Women's hockey

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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 57 reads 0 comments

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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 94 reads 0 comments

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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 157 reads 0 comments

  13. 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 206 reads 0 comments

  14. 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 92 reads 0 comments

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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 26 reads 0 comments

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. Julie Chu Is a Hockey Icon on Both Sides of the Border

    As the captain of the United States squad that captured the silver medal at the 2012 IIHF Women’s World Championships, Julie Chu is one of the great leaders in the game...

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  22. Haley Irwin Eager to Contribute to Canadian Gold at IIHF Worlds

    After having her 2012 IIHF World Championship appearance cut short due to an injury, Irwin is eager to make a strong contribution with the Canadian squad in 2013...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 73 reads 0 comments

  23. 10 Players to Look Out for at the 2013 IIHF Women's World Championships

    As the city of Ottawa prepares to host the IIHF Women’s Worlds for the second time (it also hosted the first-ever event in 1990), all eight competing countries offer sensational stars that have the potential to provide remarkable hockey heroics...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 211 reads 0 comments

  24. Blades Players Among Several Invited to US Evaluation Camp for 2013 IIHF Worlds

    As the United States national women’s team begins its evaluation camp, several members of the Clarkson Cup champion Boston Blades have been invited...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 1 month ago 80 reads 0 comments

  25. Clarkson Cup Heartbreak for Montreal Overshadows Many Positives

    While the Montreal Stars lament the loss of the 2013 Clarkson Cup, the heartbreak over history slipping away is one that brings with it great humility. Although the players have the right to mourn over the visceral loss, it must be a short one...

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