> ## 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: Meet the players - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/womens-hockey-wednesday-meet-the-players-gavrilova-stacey-hovi-koelzer-nurse/ - Published: 2016-11-30T14:00:01.000Z - Updated: 2016-11-30T14:00:01.000Z - Description: With things quieter in the States over Thanksgiving, this week features a number of player features from the CWHL, U Sports and NCAA. - Author: Nafio - Tags: Women's Hockey, Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL), #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:01 [Staturday with Mike, 11/26 - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2016/11/26/13742832/staturday-with-mike-11-26-nwhl-cwhl-ncaa-womens-hockey-statistics?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) A look at some numbers from the world of women’s hockey. ### U Sports [Finnish Olympian Venla Hovi feeling right at home with Bisons | Hockey | Sports](http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/11/23/finnish-olympian-venla-hovi-feeling-right-at-home-with-bisons?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) When Winnipeggers think of Finnish hockey players, there are a few attributes that immediately come to mind. [Women's hockey streak snapped in overtime | The Journal](http://www.queensjournal.ca/story/2016-11-24/sports/streak-snapped-in-overtime/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Here are The Journal’s takeaways from the Gaels thrilling overtime victory. [Jade Downie-Landry sole U Sports player on Canada’s Nations Cup roster - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2016/11/25/13744940/jade-downie-landry-sole-u-sports-player-on-canada-s-nations-cup-roster?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) It marks the 21-year-old McGill rookie’s first major tournament with Hockey Canada. ### NCAA Week 9 Div I Polls: [USCHO](http://www.uscho.com/rankings/d-i-womens-poll/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)[ ](http://www.todaysslapshot.com/womens-hockey/jillian-dempsey-shows-play-points/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)| [Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2016/11/21/13697710/women-s-college-hockey-division-1-poll-rough-seas?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Syracuse stymies UND once again | Grand Forks Herald](http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/4166703-syracuse-stymies-und-once-again?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) UND lost to Syracuse 3-0 on Friday afternoon in Ralph Engelstad Arena—a defeat that will loom large in the Pairwise Rankings, which are used to determine the eight-team NCAA field in March. [Weekend wrap: Nov. 27 :: USCHO.com Blogs :: D-I Women's Hockey Blog :: U.S. College Hockey Online](http://www.uscho.com/womens-d1-blog/2016/11/27/weekend-wrap-nov-27/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Quick summary of this weekend's results. [Women’s College Hockey: Week 9 NWHL Prospect Report - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2016/11/25/13744674/women-s-college-hockey-week-9-nwhl-prospect-report?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Ice Garden’s weekly update on the NWHL’s 2016 draftees [Badgers women's hockey: After first loss, Wisconsin players 'really took it personal' | College | journaltimes.com](http://journaltimes.com/sports/college/hockey/badgers-women-s-hockey-after-first-loss-wisconsin-players-really/article%5F23c85148-52e7-560e-afd3-4b6d5052f8a7.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Badgers host Cornell in a non-conference series at LaBahn Arena on Friday and Saturday. [Quinnipiac looks to continue building :: USCHO.com :: U.S. College Hockey Online](http://www.uscho.com/2016/11/24/quinnipiac-looks-to-continue-building/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Men's and Women's D-I and D-III College Hockey News, Features, Scores, Statistics, Fan Forum, Blogs [Despite drop in rankings, Bulldogs continue to shine - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2016/11/27/13720204/despite-drop-in-rankings-bulldogs-continue-to-shine?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Coming off of a huge win over Wisconsin, the Bulldogs look to further their momentum into December and beyond. [Two Black Women Embrace Their Chance to Be Hockey Role Models - The New York Times](http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/25/sports/hockey/princeton-wisconsin-black-women-koelzer-nurse.html?emc=eta1&%5Fr=2&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Kelsey Koelzer of Princeton and Sarah Nurse of Wisconsin were both selected in June by teams in the National Women’s Hockey League. Koelzer was the first overall pick. ### CWHL **Game Recaps** > Dahm is making some great stops for [@BostonCWHL](https://twitter.com/BostonCWHL?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) tonight [#CWHL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWHL?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/ue87WFF090](https://t.co/ue87WFF090?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Women's Hockey Gifs (@CWHLHighlights) [November 27, 2016](https://twitter.com/CWHLHighlights/status/802730525823737856?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Caroline Ouellette the OT hero in Les Canadiennes win over Brampton - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/les-canadiennes-de-montreal-cwhl/2016/11/27/13755734/caroline-ouellette-the-ot-hero-in-les-canadiennes-win-over-brampton-cwhl-recap-highlights?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Montreal never led as they snap their two-game losing streak [Working overtime: Les Canadiennes fall to Brampton Thunder in OT - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/les-canadiennes-de-montreal-cwhl/2016/11/28/13760818/les-canadiennes-fall-to-brampton-thunder-in-ot-recap-cwhl?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Both games in the weekend series went to OT, with both teams earning three points | **Next week's games:** Furies @ Thunder: Saturday 6:30pm (Brampton Memorial), Sunday 1:30pm (East Bayfield, Barrie) Canadiennes @ Blades 7:30pm (Walter Brown) ([CWHL Live](https://www.youtube.com/thecwhleague?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)), Sunday 3:30pm (UMass Boston) *all times EST* | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | **News** [Hockey: Concord-Carlisle grad Dakota Woodworth plays for CWHL's Boston Blades - The Concord Journal](http://concord.wickedlocal.com/sports/20161122/hockey-concord-carlisle-grad-dakota-woodworth-plays-for-cwhls-boston-blades?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) After Dakota Woodworth graduated from Boston University in the spring, she wanted to keep playing hockey and she was looking for something a little more challenging than a local rec league. [Jetta Rackleff Has Had A Marvelous Journey To Professional Hockey](http://www.fanragsports.com/womens/jetta-rackleff-marvelous-journey-professional-hockey/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Today, Jetta Rackleff is a fourth-year student at RIT, studying chemical engineering. [Boston Blades Fill Ranks Rrom Team USA's Inline Hockey Roster](http://www.fanragsports.com/womens/boston-blades-fill-ranks-from-team-usas-inline-roster/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Over the past two years as general manager Krista Patronick has been tasked with rebuilding – and re-rebuilding – the Boston Blades, she has turned several times to the pool of Team USA’s inline hockey team. > Wanna hit the ice with the Blades? Join us for pond hockey with our fans during Heritage Weekend Jan 7! More info: [https://t.co/VUxD5x7jG8](https://t.co/VUxD5x7jG8?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/aL91akncDB](https://t.co/aL91akncDB?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Boston Blades (@BostonCWHL) [November 27, 2016](https://twitter.com/BostonCWHL/status/802712201546977281?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [‘I grew up dreaming of playing for the Montreal Canadiens’: Les Canadiennes get ready for Bell Centre debut - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/les-canadiennes-de-montreal-cwhl/2016/11/23/13727622/montreal-canadiens-les-canadiennes-get-ready-for-bell-centre-debut-calgary-inferno-cwhl?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Les Canadiennes excited and hopeful about their Bell Centre appearance [Playing abroad: Marion Allemoz feels at home in Montreal - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2016/11/29/13785742/playing-abroad-marion-allemoz-feels-at-home-in-montreal?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) After moving to Canada to play hockey, Marion Allemoz feels she can make a difference with Les Canadiennes. [Iya Gavrilova Is Quietly Making Inferno A Better Team](http://www.fanragsports.com/womens/iya-gavrilova-is-quietly-making-inferno-a-better-team/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Iya Gavrilova is not your typical CWHL rookie. Her path to professional women's hockey in Canada is about as unique as they come. [Laura Stacey And Brampton Thunder Prepared For Challenges Ahead](http://www.fanragsports.com/womens/laura-stacey-brampton-thunder-prepared-challenges-ahead/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Brampton Thunder find themselves in relatively unfamiliar territory, floating in third place in the CWHL. [She Shoots She Scores podcast: Knightwatch - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/podcasts/2016/11/29/13762816/she-shoots-she-scores-womens-hockey-podcast-7-knightwatch-cwhl-nwhl-canadiennes-hilary-knight-boston?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) This week, Lise-Marie and Brad talk about recent woes for Les Canadiennes, wonder about their Hilary Knight sighting, answer a great listener e-mail, and more! ### NWHL | **Next week's games:** Beauts @ Riveters: Saturday 4:30pm Whale @ Pride: Saturday 7:30pm Pride @ Riveters: Sunday 4:00pm [NWHL on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwEggLD91IcxpZvGqltJvw?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) *all times EST* | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | [Pay cuts could cost NWHL its players | SI.com](http://www.si.com/nhl/2016/11/26/nwhl-pay-cuts-dani-rylan-kelli-stack?xid=socialflow%5Ftwitter%5Fsi&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The NHL announced it will cut players’ salaries to preserve its future, though the move has left those players frustrated and mulling their next move. [Buffalo Beauts Looking To Jell On Upcoming Road Series](http://www.fanragsports.com/womens/buffalo-beauts-looking-jell-upcoming-road-series/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Buffalo Beauts face a tough six week stretch starting Dec. 3. ### IIHF [Edmonton’s Shannon Szabados returns to Canadian women’s hockey team | Edmonton Journal](http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/edmontons-shannon-szabados-returns-to-canadian-womens-hockey-team-but-keeps-a-toe-in-mens-game?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Shannon Szabados says she could write a book about her departure from the Peoria Rivermen, but the goaltender would rather discuss her return to the Canadian women's hockey team. [Canada’s National Women’s Program announces rosters for December Series and Nations Cup](http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/national-womens-program-announces-december-series-and-nations-cup-rosters?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) National Women’s Team to face the United States in two-game December Series; National Women’s Development Team to defend gold at Nations Cup > [#WJCMemories](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WJCMemories?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | Day 13/41: For [@HC\_Women](https://twitter.com/HC%5FWomen?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)’s Blayre Turnbull ([@katbt617](https://twitter.com/katbt617?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)), the [@HC\_WJC](https://twitter.com/HC%5FWJC?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) is the most exciting part of the holidays. [#WorldJuniors](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldJuniors?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/EF3BfaW2cn](https://t.co/EF3BfaW2cn?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) [November 27, 2016](https://twitter.com/HockeyCanada/status/802902899281924096?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### Intl Leagues [Hockey abroad: Road trips and Oktoberfest - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2016/11/24/13662888/hannah-mcgowan-oktoberfest-hockey-travel-abroad?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Searching for skate blades and road tripping across Europe