Recap of the CWHL Sportsnet Weekend
Photo courtesy of theCWHL.com. This past weekend, a pair of CWHL games were broadcast across Canada on Sportsnet. This was the first-ever CWHL weekend on Sportsnet and displayed the league’s top two teams, as well as many of hockey’s stars. The first game, airing Saturday, Jan. 5, was between Les Canadiennes de Montréal and the […]
New Year’s resolutions for every CWHL and NWHL team
Now that 2019 is upon us, it’s the final stretch of the 2018-19 regular season for both the CWHL and NWHL. While some have positioned themselves more favourably than others, there’s always room to improve for even the best teams. Here’s one glaring issue for every team to leave behind in 2018 and to resolve […]
The CWHL and NWHL’s respective playoff pictures
With the holiday break now underway for both the CWHL and NWHL, everyone will have an opportunity to recharge before the final stretch. Of the 11 teams between these two leagues, there are 10 with a glimmer of hope to play beyond the regular season. Here is what each league’s playoff picture looks like heading […]
CWHL All-Star game coming to Scotiabank Arena in January
Photo courtesy of CWHL. Excitement for the CWHL’s 2019 All-Star game is growing as the league heads into their winter break. The big day is Jan. 20th, and the event will be broadcast on Sportsnet for the first time. Voting for the two captains is now open, and will be until Jan. 4th. Currently taking […]
The Inferno sweep Les Canadiennes in a potential Clarkson Cup preview
Photo by Michelle Jay/The Ice Garden. Heading into this past weekend, the Calgary Inferno and Les Canadiennes de Montréal each had seven wins in the first eight games of the season. The only loss for both teams came against one another in the season-opening weekend, splitting a pair of games at Place Bell. After their […]
Transition season for the rebuilding Blades
Photo courtesy of Woo Hockey. The glory days are now a distant memory for the Worcester Blades, with the likes of Hilary Knight, Kacey Bellamy and Anne Schleper having moved on. After three consecutive Clarkson Cup final appearances, including two victories in 2013 and 2015, the Blades were once a force to be reckoned […]
Four Nations Cup: Midway Update
Sweden goaltender Lovisa Selander blocks the shot of Melodie Daoust of Canada. (Photo taken by Liam Richards. Courtesy of sportsnet.ca.) The 2018 Four Nations Cup began in Saskatoon on Tuesday with two convincing victories. In the afternoon game, the United States defeated Finland by a final score of 5-1. As for the evening matchup, Canada […]
Markham Thunder wins CWHL’s Clarkson Cup
Markham Thunder captured the Clarkson Cup after a 2-1 overtime victory against Kunlun Red Star. Laura Stacey, a member of the Canadian women’s Olympic team, was the Thunder’s hero as she one-timed a pass from Nicole Kosta and scored the game winner. Nicole Brown scored the Thunder’s other goal during regular game play. Goaltender Erica […]
Markham Thunder wins Clarkson Cup
Markham Thunder captured the Clarkson Cup after a 2-1 overtime victory against Kunlun Red Star. Laura Stacey, a member of the Canadian women’s Olympic team, was the Thunder’s hero as she one-timed a pass from Nicole Kosta and scored the game winner. Nicole Brown scored the Thunder’s other goal during regular game play. Goaltender […]