1. Megan Bozek a Golden Girl with the US National Women's Team

    In a visceral matchup against archrival Canada in the gold-medal game of the 2013 IIHF Women’s Worlds, Megan Bozek delivered. During the second period, Bozek scored on Canada’s Shannon Szabados to provide the US with a 2-1 lead...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 233 reads 0 comments

  2. Russians Make Statement Heading into Sochi with Bronze Medal Win

    Many themes were evident during the bronze medal match of the 2013 IIHF Women’s Worlds. With Russia hosting the Sochi Winter Games in 2014, the ambitious program wanted a bronze medal to build momentum...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 45 reads 0 comments

  3. Heartbreak on Home Soil for Dejected Canadians as US Wins Gold

    Heading into the gold medal game of the 2013 IIHF Women’s Worlds, Canada never lost a final on home soil. The Canadians hosted past IIHF Worlds in 1990, 1997, 2000, 2004 and 2007—all gold medal finishes...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 50 reads 0 comments

  4. Cheryl Pounder Establishing Herself as Best Color Commentator in Women's Hockey

    As the Canadian network TSN continues to expand its scope and broadcasts women’s hockey games, Cheryl Pounder is the perfect choice as color commentator...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 152 reads 0 comments

  5. Jayna Hefford Plays in 250th Game as Canada Moves on to Gold Medal Game

    The 2013 IIHF Women’s Worlds has helped to solidify Jayna Hefford ’s legacy as one of the greatest to don the Canadian jersey...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 47 reads 0 comments

  6. Johanna Fallman Represents Bright Future on Swedish Blueline

    One of the younger players on the Swedish team competing at the 2013 IIHF Women’s Worlds, Johanna Fallman brings with her potential for a bright future. At 22 years of age, Fallman is one of 14 members of Team Sweden that are 22 or younger...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 224 reads 0 comments

  7. Pernilla Winberg Stands as One of the Great Ambassadors of Women's Hockey

    The spark plug of the Swedish offense, Pernilla Winberg plays with a remarkable determination and is focused on constantly giving her team a chance to win. Her legend grew out of the 2006 Torino Winter Games...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 146 reads 1 comments

  8. Brianna Decker Emerging as Strong Presence on Team USA's Offense

    Having won the Patty Kazmaier Award in 2012, Brianna Decker is one of the bright young stars for the US National Team...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 55 reads 0 comments

  9. Monique Lamoureux-Kolls Ready for the Next Challenges in Her Career

    Along with her sister Jocelyne, Monique Lamoureux -Kolls comprise a one-two scoring punch for a United States team eager to avenge their loss in the gold medal game at the 2012 IIHF Women’s Worlds...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 43 reads 0 comments

  10. Jocelyne Lamoureux Reflects on North Dakota While Donning the US Sweater

    As one of the leaders of the United States squad at the 2013 IIHF Women’s Worlds, Jocelyne Lamoureux is hoping to avenge the red, white and blue’s loss in the gold medal game at the 2012 edition...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 173 reads 0 comments

  11. Michelle Karvinen a Key Component of Finnish Offense at IIHF Worlds

    Emerging as one of the elite forwards on the Finnish national team, Michelle Karvinen is having an impact at the 2013 IIHF Women’s Worlds. Born in Denmark, she had the opportunity to compete for the Finnish squad due to her family bloodlines...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 93 reads 0 comments

  12. Return to Ottawa During IIHF Worlds One to Remember for Legend Geraldine Heaney

    On April 4, fans at the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association Provincial championships were treated to the presence of a living legend in women’s hockey...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 183 reads 0 comments

  13. Amanda Kessel Ready to Become One of the Elite Players in the World

    As the United States national women’s team works towards assembling a gold medal squad for the 2013 IIHF Women’s Worlds, a key component of their success will be Amanda Kessel ...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 166 reads 0 comments

  14. Alena Polenska Leader for Czech Squad Making Debut at IIHF Worlds

    Proudly representing the Czech national women’s team as its captain, Alena Polenska brings a great combination of skill, speed and leadership. Donning the No...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 79 reads 0 comments

  15. Alex Carpenter Represents Youth Movement for US Women's Hockey Team

    Having already competed for the United States at the Under-18 level, the prodigious Alex Carpenter has an opportunity to compete at an even higher level. For the 2013 IIHF Women’s World Championships, Carpenter is competing with the senior team...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 76 reads 0 comments

  16. Living Legend Karoliina Rantamaki Pursuing Golden Dream with Finland

    As the only member of the Finnish national team to have competed in four Winter Games, Karoliina Rantamaki is the team’s resident living legend...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 32 reads 0 comments

  17. Digit Murphy's Legendary Influence Evident at 2013 IIHF Women's Worlds

    Among the many coaches in women’s hockey, Digit Murphy is part of an elite few whose inspiration has spanned generations...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 156 reads 0 comments

  18. Superstars of CWHL Excited About 2013 IIHF Women's Worlds

    While the Clarkson Cup may have wrapped up a legendary 2012-13 CWHL season, there is still hockey left for several stars in the CWHL . The 2013 IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championships shall be contested in Ottawa, Ontario...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 205 reads 0 comments

  19. Yekaterina Smolentseva Provides Strong Leadership for Russian Hockey Team

    With Russia hosting the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi , the women’s hockey team is hoping to finish on the medal podium...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 91 reads 0 comments

  20. IIHF Worlds a Homecoming for Young Star Klara Chmelova

    Among the young stars for a rapidly improving Czech Republic squad, Klara Chmelova is one of the building blocks upon which the team hopes to become one of the elites...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 277 reads 0 comments

  21. Czech Republic's Katerina Mrazova Enters IIHF Worlds by Making Hockey History

    Heading into the 2013 IIHF Women’s World Championships, Katerina Mrazova enters the event with remarkable momentum...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 279 reads 0 comments

  22. Annina Rajahuhta Brings Fond Memories of Canada to IIHF Women's Worlds

    One of the young forwards on the Finnish national team, Annina Rajahuhta is eager to help the squad finish on the medal podium at the 2013 IIHF Women’s Worlds...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 25 reads 0 comments

  23. Swiss Superstar Florence Schelling Extends Career with Playing Time in Canada

    Having led Switzerland to its first-ever bronze medal at the 2012 IIHF Women’s World Championships in Burlington, Vermont, Swiss goaltender Florence Schelling is heading to Ottawa with great momentum...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 57 reads 0 comments

  24. Sara Seiler Makes Second Hometown Proud Leading into 2013 Women's Worlds

    With Ottawa as her adopted hometown, the 2013 IIHF Women’s Worlds will be a surreal experience for Sara Seiler . The opportunity to represent her homeland Germany in her second home will be a treasured one, “I am very excited...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 40 reads 0 comments

  25. Tanja Eisenschmid a Building Block for Improving Germany

    As one of the younger players on the German national team, Tanja Eisenschmid brings a great enthusiasm to an improving squad. Playing defense, she has helped to bolster the German blue line ...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 197 reads 0 comments