The Canadian Women’s Hockey League celebrates its 10th season in 2016-17, highlighted by the December 10th game where nearly 6000 people watched the Calgary Inferno take on Les Canadiennes de Montreal at the Bell Centre. The league has stabilized with the same five teams over the past five seasons, though names have changed to reflect…
The ongoing court case by former players against the OHL and WHL has revealed some interesting information that was previously hidden. One finding is the vast disparity between the wealthy teams, which make millions of dollars in profit, and other teams that are losing money. [Sportsnet] Meanwhile, Ken Campbell reports that the CHL’s own filings…
Vice Sports published a piece in honour of Hayley Wickenheiser’s retirement titled, “Hayley Wickenheiser Didn’t Let Sexism Impede Her GOAT Career.” The first time I read the title, it irked me the wrong way because, while it pats Wick on the back for “having thick skin,” it backhands other women for basically not, in Sheryl…
The Weekly Links post highlights important or interesting writing from the hockey blogosphere and media. Enjoy! Arguably the best player in women’s hockey announced her retirement via Twitter this past week. Here are some great pieces looking at the significance of Wick’s legacy and career: [Victory Press] questions the role of media in creating legacy narratives…
Eric Duhatschek has a long piece on the growth of women’s hockey, and the challenges that remain. [Globe and Mail] Jared Book has an in-depth interview with Shauna Davis, who helped organize the successful match by Les Canadiennes de Montreal at the Bell Centre, about this game and the relationship between the CWHL club and the…
The Weekly Links post highlights important or interesting writing from the hockey blogosphere and media. Enjoy! Great piece by [Second City Hockey] questioning the choice of honouring Bobby Hull at the Winter Classic as a team ambassador. This is an important piece of the picture to understand if you are going to read this Q&A…
Chelsea Alvarez passed away tragically in a hiking incident. She was described by those who knew her as “a beautiful soul.” She was 24 years old. She was born in Canada and moved to Italy. She was a daughter. She was a fiancé. She was a mechanical engineer. She was a former restaurant employee. She…
After a holiday hiatus, the Weekly Links are back! The Weekly Links post highlights important or interesting writing from the hockey blogosphere and media. Enjoy! The NWHL has released a comprehensive policy on transgender athletes competing in its league. Jen Neale breaks down the policy, which was crafted in consultation with You Can Play and…
I used to love the World Juniors – I was devastated when Marc-André Fleury and his awesome yellow pads were unable to win gold in 2003. This was equaled the next year I skipped high school to watch the gold medal game only to see Fleury score the winning goal on himself banking a clearing…
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