Sticks Together: Every Kid Deserves to Play
Sarah Thompson joined CARHA Hockey as the Community Programs Intern for the summer of 2021. The Ottawa native is in her second year at Syracuse University and plays for the NCAA DI hockey team. We are so excited for Sarah, who started a project, Sticks Together, to bring the sport of hockey to underprivileged communities around the world. In […]
BC Hockey League is Keeping Women in the Game
When Sue Rittinger moved back to the Vancouver area in early 2019, she became interested in the 55+ BC Games, which welcomes participants from across British Columbia and features over 30 sports. Each province holds their own games and the winners compete in the Canada 55+ Games. An avid hockey player for more than 40 […]
Seattle Kraken set for inaugural season
Written By – Neil Becker Nearly three years ago, the city of Seattle took a giant step towards realizing that ultimate dream of once again having their very own hockey team. Chances are the average hockey fan doesn’t realize that Seattle was once home to the Seattle Metropolitans, who on March 26, 1917, made hockey […]
Q&A with Andrew Guidolin, Caledonia Oldtimers Hockey
What team do you play for? Our league is a little different than most, in that every year we switch teams. We select team reps for our teams and hold a draft to pick teams each fall. The thought is that you get to meet and play with everyone in the league ““ maybe there […]
Elevating the Game: Canadian Women Making their Mark in 2021
It has been an exciting year in women’s athletics, especially for Canadian fans. Women’s sports took a big hit with the pandemic. Despite a slower return than for men, looking back on only the past couple of months we’re reminded they’re back and are sending a message. A historic summer saw women dominating the […]
Follow the Game. Interview with Nomad Hockey apparel!
You can watch, play, and experience hockey around the world. That’s what inspired Dustin Hall when he started Nomad Hockey Apparel. We had a chance to catch up with Dustin and learn more about his company and the great message behind the brand. Q: When we checked out Nomad Hockey, we were drawn to the […]
CARHA Hockey Observes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30th marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. As a country, we reflect upon the tragic history of injustice and the ongoing impact of the Indian residential school system. The legislation to enact this day was […]
Spotlight: Game Changers
By Neil Becker It’s no secret that women’s hockey has gained immense popularity all over the world. Various women’s gold medal tournament games have attracted a large number of television viewers and helped create in 2015 the National Women’s Hockey League (who rebranded as the Premier Hockey Federation in September 2021). The league has grown […]
Catching up with Jeff Boehm, Nanaimo Adult Hockey League
Jeff Boehm, President of the Nanaimo Adult Hockey League, grew up on skates in Saskatoon, SK. He got into the sport of hockey as young as five years old and played all throughout his childhood before taking a brief break from the game as a young adult, shifting his focus on his career and […]
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