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Month: August 2018

Posted on August 27, 2018

Founding 4 Podcast Episode 36: Respect to the OG NWHLers!

This week on your favorite NWHL-centric podcast Erica and Mike catch you up on a ton of signings, including the return of founding members of…

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Posted on August 25, 2018

Top Shelf Episode 36: The Wine Fairy

Hannah and Michelle debate their favorite new logo, talk about the biggest CWHL and NWHL signings in the last week, and discuss the pros and…

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Posted on August 20, 2018

Founding 4 Podcast Episode 35: Buffalo isn’t playing around!

This week on the Founding 4 Podast Mike and Erica had SO MUCH to talk about! To start, OG NWHLers Blake Bolden, Emily Pfalzer, Kiira…

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Posted on August 19, 2018

ICYMI: Blake Bolden returns to the NWHL

ICYMI: Blake Bolden signs with the Buffalo Beauts. Catch up on women's hockey news in the latest edition of The IX Newsletter.

Posted on August 17, 2018

Top Shelf Episode 35: #KnightWatch Ends

#KnightWatch comes to an end this week as Hannah and Michelle talk about Knight signing in Montreal, USA and Canada's U18 and U22 rosters, and…

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Posted on August 13, 2018August 13, 2018

For The Ice Garden: Nobody is having a better 2018 than Haley Skarupa!

"She remained occupied by walking dogs for work, while also looking for a more permanent job. For a time, she was certain her hockey career was over." Now, the gold medalist has re-signed with @TheBostonPride. Read why @skrooops28 is having the best year ever!

Posted on August 12, 2018

Founding 4 Podcast Episode 34: Boston’s blue line, the big picture, and some Country Grammar

Since our last show the Boston Pride have certainly been busy! In episode 34 we talk about the recent NWHL signings, how the Pride (and…

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Posted on August 11, 2018

Top Shelf Episode 34: Michelle’s musical episode

Michelle and Hannah are back after a week off. This week, they introduce a new segment in which they pick a person in women’s hockey…

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Posted on August 8, 2018

For Deadspin: The NWSL’s Sky Blue FC Is Falling Apart, On The Field And Off

Conditions at Sky Blue FC symptomatic of a larger issue with women's pro soccer. #NWSL

Posted on August 6, 2018

The Founding 4 Podcast Episode 33: Coyne, Koelzer, and a bit about Cassie Campbell

We're back to break down the latest signings and recap the 50+ players that have signed contracts. We also spend some time talking about noteworthy…

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RSS Stories for The Ice Garden

  • Grading the Connecticut Whale’s first half
    Rookies Räisänen and Mrázová shine in first half for The Pod The Connecticut are 2-4-2 at the halfway point of the 2018-19 season. Yet again the Whale are in forth place in the NWHL standings. However, there are a few reasons this season could be different than their two fourth place finishes. To begin, there […]
  • Buffalo Beauts GM Nik Fattey discusses coaching changes, upcoming schedule
    3-3 Beauts look to jump back on top! Yesterday, the Buffalo Beauts announced both Ric Seiling and Craig Muni were relieved of their duties. The co-head coaches led the Beauts to two-consecutive Isobel Cup Finals and the 2017 NWHL Championship title. Skills coach and former NHL Cody McCormick was named interim head coach and general […]
  • The international travels of Ailish Forfar
    Learn about the Markham Thunder rookie’s adventures in hockey, journalism, and service. Ailish Forfar’s interests have led her, quite literally, around the world. While in college at Ryerson, she went on services trips with other athletes and covered the 2018 Winter Paralympics from South Korea. As a rookie on the Markham Thunder, she’s played hockey […]
  • Riveters look to regroup after Thanksgiving
    Randy Velischek weighs in on state of the Riveters, projected lines, and starting goalie for Sunday “We need a win! We need a win,” said Riveters head coach Randy Velischek to a staff member at practice yesterday. The former New Jersey Devils defenseman is 1–6 with nine games left in his first season as head […]
  • Q&A with Team Canada goaltender Shannon Szabados
    Ahead of the 2018 Four Nations Cup, read what Szabados thinks about playing on home ice, facing off against the other three teams, and more! Ahead of Four Nations, which starts today, Canadian goaltender Shannon Szabados was gracious enough to answer a few questions about the tournament via email. The current Buffalo Beauts goalie talked […]

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