Blake Bolden – Erica L. Ayala

March 26, 2019March 26, 2019

Blake Bolden named NWHL Defender of the Year

Boston College alumna caps off her North American return with top honors Yesterday the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) announced Blake Bolden as the Defender…

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November 17, 2018November 20, 2018

From May 2017: Four American Women of Color Navigating Hockey’s Whiteness

This story originally ran for The Victory Press in May 2017. It remains one of my favorite stories to research. I hope to dive deeper into Dr. Walker Pickett's work again soon.

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.

April 29, 2018April 28, 2018

ICYMI: Five at The IX with Blake Bolden

Last week, I caught up with HC Lugano defender (winger & center, more on that below) Blake Bolden just before a belated birthday trip. While…

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December 22, 2017

REBLOG: The Founding 4 Podcast: #AskBlakeBolden Part II

We have a crew recording a new episode of the #Founding4Pod tonight! Until then, here is more from our interview w/ Blake Bolden.

December 15, 2017December 16, 2017

The Founding 4 Podcast Episode 7: Stick taps & #AskBlakeBolden

The Boston Pride won their second consecutive game over the Whale in convincing fashion. Despite taking the first lead over the Riveters of the season,…

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May 23, 2017

First article for The Victory Press!

Four American Women of Color Navigating Hockey's Whiteness The Victory Press, May 22, 2017 PHOTO CREDIT: Beverly Schaefer/Courtesy of Princeton Athletics This year marks the…

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May 13, 2017May 13, 2017

ICYMI: Blake Bolden will not play in the NWHL for the 2017-18 season

Photo credit (Jessica N. Ayala) The Ice Garden got news that two-time All-Star Blake Bolden would play in Europe for the 2017-18 season. https://twitter.com/TheIceGarden/status/863076341637410816 Later,…

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Sports Talk w/ ELA: Interview with Liz Knox May 10, 2019
Here is a first listen with CWHL All-Star Game captain, Liz Knox (pictured on the left in a faceoff with Bridgette Lacquette, photo by Chris Tanouye). Knox played for the Brampton/Markham Thunder and spent the last two seasons as co-chair of the CWHL Players Association. We talk about #ForTheGame, but also the CWHL closing down. […]
Talking with T-Spoon April 25, 2019
Happy Women's History Wednesday! This week, I want to present you with an interview with 2019 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee Teresa "T-Spoon" Weatherspoon. She is a five-time WNBA All-Star (1999-2003) and two-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Year (1997, 1998). She was the first WNBA player to tally 1,000 points and 1,000 […]
Opinion: The State of Women's Hockey April 6, 2019
Hi all: I've recorded this a number of times, but wanted to give you the first listen to my thoughts on the State of Women's Hockey. I still have lots of questions, but really hope we get to a point where we can be real about the state of women's hockey. I think we have […]
Markham Thunder defender Megan Bozek chats USA Hockey, baking, sororities, and #OneLeague January 30, 2019
Last weekend, I caught up with CWHL All-Star Megan Bozek at the Thornhill Community Centre. We spent time chatting about USA Hockey, her reputation for chirping, 2019 NHL All-Star Weekend, and yes #OneLeague – you won't want to miss her take!
Beyond The Game: Yael Averbuch on the newly formed NWSL Players Association December 21, 2017
Yael Averbuch is a five year veteran of the National Women's Soccer League and has won two championship titles with FC Kansas City. On May 15, 2017, the UNC alumna helped coordinate the founding of the NWSL Players Association. The PA will cover all non-allocated players, as well as amateur players with NWSL affiliate teams. […]