> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Women's Hockey Wednesday: Canada sweeps USA, France and Norway advance - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/womens-hockey-wednesday-canada-sweeps-the-us-france-and-norway-advance-poulin-olympics-desbiens/ - Published: 2016-12-21T16:00:01.000Z - Updated: 2016-12-21T16:00:01.000Z - Description: In the last WHW of the year we've got international hockey for miles! - Author: Nafio - Tags: Women's Hockey, Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL), #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15 [Staturday with Mike, 12/17 - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2016/12/17/13988854/staturday-with-mike-12-17-cwhl-nwhl-ncaa-division-1-womens-hockey-stats?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Russo leads the NWHL in assists, no one can stop Minnesota’s Panek and THE BLADES WON A GAME. [Plays of the Week: Upset city - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2016/12/16/13983500/ncaa-hockey-womens-plays-of-the-week-upset?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Boston had a pretty good weekend in hockey thanks to wins by the Blades and BU. [The State of Women's Hockey](https://www.nhl.com/wild/news/state-of-womens-hockey/c-284832920?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Across the country, future looks bright for girls and women's hockey ### > Olympian [@NatalieDarwitz](https://twitter.com/NatalieDarwitz?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) on practice with [#MNWild](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MNWild?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) during [#GirlsHockeyWeekend](https://twitter.com/hashtag/GirlsHockeyWeekend?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com): 'It was pretty mind-blowing' [pic.twitter.com/kAp5EIMJzO](https://t.co/kAp5EIMJzO?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — FOX Sports North (@fsnorth) [December 17, 2016](https://twitter.com/fsnorth/status/810212722721767424?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### U Sports [UNB to reinstate women's hockey in 2018-19 - New Brunswick - CBC News](http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/unb-women-s-hockey-human-rights-sylvia-bryson-1.3902960?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The University of New Brunswick will reinstate women's varsity hockey at the Atlantic University Sport and U Sports Canada level starting in the 2018-2019 season, bringing an end to a human rights complaint filed in 2009. [From Cradle to Contender: The Rise of the Nipissing Women’s Hockey Team - Ontario University Athletics (OUA)](http://www.oua.ca/sports/wice/2016-17/releases/20161219j9cd41?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) At Christmastime four years ago, Nipissing University's women's hockey program was merely an idea on paper. ### NCAA [Women’s college hockey: week 12 NWHL prospect report - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2016/12/17/13992416/womens-college-hockey-week-12-nwhl-prospect-report?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Ice Garden’s weekly update on the NWHL’s 2016 draftees [2016 NWHL draft: Midseason SB Nation poll - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2016/12/15/13966130/2016-nwhl-draft-midseason-sb-nation-poll?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Ice Garden weighs in on NWHL’s 20 2016 draft picks at the midpoint of season [Four Freshmen To Watch In NCAA Women's Hockey](http://www.fanragsports.com/womens/four-leading-freshmen-in-ncaa-womens-hockey/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The four young women who led the nation in points-per-game through December come from three different countries and play for three different programs. And two of them play for programs that you might not expect. [Better Know a Conference: WCHA Midseason Standings - Hockey Wilderness](http://www.hockeywilderness.com/2016/12/18/13997492/better-know-a-conference-womens-hockey-wcha-midseason-standings?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) As most teams in DI women’s hockey had already started their midseason break, this week seemed like an excellent time to review the WCHA and its team standings. [Badgers' Talent, Depth on Display ](http://thehockeywriters.com/badgers-talent-depth-on-display/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)Last Friday night was my first opportunity to see the Wisconsin women's hockey team play this season. I don't plan on it being my last. ### CWHL **Game Recaps** [Furies Recap: Furies swept by Inferno - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/furies-recap-toronto-furies-swept-by-calgary-inferno-cwhl-michela-cava-bailey-bram/) Strength in numbers was not enough to beat Calgary [CWHL Weekend Wrap](http://victorypress.org/2016/12/21/cwhl-weekend-wrap-28/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The weekend in CWHL play, most teams were dealing with absences of some key players for the pre-Olympics series between Team USA and Team Canada. **News** [Why Lauren Dahm deserves to be in the CWHL All-Star Game - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2016/12/16/13986240/all-star-game-lauren-dahm-cwhl-clarkson-knight?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Because she's Lauren Dahm, that’s why. [Kate Leary Smashes Through The CWHL](http://www.fanragsports.com/womens/kate-leary-smashes-through-the-cwhl/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) On a team built around work ethic, Kate Leary may be outworking the rest of the skaters. [Six Canadiennes named to CWHL All-Star Game - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/les-canadiennes-de-montreal-cwhl/2016/12/19/14005424/six-canadiennes-named-cwhl-all-star-game-marie-philip-poulin-caroline-ouellette-charline-labonte?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Marie-Philip Poulin leads the Montreal players that will take part in the annual event [Toronto Furies' Young Blue Line Is Exceeding Expectations](http://www.fanragsports.com/womens/toronto-furies-young-blue-line-exceeding-expectations/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) In the 2016 CWHL Draft, the Toronto Furies front office knew exactly what they wanted. [CWHL: Calgary's great goalie experiment with three in the net](http://www.excellesports.com/news/cwhl-calgary-inferno-three-goaltenders/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Calgary Inferno have three goaltenders—and three good ones. Brian, Lacasse and Maschmeyer are splitting time and winning big for Coach Scott Reid. | Next games: Canadiennes @ Blades: Jan 7 5:30pm [CWHLlive](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC%5F58PuVkfxE79N6MweC-JRg?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), Jan 8 2:30pm EST Thunder @ Inferno: Jan 7 7:45pm, Jan 8 12:00pm MST | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ### NWHL **Game Recaps** [NWHL: Riveters Move Up, Sojung Shin Shuts Out Whale](http://victorypress.org/2016/12/19/nwhl-riveters-move-up-sojung-shin-shuts-out-whale/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The New York Riveters improved to 3-5-1-1 on Sunday, moving into third place in the NWHL standings. **News** [To Increase Offense, Beauts Need To Shore Up Defense](http://www.fanragsports.com/womens/to-increase-offense-beauts-need-to-shore-up-defense/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) It’s been a season of ups and downs for the Buffalo Beauts. [Corinne Buie Finding Success In Beauts' Black And Blue](http://www.fanragsports.com/womens/corinne-buie-finding-success-beauts-black-blue/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Buffalo Beauts had one of the busiest offseasons in the NWHL. [Game Before Self - Sportsnet.ca](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/harrison-browne-gives-man-womens-hockey/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) What Harrison Browne gives up to be the only man in women's hockey [She Shoots She Scores podcast: A Whale of a Good Time — A conversation with the NWHL’s Anya Battaglino - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/womens-hockey/2016/12/16/13964736/she-shoots-she-scores-connecticut-whale-anya-battaglino-nwhl-dani-rylan-boston-pride-pittsburgh-asg?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Battaglino joins us for a candid conversation as we discuss the current NWHL season, the upcoming All-Star Game, and of course about the pay cuts. [Kelly Babstock Runs The Ice For Connecticut Whale](http://www.fanragsports.com/womens/kelly-babstock-runs-the-ice-for-the-connecticut-whale/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Kelly Babstock is the Connecticut Whale player who should need no introduction but somehow still does. [Not Just Every Four Years | The Players' Tribune](http://www.theplayerstribune.com/kelli-stack-womens-hockey-usa-nwhl/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Kelli Stack contributes to The Players' Tribune [Connecticut Whale defender Molly Engstrom departs to play in Sweden](http://www.excellesports.com/news/molly-engstrom-connecticut-whale-nwhl-departure/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Connecticut Whale defender Molly Engstrom has left the team in order to play in the women's league in Sweden. [Katie Fitzgerald Talks Her Unique Road To The NWHL](http://www.fanragsports.com/womens/katie-fitzgerald-unique-road-nwhl/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Katie Fitzgerald of the New York Riveters has been one of the biggest surprises of the season. | Next games: Pride @ Riveters: Saturday Jan 7 6:30 pm Beauts @ Whale: Saturday Jan 7 7:00 pm [NWHL on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwEggLD91IcxpZvGqltJvw?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) *all times EST* | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ### IIHF > [#TeamCanada](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamCanada?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) sweeps December Series! > FINAL | Canada 3, USA 2 (OT) > Stats & story: [https://t.co/i7AhCRcgSb](https://t.co/i7AhCRcgSb?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/FUAwDEWjSg](https://t.co/FUAwDEWjSg?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Team Canada Women (@HC\_Women) [December 20, 2016](https://twitter.com/HC%5FWomen/status/811226926522232832?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Taipei women earn promotion](http://www.iihf.com/home-of-hockey/news/news-singleview/?no%5Fcache=1&tx%5Fttnews%5Btt%5Fnews%5D=11222&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Tournament hosts win narrowly over Belgium [U.S. Hockey releases IIHF Women's World Championship schedule](http://www.excellesports.com/news/us-hockey-iihf-womens-world-championship-schedule/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The U.S. women's hockey team released its schedule for the 2017 IIHF Women's World Championships, held in Plymouth, Mich. next spring. **Olympic Qualifying** [Konichiwa, la France!](http://www.iihf.com/home-of-hockey/news/news-singleview/?no%5Fcache=1&tx%5Fttnews%5Btt%5Fnews%5D=11229&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Blue team remains in Olympic contention [A bijou for France](http://www.iihf.com/home-of-hockey/news/news-singleview/?no%5Fcache=1&tx%5Fttnews%5Btt%5Fnews%5D=11231&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Cergy-Pontoise serves as national ice hockey centre [Arosa awaits Norway](http://www.iihf.com/home-of-hockey/news/news-singleview/?no%5Fcache=1&tx%5Fttnews%5Btt%5Fnews%5D=11230&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Hosts through to Final Olympic Qualification [Olympic dreams](http://www.iihf.com/home-of-hockey/news/news-singleview/?no%5Fcache=1&tx%5Fttnews%5Btt%5Fnews%5D=11226&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Q&A with Norway's free-scoring Andrea Dalen **December Series** [Ann-Renee Desbiens injured in Canada's victory over U.S. | Wisconsin Badgers Hockey ](http://host.madison.com/wsj/sports/college/hockey/badgers-women-s-hockey-ann-renee-desbiens-injured-in-canada/article%5F86fc2b1d-9fef-54f3-9c82-2dfc3e0aa39d.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Former Badgers players Brianna Decker and Hilary Knight scored for Team USA. [Rebecca Johnston leads Canada in 5-3 win over U.S. in women’s hockey - The Globe and Mail](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/rebecca-johnston-leads-canada-in-5-3-win-over-us-in-womens-hockey/article33358291/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Rebecca Johnston had a hat trick as Canada’s national women’s hockey team rallied past the United States 5-3 on Saturday in an exhibition game [Canada rallies to OT win over U.S. in women's exhibition - Sportsnet.ca](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/canada-rallies-ot-win-u-s-womens-exhibition/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Captain Marie-Philip Poulin scored just 42 seconds into overtime as Canada rallied to a 3-2 win over the United States on Monday in an exhibition between the two women's hockey powerhouses. > In partnership w/ [@EtihadAirways](https://twitter.com/EtihadAirways?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), [@MSE](https://twitter.com/MSE?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)'s Monumental Global Academies surprised Fatima to be part of Hockey Is For Everyone Month. [#CapsHIFE](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CapsHIFE?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/7StdzlXBBI](https://t.co/7StdzlXBBI?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Washington Capitals (@Capitals) [December 20, 2016](https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/811335047047327744?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)