Canadian Women's Hockey League
Tutino 1st Overall Pick in 2016 Draft
Date:08/21/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Women's Hockey League is excited to announce that 76 players have been selected in the 2016 CWHL Entry Draft and will join the Boston Blades, Brampton Thunder, Calgary Inferno, Les Canadiennes de Montreal and Toronto Furies for the 2016-17 season. The 76 players represent 54 different CIS and NCAA programs and 6 National Women's Teams including Canad...
Send In the (Clarkson) Knights
Date:08/16/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
The 2016 CWHL Draft is the biggest yet, with 81 draft picks from 46 different schools registered for selection this Sunday. No school is sending more players to the CWHL in 2016 than Clarkson University, with 6 of its graduating seniors including team captain Shannon MacAulay and assistant captains Olivia Howe, Renata Fast and Erin Ambrose up for selection. Renata Fast A long-term member of the...
From Far and Wide
Date:08/15/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
Heading into the CWHL’s 10th season, the league’s borders are expanding. The 2016 Clarkson Cup victory by the Calgary Inferno saw the first win by a Japanese player as Kanae Aoki and Aina Takeuchi helped capture the western team’s first championship. The growth of the women’s game internationally is further reflected in the increasing number of players from outside North Am...
2016-17 Schedule Released, Heritage Games Announced
Date:07/07/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
TORONTO, Ont. – The 2016-17 season will mark the 10th season for the Canadian Women’s Hockey League as the league unveiled its heritage game schedule and 10 Year logo along with the full schedule Thursday. Season tickets for the milestone 2016-17 season are now on sale. Opening weekend is set for Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16, with the Boston Blades traveling to Toronto ...
From the Rinks to the Links
Date:05/26/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Women’s Hockey League is thrilled to announce that the CWHL Rinks to Links Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, August 22nd, 2016 at the Ladies Golf Club of Toronto. “Joining our amazing athletes on the course this summer is just one great way to support the CWHL as it strives for the goal of paying these incredibly talented women to play the g...
Help Pave The Way
Date:04/11/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
Pave The Way is a one day ball hockey tournament taking place simultaneously across the country in Montreal, Toronto, Brampton and Calgary. Teams of 8-10 players will compete in a series of 20 minute games to support the Canadian Women’s Hockey League and the growth of women’s hockey. Want to join in on the fun? Gather 8-10 of your most fun-loving and philanthropic friends and regist...
Register for the 2016 CWHL Draft Today
Date:04/07/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
READY TO PLAY WITH THE WORLD’S BEST? THE 2016 CWHL ENTRY DRAFT IS NOW OPEN Toronto, Ont. – The Canadian Women’s Hockey League is excited to announce that registration for the 2016 CWHL Entry Draft is now open for league prospects. CWHL DRAFT PLAYER REGISTRATION Eligible players interested in playing in the CWHL can visit the CWHL’s website HERE to find out everything th...
CWHL Players shine at 2016 IIHF Women's Worlds
Date:04/04/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Eighteen Canadian Women's Hockey League players representing Canada capped off the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship in Kamloops, British Columbia with a nailbiting gold medal game. The United States edged Canada 1-0 in overtime to win the gold medal with Canada settling for the silver medal this time around at home. Monday's gold medal game mark...
Inferno Beat Les Canadiennes In Thrilling Clarkson Cup Final
Date:03/13/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
By: Ben Smith For the first time in CWHL history, the Calgary Inferno have been crowned Clarkson Cup Champions after defeating Les Canadiennes de Montréal 8-3 Sunday afternoon at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. Calgary started the game off with a bang after Rebecca Johnston netted her first of the game just 2:26 into the first period. Brianne Jenner and Jillian Saulnier...
Calgary Inferno rolls over Les Canadiennes, 8-3
Date:03/13/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
Calgary Inferno had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to an 8-3 win over Les Canadiennes. The win gave Calgary Inferno a 1-0 lead in the best of one series. Rebecca Johnston was all over the ice for Calgary Inferno, as she tallied two goals and two assists in the win. Johnston scored the first of her two goals at 2:26 into the first period to make the sco...
Sportsnet Weekend Wrap-Up: Clarkson Cup Final
Date:03/13/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
By: Ben Smith For the first time in CWHL history, the Calgary Inferno have been crowned Clarkson Cup Champions after defeating Les Canadiennes de Montréal 8-3 Sunday afternoon at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. Calgary started the game off with a bang after Rebecca Johnston netted her first of the game just 2:26 into the first period. Brianne Jenner and Jillian Saulnier...
It Is With These Small Skates That We Will Build Our Dreams
Date:03/11/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
Tessa Bonhomme giving John Bartlett a small pair of skates for his young daughter. (Chris Tanouye/CWHL) By: Ben Smith The Canadian Women’s Hockey League Awards Gala is a night that brings together the entire women’s hockey community while celebrating and honoring the achievements of the CWHL’s players and personnel. This year’s event was no different, and was kicked-off ...
2016 CWHL AWARD NOMINEES ANNOUNCED
Date:03/02/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
The Canadia Women's Hockey League has announced the finalists for the league’s major awards including Most Valuable Player to be presented at the 2016 CWHL Awards Gala on Friday March 11 2016 at the Brookstreet Hotel in Ottawa. This special event is held annually to recognize the best of the CWHL season and to help kick off the Clarkson Cup, awarded annually to the team that wins the lea...
Montreal sweep Toronto in Clarkson Cup Playoffs
Date:02/28/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
MONTREAL, QC -- Led by Olympic superstars Marie-Philip Poulin, Caroline Ouellette, and Julie Chu, Les Canadiennes de Montréal swept their Clarkson Cup semifinal series against the Toronto Furies, by scores of 5-1 and 7-1. Toronto came out quick in game one, with Natalie Spooner taking a shot just seconds after the opening face-off. Montreal regained composure enough to come away with a 14-...
Sportsnet Weekend Wrap-Up: February 26,27 & 28
Date:02/28/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
After a weekend of playoff battles, the stage is set for what promises to be an incredible 2016 Clarkson Cup battle between Les Canadiennes de Montreal and Calgary Inferno. The Clarkson Cup, named after former Governor General of Canada Adrienne Clarkson and regarded as The Stanley Cup of women’s hockey is awarded annually to the champion of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League. ...
Montreal to play Calgary for Clarkson Cup
Date:02/27/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
After a weekend of playoff battles, the stage is set for what promises to be an incredible 2016 Clarkson Cup battle between Les Canadiennes de Montreal and Calgary Inferno. The Clarkson Cup, named after former Governor General of Canada Adrienne Clarkson and regarded as The Stanley Cup of women’s hockey is awarded annually to the champion of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League. ...
Montreal to play Calgary for Clarkson Cup
Date:02/27/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
After a weekend of playoff battles, the stage is set for what promises to be an incredible 2016 Clarkson Cup battle between Les Canadiennes de Montreal and Calgary Inferno. The Clarkson Cup, named after former Governor General of Canada Adrienne Clarkson and regarded as The Stanley Cup of women’s hockey is awarded annually to the champion of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League. ...
Calgary Inferno outlasts Brampton Thunder, 4-3
Date:02/27/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
Calgary Inferno gutted out a close 4-3 win against Brampton Thunder. Calgary Inferno gained the winning advantage on a goal by Rebecca Johnston 12:27 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer. The win by Calgary Inferno clinched the best of three series at 2-0. Johnston had one goal and two assists to lead Calgary Inferno. Calgary Inferno's penalty kill excelled, as Calgary Inferno gave...
Ouellette leads Les Canadiennes over Toronto Furies, 7-1
Date:02/27/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
Caroline Ouellette was all over the ice for Les Canadiennes, as she tallied two goals and four assists in Les Canadiennes' 7-1 win over Toronto Furies. Ouellette found the back of the net 5:14 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Les Canadiennes and again while 2:43 into the second to make the score 3-0 Les Canadiennes. The win by Les Canadiennes clinched the best of three series at 2-0. Le...
Poulin leads Les Canadiennes over Toronto Furies, 5-1
Date:02/26/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
Les Canadiennes' Marie-Philip Poulin had a big offensive game, scoring two goals and contributing two assists in her team's 5-1 win over Toronto Furies. Poulin found the back of the net 3:40 into the third period to make the score 4-0 Les Canadiennes and again while 5:55 into the third to make the score 5-0 Les Canadiennes. After the loss made the series score 1-0 in the best of three series, Toro...
Calgary Inferno uses early goal to top Brampton Thunder, 4-2
Date:02/26/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
Calgary Inferno took the lead against Brampton Thunder in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 4-2 victory. Calgary Inferno took over the lead for good with a goal by Hayley Wickenheiser at 14:51 in the first period. Calgary Inferno had gotten the advantage when Brampton Thunder's Leah Whittaker was sent off for interference. Hayleigh Cudmore picked up the...
The Clarkson Cup Playoffs are Here
Date:02/21/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
TORONTO, Ont. – The puck is set to drop this Friday, February 26th on the 2016 Clarkson Cup Playoffs, the seventh annual Canadian Women’s Hockey League Championship presented by Scotiabank. The Clarkson Cup was named after former Governor General of Canada Adrienne Clarkson and is widely regarded as The Stanley Cup of women’s hockey. With the regular season drawing to a cl...
Calgary Inferno completes comeback, beats Brampton Thunder, 5-4
Date:02/21/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
Undaunted by a three-goal deficit, Calgary Inferno battled back to claim a 5-4 victory over Brampton Thunder. Calgary Inferno let multiple leads slip away before eventually digging out of a three hole to pick up the win. Calgary Inferno took a 4-3 advantage on a goal by Brigitte Lacquette at 1:52 in the third period. Calgary Inferno went down 3-0 after Brampton Thunder's Jenna McParland put the pu...
Les Canadiennes takes care of Boston Blades early, wins 10-1
Date:02/21/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
Les Canadiennes jumped out to a six-point advantage by the end of the first period and beat Boston Blades, 10-1. Marie-Philip Poulin had one goal and three assists to lead Les Canadiennes. Poulin scored 5:07 into the second period to make the score 7-0 Les Canadiennes. Ann-Sophie Bettez picked up the assist. Les Canadiennes kept Boston Blades' goalie busy throughout the game, and Genevieve Lacasse...
Brampton Thunder uses early goal to top Calgary Inferno, 3-2
Date:02/20/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
Brampton Thunder took the lead against Calgary Inferno in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 3-2 victory. A goal 2:24 into the first period by Rebecca Vint proved to be the game winner, and powered Brampton Thunder to the victory. Jamie Lee Rattray picked up the assist. Brampton Thunder got the win with help from a great game by Rattray, who had one goal...
Huge game by Ouellette boosts Les Canadiennes over Boston Blades, 14-0
Date:02/20/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
Caroline Ouellette had two goals and two assists to lead Les Canadiennes to a 14-0 victory over Boston Blades. Ouellette scored at 5:05 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Les Canadiennes and again while 5:23 into the second to make the score 4-0 Les Canadiennes. Les Canadiennes forced Boston Blades' goaltenders to work between the pipes, getting 59 shots and forcing 45 saves. Genevieve La...
Get to the Clarkson Cup with Porter Airlines
Date:02/17/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
The CWHL is proud to partner with league sponsor and airline, Porter Airlines, to help get fans to the Clarkson Cup this March in Ottawa. Porter Airlines is proud to offer a 15% discount on available base fares (with the exception of the lowest class fare during a public seat sale) for travel to and from CWHL Clarkson Cup. The discounted fares are available for booking from February 8, 2016 to Ma...
Brampton Thunder downs Toronto Furies in overtime, 4-3 (OT)
Date:02/14/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
Rebecca Vint gave Brampton Thunder a 4-3 (OT) victory over Toronto Furies when she scored 23 seconds into the extra period. Brampton Thunder almost relinquished a two-score lead. Brampton Thunder made it 3-1 on a goal by Laura Fortino at 18:56 in the second period. Toronto Furies pulled to within 3-2 on a power play goal by Kori Cheverie at 5:33 in the third period. Toronto Furies was unable to st...
Sportsnet Weekend Wrap-Up: February 13 & 14
Date:02/14/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
Game 54: Les Canadiennes (2) - Calgary Inferno (4) The Calgary Inferno were able to defeat the first place Les Canadiennes with a 4-2 win. This game marked the first time a team was able to outshoot Les Canadiennes as the Inferno racked up 31 shots to Montreal’s 23. Rebecca Johnston and Jill Saulnier lead the way for the Inferno, registering 3 points each. Johnston opened the game with two ...
Les Canadiennes holds on for 2-1 win against Calgary Inferno
Date:02/14/2016 Source:Canadian Women's Hockey League
Les Canadiennes survived a determined comeback attempt by Calgary Inferno on the way to a 2-1 win. Les Canadiennes made the score 2-0 on a goal by Katia Clement-Heydra at 1:23 in the third period, and Calgary Inferno got as close as 2-1 when Brianne Jenner scored 14:22 into the third period. Calgary Inferno was stymied by Les Canadiennes' netminder Charline Labonte, who stopped 34 shots during the...
