> ## 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: Pressure mounts - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/womens-hockey-wednesday-pressure-mounts-cwhl-nwhl-team-japan-clarkson-cup/ - Published: 2017-03-01T14:00:02.000Z - Updated: 2017-03-01T14:00:02.000Z - Description: The Asian Winter games end, postsecondary playoffs continue, the Clarkson Cup cometh and preparation for Worlds is underway. - Author: Nafio - Tags: Women's Hockey, Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL), #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27 [Staturday: CWHL season wrap-up - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2017/2/25/14729176/staturday-cwhl-season-wrap-up-nwhl-ncaa-division-i-womens-hockey-statistics-stats?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Stats and other numbers from the world of women’s hockey ### U Sports [Julie Chu Part of Two Playoff Series Wins in One Day | Sports – The Link](https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/julie-chu-part-of-two-playoff-series-wins-in-one-day?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) When Julie Chu began her whirlwind of a hockey season this past September, as both head coach of the Concordia Stingers women’s hockey program and defender for Les Canadiennes of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League, she could never have envisioned winning two playoff series in one single weekend. [Women’s Hockey: Concordia Sweeps UdeM | Sports – The Link](https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/womens-hockey-concordia-sweeps-udem?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) With less than a minute left in the game, the Universite de Montreal Carabins were down 3-2. [Women's hockey Gryphons open playoffs with shutout win | GuelphMercury.com](https://www.guelphmercury.com/sports-story/7154964-women-s-hockey-gryphons-open-playoffs-with-shutout-win/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The University of Guelph women’s hockey Gryphons opened their first round of the Ontario University Athletics playoffs with a 3-0 win over Windsor on Wednesday night at home. [All-time Huskies hockey leader Cassidy Hendricks hopes to extend career](http://thestarphoenix.com/sports/local-sports/u-of-s-huskies/all-time-huskies-hockey-leader-cassidy-hendricks-hopes-to-extend-career?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Cassidy Hendricks has played more minutes than any other University of Saskatchewan Huskie women’s hockey player. > Bravo coach Julie Chu​ ! Notre co-équipière pleine de talents! Our multi-talented teammate! [https://t.co/kgnV17lkMK](https://t.co/kgnV17lkMK?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/gp30Xdjg9b](https://t.co/gp30Xdjg9b?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Les Canadiennes (@LesCanadiennes) [February 23, 2017](https://twitter.com/LesCanadiennes/status/834811445053419523?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### NCAA **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) [Bracketology: Conference tournaments - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2017/2/23/14707056/ncaa-college-hockey-bracketology-conference-tournaments?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) We are another week closer to the NCAAs, and we can see the finish line on the horizon [Megan Keller Deserves The Patty Kazmaier Award - BC Interruption](http://www.bcinterruption.com/boston-college-bc-eagles-womens-hockey/2017/2/27/14746566/megan-keller-patty-kazmaier-award-boston-college-bc-eagles-womens-hockey?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The nation’s top defenseman should be recognized as the nation’s top player [UVM women move to hockey semifinals](http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/2017/02/26/uvm-women-move-hockey-semifinals/98455530/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Catamounts will face Boston College on Saturday [Women’s Hockey Allows One Goal En Route to ECAC Quarterfinal Sweep of Colgate | The Cornell Daily Sun](http://cornellsun.com/2017/02/26/womens-hockey-allows-one-goal-en-route-to-ecac-quarterfinal-sweep-of-colgate/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Women’s hockey fans around the country should have been delighted to see the ECAC quarterfinal matchup between Cornell and Colgate. In the regular season, both teams took the home matchup, with each game decided by a single goal. ### CWHL [Recap: Furies top the Inferno 5-2 - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-furies-top-the-calgary-inferno-5-2-cwhl-playoffs-clarkson-cup-jenellekohanchuk/) Jenelle Kohanchuk’s hat trick leads the Furies to a 1-0 lead in the playoff series. [Recap: Furies falter against the Inferno 3-1 - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/recap-toronto-furies-falter-against-the-calgary-inferno-3-1-cwhl-clarkson-cup-playoffs/) Christina Kessler made 37 saves but the Inferno have tied the series. [Furies season ends against Inferno - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/furies-season-ends-against-inferno-christina-kessler-toronto-calgary-inferno-cwhl/) Kessler shines as the Furies lose decisive Game Three 3-1. [Les Canadiennes defeat the Thunder 7-1 in game one of the semifinals - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/les-canadiennes-de-montreal-cwhl/2017/2/25/14736350/les-canadiennes-defeat-the-thunder-7-1-in-game-one-cwhl-semifinal-brampton-montreal-penalties?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Montreal scored five power play goals and are one win away from their third straight finals appearance [Les Canadiennes advance to third straight Clarkson Cup final - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/les-canadiennes-de-montreal-cwhl/2017/2/26/14741556/les-canadiennes-advance-to-third-straight-clarkson-cup-final-brampton-thunder-clarkson-cup-montreal?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) They sweep the Brampton Thunder in two games thanks to a 5-1 win in a bizarre game two | **Clarkson Cup Final** **Calgary Inferno (1) vs Les Canadiennes de Montréal (2)**Sunday 4:00pm EST Canadian Tire Centre, Kanata ON **TV:**Sportstnet, Sportsnet 360**Online:**[http://www.thecwhl.com/Sportsnet](http://www.thecwhl.com/Sportsnet?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) outside of Canada | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | [Les Canadiennes dominate CWHL Award nominations - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/les-canadiennes-de-montreal-cwhl/2017/2/22/14698014/les-canadiennes-cwhl-award-nominations-marie-philip-poulin-maschmeyer-labonte-chartrand-bettez?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Montreal led all teams with seven nominations for the six awards [Meet the Toronto Furies: The women of winter carving their mark on the hockey rink | Toronto Star](https://www.thestar.com/news/insight/2017/02/25/the-women-of-winter.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) It’s not the NHL, but the Canadian Women’s Hockey League has professional status in its sights — along with improved TV ratings, better attendance and, ultimately, salaries for the players [Erin Ambrose Part of New Generation of CWHL All-Star Heroes](http://womenshockeylife.com/blogs%5Fview%5Fdsp.cfm?BlogId=2101&CatId=3&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Entering the next chapter in her exceptional hockey career, Erin Ambrose boasts a remarkable list of accomplishments. [All-Star Recognition Part of Remarkable Time for Rebecca Vint](http://womenshockeylife.com/blogs%5Fview%5Fdsp.cfm?BlogId=2103&CatId=3&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Measuring in the six-foot range, Vint’s on-ice presence and smooth scoring touch are reminiscent of another towering competitor that once donned the Thunder colors; Gillian Apps. > Sunday's [#ClarksonCup](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ClarksonCup?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) marks the end of the 10th season. You can support [@theCWHL](https://twitter.com/TheCWHL?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) players on and off the ice in [#TheNext10](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheNext10?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). [pic.twitter.com/gvZIUHxXJM](https://t.co/gvZIUHxXJM?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — CWHL (@TheCWHL) [February 28, 2017](https://twitter.com/TheCWHL/status/836648603175137280?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### NWHL [Boston Pride storm back from 4-1 deficit - Stanley Cup of Chowder](http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2017/2/27/14738830/boston-pride-storm-back-from-4-1-deficit?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Pride scored four goals in four minutes against the Whale to keep their undefeated season alive. [NWHL: Riveters Clinch Second; Playoff Matchups Coming Soon](http://victorypress.org/2017/02/27/nwhl-riveters-clinch-second-playoff-matchups-coming-soon/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) As the NWHL season winds down, the Boston Pride and NY Riveters have clinched the top spots, while the Buffalo Beauts and Connecticut Whale battle for third. | **Next weekend's games:** Riveters @ Pride: Friday, 6:30 pm Beauts @ Pride: Sunday, 5:30 pm [NWHL on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwEggLD91IcxpZvGqltJvw?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) *all times EST* | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | [Women's pro hockey league to hold title game at Tsongas Center - Lowell Sun Online](http://www.lowellsun.com/breakingnews/ci%5F30817435/womens-pro-hockey-league-hold-title-game-at?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- The National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) has announced that the 2017 Isobel Cup final will be played at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell on Sunday, March 19. [The NWHL's Most Productive Even Strength Players](http://www.fanragsports.com/womens/the-nwhls-most-productive-even-strength-players/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Earlier this month Fan Rag Sports looked at the most dangerous NWHL teams at even strength. [Hilary Knight, Red Bull bring Open Ice tournament to Boston | SI.com](http://www.si.com/nhl/2017/02/21/hilary-knight-red-bull-open-ice-tournament?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) When the Red Bull Open Ice tournament kicks off in Boston, it will give Hilary Knight and a number of other professional women's hockey players a chance to skate with local up-and-comers. [New York Riveters Are Real Isobel Cup Contenders](http://www.fanragsports.com/womens/new-york-riveters-real-isobel-cup-contenders/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) In the last few months a legitimate challenger has emerged. [Q & A with Connecticut's Meghan Huertas](http://thehockeywriters.com/q-a-with-connecticut-whale-meghan-huertas/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Meghan Huertas: "I remember being that little girl so I know much it means to them; it’s pretty cool that I can be a role model for future NWHL players." [NWHLPA director Battaglino is the inspiring voice women’s hockey needed | The Hockey News](http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/nwhlpa-director-battaglino-is-the-inspiring-voice-women-s-hockey-needed?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Meet Anya Battaglino, Connecticut Whales forward and new head of the NWHL Players’ Association. She’s on a mission not just to earn more respect for her fellow athletes, but for women in general. ### IIHF [Japan’s women claim gold](http://www.iihf.com/home-of-hockey/news/news-singleview/?no%5Fcache=1&tx%5Fttnews%5Btt%5Fnews%5D=11449&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Beat China 6-1 in Asian Winter Games decider [Living her dream](http://www.iihf.com/home-of-hockey/news/news-singleview/?no%5Fcache=1&tx%5Fttnews%5Btt%5Fnews%5D=11447&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Canada-born Hosoyamada back to her roots [From Asian to Olympic Games](http://www.iihf.com/home-of-hockey/news/news-singleview/?no%5Fcache=1&tx%5Fttnews%5Btt%5Fnews%5D=11442&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Countdown begins for Korean women’s team [Never give up](http://www.iihf.com/home-of-hockey/news/news-singleview/?no%5Fcache=1&tx%5Fttnews%5Btt%5Fnews%5D=11445&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Thai women play against Asia’s best [NWHL Action Propels Members of USWNT into Team USA Training Camp](http://teamusa.usahockey.com/news%5Farticle/show/760295?referrer%5Fid=695820&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The NWHL returned to action this past weekend but it was just a little over a week ago that the NWHL All-Star Weekend festivities took place in Pittsburgh at the UPMC Mario Lemieux Sports Complex. [Canada names roster - 2017 IIHF Ice Hockey Women's World Championship - IIHF](http://www.worldwomen2017.com/en/news/canada-names-roster/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Women’s team set for Plymouth [Three Furies going to the World Championships - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/three-toronto-furies-going-to-the-iihf-womens-world-championships-cwhl-natalie-spooner-ambrose-fast/) Erin Ambrose and Renata Fast to join Natalie Spooner on Team Canada > 23 [@HC\_Women](https://twitter.com/HC%5FWomen?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) will represent Team Canada at [#WomensWorlds](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensWorlds?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) in Plymouth, Michigan beginning March 31\. [https://t.co/q3nPQ0zMtN](https://t.co/q3nPQ0zMtN?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [#2017WWC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/2017WWC?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/4gpEM24cfW](https://t.co/4gpEM24cfW?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) [February 27, 2017](https://twitter.com/HockeyCanada/status/836263457645174784?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)