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A Tale of Two Expansion Teams Part II: The Goalies

The "A Tale of Two Expansion Teams" series continues with part two, featuring the three goalies each team has signed and has attending training camp. Who have they decided will tend the goal and why did they choose these goalies?

Brianne Jenner & Jill Saulnier to be Inducted Into Cornell Athletics Hall of Fame

Jenner, Saulnier to take their places among Big Red's greats.

A Tale of Two Expansion Teams Part I: The Coaches

Part one of four articles breaking down how PWHL Vancouver and Seattle built their teams, starting with coaching hires.

PWHL Training Camp Rosters Announced

The PWHL's eight teams announced their respective training camp rosters on Thursday.

Reviewing the Minnesota Frost's 2024 Draft one year Later

The 2024 draft class was integral to the Frost's second Walter Cup Title. What can be expected of them in year two?

Crease Huddles Episode 2 is Live!

Nerding out, yapping, hockey bright spots, terrible jokes, and more in Crease Huddles Episode Two: Attack of the Schedules!

The Frost will need their offseason reinforcements to replace Sophie Jaques

It'll be easier said than done for the Minnesota Frost to find someone to fill the hole left by Sophie Jaques.

Purple Posts: Episode 4

It's a brief history of women playing hockey on men's teams on this episode with LJ and guest Geremy.

Five Victoire Skaters Who Need To Step Up on the Scoresheet This Season

Beyond their star goalscorers, Montreal will need scoresheet contributions from these playersld and new.

PWHL Announces Preseason, Training Camp Dates

The PWHL has announced several key dates leading up to the 2025-26 season.

Nylén Persson's Extension Signals a Big Year in New York

After affording her one of the team’s few expansion protection slots and extending her contract just one season into her three-year deal, it’s clear Sirens GM Pascal Daoust likes what he sees from Maja Nylén Persson, and for good reason.

PWHL Vancouver Signs First Overall Pick Michelle Karvinen

One of the PWHL's newest teams has inked their first overall pick to a one-year deal.

IIHF, PWHL Move Women's Worlds to November

The IIHF and the PWHL announced that Women's World Championships will now be played in November on an annual basis, beginning in 2026.

Cloudy with a Chance of Knight-ning: Predictions for the Debut of PWHL Seattle

PWHL Seattle is getting ready to hit the ice this fall, but what can we expect as this new blend of talent, skill, and grit brings professional women’s hockey to the Emerald City?

WCHA Monthly Recap: September 2025

Everything you need to know about the first few weeks of the WCHA season is in this monthly recap.

ECAC Monthly Recap: September 2025

ECAC Hockey is back (sort of)! Updates from the five teams that played in September and the seven that did not.

Hockey East Monthly Recap: September 2025

September was brief in Hockey East, but that doesn't mean there isn't a lot to go over in our first monthly recap of the conference for 2025-26.

A New Era Behind the Bench for the St. Cloud State Women’s Hockey Team

St. Cloud State enters a new era with a new head coach and their first all-female coaching staff.

AHA Monthly Recap: September 2025

Summer moved on just in time for the start of a new AHA season.

PWHL Releases 2025-26 Season Schedule

The PWHL's third season kicks off on Friday, November 21, as the league released its schedule for the 2025-2026 season on Wednesday morning.

Donkin's Book Tells PWHL Story

While there are shelves and shelves of books about men's hockey, far fewer books exist written about women's hockey. Now, we can add a new one to the shelf, as reporter & author Karissa Donkin's Breakaway: The PWHL and the Women Who Changed the Game is now available.

What Kristin O'Neill Brings to New York

With nine great picks in the 2025 draft, O’Neill’s experience and positive attitude will be an invaluable asset in the growth of the Sirens.

Guess who's back? Three numbers that indicate Grace Zumwinkle is poised for a resurgence

After a dominant rookie campaign followed by a slow second year, Grace Zumwinkle is poised to return to her goal-scoring ways in year three.

New York Sirens Welcome Kristýna Kaltounková

Local fans got to know their first-overall pick and general manager at this interesting event.

Crease Huddles: Episode 1

Crease Huddles is our newest podcast! Join Geremy, Giselle, and LJ as they talk PWHL, NCAA, SDHL, and more.

Is the past the future for Vancouver's name?

What could the PWHL Vancouver brand identity look like?

Hannah Murphy is Ready to Guard the Net and Build Something New in Seattle

The first goaltender drafted by PWHL Seattle brings calm confidence, elite skill, and a leadership mindset to the league’s newest franchise.

2025-26 NCAA Preview: NEWHA

A look at the 25-26 season for the teams of NEWHA.

2025 Top 25 Under 25: Sarah Fillier (1)

Ranked first overall, Fillier is not just a rising star, she’s already the player every opponent has to game-plan against.

2025 Top 25 Under 25: Sophie Jaques (2)

Sophie Jaques’s meteoric rise to stardom is only the start for a player who’s easily in the top ranks of women’s hockey.

The Impact of the No Escape Rule

The PWHL’s newest innovation was the main story heading into the league’s second season. Now with a full year’s worth of implementation to go off of, did it accomplish what it set out to do?

2025 Top 25 Under 25: Gwyneth Philips (3)

Slotted at three, Philips has the poise and pedigree to become the backbone of both Ottawa and Team USA’s crease for years to come.

2025-26 NCAA Preview: Hockey East

The Hockey East season fast approaches, so what better time than now to preview the 10 teams in the conference?

2025 Top 25 Under 25: Laila Edwards (4)

The Wisconsin star forward turned Team USA defender comes in at number four on our list!

Seattle’s Expansion Blueprint Points to a Defense-First Identity

Seattle is built to be a defensive, physical menace in its inaugural season.

2025 Top 25 Under 25: Caroline Harvey (5)

Wisconsin's Caroline "KK" Harvey joins the Top 25 under 25 party.

After Frost Roster Shakeup, Young Playoff Playmakers Could Keep Minnesota Competitive

Frost fans may be justifiably nervous for the 2025-2026 PWHL season, but there’s no reason to write off a Walter Cup threepeat just yet.

2025-26 NCAA Preview: ECAC

A look at the ECAC teams ahead of the 25-26 NCAA season.

Undrafted, Unstoppable: The PWHL’s Underdogs are Defining the League

The PWHL’s biggest names may steal the spotlight, but players like Abby Boreen, once overlooked, are rewriting the script and proving that underdogs can define the league.

Marie-Philip Poulin’s Reported Pay Cut Speaks to Winning Culture Building in Montreal

Poulin is reportedly making less so that her team can win more.

2025-26 NCAA Preview: AHA

Our NCAA D1 conference preview for AHA

P-Dub in Twenty - Episode 27

After 27 episodes Alyssa and Maya meet in person for P-Dub in Twenty.

2025-26 NCAA Preview: WCHA

Time to preview the WCHA as women's college hockey returns this weekend.

2025 Top 25 Under 25: Kristýna Kaltounková (7)

A relentless scoring threat with a knack for big-game moments, Kaltounková is proving she belongs among the PWHL’s next wave of stars.

2025 Top 25 Under 25: Casey O'Brien (6)

This year's Patty Kazmaier winner slots in in sixth place.

2025 Top 25 Under 25: Chloe Primerano (8)

We're up to the 8 spot in our Top 25 Under 25!

When Pride Meets the Playbook: Seattle’s Model for LGBTQ+ Belonging in Sports

Women’s hockey has always had queer players at its core. For PWHL Seattle, joining a city where pro teams already lead on LGBTQ+ inclusion means the bar is high. The new franchise has the chance — and the responsibility — to show hockey what real belonging looks like.

2025 Top 25 Under 25: Hannah Bilka (9)

After a relatively successful rookie pro season limited by injury, forward Hannah Bilka jumps four spots in the Top 25 Under 25 rankings this year to #9.

2025 Top 25 Under 25: Haley Winn (10)

Highly-touted Boston Fleet draft pick Haley Winn makes her debut on the Top 25 Under 25 list this year, coming in at number 10.

2025 Top 25 Under 25: Danielle Serdachny (12), Abbey Murphy (11)

Spots 11 and 12 are up in the Top 25 Under 25!

2025 Top 25 Under 25: Tessa Janecke (14), Ève Gascon (13)

The Top 25 Under 25 continues, this time with the players in spots 13 and 14.

2025 Top 25 under 25: Kirsten Simms (16), Jennifer Gardiner (15)

Moving right along in our Top 25 Under 25...spots 15 and 16!

2025 Top 25 Under 25: Sanni Ahola (18), Viivi Vainikka (17)

Next up in our 2025 Top 25 Under 25 are Sanni Ahola and Viivi Vainikka.

New York Sirens Sign Kristýna Kaltounková

The New York Sirens have signed first-overall draft pick Kristýna Kaltounková to a three-year standard player agreement, the team announced Monday evening. Support TIG with a subscription! Kaltounková is the first of the Sirens' 2025 draft picks to sign with the team. The 23-year-old recently finished five seasons at

2025 Top 25 Under 25: Nela Lopušanová (20), Elisa Holopainen (19)

Next up in our Top 25 Under 25 is spots 20 and 19!

Seattle’s Calculated Risk Up Front: Can Gosling and Serdachny Step Up as Sophomores?

Both 2024 first-round picks who experienced fairly disappointing regular seasons but flashed their potential in the playoffs, the two forwards’ ability to carry that momentum into their second seasons is pivotal to Seattle’s success.

From the Rink to the Track, Part Three: Erica Rieder's Return to Hockey

There and back again.

From the Rink to the Track, Part Two: Erica Rieder's Detour to Professional Cycling

In part two of her journey, Erica Rieder discusses how track cycling differs from hockey.

Katy Knoll Goes Home, This Time with Company

As a PWHL champion, Katy Knoll brought the Walter Cup to Western New York. Now, she's focused & ready for the season ahead with the Minnesota Frost.

2025 Top 25 Under 25: Julia Gosling (22), Joy Dunne (21)

Julia Gosling finds herself in this year's top 25 following an honorable mention last year.

2025 Top 25 Under 25: Brooke McQuigge (25), Annelies Bergmann (24), Maja Nylén Persson (23)

Kicking off this year's rankings with a bang!

Harrison Browne's Film Pink Light To Premiere At Toronto International Film Festival

Browne's directorial debut will have its first showings at one of the world's most prestigious annual film events.

2025 Top 25 Under 25 Honorable Mention Deep Dive: Lina Ljungblom

Lina Ljungblom of the Montreal Victoire is looking to make a big splash in her sophomore PWHL season en route to the 2026 Olympics.

2025 Top 25 Under 25: The Honorable Mentions

Our top 25 under 25 kicks off with five honorable mentions!

2025 Top 25 Under 25: The List

Wednesday, we'll kick off the 2025 edition of the top 25 players under 25!

Empowerment Through Sport: Newfoundland and Labrador’s Team Nainimiut’s Unforgettable PWHL Playoff Experience

Through a collaboration facilitated by the PWHL, Team Nainimiut, a U15 indigenous hockey team from Newfoundland and Labrador, were able to take the trip of a lifetime and experience the sport they love in person.

Purple Posts: Episode 4

On this episode, LJ breaks down that time the Metropolitan Riveters played in a mall. With special guest Reagan Rust!

Where Have All The Draft Picks Gone?

Nearly 3/4ths of 2025 PWHL draft picks remain unsigned, including several high-profile players.

The Ice Garden is hiring

The Ice Garden is looking to fill several paid contributor roles ahead of the 2025-26 hockey season.

Could Specialty Jerseys Have A Future in the PWHL?

The PWHL needs to tap into the untapped potential of specialty jerseys and what they mean to the community that fills its stands.

Team USA’s Kelsey DiClaudio Is Chasing Gold at Para Worlds

For 28-year-old Kelsey DiClaudio, the WPIH Women’s World Championship is another chance to push sled hockey to where it hasn't been before.

Brianna Decker Announced as Newest Assistant Coach for the Minnesota Frost

USA Hockey legend Brianna Decker will join the Frost coaching staff this upcoming season, as announced by the team on Monday.

Erica McKee Is Ready To Bring World Para Hockey to the Next Level

At the age of nine Erica McKee began playing sled hockey and helped grow the sport. Now at 38, she's ready to continue that trend at the Inaugural World Para Ice Hockey Women's World Championship.

"Why don't we make a music video?" Emma Maltais on TikTok and How Athlete-Led Social Media Has Helped Grow the PWHL

With over 40k followers on TikTok, Emma Maltais has carved out a social media presence for herself. She told The Ice Garden all about how she got started and how the league has reacted.

Ottawa’s New Arena Plans Are Failing Its Strongest Team

The most successful hockey team at Lansdowne is being asked to shrink while demand keeps growing.

Three PWHL Rules for the NCAA to Consider

Since the start, the PWHL has used their rulebook to push the game forward — what would some of those rules look like in the NCAA?

PWHL Roster Recap: Mid-August 2025

A quiet few weeks have seen just a few players signing with their respective PWHL teams.

The Ice Garden Acquired by The IX Sports

We're thrilled to announce the acquisition of The Ice Garden by The IX Sports. Learn more about how it came about & what's coming next!

Stakes Are Higher Than Ever as Canada’s U22 & U18 Summer Camps Take Place

A breakdown of this year's Canadian U18 and U22 camp rosters.

Boston Fleet Sign Frankel, Keller, Müller to Two-Year Extensions

The Fleet have anchored down their core through 2027-28.

Team Canada Announces Road to Italy Training Roster

Hockey Canada has named 30 players to attend the orientation camp ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

Five Questions with New York Sirens Forward Kristin O'Neill

Kristin O'Neill may be just what the doctor ordered when it comes to the Sirens' struggling depth.

PWHL Roster Recap: July 2025

Some PWHL teams have really filled out their rosters, while others have left space to sign draft picks and free agents. With the 2025-26 season set to begin in fall, there are exciting times ahead.

Where Are All the Women At?

After the PWHL filled its three head coaching vacancies with men, should the league be trying for an even gender split, or even aim for women to hold most of the head coaching jobs?

Gwyneth Philips Signs Two-Year Contract Extension

The Ottawa Charge have locked up Playoff MVP Gwyneth Philips to a two-year contract extension.

Column: The PWHL Has A Hiring Problem

The PWHL's most recent coaching hires have something troubling in common.

Noora Tulus Returns Overseas to Chase Olympic Spot

In an unprecedented move, the PWHL, New York Sirens and forward Noora Tulus mutually agreed to terminate the final year of her contract.

Why the Ottawa Charge Could Surprise You Next Season

They may not dominate next season, but the Charge will be more dangerous than people expect.

Ottawa Charge Sign Defender Rory Guilday

The Ottawa Charge signed their first round draft pick - Rory Guilday.

Boston Fleet Name Kris Sparre Head Coach

Kris Sparre is the second head coach in Boston Fleet History.

From the Rink to the Track: Erica Rieder's Detour to Professional Cycling

Erica Rieder dreamed of representing Canada at the Olympics. Pursuing that goal meant taking a different path, and a different sport.

Five Ways the Sirens Can Improve Attendance

Much has been made of the Sirens' lackluster attendance, but it's not a lost cause. Here are some ideas to help grow crowds in Newark.

Walter Cup Champion Dominique Petrie Returns to Southern California to Inspire the Next Generation of Players

Walter Cup champion Dominique Petrie returned to her home roots in southern California to give back to the community that shaped her.

Tweaking the PWHL Playoff Format

What might the PWHL's Walter Cup Playoffs format be with eight teams in the league?

Ottawa Charge Signs Russian Olympians Shokhina & Kadirova

Olympians become the first athletes from Russia to sign in the league.

Söderberg, Peslarová and Neubaurová Sign in Europe

Three European stars from the PWHL will head back to Europe next season.

PWHL Off-Season 2025: Mid-July Roster Update

The fun didn't stop after the expansion and entry drafts, as all eight teams in the league made at least one free agent signing to start the summer.

Part 2: The Resumes That Made Florence Schelling & Shannon Szabados the Best to Ever Play

Part two of this look at the careers of Florence Schelling and Shannon Szabados offers a deeper dive into their resumes and why they deserve to be in the HHOF.

Part 1: The HHOF Keeping Florence Schelling and Shannon Szabados Out Shows a Disregard for Hockey History

Following the Hockey Hall of Fame announcements, this is part one of a look at the careers of Florence Schelling and Shannon Szabados, who have yet to be inducted.

Surprise Players Who Can Push for a Canadian Olympic Roster Spot

With an influx of new draft picks into the PWHL and a potential Olympic spot on the line, the Olympics is the perfect time for a player to come out of nowhere to make their mark in history or hit a career high.