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Ian Kennedy
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Words for The Hockey News | Manager The Hockey News Women's | Author of “Ice In Their Veins: Women's Relentless Pursuit of the Puck” | Opinions are my own | He/Him | Critical sports journalist
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Here's a look back at the historic opening night win for the Vancouver Goldeneyes from Nicolleta Panos

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Vancouver Goldeneyes Defeat Seattle Torrent 4-3 In OT On Historic Opening Night
The Vancouver Goldeneyes won their inaugural game needing overtime to beat the Seattle Torrent.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Check out the historic opening night for the Vancouver Goldeneyes at Pacific Coliseum through the lens of The Hockey News' Nancy Shields

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Photo Gallery: Historic Night In Vancouver As Fans Flock To Goldeneyes Opener
The Pacific Coliseum was at capacity as fans flocked to the first ever Vancouver Goldeneyes home game. Nancy Shields captured the game frame by frame. Here's a look back at opening night.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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It was a strong start for the PWHL's Toronto Sceptres last night in Minnesota.

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Sceptres Make Strong Debut in Minnesota
The Toronto Sceptres opened their season with a solid win on Thursday night, grinding out a 2–1 road victory over the two-time defending champion Minnesota Frost – despite missing their top defender a...
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November 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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It was a historic opening night for the PWHL's third season with a banner raising night in Minnesota and the inaugural game for the league's two newest teams.

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Historic Opening To PWHL's Third Season Had It All
With a banner raising night in Minnesota and the first game for PWHL's two newest franchises, it was a historic opening night to the league's third season.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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From dreams to reality, the Vancouver Goldeneyes home opener was beacon to women and girls in Western Canada

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Dreams To Reality: Vancouver Goldeneyes' Home-Opener A Beacon For Young Hockey Players
Fans took center-stage in the Vancouver Goldeneyes' first-ever PWHL home game against the Seattle Torrent.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Ashton Bell has been named the inaugural captain of the PWHL's Vancouver Goldeneyes ahead of their sold out home opener tonight.

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Ashton Bell Named Inaugural Captain Of PWHL's Vancouver Goldeneyes
Ashton Bell was named the inaugural captain for the PWHL's Vancouver Goldeneyes ahead of the teams home opener.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Ten undrafted free agents speckle opening night PWHL rosters. They beat the odds winning spots over drafted and signed players.

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Ten Undrafted Free Agents Crack Opening Day PWHL Rosters
Several undrafted free agents are set to speckle PWHL rosters on opening night. Here's a look.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Hamilton’s mayor is excited to welcome the PWHL Takeover Tour to town, and for the possibility of a pro women’s hockey team to expand to the city

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Hamilton Mayor Thrilled For Arrival Of PWHL Takeover Tour, And Potential Expansion
Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath is thrilled to welcome the PWHL to the city for a January Takeover Tour game. She also believes Hamilton is well positioned to potentially welcome a PWHL expansion team t...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Men’s teams named their first six for the 2026 Olympics months ago. If women’s hockey teams had followed the same process, here’s who each nation may have chosen for their initial six:

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Men's Teams Named Their Initial Six For The Olympics, Here's Who Women's Teams Could Have Chosen
Men's Olympic teams announced their first six roster members months ago. Women's teams did not need to do the same, but had they, these are some of the players each nation would have selected.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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I contacted the commissioners of each NCAA women’s hockey conference.

Body checking remains a discussion, with many, including the players, wanting to legalize checking to prepare for pro hockey.

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NCAA Women's Hockey Could Soon Include Body Checking As Commissioners Continue To Weigh Pros And Cons
Body checking is now legal in top leagues in Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, and across Eastern Europe, as well as in the PWHL. Players across the globe are preparing for hitting, but it's still barred i...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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PWHL trade incoming.
November 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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BREAKING:

The PWHL made it explicitly clear, the league will not play at Lansdowne 2.0 further clouding the future of the Ottawa Charge in the city.

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PWHL To Ottawa: "We Will Not Play At Lansdowne 2.0"
The PWHL put out a clear message addressing media today stating the league will not play at Lansdowne 2.0, and will not take a step backward. The option is no longer on the table for the league and Ot...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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BREAKING: The New York Sirens have signed third overall pick Casey O'Brien and three other players thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/...
New York Sirens Sign Casey O'Brien And Remaining Draft Picks
The New York Sirens have signed four players, including third overall pick Casey O'Brien.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Previewing the PWHL’s opening night including stories to watch and storylines to follow thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/... #PWHL
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November 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Less than 48 hours before the PWHL's roster finalization deadline, 52% of the league's 2025 draft picks remain unsigned. It includes seven of the top 24 picks.

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Large Number Of PWHL Draft Picks Remain Unsigned Only 48 Hours Before Deadline
Less than 48 hours before the PWHL's roster finalization deadline, 52% of the league's 2025 draft picks remain unsigned. It includes seven of the top 24 picks.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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The Vancouver Goldeneyes are inching closer and closer to the start of their inaugural PWHL season.

Here's a look at what's been happening at their training camp:

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Vancouver Goldeneyes Training Camp Notebook: First Looks Ahead Of The 2025–26 PWHL Season
The Vancouver Goldeneyes are inching closer and closer to the start of their inaugural PWHL season.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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With Toronto's Troy Ryan and Gina Kingsbury ultimately making the final roster decisions for Canada's 2026 Olympic women's hockey team, the PWHL's Toronto Sceptres won't face many easy games early as players across the league look to state their case thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/... #PWHL
No Easy Games Ahead For The Toronto Sceptres With Olympic Roster Spots On The Line
When opponents visit the Toronto Sceptres early this season, it won't simply be three points on the line. Players will also be looking to impress Toronto's brass and earn an Olympic roster spot with T...
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November 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Italy’s women’s national team will arrive in Montreal next weekend for a month of training, including exhibition games against Canadian universities as they prepare for the 2026 Olympics thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/...
Italian National Team Set To Begin Olympic Training Camp And Exhibition Games In Montreal
Italy's national women's hockey team will begin a six week training block in Canada with the team arriving November 23 and 24. It's part of Italy's preparation ahead of hosting the 2026 Olympics in Mi...
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November 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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What drew players to join the Vancouver Goldeneyes?

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What Drew Goldeneyes Players To Vancouver?
Fans, food, nature, and more top the list of why these Goldeneyes chose to sign in Vancouver.
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November 16, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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The PWHL believes it is "critical" to "continue to elevate the standard" of officiating in the league. The league has focusing on more consistency, and has done away with their coach's challenge in the process.

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Improved Officiating Standards Crucial To PWHL, Coaches Challenge Removed
The PWHL believes it is "critical" to "continue to elevate the standard" of officiating in the league. The league has focusing on more consistency, and has done away with their coach's challenge in th...
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November 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Megan Keller is the new captain of the Boston Fleet, who also named their assistants.

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Fleet Name Megan Keller New Captain Ahead Of 2025-26 PWHL Season
The PWHL's Boston Fleet named Megan Keller their next captain as the defender replaces the now departed Hilary Knight.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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Camp competition is heating up. Here's a look at who is making the grade with the Toronto Sceptres, and who might make their opening night roster.

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Toronto Sceptres' Camp Battles: Who Makes the Opening Roster?
The Sceptres headed into this weekend’s two-game preseason matchup with the Charge with plenty of question marks throughout the roster. The team had a limited number of practice sessions with the full...
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November 15, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Gritty, Aggressive, and Hard to Play Against: The Seattle Torrent Identity Begins to Emerge Out of Training Camp

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Gritty, Aggressive, and Hard to Play Against: The Seattle Torrent Identity Begins to Emerge Out of Training Camp
Seattle Torrent held their inaugural training camp this week and began to establish their identity.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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"Every win is going to look different"

Former Minnesota Frost players Michela Cava, Sophie Jaques, and Claire Thompson spoke on what they're hoping their championship experience will bring to the Vancouver Goldeneyes.

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“Every Win Is Going To Look Different”: Former Minnesota Frost Players Look Ahead To Finding New Championship Status With The Vancouver Goldeneyes
Former Minnesota Frost players Michela Cava, Sophie Jaques, and Claire Thompson spoke on what they're hoping their championship experience will bring to the Vancouver Goldeneyes.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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The Montreal Victoire had only full three team practices and two upcoming exhibition games to form their team.

The PWHL's brief camp window is a challenge in Montreal as roster decisions loom.

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Brief Camp Presents Challenges In Montreal As Decisions Loom
The Montreal Victoire were only able to skate three times as a full team in training camp prior to exhibition and needing to make their final roster decisions. The team still has work to do to prepare...
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November 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM