Angela James, Heteronormativity, and Representation - a thoughtful piece by Andrew for Victory Press
Sledge
12 women are becoming Sledge Hockey Coaches this weekend. Thank you @OWHAhockey for the support! pic.twitter.com/9U4cmQYzob
— CSHWT (@CSHWT) May 20, 2016
Development
Angela Ruggierio led a Girls Hockey Day sponsored by the New York Islanders
Brentwood native Vesci hoping to play hockey at professional level Robert Morris University forward Angela Vesci looks to the future and hopes to play NWHL. It's especially interesting to see a profile written before a player has signed.
CWHL
It's true, @Stevedangle and @AdamWylde make my heart tickle. #Fortino = Sick Player pic.twitter.com/lLdeH18vPq
— UHWK (@TheOfficialUHWK) May 19, 2016
League partner UHWK has multiple videos from the Toronto/Brampton Pave the Way on their twitter
Chris Tanouye's photos are also available on the CWHL Facebook page
South of the border, the Blades are holding a raffle for a VIP experience with the Barenaked Ladies or Goo Goo Dolls
There may be more of that sort of thing to come as the Blades are looking for a Sponsorship/Fundraising Coordinator to join their front office
Geneviève Lacasse, Tara Watchorn Must-Keeps for Boston Blades - Kate Cimini turns her attention to a few of Boston's unsigned veterans
NWHL
Unhappy NWHL investors plan FTC complaint Kate Cimini reports for Excelle Sports
Mike Burse shares George Speirs Statement Regarding NWHL Leaks
NWHL may extend 2017 season to June - the Buffalo Beauts 2016-17 season ticket packages are on sale and they seem to reveal some changes
In her most recent From the Rafter, Tatiana shares some Small Area Skills - On Ice Agility Progressions
New trailer for Boston Pride Championship video released - s/t to Cornelius Hardenbergh
Returning Riveters Look Forward to Next Season - Beth Boyle Machlan of Blueshirt Banter speaks to four core Riveters
Expectations are high for Beauts’ Kunichika, reunited second line - Erik Wollschlager, Today's Slapshot
Who will be last piece to Riveters’ blue line puzzle? - Mike Murphy, Today's Slapshot
Grand Rapids Griffins staffer follows dreams of going pro (autoplay warning) Not all NWHL prospects are newly graduated college players
Latest signings:
Emily Janiga - Beauts
Janine Weber - Riveters (I believe the first international player to re-sign)
Blake Bolden - Pride
IIHF
Lesley Reddon Remains Relevant in Growth of Women's Hockey - profile by Mark Staffieri for Women's Hockey Life
Firepower and ice - Rick Kupchuk, Surrey North Delta Leader, profiles Meghan Agosta
The IIHF has announced the dates and locations of the Olympic Qualification tournaments
Overtime Rule Changes Coming to Worlds, World Junior Championship - Dustin L. Nelson, The Hockey Writers
USA Hockey announces women’s June invites - Kate Cimini, Today's Slapshot
Joel Johnson announced as Women’s USA U18 coach - Cat Silverman, Today's Slapshot