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Zoe Uens on Family, Growth at Quinnipiac and Her Journey to the PWHL
As the defender prepares to embark on a professional career, Zoe Uens reflects on a journey that began after watching her family play on backyard rinks…
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Angela James: The First Superstar Of Women's Hockey
While her journey was far from easy, Angela James has made a lasting impact on the game at every level she's played and for so many, then, now and in…
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Alex Therien on Growing Up in Ottawa, Why Pressure Is a Privilege, and the Importance of the PWHL
Although her journey in the sport started later than some, Alex Therien's story has taken her to places few have experienced. And she's just getting…
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Chloe Glass on the Gaps in Women's Hockey and Founding the Girls and Women's Hockey Academy
Chloe Glass turned her experiences on the ice, and the gaps therein, into the foundation that would be the Girls and Women's Hockey Academy.
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Margot Page on Representing Canada, Transitioning from Player to Coach, and the Growth of Women's Hockey
The Brock University head coach and gold medalist shares her perspective on what coaching really means and the exciting future of the women's game.
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June 2026

Kim Davis: A Vocal Advocate of Women's Hockey and Diversity in Sport
With a long list of achievements and the impact to match, Kim Davis remains focused on ensuring women, and those of colour, are seen, heard and…
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Dr. Katie Peterson on Mental Health in Sports and the Unique Pressures Female Hockey Players Face
Dr. Katie Peterson leveraged her own experiences during a championship career to help support the next generation of women succeed in achieving their…
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Angela Ruggiero: A True Pioneer
A defender that defined an era both on and off the ice, Angela Ruggiero has won at every level while remaining committed to the next generation of…
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Michelle Pasiechnyk on Community Support, Rediscovering Her Passion, and a Journey to the Pros
Michelle Pasiechnyk's story is a fascinating one because it highlights a reality and truth of being an athlete: not every journey is exactly the same…
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Jamie Nelson on Her Minnesota Roots, Always Raising The Bar, and an Unwavering Pursuit of a Professional Career
By betting on herself and seeking a final-year challenge, Jamie Nelson finished with a career year ahead of the 2026 PWHL Draft.
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Viivi Vainikka on Staying Grounded, Representing Finland, and the Pursuit of the PWHL
Viivi Vainikka has long been ready to take the step into the PWHL. Still, for her, it has always been about maximizing development opportunities to…
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May 2026

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