2026 Olympics Preview: Canada
Where the 2022 gold medalists stand as they head to Milan.
10 days ago | 0 reads
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2026 Olympic Preview: United States
Team USA enters the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics looking like the more dominant North American squad- but can it translate into their third gold medal?
11 days ago | 2 reads
2026 Olympics Preview: Italy
The host country returns to Olympic women's hockey with a roster of experienced dual passport holders and some exciting homegrown talent.
11 days ago | 0 reads
2025-26 PWHL Power Rankings: Week 10 (01/23-01/29)
One word describes each PWHL team's season in the final pre-Olympics power rankings.
12 days ago | 2 reads
For Second-Year Head Coaches, Key to Rebuilding College Hockey Programs is Patience, 'Getting Better Every Day'
Inside the motivations, lessons, and early successes of a pair of second-year college hockey head coaches.
12 days ago | 1 read
An Olympian's Scrapbook: Nadia Mattivi
Team Italy defender Nadia Mattivi takes us inside her journey to Milano Cortina.
13 days ago | 0 reads
The IX Sports Hockey Podcast: Olympic preview
In this week's podcast, Maya is joined by Lydia to discuss the PWHL trade, the Fleet, and the Olympics.
13 days ago | 3 reads
Frost Bites, Episode 1: A chat with Minnesota Frost defender Kendall Cooper
A new Ice Garden video series covering the Minnesota Frost!
14 days ago | 0 reads
How Brooklyn Schneiderhan Made It From Montana to the Top of NEWHA
How Brooklyn Schneiderhan went from all-boys teams in Montana to the top of NEWHA.
16 days ago | 2 reads
State of the Fleet: Volume Two
With the halfway point of the season rapidly approaching, here's a look at three storylines from the Fleet's 2025-26 campaign.
16 days ago | 1 read
Birthday Boosts & Barriers: The Relative Age Effect in the PWHL
How does a player's birthday impact their success on the ice?
17 days ago | 1 read
Shiann Darkangelo Looks to Keep Building in Montréal
Veteran forward Shiann Darkangelo talks scoring against her former team, guiding younger players in Montréal
18 days ago | 0 reads
A Nerdy Look at the Ottawa/Vancouver Trade Part II: Ottawa's Point of View
We're back with the second part of the nerdy, stats-focused breakdown of the Ottawa/Vancouver six-player trade, looking at it from Ottawa's point of view!
18 days ago | 2 reads
2025-26 PWHL Power Rankings: Week 9 (01/16-01/22)
No need to wish upon a star, the first Disney quote PWHL power rankings of the season are here!
19 days ago | 2 reads
Voices From The District: What Fans Had To Say About The Washington D.C. Takeover Tour
Fans new and old spoke to LJ about the game, the vibes, and why DC needs a PWHL team.
19 days ago | 1 read
A Nerdy Look at the Ottawa/Vancouver Trade, Part I: Vancouver's Point of View
The largest trade in terms of players in PWHL history has gone down. Dive deep into the numbers to gain a better understanding of why Vancouver made this trade & what to expect.
19 days ago | 0 reads
The Montréal Victoire Need an Identity Beyond Poulin and Desbiens' Heroics
Marie-Philip Poulin and Ann-Renée Desbiens saved the day again on Wednesday, but is the team lacking an identity beyond their superstars?
19 days ago | 0 reads
Katy Knoll: Controlling The Controllables
Katy Knoll is off to a hot start in her second season with the Minnesota Frost, but she remains focused on the things she can control.
20 days ago | 2 reads
A First Win With the Olympics in Sight for Sanni Ahola
Sanni Ahola stopped 31 shots in Halifax to earn her first PWHL win, leaning on the same calm that defines her game.
21 days ago | 1 read
Elaine Chuli Reflects on Nine Seasons of Pro Women's Hockey
Across three different leagues and one barnstorming tour, six teams, three cities and two continents, Elaine Chuli has seen firsthand the development of professional women's hockey.
21 days ago | 1 read
2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship Review
The 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship has come to an end and in its wake has left us many narratives to comb over. Catch up on all the exciting action here
22 days ago | 0 reads
The HCA National Women’s Goalie of the Year Award Watch List is Out. Here's Who to Keep an Eye On.
Giselle went through the list of 31 goalies chosen by the HCA and picked out some of the best.
22 days ago | 2 reads
Beanpot 2026: First Round Recap + Second Round Preview
After an exciting semifinal round, the Beanpot trophy is up for grabs again on Tuesday as Boston University and Harvard square off for the title.
22 days ago | 1 read
Nurse Returns, But Problems Still Persist in Vancouver
Though Sarah Nurse finally made it back to the Vancouver Goldeneyes' lineup, she couldn't do enough to fix the team's recent troubles.
23 days ago | 1 read
New York Defeats Montréal as DC Takeover Tour Sets New Attendance Record
The U.S. capital city hosted a monumental match and raucous crowd as the Sirens won 2-1.
23 days ago | 0 reads
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