's HC Kunlun Red Star to ice a CWHL team in 2017-18

HC Kunlun Red Star announced the development of a professional women's team at a press conference in Beijing, with CWHL commissioner Brenda Andress in attendance

Furies Forward Kelly Terry Announces Retirement

Toronto Furies star forward Kelly Terry announced her retirement from the CWHL and hockey today on her personal twitter and instagram accounts. She is 24-years-old and will be turning 25 in June. I can't believe it is time to officially announce my retirement from hockey. Thank you… https:

2016 NWHL Draft prospect profile: Sydney Rossman

The CT Whale ink Quinnipiac’s Rossman

The curious case of Leif Boork

Team Sweden’s head coach has alienated players and led the team to their worst season since 2002. Is the failure just with him, or does it go deeper into the organization?

Blake Bolden, Leslie Oles to Switzerland

Swiss club Lugano has reportedly agreed to terms with the Boston Pride defenseman; Oles signs with EV Bomo Thu

Team Canada announces centralization roster ahead of 2018 PyeongChang Olympics

Hockey Canada announced the 28 players who will centralize in Calgary leading up to the 2018 Olympic Games in PyeongChang

Laura Schuler and staff have a lot to prove

Canada's coaching staff for Pyeongchang 2018 has no Olympic experience and no major tournament success

Team Canada announces Laura Schuler as head coach for women’s national team

Schuler will be the first women’s national team alumna to coach an Olympic team in PyeongChang.

Luleå HF’s Emma Eliasson announces retirement

Star Luleå HF captain retires from the sport, citing lack of opportunity with Team Sweden and physical stress

Brampton Thunder hire Jim Jackson as new head coach for 2017-18 season

Former NHL player and assistant coach of UOIT Ridgebacks will step behind the Thunder bench next season.

All general manager positions open in the CWHL for 2017-18 season

The CWHL front offices might look a little different next season.

Team USA announces women’s national team roster for 2018 PyeongChang Olympics

It’s not the Olympic roster...yet. But Team USA announced the 23 players who will make up the national team in the year leading up to the Olympics in PyeongChang.

WATCH: Washington Pride gives girls a place to play in DC

Thanks to the Pride, Gianna Meloni and many others have been able to pursue their passion for hockey close to home.

Robb Stauber named head coach for Team USA’s 2018 Olympic team

The head coach was most recently behind the bench during the 2017 IIHF Women’s World Championships, where he led USA to a gold medal.

Katie Fitzgerald re-signs with New York Riveters for 2017-18 season

The goaltender becomes the first RFA to re-sign with an NWHL team this year.

Predicting the 2017-18 USA women’s national team

USA Hockey is in Tampa for their national team training camp, the first step in selecting the 2018 Olympic roster.

Jenni Asserholt taking next step in hockey journey

A year after leaving the Swedish National Team, former Damkronorna captain focuses on the SDHL

Women's sledge hockey players are taking their game to the next level

The U.S. and Canadian women's sledge hockey teams are at the top of their sport, but they're doing it without resources from USA Hockey and Hockey Canada

From Reading to Clarkson, Michaela Boyle is one of high school hockey’s biggest stars

The prospect pipeline is full of great players, and Michaela Boyle is emerging as one of women’s hockey best talents.

Behind the mask with Sera Dogramaci of the Sydney Sirens

“Smile. Tarik. Enjoy.”

Watch: USWNT Honored at Fenway Park

The gold medal team throws out first pitch in Red Sox pre-game ceremony

Team USA national team selection camp roster announced

Team USA released their roster of 42 players on Friday, which is the first step in selecting the national team that will eventually become the Olympic team.

Gallery: Pat McCarthy’s Top Shots

Top photos from the NWHL and NCAA season by Pat McCarthy

Gallery: Al Saniuk’s Top Shots

Top photos from the NWHL and CWHL season by Al Saniuk

What is the AWHL and where did it come from?

Does anyone know anything about #awhl2018 because we know absolutely nothing

Photos: Goaltenders’ helmets

The artistic side of hockey

Noora Räty re-signs with Nokia Pyry

Räty will begin her full season with Pyry in the fall

South Korea wins gold at Women’s World Championship Division II Group A

Victory on home ice, in their last major tournament before next year’s Olympics, bodes well for the 2018 host nation

Looking back at Year One at The Ice Garden

We had an awesome first season at The Ice Garden, and it’s thanks to all of you.

News: NWHL announces plans for third season

Today the NWHL issued a press release that announced plans for setting the league’s third season into motion. The restricted free agent signing period, the unrestricted free agent signing period and the date of the third NWHL Draft have all been set. In other words - the 2017 NWHL

Q&A: Brianne McLaughlin talks next steps

The veteran goaltender talks about hanging up the skates in the NWHL after two seasons and an Isobel Cup with the Beauts.

World Championship struggles shine spotlight on Hockey Canada issues

They likely don’t have time to make wholesale changes for the Olympics, but results aren’t encouraging

Brandt sisters become world champions just hours apart

Hannah Brandt won gold with Team USA and then, hours later, Marissa Brandt took home a title with South Korea.

WATCH: Hilary Knight goes bar-down to win gold for Team USA in IIHF World Championships

Sweet, sweet victory for the USWNT just over a week after they won a deal for women in sport everywhere.

Worlds Gallery: USA v Canada Gold Medal Game

Photos from the IIHF Women’s World Championships Gold medal game between USA and Canada

Team USA captures Worlds gold with overtime thriller

BECAUSE OF COURSE THE GOLD MEDAL GAME BETWEEN CANADA AND THE US WAS GOING TO GO TO OT. OF. COURSE.

Every goal scored in the USA/Canada gold medal game

There’s been several, and they’re all gorgeous.

Worlds Gallery: Finland v Germany bronze medal game

Photos from the IIHF Women’s World Championships Bronze medal game between Germany and Finland

Finn-ished: Team Finland takes bronze in IIHF Women’s World Championships

Finland came out with one goal in mind against Team Germany: to medal.

WWC Open Thread: Gold Medal Game USA vs Canada

Tonight the two best teams in women’s hockey will be playing for gold. It’s Marie-Philip Poulin and Canada against Hilary Knight and the United States in the final game of the 2017 Women’s World Championship. In other words - it’s just the way it should be.

Worlds Preview: Finland v. Germany bronze medal game

After both Finland and Germany lost their respective semis by a combined 15-0, they’ll be looking for redemption.

Worlds preview: USA v. Canada gold medal game

Tale as old as time....song as old as rhyme...USA and Canada in the World Championship final.

Worlds Gallery: USA vs Germany semifinal

Photos from the IIHF Women’s World Championships semifinal game between USA and Germany

Worlds Gallery: Canada v Finland semifinal

Photos from the IIHF Women’s World Championships semifinal game between Canada and Finland

Team USA stomps Germany, advances to face Canada in gold medal game

....yeah, this semifinal game went about how we expected it to.

Team Canada gets revenge against Team Finland, advances to gold-medal game

Canada came into the semifinals fired up and ready to prove that they came to play against Finland.

WWC Open Thread: USA vs Germany

The USWNT is back in action tonight. The Americans will meet the big surprise of this year’s Women’s World Championship - Team Germany - in a semifinal game at 7:35pm EST. The American attack this tournament has been led by the United States top line of Kendall

From ice hockey to ringette, Team Finland’s Susanna Tapani leading the way

Team Finland’s Susanna Tapani will leverage her skating skills from hockey and ringette in the semifinals against Canada

Madison Packer closes one chapter to open another

Two-time All-Star discusses retirement, her next career moves, and her hopes for the NWHL

#BeBoldForChange: Where does women’s hockey go from here?

A look at the unwavering unity of the national team and what it could mean for the game

Q & A with Team Finland’s Mira Jalosuo

Defenseman Mira Jalosuo looks for more success: “We know we can beat everyone in this tournament.”

All’s fair in love and hockey at WWIIA championship

The Netherlands won the game 5-4 but Cloë Keijzer and Katie Henry won all of our hearts.

WWC Game Thread: USA vs Finland

The United States Women’s National Team is back in action tonight. The American team is looking to sweep the preliminary round of the 2017 Women’s World Championship with a victory against Finland. Thus far USA has bested Canada and Russia in two shutout victories. Finland has had a

World Championship Preview: USA

The boycott is over, and now Team USA can go to the World Championships with their eyes on the prize: gold.

Five players to watch during the 2017 IIHF Women’s World Championship

With the 2017 IIHF Women’s World Champion underway, five players can play vital roles in their team's success.

World Championship Preview: Switzerland

From Olympic medal to World Championship disappointment — what will this Swiss team do in Plymouth?

World Championship Preview: Germany

Team Germany hopes to stun in its reappearance at the World Championship in Plymouth, Mich.

How to Watch 2017 IIHF Women’s World Championships

From North America and beyond, we’ve got you covered.

World Championship Preview: Finland

Finland looks to get back to the podium after barely missing bronze in 2016.

World Championship Preview: Sweden

Team Sweden looks to youth, new talent

University of North Dakota cuts women's ice hockey program

The Fighting Hawks have played their last season

World Championship Preview: Canada

Canada is hoping to play spoiler at this year’s IIHF Women’s World Championship.

Team Russia aims for another podium finish

Last year, Team Russia grabbed their second bronze medal in their last three World Championships. Under a new head coach, they look to make it back to the podium once again.

USA Hockey turned down potential USA/Canada rematch after the 2014 Olympics

USA Hockey with a big swing and a miss on a potential rematch between Team Canada and Team USA after the Sochi Olympics

Saying no to USAH: Q & A with University of Minnesota’s Cara Piazza

A three-time USA Hockey player on her experiences and the ongoing USWNT situation.

Hilary Knight responds to stalled negotiations with USA Hockey

USWNT shows unity on social media and vows to continue boycott against Worlds for the younger generations to come

Alberta captures U SPORTS national championship

The Pandas edged McGill 2-1 in double-overtime in a thrilling battle for the Golden Path Trophy; UBC defeated Concordia for bronze

NWHL commissioner Dani Rylan reflects on first two seasons

Rylan talks about the USWNT boycott, NWHLPA, and looking ahead to season three.

Finnish Women's Hockey League Unveils New Name, Logo

Naisten Liiga will replace Naisten SM-Sarja next season.

The Corinne Buie factor

Watch Buie chat about her game-winning goal, and why the Beauts star considers Buffalo “home.”

Gallery: The NWHL Isobel Cup Final

Relive the Buffalo Beauts’ Isobel Cup victory in photos.

Isobel Cup Final Notebook: An upset for the ages

The Pride were unable to capitalize on a nearly perfect regular season as they fell 3-2 to the third-place Buffalo Beauts

Clarkson stuns Wisconsin, takes home national championship

Patty-Kazmaier nominee Cayley Mercer pots two goals against Ann-Reneé Desbiens in the NCAA championship game.

Isobel Cup preview: Beauts vs. Pride, take two

It’s a rematch between the Boston Pride and Buffalo Beauts, with the latter hoping to avenge last year’s loss

Pasi Mustonen asks, “who needs women?”

Just days before and after Team USA went on strike, Team Finland’s head coach went to bat for equality

Staturday: Isobel Cup Final Preview

The CWHL has a Clarkson Cup champion and now the time has come for the NWHL to have its Isobel Cup champion. Tomorrow in Lowell, MA the Pride will meet the Buffalo Beauts for a rematch of last year’s finals. Here are some stats to help set the table

2017 Patty Kazmaier Award: SB Nation poll

The Ice Garden weighs in on who should win 2017’s Patty Kazmaier Award

Late-game heroics send Clarkson to NCAA final

It was a back-and-forth battle, but Clarkson’s Rhyen McGill came in clutch with the GWG late in the third.

Pride notebook: Shooting fish in a barrel

The perfect-no-more Boston Pride start the playoffs in dominant fashion despite major turmoil in the women's hockey world.

United We Stand: NWHL makes a statement to support US national team players boycott

The NWHL began the Isobel Cup Playoffs with a show of solidarity.

Women’s NCAA tournament semifinal preview: Clarkson vs. Minnesota

The defending national champs have made it to the semifinals, where they will take on the Golden Knights.

Last-minute goal punches Wisconsin’s ticket to Frozen Four finale

Wisconsin Badgers win a dramatic 1-0 contest; advance to the NCAA national championship game on Sunday.

Who Do You Pay For: USA Hockey and the Undervaluing of Women Athletes

For years, the US national team players have shown up for USA Hockey. Until now.

Rachel Llanes and the Pride ready to play their game

Starting strong is key as Boston enters the Isobel Cup Playoffs

Elite athlete funding in the U.S. and Canada: How national team players get paid

Hockey Canada and USA Hockey support their athletes' training in different ways, but neither model is what the U.S. Women's National Team is looking for.

Women’s NCAA tournament semifinal preview: Wisconsin vs. Boston College

The soaring Eagles seek to upset the Badgers in St. Charles.

Team USA boycott of IIHF Worlds about “more than hockey”

The US Women’s National Team is taking a stand for equitable treatment from USA Hockey.

Team USA to sit out of 2017 IIHF Women’s World Championships

The USA National Team members dropped a bomb on Wednesday morning when they tweeted out their intent to sit out of Worlds.

U SPORTS National Championship: How to watch

Beginning Thursday, eight teams will battle for the Golden Path Trophy, awarded to the top university team in Canada.

Q & A with Team Korea’s Sarah Murray

Team Korea head coach Sarah Murray on building relationships, living abroad, and passion for the sport.

NWHL announces broadcast partnership with ABC News for Isobel Cup Playoffs

<a href="http://ABCNews.com">ABCNews.com</a> and the ABC News app will feature the Isobel Cup Playoffs as part of Women’s History Month coverage.

Sydney Sirens are AWIHL champions at last

Sydney Sirens beat out the Brisbane Goannas in the shootout to claim their first AWIHL Championship after an undefeated season

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Frozen Finale

As the last teams head to the Frozen Four, we take one more look before the NCAA season ends.

Boston College Notebook: The Saints march no more

Boston College dominates St. Lawrence in 6-0 win, looks to pull off an upset in St. Louis

AWIHL history in the making

For the first time in 5 years, the AWIHL is going to have a new champion.

Women’s NCAA tournament: Meet the goalies

With high-powered offenses coming at them, which one of these netminders will lead their team to a title?

2016 NWHL Draft prospect profile: Hayley Scamurra

Scamurra will be making her Beauts debut this weekend

Staturday: Kessler, Kohanchuk and the Clarkson Cup Playoffs

After a week off Staturday is back just as the NWHL regular season comes to a close. Three late season 2016 Draft pick signings have added plenty of intrigue to an already must-watch weekend of women’s hockey. Sunday’s games will determine the match-ups of what looks to be

Katie Fitzgerald honors history, while making history

The Riveters All-Star goalie shares the story behind her new helmet.

Women’s NCAA tournament first round preview: Boston College vs. St. Lawrence

Can St. Lawrence pull off the upset against the Eagles?

Better triple OT than never: Saint Mary’s wins AUS Championship

Saint Mary’s edged out Saint Francis Xavier 3-2 in a marathon game

AWIHL Finals Preview

Women’s ice hockey will descend on Sydney this weekend as teams strive to lift the Joan McKowen Trophy

Women’s NCAA tournament first round preview: Minnesota vs. Minnesota-Duluth

The defending champions head up to Duluth for the opening round of the tourney.

Boston Pride add another forward as Mary Parker signs with team

The Pride are filling up roster spots as the Isobel Cup playoffs inch closer.

WATCH: Kelsey Koelzer attends her first New York Riveters practice

GM Chad Wiseman and Kelsey Koelzer discuss what the late-season signing could do for the Riveters.

Team USA announces new IIHF Women’s World Championship coaching staff

Robb Stauber has been named the head coach for the 2017 Women’s World Championships, his first senior event as a head coach.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Then there were eight

The NCAA tournament is upon us, and the stakes will only go up each game

Revenge best served cold: Les Canadiennes win Clarkson Cup

In a rematch of last year’s Clarkson Cup final, Les Canadiennes defeated the Inferno 3-1.

Bracketology: The home stretch

There are only 10 games remaining until the bracket is announced.

Will the CWHL move the Clarkson Cup Final next season?

After this weekend’s festivities are over and its two year deal with the Senators is up, the CWHL will need to find another place to host the Clarkson Cup.

Women’s college hockey: WHEA tournament semifinals and finals preview

Walter Brown Arena hosts the Hockey East Championship weekend

Women’s college hockey: ECAC tournament semifinals and finals preview

The ECAC looks to crown a champion in Potsdam.

NCAA week 24 preview: Marching on to the finish

ECAC and WCHA feature most exciting semifinal match-ups

Breaking down Team Canada’s roster for IIHF Women’s Worlds

The 23-player roster was announced on Monday and we’ve got some Thoughts About It

Beauts drop final home game, fall in standings

The Buffalo Beauts are going to have to pull out a win or two if they hope to hold on to the No. 3 spot in the standings

Canada West Finals Preview

The Top Two Seeds Vie for Championship

Bailey Bram, Rebecca Johnston key to Inferno’s repeat hopes

After a quiet series against Toronto, Rebecca Johnston and Bailey Bram are critical for Calgary to win back-to-back Clarkson Cups.

RSEQ: Concordia, McGill qualify to U Sports Nationals

The archrivals will play for the conference title this weekend.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Win or go home

As teams end their seasons, the pressure ratchets up for the remaining contenders

Staturday: CWHL season wrap-up

The CWHL playoffs are about to begin, so this week our focus will be on some of the enlightening numbers and trends from the 2016-17 CWHL regular season. CWHL * Last year Les Canadiennes de Montreal had the top-four scorers in the CWHL. This year they had three of the top-five

Les Canadiennes, Thunder to face off in Clarkson Cup semifinals

Montreal has home ice, but it’s going to be a close matchup between the two teams.

Furies, Inferno to meet in Clarkson Cup playoffs

The fourth-place Furies face a tall order against the reigning champs.

Women’s college hockey: WCHA tournament first round preview

The best of the best face off in the first round of the WCHA Final Face-Off.

Bracketology: Conference tournaments

We are another week closer to the NCAAs, and we can see the finish line on the horizon

RSEQ update: Into the playoffs

With nationals berths on the line, league MVP Mélodie Daoust looks to guide McGill over Ottawa and Coach of the Year Julie Chu aims to upset Montreal.

Women’s college hockey: WHEA tournament first round preview

After a grueling season, the playoffs have finally arrived in Hockey East.

NCAA week 23 preview: Conference tournaments launch

HE and WCHA kick off first round in respective playoffs

Behind the Glass: Masch Snubbed and NWHL Suspensions

The focus this week in Behind the Glass will be on the CWHL because the regular season has come to a close and the playoffs begin tomorrow. 1. The CWHL recently announced finalists for their yearly awards. There were quite a few surprises, but none bigger than Calgary’s Emerance

Atlantic University Sports Finals Preview

With the championship on the line, Saint Mary’s looks to defeat St Francis Xavier for their second straight Atlantic Title

Calgary Inferno claim top spot in CWHL

After splitting their final series against Montreal, Calgary finished the regular season as the CWHL’s top team.

Whale blow four-goal lead, fall to Riveters 6-5 in OT

Despite scoring three goals on their first three shots, the Whale’s losing streak is now at seven

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: It’s all on the line

There is no room for error left as teams try to keep hope alive of either hosting in the NCAAs or even just making it.

Kaleigh Fratkin, Riveters ready to prove they can win

New York sets sights on Boston and the Isobel Cup

Lara Stalder is having the season of a lifetime

Minnesota Duluth senior Lara Stalder leads the Bulldogs in points and helped the Swiss national team clinch an Olympic appearance.

Team USA defeats Canada, advances to gold medal match

USA seek first Ball Hockey World Championships medal in team history.

Beauts Roundup: Feb. 11-18

All-Stars, suspensions, and announcements abound in a jam-packed week for Buffalo.

Two more for the road: Montreal and Calgary face off this weekend

It’s the final showdown before the CWHL playoffs

Staturday: Back in action

The All-Star Games are over, the home stretch of the CWHL and NWHL has begun and the NCAA Tournament is drawing nearer. CWHL * The Toronto Furies get an extended rest before the Clarkson Cup Playoffs begin. They Furies are the only team not in action this weekend which means that

Bracketology: Too close to call

The nation is in three tiers and two of them are just too tight to split up yet.

NCAA week 22 preview: Conference points up for grabs

Cornell draws two top 5 teams before heading into ECAC tournament

Behind the Glass

The style of "Behind the Glass" is shamelessly pilfered from Elliotte Friedman's "30 Thoughts" column on Sports Net. But instead of a collection of thoughts, stories and rumors from the NHL, the focus here will be story lines from the NWHL and CWHL. Let’

Switzerland, Japan secure Olympic berths

The 2018 Olympic ice hockey teams are now set.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: The final countdown

It’s the last week of the regular season, and there is still a lot of intrigue

Breaking down the CWHL-NHLPA partnership

On Friday night, Brenda Andress casually let slip that the CWHL and NHLPA were partnering together. Here’s what that means for the CWHL.

Staturday: CWHL and NWHL All-Stars

One weekend, two All-Star games. This week we will turn our attention to the skaters and goaltenders playing in the CWHL and NWHL All-Star games. CWHL * Last year the Boston Blades’ leading point scorers had seven points (Megan Myers, Erin Kickham). This year Kate Leary has 11 points for the

NWHL All-Star Weekend Recap

Before the regular season resumes, here are some of our favorite All-Star Weekend moments

Bracketology: Into the meat grinder

No change from last week, but now all hell is about to break loose.

Back-to-back champions: Boston College wins the Beanpot

In a rematch of 2016’s final, the Eagles skated to a 2-1 victory over the Huskies

Despite hectic schedule, Japanese CWHL players ready for Olympic qualifiers

Smile Japan looks to make second straight Olympic appearance.

NCAA week 21 preview: Regular season winds down

Weekend slate includes matchup of potential Frozen Four teams

How to watch the last round of Olympic Qualifiers

There are two more spots open at Pyeongchang and eight teams fighting for them this weekend.

Riveters prepare for Isobel Cup banner raising at Prudential Center

Players excited to celebrate the 2018 Isobel Cup championship, but know there is still work to be done for this season

Connecticut Whale acquire Zoe Hickel from Boston

The first move of the NWHL trade deadline saw the Whale add an all-star

Carlee Campbell ready to captain Team White at CWHL All-Star Game

A self-proclaimed “grandma rookie”, Carlee Campbell didn’t anticipate captaining a CWHL All-Star team. Now that she’s been named captain of Team White, she’s taking it in stride.

Russia captures Universiade gold

Olga Sosina scored twice as Russia won its second-straight FISU Games title.

Battaglino on her new role and the future of the NWHL

On Thursday, the NWHL released a statement with several pieces of news, one being that Anya Battaglino would take over as director of the NWHL Players’ Association (NWHLPA). In the league press release, Commissioner Dani Rylan stated, “I look forward to collaborating with Anya and all of the player reps

Pride Notebook: Top dogs once more

The Pride are locked into first place and continue to dominate the rest of the league

It all comes down to this — the 2017 Beanpot final

A tournament that needs no introduction will pit Boston College and Northeastern for the championship on Tuesday

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Trophy Time

As the regular season wraps up, trophies are being handed out all over the place

Vermont, New Hampshire skate to tie in front of record crowd

The Catamounts broke their own Hockey East attendance record, but couldn’t hold off a late Wildcat rally.

Staturday: Janine Weber is crushing it

Hat tricks for everyone. The Riveters were the first NWHL franchise to record two hat tricks in one game last Sunday when Madison Packer and Tatiana Rafter both buried three goals. And two days earlier Haley Skarupa picked up her second hat trick of the season in a game against

Bracketology: Home Stretch

It’s the last week of calm before a mad dash to the finish ensues.

NWHL shortens season to accommodate IIHF Women’s World Championships

League unveils plans for next two seasons

NCAA week 20 preview: Ranked meets unranked

Lack of top ten matchups offers room for surprise

Beanpot semi-final recap: Northeastern crushes the Crimson

Paige Savage’s first period score proves enough to push the Huskies over Harvard

A day in the life of Boston Blades GM Krista Patronick

We follow around Krista Patronick on a game day in Boston to see what life is like as a GM of the CWHL team.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: Taking care of business

And not needing much overtime to do so.

Riveters split the weekend slate, maintain control of second place

Rafter and Packer earn hat tricks in Connecticut

Vermont packs the house for a cause

This Friday, the Vermont Catamounts will host New Hampshire in a twin-state rivalry. The crowd will be bigger - and it’s for a good cause.

Beanpot 2017: Four Teams, Two Rounds, One Trophy

Terriers, Huskies, Eagles and Crimson will clash in this year’s installment of the Beanpot

Beauts wrap up January with win at home

A six-round shootout gives Buffalo a needed boost to second-place tie.

Staturday with Mike, 1/28: Can’t beat Boston

We’re almost in February and the Boston Pride are still undefeated. CWHL * The Brampton Thunder have the longest winning streak in the CWHL. They have won four straight games and have climbed their way into third place in the standings. * Caroline Oullette is the only forward in the CWHL

NCAA Bracketology: Locked on target

Onto the home stretch we go.

Akane Hosoyamada relishing opportunity with Team Japan

Inferno defender will join Team Japan for the first time.

NCAA Week 19 Preview: Battle for the CHA title

Robert Morris and Syracuse will battle it out in an important CHA matchup this weekend

An introduction to the Universiade

Russian Olympians and Canadian national development players headline one of women's hockey's most curious tournaments.

An interview with WHL All-Star Ludmila Belyakova

Belyakova discusses her comeback from injury, growing the women’s game, and more.

Behind the scenes at Team USA’s ball hockey training camp

Our correspondent Eileen Meslar takes you behind the scenes at Team USA’s Ball Hockey training camp.

No. 7 Quinnipiac at No. 4 St. Lawrence: ECAC game of the week

Saints and Bobcats clash in Canton

Women’s college hockey: ECAC tournament first round preview

The country’s best conference faces off as six teams chase an NCAA tournament bid.

Emma Woods has Quinnipiac in the hunt for an ECAC title

Hard work and defense have the Bobcats on the prowl for another conference crown.

Staturday with Mike, 1/21: Wickenheiser Special

Hayley Wickenheiser, the greatest women’s hockey player of all-time, hung up her skates on January 13th. Wickenheiser’s legacy goes far beyond the facts and figures that her Wikipedia page and stat spreadsheets can tell. She is, in every sense of the word, peerless. But I figured that we

Catching up with Boston GM Hayley Moore

Moore talks about the Pride’s 20-game win streak, her life in hockey and more.

Minnesota Whitecaps to host Team Korea for outdoor scrimmage

The event is part of Hockey Day Minnesota weekend.

Plays of the Week: Wisconsin breaks attendance record

#FillTheBowl was a resounding success for the Badgers

SB Nation’s Womens Hockey Bracketology: March to coronation?

Wisconsin is the only top team that isn’t struggling. The return of their goalie might be the next step in crowning them Queens.

2016 NWHL prospect profile: Sydney Daniels

New York Riveters await the arrival of Sydney Daniels, their 2016 5th overall.

NCAA week 18 preview: ECAC boasts prime matchups

Sliding Raiders look to correct recent woes against surging Golden Knights

2016 NWHL Draft prospect profile: Kelsey Koelzer

No. 1 pick currently anchors rising Princeton Tigers

2016 NWHL Draft prospect profile: Ann-Renée Desbiens

The young Canadian has the potential to be the best goalie in the world.

The Jekyll and Hyde Catamounts

The Vermont Catamounts have improved big time this year. That doesn’t make them any less unpredictable.

2016 NWHL Draft prospect profile: Lee Stecklein

A longtime standout at Minnesota, Lee Stecklein went second overall in the 2016 NWHL Draft, selected by the Buffalo Beauts.

2016 NWHL Draft prospect profile: Dani Cameranesi

With the #3 pick in the 2016 NWHL draft, the Connecticut Whale selected Gophers alternate captain Dani Cameranesi.

Playoff Push Begins in Canada West

Canada West Playoff Picture Starts to Emerge.

Thunder roll: Toronto drops weekend series against Brampton

Spooner’s hat trick not enough to push Furies past Thunder.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division I Poll: New year, same mayhem

The new Queen Gophers are dead; long live the old Queen Bulldogs!

Bulldogs Show Their Strength in Sweep Over Gophers

For the first time in years, Minnesota-Duluth found themselves on top of Minnesota twice in one weekend.

Beauts blanked by Fitzgerald, Riveters; lose grip on second place

Too little, too late for the inconsistent Beauts as they fall to the Riveters in their first home game of 2017

An open letter to Hayley Wickenheiser

Thoughts on Hayley Wickenheiser’s retirement, and how she impacted the game of hockey.

Welcome to Bracketology

Making sense of the frozen chaos

Series Preview: No. 2 Minnesota at No.4 Minnesota-Duluth

The #2 and #4 teams face off for the second time in the season this weekend.

Staturday with Mike, 1/14

After a brief holiday hiatus, it’s time to dive back into the spreadsheets. NWHL * The Connecticut Whale have the league’s two best faceoff women. And they both play on their top line./ NWHL Faceoff Leaders: Kelli Stack 61% (95/165) Kelly Babstock 57% (55/97) Brianna Decker 56%

Whale notebook: Connecticut looks to dethrone Pride

After a 6-5 loss to Buffalo, the Connecticut Whale host the undefeated Boston Pride for the first time this season

NCAA week 17 preview: Marquee match-up in Duluth

No. 2 Gophers travel to Duluth for tough away series

Harvard and Yale, together again

A spot in the postseason is on the line this weekend when Ivy rivals clash in Cambridge

We picked our dream skills lineup for the NWHL All-Star Game

Who are some of the NWHL ASG snubs and who should be back in the skills competition (yes, we said BriMac)

The quest for first: Les Canadiennes face an uphill battle to catch the Inferno

In the final weeks of the CWHL regular season, Les Canadiennes de Montréal look to challenge the Calgary Inferno for first place

New York looks to maintain second place on the road

Riveters face Buffalo and Connecticut in a two-game weekend road trip

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division 1 Poll: Holiday hangover

A busy and chaotic week and a half signals the return to hockey

Frozen Fenway 2017: Boston College takes on Harvard at Fenway Park

The Eagles and Crimson face off during the 2017 edition of Frozen Fenway

Beauts still trying to find themselves in second half of season

The 2016 half of the Beauts’ sophomore campaign was a roller coaster — can they find balance in 2017?

Switzerland looking to avoid relegation round at U18s

After a close call with France last year, Switzerland wants to avoid the relegation round this time around.

How to watch the U18 WJC tournament

Full schedule and a link to the games that will be streamed live on Youtube (thanks, Czech Republic)

USA looking for yet another U18 WJC title

Led by Cayla Barnes, this is another stacked squad that has the opportunity to skate away with gold

Sweden looks to improve at U18 World Championship

The Tre Kronor won bronze at last year’s tournament

The Czech Republic looks to impress at home

The Czech Republic will host this year’s Women’s U18 Championships.

Team Japan returns to World Championships

After relegation to Division I, the Japanese women look to compete in the top division — hopefully, this time, to stay

Russia looking to medal in the U18 Women’s World Championship

A bronze medal in 2015 was Russia’s first and only medal in the World Women’s U18 Championships. This year Team Russia, with its new head coach, is hoping to become the fifth nation to claim at least two medals in the U18 WWC. And, on paper, that goal

NCAA Week 16 Preview: Full Slate Resumes

Frozen Fenway 2017 dominates Week 16 headlines

Q & A with Team Finland head coach Pasi Mustonen

“We play better and better as a team.”

Canada Mining for Gold at U18 Worlds

Canada has suffered overtime losses in the past two U18 Women’s World Championships. They’re pulling out all the stops to come out on top this year.

Harrison Browne thanks fans for voting him in to the NWHL All-Star Game

Browne was one of four NWHL players voted into the All-Star Game by the fans- and he’s already planning his shootout moves.

Finland Hopes To End Medal Drought At U18 Women’s World Championship

The team last medaled in 2011

‘I think one league at the end of the day is the answer’: Q&A with Hilary Knight

Knight was in Montreal as part of an all-star team for a Concordia University invitational

No. 5 St. Lawrence at No. 7 Cornell: ECAC Game of the Week

ECAC Tournament seeding is on the line in Ithaca.

CWHL New Year's resolutions

Now that 2017 is finally here and our celebrations are finished, it's time to start making some New Year's resolutions- some more serious than others.

Top Moments In Women’s Hockey in 2016

From Kessel’s return to Ouellette’s 300th point, 2016 was filled with highlights in women’s hockey.

Sydney Sirens dominating the AWIHL

The Australian league passes the midpoint of its season and theSydney Sirens already streaking ahead of the pack.

NWHL releases new Policy on Participation of Transgender Athletes

Full document released by league created in conjunction with You Can Play and the National Center for Lesbian Rights

Molly Engstrom takes on Stockholm

The former Connecticut Whale captain discusses her new club and growing women’s hockey

Nicole Stock, Connecticut’s captain in net

Even without a letter on her jersey, Connecticut Whale goalie Nicole Stock is leading the Whale’s squad through some rough waters.

Notable names and snubs on the CWHL All-Star roster

As the league prepares for the 2017 All-Star Game, we take a closer look at the players chosen to compete

NWHL New Year's Resolutions

TIG imagines what your favorite players and teams want in 2017.

Mid-Year Report: The ECAC is the strongest conference in the country.

Clarkson, St. Lawrence, Qunnipiac, and Colgate all vie for the top of the conference and national recognition

Plays of the week: Down to the wire

This week’s poll was VERY close when it came to voting- so close we had our first tie.

Noora Räty signs with Nokian Pyry

Finnish netminder cites playing time and environment as key reasons for the move

Women’s College Hockey: Latest Commitments

The 2017-18 season is getting closer and rosters are already taking shape. Many promising commits were welcomed in November and December.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division 1 Poll: Mid-year trends

With the nation taking a holiday break, it’s time to take stock of the first half

Molly Engstrom on her decision to play in Sweden

"I'm going to Sweden because of the way things were handled in the NWHL."

Women’s college hockey: week 12 NWHL prospect report

The Ice Garden’s weekly update on the NWHL’s 2016 draftees

Staturday with Mike, 12/17

Another Saturday and another amazing week of women’s hockey in North America. NWHL * The Buffalo Beauts are the only NWHL team without an empty-net goal this season. They’re also the only team that doesn’t have a player in the double digits in points. * New York Riveters forwards

Why Lauren Dahm deserves to be in the CWHL All-Star Game

Because she's Lauren Dahm, that’s why.

Pride at the break: Boston even better after Isobel Cup run

The Pride headed into the winter break remaining perfect.

Plays of the Week: Upset city

Boston had a pretty good weekend in hockey thanks to wins by the Blades and BU.

2016 NWHL draft: Midseason SB Nation poll

The Ice Garden weighs in on NWHL’s 20 2016 draft picks at the midpoint of season

Riveters notebook

New York looks to draw up additional motivation

Toronto split weekend series with Boston for Hometown Hockey

Toronto forward Emily Fulton heads home

Showdown at the Bell Centre a win for Montreal on and off the ice

The first ever CWHL game hosted at the Montreal Canadiens’ home rink brought in nearly 6,000 fans for a home win.

Caroline Ouellette becomes first CWHL player to reach 300 career points

It was a historic weekend for the CWHL, in more ways than one!

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division 1 Poll: Home for the holidays

First half ends on the same chaotic note it endured throughout the fall

Team USA Ball Hockey shine bright at Holiday Bash

Cherie Stewart earns MVP honors

Staturday with Mike: Les Canadiennes and Inferno Special

Because this is the most anticipated game of the CWHL season, Hannah Bevis and I decided to do something different for Staturday. This week all of the stats and facts will involve the Calgary Inferno and Les Canadiennes de Montreal. The team that wins today’s game at the Bell

Women’s college hockey: week 11 NWHL prospect report

The Ice Garden’s weekly update on the NWHL’s 2016 draftees

Q&A with CT Whale Head Coach Heather Linstad

On the heels of a 5-2 loss to the Boston Pride, Head Coach Heather Linstad weighs in on the state of the Whale in advance of their first home game.

Jincy Dunne returns to USA Hockey

First time Dunne has been invited to camp since recovering from injury.

Dani Rylan on the NWHL All-Star Game moving to Pittsburgh

The out-of-market location for the ASG means there’s ample opportunity for sponsorship and media coverage- but not in existing NWHL markets.

Amid trying times, Battaglino brings her best to the Whale, NWHL

“I didn’t sleep, but it’s done”

NCAA week 12 preview: last big hurrah before break

Multitude of ranked vs. unranked matchups permeate week 12 schedule

Women’s NCAA tournament first round preview: Wisconsin vs. Robert Morris

Can the Colonials grab an historic upset against the Badgers?

Women’s NCAA tournament first round preview: Clarkson vs. Cornell

NCAA tournament draw runs back the ECAC title game.

No. 4 Clarkson vs. Syracuse: ECAC Game of the Week

Golden Knights look to keep the momentum going against the Orange

Perfect 10: Robert Morris scores ten, enters top ten, unbeaten in CHA

Ranked 9th nationally, RMU rides an 11-game unbeaten streak into the winter break following a weekend sweep of Penn State

Plays of the week: On, Wisconsin!

Wisconsin’s remarkable weekend against Minnesota earns them three of the top four slots in our play of the week poll.

RSEQ week 8 overview

Things are falling into place at the mid-way point as the semester comes to a close.

Boston Pride notebook: winning as per usual

The Boston Pride remained undefeated following their 5-2 victory over the Connecticut Whale last Saturday. But don’t let the score fool you, it was likely the team’s most difficult contest of the year. Falling down 1-0 early in the first period, the Pride’s amazing shutout streak came

Clarkson upsets St. Lawrence to clinch the top of the ECAC standings

After their first meeting ended in a 3-3 tie, Clarkson ended St. Lawrence’s 18 game winning streak with a 4-1 victory on Saturday.

Blades fall in home reunion for Montreal players

It wasn’t a great weekend for Blades fans, but it was for BU fans.

Caroline Ouellette approaches CWHL milestone

Sitting at 299 total points, Ouellette is about to add one more accomplishment to the list of many in her career

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division 1 Poll: Separation from the pack

While the top of the poll beat up on itself, the bottom decided to blow itself up this week.

Catching up with Mira Jalosuo

The Whitecaps defenseman talks to The Ice Garden about her busy schedule and life in the State of Hockey.

Border Battle: No. 1 Wisconsin and No. 2 Minnesota Split the Series

After getting shut out on Saturday, the Badgers exploded on offense for eight goals on Sunday.

Whale looking for heart and grit to get through tough times

They’ve been shut out in their last two games, but can the Whale put one past Boston to break their drought?

Riveters notebook: Unpacking an eventful weekend

New York looks to bounce back from two losses and a retirement

Boston Pride return home for tilt against Whale

Still the team to beat in the NWHL, the Pride will look to prolong the Whale’s scoring drought.

Hockey Abroad: The Austrian Thanksgiving fiasco

As if Thanksgiving isn’t already busy enough, try cooking Thanksgiving in another country- with no turkey!

One last time for Morgan Fritz-Ward

The NWHL All-Star discusses her decision to retire

Women’s college hockey: week 10 NWHL prospect report

The Ice Garden’s weekly update on the NWHL’s 2016 draftees

Staturday with Mike, 12/3

NWHL * Brittany Ott is the shortest goaltender in the NWHL at 5’3”. The 5’10” Katie Fitzgerald is the tallest. * Megan Bozek is the only Buffalo Beauts defender to score a goal so far this season. She, Gigi Marvin and Milica McMillen are the only defenders to have more

Princeton vs. Yale: ECAC game of the week

Tigers are on the hunt for an NCAA tournament berth.

Plays of the Week: Breakaways galore

Seems like everyone was trying a fancy breakaway move on this week’s edition of #TIGTop4.

NCAA week 11 preview: top two border battle

Four of the top five teams face each other in an important weekend

RSEQ week 7 overview

Mélodie Bouchard played overtime hero as Ottawa entered the national rankings

No. 7 Colgate @ St. Cloud State: ECAC game of the week

Raiders try to keep pace on a trip out west.

Riveters eager to make a run for the Isobel Cup

Ashley Johnston discusses moving forward from salary cuts

Playing abroad: Marion Allemoz feels at home in Montreal

After moving to Canada to play hockey, Marion Allemoz feels she can make a difference with Les Canadiennes.

Beauts loss more than just another L after news of salary cuts

Buffalo’s struggles on the ice mirror the difficult situation off it.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division 1 Poll: Coming Clarity

Plenty to look forward to as the first half wanes.

The Education of Syd the Kid

Harvard standout Sydney Daniels wears the “C” well.

Mélodie Daoust still has a lot to play for

McGill Martlets forward maintains balance as she pursues her goals

Pride Notebook: Still undefeated, Pride finding success in all areas

The reigning Isobel Cup champions are showing no signs of slowing down.

Jade Downie-Landry sole U Sports player on Canada’s Nations Cup roster

It marks the 21-year-old McGill rookie’s first major tournament with Hockey Canada.

Women’s College Hockey: Week 9 NWHL Prospect Report

The Ice Garden’s weekly update on the NWHL’s 2016 draftees

Staturday with Mike, 11/26

NWHL * The Boston Pride haven’t allowed a goal in 178 minutes and 46 seconds of hockey. Bray Ketchum’s first period goal on October 22nd is the most recent goal that Boston has allowed. * The Connecticut Whale haven’t scored a goal in 120 minutes and 9 seconds of

NCAA week 10 preview: Non-Conference feasting

Host of top ten’s head out-of-conference for Thanksgiving weekend

Cornell at No. 2 Clarkson: ECAC Game of the Week

Golden Knights look to keep on rolling.

RSEQ week 6 overview

Who said there's no parity in women's hockey?

Despite drop in rankings, Bulldogs continue to shine

Coming off of a huge win over Wisconsin, the Bulldogs look to further their momentum into December and beyond.

KHL to host Women’s All-Star Game at Week of Hockey Stars

It’ll be the first ever women’s all-star game for the KHL.

Katie Fitzgerald earns shutout; Riveters beat Whale 4-0

Players put off-ice concerns aside and earn first ever shutout

On NWHL salary cuts and playing for the love of the game

Loving hockey and playing for the love of the game aren’t the same thing.

Where in the world is Cassandra Poudrier?

After being selected by Les Canadiennes in the second round of the 2016 CWHL Draft, Cassandra Poudrier’s promising career has gotten off to a slow start.

Furiouser and furiouser: Toronto sweeps weekend series against Montréal

The Furies move to 5-3-2, continue to surprise

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division 1 Poll: Rough Seas

Chaos gripped all levels of women’s hockey this weekend

Cornell at No. 1 Wisconsin: ECAC game of the week

The Big Red travel to Madison for a date with the Badgers

No. 10 Northeastern skates to a tie with No. 7 Boston College

The Hockey East Rivals left Matthews with a 2-2 final in a tight contest.

Whale notebook: They still play today [Preview/Game thread]

It’s been a tough week for the NWHL. You can still cheer on the Whale today at 4:00 when they visit the Riveters.

Shannon Szabados signs with Fort Saskatchewan Chiefs

Signing comes after the goaltender was cut from Peoria earlier in the year

A timeline on the NWHL salary cuts: How did we get here?

It’s been a crazy 48 hours, and it’s been a little difficult keeping track of everything. We’ve collected all the information on the cuts in one convenient location.

U18 Update: Canadian standout Maltais commits to Ohio State

The Burlington, Ontario native will soon add NCAA hockey to her already impressive resume.

Pay cuts leave NWHL players reeling

The last thing anyone expected was a pay cut. “When you’re told there is going to be a pay cut, it’s heartbreaking,” said Kaleigh Fratkin of the New York Riveters. “The league started just last year and we have great sponsors and publicly it seems like there is

How the Brampton Thunder can begin to generate offense

In order to turn around their season, the Brampton Thunder will need to kick up the offense.

Hockey East preview: No. 10 Northeastern hosts No. 7 Boston College

Hockey East rivals meet for the first time this season at Matthews Arena

Staturday with Mike, 11/19

Statistics in women’s hockey are often frustratingly hard to come by. It’s the reason why I created a Google Sheet with the NWHL’s and CWHL’s skater stats and made it available to the public. And it’s also the reason why Hannah Bevis suggested I start

Hockey abroad: Road trips and Oktoberfest

Searching for skate blades and road tripping across Europe

NCAA week 9 preview: Big Saturday for top 10

Eight poll-ranked teams in play, along with three head-to-head matchups

No. 7 Quinnipiac at No. 9 Colgate: ECAC game of the week

Bobcats face a tough test in Hamilton

Power Play for Planned Parenthood raises $584

You all are awesome.

Plays of the week: New York won a thing!

Mélodie Daoust is still phenomenal, New York won their first game of the year and more in this week’s top plays of the week.

Video Review: were the Riveters robbed of a goal?

On Sunday afternoon in Buffalo at the HarborCenter the NWHL’s pressing need for video review entered the spotlight once again. The visiting New York Riveters were leading 2-1 over the Buffalo Beauts halfway through the second period. At exactly the 10:00 mark Riveters’ rookie forward Miye D’Oench

No. 8 Quinnipiac vs. No. 5 Colgate: ECAC game of the week

The Bobcats look to upset the Raiders in Hamden

#KnightWatch ends, Pride’s winning streak doesn’t in 3-0 victory

Knight’s return and Ott’s first shutout make the Pride 5-0 on the season.

Women’s College Hockey: Week 8 NWHL Prospect Report

The Ice Garden’s weekly update on the NWHL’s 2016 draftees

RSEQ week 5 overview

The biggest surprise was that there weren’t any surprises.

NWHL continues digital growth with Cheddar

The NWHL and Cheddar have announced a broadcast partnership

Quinnipiac Advances ECAC Play Against Dartmouth and Harvard

After two tough losses at home, QU defeats Dartmouth and Harvard on the road

Far more women should already be in the Hockey Hall of Fame

The Hockey Hall of Fame has done a poor job of including women. Here are some great players that have been overlooked.

Beauts take Game 2, defeat Riveters 4-3 in OT

After their first win of the season, the Riveters had a couple of controversial calls go against them. Is it time to implement video review?

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division 1 Poll: Winds of Change Coming

After a calm weekend, things are about to heat up with lots of intriguing matchups

Riveters Notch First Win, Beat Beauts 3-2

New York looks to build on promising signs in today’s rematch against Buffalo

No. 3 St. Lawrence vs. No. 5 Clarkson: ECAC Game of the Week

The Saints and Golden Knights battle for conference supremacy.

A New England Rivalry Renewed [Whale Preview/Game Thread]

The Connecticut Whale resume play by visiting the undefeated Boston Pride

Battle of The Empire State

Beauts Host Riveters for a Weekend Double Header

Power Play for Planned Parenthood

Inspired by our friends at BC Interruption, we want to do some good this weekend. Also, alliteration is fun.

Series Preview: No. 3 Minnesota-Duluth v. No. 9 North Dakota

A surprising Bulldogs team heads to North Dakota to face the Fighting Hawks, who are looking to move up in the polls.

St. Cloud State vs. Ohio State: What you need to know

Both teams looking to improve their disappointing WCHA records

Plays of the week: All hail Ann-Renée Desbiens

Ann Renée Desbiens, first of her name, of house Wisconsin, just did something no other goaltender did in the HISTORY of the NCAA. So yeah. Kind of a big deal.

NCAA Week 8 Preview: Fresh off of Byes

Action packed ECAC, ranked NoDak homestand highlight Week 8’s schedule

Boston Pride notebook: Looking beyond the Four Nations break

With all of their national team members coming back with gold from Four Nations, the question remains: Can the Pride keep up their incredible play?

Les Canadiennes to host Calgary Inferno at the Bell Centre

This marks the first time in Les Canadiennes' history that a regular season CWHL game will be played in an NHL rink

Women’s College Hockey: Week 7 NWHL Prospect Report

The Ice Garden’s weekly update on the NWHL’s 2016 draftees

No. 5 Colgate vs. Yale: ECAC Game of the Week

The Raiders look to stay undefeated against the Bulldogs

Ann-Renée Desbiens keeps breaking records

Wisconsin goaltender sets all-time NCAA shutout mark Sunday

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division 1 Poll: Calm Seas Ahead?

Top teams handle business, middle of pack separates itself.

Four Nations Cup: And the winner is...

Alas, the medal matches have arrived. Two teams go home happy, the others...well...not so much.

USA vs. Canada: Four Nations game thread

The two tournament favorites are back at it again, this time with gold on the line. Who will emerge victorious? Come join the discussion!

Finland vs. Sweden: Four Nations game thread

It’s a battle between two bitter rivals for a bronze medal or last place. Come join the discussion!

Phoebe Staenz and Yale just disassembled RPI

Engineers left in pieces at Ingalls

Four Nations Day 3: ....have we seen this narrative before?

Canada and USA did the thing, Sweden’s luck is still bad, who cares FINLAND WON A GAME!

Second Period Play One of Pride’s Deadliest Weapons

Opponents should be wary heading into the middle frame against the Pride- it’s been one of the best parts of their game this season.

Women’s College Hockey: Defensemen Breakdown

The Ice Garden’s defensemen analysis at the quarter mark of the NCAA season

Calgary Inferno Notebook: Depth no problem for Inferno

Even with roughly a third of their team off at Four Nations, the Inferno had no problem against the Boston Blades.

Cubs Win! Women’s Hockey Reacts to Chicago’s Victory

It’s been 108 years, and let’s just say that there were some people who were VERY excited about the win.

Women’s College Hockey: Forwards Breakdown

The Ice Garden’s forwards analysis at the quarter mark of the NCAA season

Four Nations Day 2: Canada, USA still hot, Finland, Sweden not so much

More winning from the usual suspects, and more losing from the usual suspects...oh Finland.

Plays Of The Week: How Did They DO That??

Robert Morris University, Boston College sit atop this week’s best plays in women’s hockey, and WOW are they great plays.

Thunder Must Remember, Remember the First of November

Thunder looking ahead to a fresh start after their first win of the season

Robert Morris and Syracuse set for CHA Clash

Conference foes meet undefeated in league play

Mercyhurst Loses First CHA Matchup

Mercyhurst lost both games of it’s first CHA matchup against RMU

NCAA Week 7 Preview: Rivals Meet

Intriguing matchups in every conference this weekend

Syracuse Gets First Two Wins of Season

Weekend sweep helps take some of the pressure off of last year’s CHA Tournament runner-up

Women’s College Hockey: Week 6 NWHL Prospect Report

The Ice Garden’s weekly update on the NWHL’s 2016 draftees

Four Nations Cup Day 1: Canada, USA shine

Canada and the United States kicked off Four Nations on a high note, while Sweden and Finland struggled on the first day of games.

Team USA looks to defend title at Four Nations

Though they’re missing Amanda Kessel, Team USA retained its core and is looking to take home another gold medal.

Women’s College Hockey: Goalie Breakdown

The Ice Garden’s goaltender analysis at the quarter mark of the NCAA season

Roster Changes Raises Questions for Sweden at Four Nations

Could changes help Sweden out of the tournament basement, or will it be more of the same?

Blades Notebook: Boston Showing Major Improvement

Tough weekend against the defending champs.

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division 1 Poll: More of the Same

Polls stay steady

Women’s College Hockey: Notable October Commitments

Many talented young women officially made the commitment to continue their career in the 2017-18 season

Boston College Sweeps a Home-and-Home Against UConn

UConn gets swept by BC, Anastos and Little shine in multigoal games

U18 Update: Amy Potomak Commits to Minnesota

Amy Potomak — yes, the younger sister of Sarah — has committed to play for the Gophers

Meet the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League

Looking for more women’s hockey to follow? Choose a team — or collect them all!

Finland Hopes Home Ice Will Help At Four Nations

Team Finland hosts tournament for the first time since 2012

Women’s College Hockey: Saturday’s Gameday Central

The Ice Garden packages the essentials for following today’s matchups

Changing the Narrative for the Brampton Thunder

The Thunder look to come back from a 0-4 start to their season

Shannon Szabados: What We Know So Far

Didn’t think the Shannon Szabados story could get any worse? Think again!

Whale Notebook: Relive a Beauts Nail-Biter

An early 4-0 lead turns into a 7-5 barn burner

Four Nations NCAA and U Sports Player Guide

Bright NCAA and U Sports talent head to Finland to make youthful mark

NCAA Week 6 Preview: Ivies Look to Remain Undefeated

After late start, Princeton and Harvard seek to contend with ECAC’s best

Canada Seeks Redemption in Four Nations Cup

The Canadian Women’s National Team hasn’t won a gold medal since 2014. This year, they want to change that.

No. 4 Boston College vs University of Connecticut: What You Need to Know

The Huskies open their conference schedule this weekend against Whale prospect Andie Anastos and the Eagles

Plays Of The Week: Rookies and Shot Blocks and Hat Tricks, Oh My!

Young talent dominates this edition of our top Plays of the Week.

Charline Labonté Won’t Play in 2018 Olympics

Hockey career winding down for four-time gold medallist

Week 3 Canada West: Battle Between the Thunderbirds and Pandas

Thunderbirds and Pandas clash in fast-paced and exciting affair

Goalie to Goalie: An Interview with Ohio State’s Kassidy Sauvé

After nearly two years, the Buckeyes’ goaltender speaks about her long journey back to hockey

Women’s College Hockey: Week 5 NWHL Prospect Report

The Ice Garden’s weekly update on the NWHL’s 2016 draftees

Potomak’s Game Winners Prove to be Difference Maker for No. 2 Minnesota

Sophomore Sarah Potomak has been taking the Gophers to win after win

Wisconsin’s Sarah Nurse Joins Elite Company

Boston Pride prospect has 4 goal game, 5 goal series

Riveters unable to overcome Boston

New York enters Four Nations break with a record of 0-3

Boston College Tops Quinnipiac on the Road

Boston College’s goaltending and freshman talent prove difficult to beat for Quinnipiac

RSEQ Week 2 Overview

McGill goes 2-0, Montreal goes 0-2, and Katelyn Steele steals a game

BREAKING: Shannon Szabados Cut From Peoria Rivermen

Szabados cut from new SPHL team two games into the season

Noora Räty Named To Team Finland’s Four Nations Cup Roster

First time Räty has been named to international roster since 2015 Four Nations Cup

Whale score four in first as Beauts comeback falls short

Beauts take a loss heading into Four Nations break

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division 1 Poll: Sanity Strikes Back

After weeks of chaos the favorites, for the most part, took care of business

Injury Thwarts Amanda Kessel's Return to Team USA

Last-minute announcement that Kessel is out of the Four Nations Cup raises questions about her future with Team USA and her NWHL team

Pride Notebook: Practically Perfect Pride Pounce

First-place Pride continue to roll, dominate last-place Riveters

Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs ‘Pink the Rink’ This Weekend

Weekend of charity comes together with last year’s WCHA playoffs rematch

No. 4 Quinnipiac vs. No. 6 Boston College: What You Need to Know

A duel of East Coast powerhouses will be the match-up to watch this weekend

It’s Official: Shannon Szabados is playing for the Peoria Rivermen

Three-year SPHL veteran makes final 18-player roster

Buffalo Beauts Could Surprise This Season

A 2-1 shootout loss is more impressive than you might think

Checking In With the Canada West Conference

The last two weeks in the Canada West Conference have been full of surprises

Marie-Philip Poulin’s Top Career Highlights

Canada’s golden girl has made history....again

NCAA Week 5 Preview: Quinnipiac, Boston College Clash For Top 5 Edge

Ivy League teams kick into gear, multiple top 10 battles highlight week 5

Where In The World Is Hilary Knight?

With Four Nations looming, can we expect to see Knight on the ice?

Plays Of The Week: Poulin, Howard battle for top spot

Individual effort, milestone games highlight top plays this week

Women’s College Hockey: NWHL Prospect Report

The Ice Garden’s weekly update on the NWHL’s 2016 draftees

New York Riveters: A Tale of Two Goalies

Assessing Sojung Shin and Katie Fitzgerald so far

The Connecticut Whale on Dogs, Coffee, Jerseys, and Miracle

Former Quinnipiac teammates, now roommates, share their thoughts on the lighter side of playing in the NWHL

From Bobcats to the Whale: Connecticut’s Quinnipiac Connection

Quinnipiac alum have found a home in the Connecticut Whale

Whale’s Speed, Goaltending Key in First Win

New-look Whale not sinking under pressure

Iya Gavrilova ready to start new chapter in CWHL

Reunited with CIS teammate Hayley Wickenheiser, Gavrilova hopes to find her place on the Inferno.

222 Days Out — Northeastern Post-Coyne

Without their former star, how far can the Huskies go?

RSEQ Week 1 Overview

Concordia splits, Montreal dominates, and Daoust reaches a milestone

Top Line Propels Robert Morris to Record Start

Colonials trio is second-best in NCAA hockey

SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division 1 Poll: Reversion to the Mean

Despite upsets, polls don’t move

New Season, Same Riveters?

Riveters fall to Whale in home opener, drop second straight game

Gophers and Bulldogs Duke it Out in Minneapolis

Aggressive play, penalties and stellar goaltending were the major points of Minnesota’s sweep of Minnesota-Duluth

Pelkey’s golden goal saves Pride’s home opener

Boston Pride raise banner, defeat Buffalo in shootout

Streaks Broken In Last Minute BC Loss to Maine

Three Eagles streaks fall with 37 seconds to go

Wisconsin’s Norby Hits Highlight Reel as Johnson Earns 400th Win

Norby scores a pivotal goal to spark Wisconsin to a 4-1 victory over Clarkson

Furies look to improve despite pre-season turnover

Recent retirements leave hole a younger core is ready to fill

#1 Wisconsin to Take on #7 Clarkson: What You Need to Know

WCHA meets ECAC with high stakes

CWHL 2016-17 Predictions: Who will come out on top?

Predictions and analysis before the start of the CWHL's 10th season

Union hopes wins continue

First wins of the Josh Sciba-era has Dutchwomen eager for more

Marie-Philip Poulin named captain of Les Canadiennes

Becomes third captain in the team’s history

#3 Minnesota to Take on #4 Minnesota-Duluth: What You Need to Know

Will the defending champs be able to hold off a surging Bulldogs team?

Week 3’s NCAA Highlight Reel

See a list of some of the best player performances from this past weekend

Thunder Fall Just Short in Season Opener

Brampton was back with a chip on its shoulder, but still struggled against the Inferno

NCAA Week 4 Preview: Spotlight on Top 10 Clashes

All eyes on the WCHA as undefeated Bulldogs look to knock out Gophers

An Interview With Lyudmila Belyakova

Former New York forward speaks about her most recent IIHF bronze medal, playing against her former team, and her thoughts on who will raise the Isobel Cup

The Tale of the Tape: Tatiana Rafter’s Unique Jersey

On Saturday night Tatiana Rafter played in her first game with the New York Riveters. Nine weeks ago Rafter didn’t think she’d be in the NWHL for a second season. She had plans to continue her hockey career in Sweden after not re-signing with the Buffalo Beauts. But

Kassidy Sauvé is Standing Tall for the Buckeyes

After nearly two years without game action, the sophomore goaltender hasn’t missed a beat

Clarkson’s Mercer Focused on Strong Senior Year Before Turning Pro

Buffalo Beauts prospect Cayley Mercer brings enthusiasm and skill as she transitions to NWHL

Darkangelo, Steadman shine in Beauts’ season opener

Buffalo split weekend games between Pride and Whale

Could poor discipline doom the Pride?

Early showings of penalty kill leave more to be desired from Isobel Cup champs

UBC Thunderbirds: Eventful Opening Weekend

Thunderbirds’ Vilgrain, Saxvik tied for lead in CIS in scoring

SB Nation’s Week 3 D1 Poll: Chaos Is Queen

Saints shine, heavyweights stumble

Back with a vengeance: Steadman's two goals lift Beauts to comeback win over Whale

Third period heroics give Buffalo their first win of the season.

Team Chemistry Key to Bulldogs’ Success

Surging skilled veterans clicking offensively

Australia Hosts World Girls Ice Hockey Weekend

With only 450 registered women hockey players, Australia is growing the game at all levels of play in Newcastle

Boston Pride Documentary Review

Championship video centers on Pride’s win, larger storylines in NWHL.

Bonello, Baldin bid the Furies farewell

Captain and top scorer to pursue new careers

Riveters fall to Boston 6-3 in Season Opener

New York fails to complete the comeback after rough second period

New York Riveters season preview: New-look Riveters looking to make a statement

New-look New York is much improved this season

No 1 Badgers Win Emotional Home Opener

Team gets win #3 for sophomore forward

Boston Blades season preview: Nowhere to go but up

New talent provides more depth, but can they replace Lacasse?

Harrison Browne becomes first openly transgender athlete in professional sports

Buffalo Beauts, League express support

A personal message from Harrison Browne

“I’m making official what has been part of my life for a few years now. I’m Harrison.”

CIS AUS preview: Saint Mary’s looking to defend conference title

Huskies captured first conference title since 2010

CIS RSEQ preview: Montreal defends 2016 CIS gold

Rising offensive stars power conference favourites

CIS Canada West preview: UBC eyes National Finals repeat

A possible UBC repeat may hinge on new goalies’ performances

CWHL announces free live streaming for 2016-17

CWHL Live will stream 14 games for free for the first time in league history

Whirlwind summer brings Katie Fitzgerald to Riveters

Fitzgerald never expected to play professional hockey, but before she knew it, she had signed with the New York Riveters.

Buffalo Beauts season preview: Revitalized defense highlights busy offseason

No worries for Buffalo in defense and goal this season

NCAA Week 3 preview: HE’s Eagles feeling the pressure early

BC looks to turn fortunes around

Harrison Browne Makes History, Scores In NWHL Season Opener

Browne scores Buffalo’s first goal of season

CHA preview: Undefeated RMU paces wide-open field early

Colonials return more than 90% of their scoring

2017 Frozen Four preview: Building on Gophers, Kessel generated excitement

Quality, parity at top destined to create compelling 2017 tournament

Amanda Kessel highlights Four Nations roster for Team USA

#BestKessel is back on her first international roster since 2014

Calgary Inferno season preview: Clarkson Cup champs should defend their title

How is their goaltending even real?

Welcome to The Ice Garden

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Hockey abroad: Hannah McGowan’s adventures in Austria

New teammates, new language, and a skate sharpener older than she is

Toronto Furies season preview: Furies undergoing a changing of the guard

Retirement, strong draft allows younger players to start leading the team

SB Nation’s Women’s D1 College Hockey Poll: Wisconsin debuts at the top

Inaugural college poll sees WCHA powerhouses Wisconsin, Minnesota in top spots

Hockey East preview: BC looking for another strong run with happier ending

Northeastern, BC will have to rebuild after graduating key players

ECAC college hockey preview: Quinnipiac looks to improve on last year’s historic run

Five NWHL draft picks highlight players to watch in the ECAC

WCHA preview: Minnesota, Wisconsin are still the favorites

Sleeper Minnesota-Duluth putting Conference on alert

2017 Patty Kaz preview: Strong defensive crop bolsters class depth

A dozen early candidates for women's hockey's top individual honor

Connecticut Whale season preview: Disappointing playoff run leaves Whale with something to prove

Connecticut looking to bounce back from tumultuous first season

Kori Cheverie makes history, joins Ryerson Rams’ coaching staff

Former CWHL player becomes first woman to coach CIS men’s hockey

Brampton Thunder season preview: Thunder still a threat in CWHL

Rookies could challenge for roster spots on Brampton

Les Canadiennes season preview: Montreal has a chip on their shoulder this year

After stunning Clarkson Cup collapse, Les Canadiennes have eyes on the prize

Boston Pride preview: Can they repeat as NWHL Isobel Cup champions?

Stacked Boston group still Isobel Cup favorites

CIS OUA preview: Guelph and Western kick off season with McCaw Cup rematch

Guelph beat Western in the 2015-2016 OUA championship