In a continued effort to provide coverage on all things hockey in Toronto, Pension Plan Puppets will begin covering the Leafs' Canadian Women Hockey League (CWHL) affiliate, the Toronto Furies, as well as another Greater Toronto Area (GTA) team, the Brampton Thunder.
The CWHL operates with five teams (Toronto, Brampton, Montreal, Calgary, Boston) with many of the best female hockey players on the planet as they pursue the Clarkson Cup at the conclusion of a 24-game regular season.
Last season, the league was led by familiar names like Rebecca Johnston, Brianna Decker, Hillary Knight, Monique Lamoureux and Caroline Oullette.
With our new women's hockey coverage comes two new staff members. Please give them a warm welcome.
The Toronto Furies
Ben Smith, who will cover the Toronto Furies, is the host of HockeyTalk on Whistle Radio 102.7fm in Stouffville, Ont. When he's not hosting HockeyTalk, he can be heard as a colour commentator on Whistle Radio's live hockey broadcasts.
Ben is an avid hockey fan, player, and referee. He is currently a league writer for the CWHL and has, and/or is currently working as a writer with HockeyNow magazine and Today's Slapshot.
You can follow Ben on Twitter @BenSmith1027.
The Brampton Thunder
Don Simmons, who will cover the Brampton Thunder, is an avid women's hockey fan who has volunteered with the Brampton Thunder in various capacities for the last four years.
He has over 58 years experience in hockey as a player, coach, volunteer, writer, and fan.
Where else can you work with Olympic medalists such as Jayna Hefford, Gillian Apps, Cherie Piper, Lori Dupuis, Laura Fortino and Jocelyne Laroque and goalie sensation Florence Schelling? - Don Simmons
Don has written and will continue to write articles for the Brampton Thunder and has penned stories on the Women's World Hockey Championships, among other topics.
You can keep up with all of Ben and Don's coverage through our new CWHL section.
