> ## 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: Well, that was fun! - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/womens-hockey-wednesday-well-that-was-fun-cwhl-nwhl-olympics-japan-kessel-steadman/ - Published: 2017-02-15T14:00:03.000Z - Updated: 2017-02-15T14:00:03.000Z - Description: Isn't BC Interruption a swell hockey site? Just saying. All the CWHL and NWHL All-Star coverage you could possibly want, plus Team Japan and Team Switzerland are going to Pyeongchang. - Author: Nafio - Tags: Women's Hockey, Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL), #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15 [Staturday: CWHL and NWHL All-Stars - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2017/2/11/14576272/staturday-cwhl-nwhl-all-stars-2017-womens-hockey-stats?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Our focus this week are the goalies and skaters playing in the CWHL and NWHL All-Star Games. [Women's hockey: Players say NWHL, CWHL must combine to grow sport](http://www.excellesports.com/news/lamoureux-knight-nwhl-cwhl-combine/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) U.S. Hockey players Jocelyne Lamoureux and Monique Lamoureux feel that the best way to grow women’s hockey is for the CWHL and NWHL to combine together. ### 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) [NCAA Women's Hockey Bracketology: February 13th, 2017 - BC Interruption](http://www.bcinterruption.com/boston-college-womens-hockey/2017/2/13/14601654/ncaa-womens-hockey-bracketology-frozen-four-wisconsin-badgers-boston-college-bc-eagles-minnesota?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) In which the committee breaks out their checkbooks [2018 NCAA Women’s Hockey Tournament Selection Could Be A Headache - BC Interruption](http://www.bcinterruption.com/boston-college-womens-hockey/2017/1/26/14356336/2018-ncaa-womens-hockey-tournament-franklin-pierce-holy-cross-sacred-heart-st-michaels-anselm-post?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) A new D-I/D-II Independent scheduling alliance could create problems for the committee [GOAL BY GOAL: BC Women’s Hockey Falls 2-1 To Northeastern - BC Interruption](http://www.bcinterruption.com/boston-college-womens-hockey/2017/2/10/14583934/goal-by-goal-boston-college-bc-eagles-womens-hockey-final-score-2-1-to-northeastern-nu-huskies?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) This time, the third period comeback comes up short [GOAL BY GOAL: Short-Staffed BC Women’s Hockey Throttles Vermont 7-1 - BC Interruption](http://www.bcinterruption.com/boston-college-womens-hockey/2017/2/12/14593456/boston-college-bc-eagles-womens-hockey-throttles-uvm-vermont-catamounts-final-score-7-1?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Team effort puts the Eagles back in the win column ### CWHL [CWHL Showcases Skills With All-Star Game](http://victorypress.org/2017/02/12/cwhl-showcases-skills-with-all-star-game/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The CWHL showcased its game and many talented players with the All-Star Game at the Air Canada Centre on February 11. [‘Showcasing our game’: Scenes from the CWHL All-Star Game - The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/38123/2017/02/11/showcasing-our-game-scenes-from-the-cwhl-all-star-game/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Canadian Women’s Hockey League All-Star Game was a showcase for women’s hockey and the highly-skilled athletes that play the game. But in the third period on Saturday, a dance party broke out. [Carlee Campbell was the best possible captain for the CWHL All-Star Game - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/cwhl/2017/2/14/14598320/carlee-campbell-was-the-best-possible-captain-for-the-cwhl-all-star-game-toronto-furies?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Campbell’s story is one that needed to be told [Alumni coaches exciting innovation for 3rd CWHL All-Star Game](https://womenshockeylife.com/blogs%5Fview%5Fdsp.cfm?BlogId=2094&CatId=3&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) This fantastic foursome of hockey alumnae comprises a remarkable who’s who of women’s ice hockey, all truly worthy of iconic status as "legends". | **Next week's games:** Thunder @ Blades: Saturday 6:30 pm EST **([CWHLlive](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC%5F58PuVkfxE79N6MweC-JRg?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com))** Delaney - Pickering Recreation Complex Thunder @ Blades: Sunday 1:00 pm EST Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex Canadiennes @ Inferno: Saturday 6:15 pm, Sunday 12:30 pm MST | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | [Breaking down the CWHL-NHLPA partnership - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2017/2/13/14582800/nhlpa-cwhl-partnership-brenda-andress-womens-hockey?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) On Friday night, Brenda Andress casually let slip that the CWHL and NHLPA were partnering together. Here’s what that means for the CWHL. [CWHL Features Some Surprisingly Successful Goalie Carousels](http://www.fanragsports.com/womens/goalie-tandems-and-trios-in-the-cwhl/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Out of five teams in the CWHL, the Toronto-based league is home to a wide variety of goaltending, from dynamic, Brodeur-esque, out-of-crease.. [Q&A with Marie-Philip Poulin, the Sidney Crosby of women's hockey - Sportsnet.ca](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/qa-marie-philip-poulin-sidney-crosby-womens-hockey/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Ahead of the CWHL All-Star Game on Saturday, Sportsnet's Kristina Rutherford caught up with Marie-Philip Poulin to talk about her clutch performances, her Les Canadiennes de Montreal, her childhood, and her role as Coach "Pou." [Work, life, hockey, repeat: A day in the life of the Toronto Furies - The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/37227/2017/02/09/work-life-hockey-repeat-a-day-in-the-life-of-the-toronto-furies/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Players in the CWHL juggle full-time and/or part-time jobs with workouts, twice weekly practices — Wednesday and Thursday nights for the Toronto Furies — and a pair of games on the weekend. [Katelyn Gosling and the CWHL forging a new path for U Sports hockey players | Sports | westerngazette.ca](http://www.westerngazette.ca/sports/katelyn-gosling-and-the-cwhl-forging-a-new-path-for/article%5Fe7678054-f206-11e6-b79f-47a7b81dd508.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) One of the best players to come out of U Sports, Mustang alumna Katelyn Gosling is proving in the CWHL that young female hockey players can have a future [Laura Fortino Presents Dynamic Blue Line Threat For Thunder](http://www.fanragsports.com/womens/laura-fortino-presents-dynamic-blue-line-threat-for-thunder/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Brampton defender Laura Fortino is a different kind of defenseman. > When you're in the middle of a game but the dance cam hits. [#priorities](https://twitter.com/hashtag/priorities?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [#CWHLAllStar](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWHLAllStar?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/yvUApDtCAR](https://t.co/yvUApDtCAR?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Toronto Furies (@TorontoCWHL) [February 11, 2017](https://twitter.com/TorontoCWHL/status/830518994381717504?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Tim and Sid skills challenge with Spooner & Fast! - Sportsnet.ca](http://www.sportsnet.ca/shows/tim-and-sid-show/tim-sid-skills-challenge-spooner-fast/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) CWHL All-Stars Natalie Spooner & Renata Fast join Tim and Sid in-studio to talk about the evolution of the women's game, the CWHL and throw down with a Tim and Sid skills challenge! ### NWHL [NWHL: All-Star Super Skills Are Fun!!!](http://victorypress.org/2017/02/12/nwhl-all-star-super-skills-are-fun/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The whole point of Super Skills is to show off. [NWHL All-Star Game Recap | The Pensblog](http://thesportsdaily.com/the-pensblog/nwhl-all-star-game-recap/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Don’t think for a second that the NWHL brought the All-Star Game to Pittsburgh just for the fun of it – they’re scouting. What we showed them is that Pittsburgh would accept a franchise with open arms. [NWHL commish: Pittsburgh embracing women's hockey | Pittsburgh Hockey Digest](http://burghhockey.com/nwhl-commish-pittsburgh-embracing-womens-hockey/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The National Women’s Hockey League All-Star game is coming to Pittsburgh. [Kelley Steadman is an NWHL success story | Pittsburgh Hockey Digest](http://burghhockey.com/412-feature-kelley-steadman-nwhl-success-story/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Kelley Steadman could be considered one of the biggest success stories in the two-year existence of the National Women’s Hockey League. | **Next week's games:** Beauts @ Pride: Saturday, 6:30pm Whale @ Riveters: Sunday, 3:00 pm [NWHL on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwEggLD91IcxpZvGqltJvw?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) *all times EST* | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | [The NWHL's Most Dangerous Even Strength Teams](http://www.fanragsports.com/womens/the-nwhls-most-dangerous-even-strength-teams/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Last week's NWHL All-Star break was a convenient time to measure the league's four offenses before the home stretch of the regular season... [Battaglino on her new role and the future of the NWHL - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2017/2/8/14521042/battaglino-on-her-new-role-and-the-future-of-the-nwhl?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) On Thursday, the NWHL released a statement with several pieces of news, one being that Anya Battaglino would take over as director of the NWHL Players’ Association (NWHLPA). In the league press... [Hockey: Brianne McLaughlin announces she will retire at end of season](http://www.excellesports.com/news/brianne-mclaughlin-retirement-buffalo-usa/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) USA Hockey and Buffalo Beauts goalie Brianne McLaughlin announced she will retire after this season at the NWHL All-Star Game festivities on Saturday. > All-Star Captain, MVP, [@Buccigross](https://twitter.com/Buccigross?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Star of the Night... Everything's coming up KESSEL! [pic.twitter.com/UGeWuCmVdg](https://t.co/UGeWuCmVdg?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — NWHL (@NWHL) [February 13, 2017](https://twitter.com/NWHL/status/831153261772152832?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### IIHF [Switzerland, Japan secure Olympic berths - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2017/2/13/14605000/switzerland-japan-secure-olympic-berths?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The 2018 Olympic ice hockey teams are now set. [Smile Japan! - IIHF](http://w-groupd.pyeongchang2018.iihf.hockey/en/news/jpn%5Fger/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Japan beats Germany, qualifies for Olympic Games [Sweet Swiss - IIHF](http://w-groupc.pyeongchang2018.iihf.hockey/en/news/sui%5Fcze/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Switzerland qualifies for Olympic Games [Kubo leading the way for Japan - IIHF](http://w-groupd.pyeongchang2018.iihf.hockey/en/news/kubo-leads-japan/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Veteran forward hoping for another shot at Olympics [Despite hectic schedule, Japanese CWHL players ready for Olympic qualifiers - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2017/2/9/14555834/japanese-cwhl-players-ready-for-olympic-qualifiers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Smile Japan looks to make second straight Olympic appearance. [2017 Distinguished Honourees of the Order of Hockey in Canada announced](http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/2017-order-of-hockey-in-canada-honourees-announced?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Distinguished Honouree: Fran Rider (2017)](http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/Corporate/Awards/Order-Hockey-Canada/Honourees/Fran-Rider?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### International Leagues [Sydney Sirens dominating the AWIHL - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2017/2/8/14121376/australia-hockey-league-womens-sydney-sirens?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Australian league passes the midpoint of its season and theSydney Sirens already streaking ahead of the pack. ### NHL > Fatima sharing stories with the [@PrideHockeyDC](https://twitter.com/PrideHockeyDC?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/xbDGmTofjD](https://t.co/xbDGmTofjD?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Caps Youth Hockey (@CapsYouthHockey) [February 8, 2017](https://twitter.com/CapsYouthHockey/status/829464782809997313?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [In dream come true, Fatima Al Ali impresses Caps players at practice | CSN Mid-Atlantic](http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/video/dream-come-true-fatima-al-ali-impresses-caps-players-practice?utm%5Fcontent=buffer3598d&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fsource=twitter.com&utm%5Fcampaign=buffer) Fatima Al Ali's dreams came true when she got to meet the Capitals and join their practice. She thoroughly impressed the players. [Hockey dream comes true for UAE women's player](https://www.nhl.com/news/uae-womens-player-shows-off-skills-with-ovechkin-capitals/c-286574486?tid=285562886&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Fatima Al Ali shows off skills with Capitals, meets Alex Ovechkin > Fatima feeding passes to the [#Caps](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Caps?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). Watch all the way to end, Ovi misses, does push ups. [pic.twitter.com/biZ0ITBJHA](https://t.co/biZ0ITBJHA?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Jill Sorenson (@JillCSN) [February 8, 2017](https://twitter.com/JillCSN/status/829381686718783488?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)