We have certain assumptions about what we consider a successful recruiting class. At the top of the list are players who have served on the American or Canadian national teams. Then come players who have been invited to camps by those teams, and/or been a part of top-flight junior programs. If you … [Read more...]
Make @Warrior Accountable: A social media campaign against sexism in sport
It was brought to my attention today that Warrior is a horrifically sexist and misogynistic company. This was very disappointing to learn since I am a consumer of Warrior of equipment. I tried out a bunch of sticks when I switched to a one-piece hockey stick and I am sad to say that the … [Read more...]
Hockey A Men’s Sport? Four Women Who Are Changing That Perception
Hockey is mostly known as a sport for men only, but with the increasing interest of women, this is no longer the case. There is a long list of male hockey superstars and great teams but little attention has been brought to the growing eminence of female hockey. Since all the focus in the media right … [Read more...]
Hockey A Men’s Sport? Four Women Who Are Changing That Perception
Hockey is mostly known as a sport for men only, but with the increasing interest of women, this is no longer the case. There is a long list of male hockey superstars and great teams but little attention has been brought to the growing eminence of female hockey. Since all the focus in the media right … [Read more...]
Follow The Bouncing Ball
I have to admit…… I used to be one of those players who would bang their stick on their ice after missing an open net. I’d roll my eyes when someone missed a pass that I thought she should get. I’d mutter something under my breath when I was annoyed. I would let my … [Read more...]
The Game Doesn’t Stop After A Bad Call: CAN Hockey beats USA 3-2 in 1st Round
Before we launch into that, let us pause for a moment to contemplate exactly how bad that call was. It was probably top three in the worst call pantheon I have personally witnessed. What makes it particularly egregious is that the referee knows she blew the whistle. It was her own … [Read more...]
Who Wins Tomorrow? (USA vs. CAN Hockey)
The fact that the U.S. has looked the stronger team coming in means nothing in this rivalry. As I’ve noted many times, at this point the match-up is 95% psychological and the teams are looking for that 5% separation any place they can find it. Pierre got one thing right (if you managed … [Read more...]
The weight game
The Americans were blowing out the competition. Again. That’s what often happens in international women’s hockey. As much I love the U.S.-Canada rivalry, I also love the sport and part of me wonders if it wouldn’t be worthwhile to, say loan Angela Ruggiero to Switzerland or Germany … [Read more...]
Girls of Fall: Top 7 Hockey Jerseys at the Sochi Olympics
This article is a guest post from Girls of Fall. Girls of Fall reconnects females sports fans with the stories, camaraderie, and celebration of culture that made you fall in love with sports in the first place. Think ESPN meets Pinterest. Check out the Girls of Fall website and Like them on … [Read more...]
11 Truths For Success On and Off The Ice
With the Olympics officially starting today, the entire athletic community becomes much more fixated on what it takes to achieve success on the biggest stage on Earth. So to help celebrate the start of the world’s greatest athletic spectacle, I wanted to share this list with you. :::: 11 … [Read more...]