Road to the 2019 CCOA: UAE women’s team brings IIHF hockey to the Middle East
In just under five months, Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City Ice Rink will play host to the 2019 IIHF Women’s Challenge Cup of Asia (CCOA), the first IIHF women’s competition…
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Karen Levin | USA Blue | ISBHF Masters
Representing the American Street Hockey Institute (ASHI) with the values of perseverance and sportsmanship, Karen Levin has masterfully assembled a wondrous career that has cemented her place as one of…
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Nancy O’Halloran an unsung hero of American ball hockey
Featuring over 20 years of competition on the slab, Nancy O’Halloran brought a wealth of experience to Team USA Blue at the 2018 ISBHF Masters in Bermuda. Having also donned…
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Chantal Larocque’s brilliant ball hockey legacy
Among one of Manitoba’s greatest ball hockey players, the accomplished career of Chantal Larocque reached another revered summit in 2018. Holding a celebrated status as an elite competitor at the…
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Giuliana Pallotta coaches Canada’s Under-20 ball hockey team
Long reputed on the ice as a strong leader with a reliable presence, the values that defined such a sterling career for Giuliana Pallotta have translated into a new legacy…
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Ooks women’s hockey makes history
The Ooks have been busy over the past month and a bit and here is your festive update! After a lot of hard work, the Ooks are in first place…
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First away trip with the Thunder Bay Queens
My first trip with my new team this year was to Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. It is about a six hour drive from Thunder Bay. It was an exhibition weekend. Friday,…
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What makes a good hockey coach and mentor
“A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life.” – John Wooden Coaches like to push our limits and push our buttons. They know how to…
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Sam Faber retires from Connecticut Whale
One of the most notable ambassadors in the nascent narrative of the Connecticut Whale, Sam Faber’s combination of leadership and affability established her as a fan favorite. Having announced her retirement…
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Gender discrimination in hockey
This is my ponytail. Does it make me any less of a hockey player? No. Does it make me more deserved of gender-based “chirps”? Definitely not. Yet, somehow, when I’m…
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