
Karissa Donkin
Karissa Donkin is a journalist in CBC's Atlantic investigative unit. You can reach her at [email protected].
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New PWHL Players Association director aims to keep raising bar for players
Former elite baseball player and sports consultant Malaika Underwood takes over from Brian Burke, as PWHL players navigate what expansion could mean for them.
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All-Montreal Victoire line in the spotlight for Canada at women's hockey worlds
Marie-Philip Poulin, Laura Stacey and Jennifer Gardiner have formed a formidable trio at the top of Canada's lineup. The Canadians take on Japan in the quarterfinals on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. ET.
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PWHL draft set for June in Ottawa, featuring surplus of talent with national team experience
Several players with national team experience have declared for the 2025 PWHL draft, including Canadian Nicole Gosling, who won a world championship last season.
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5 things to watch as Canada aims to repeat as world champions of women's hockey
For players hoping to earn a spot on the Canadian women's hockey team heading to Italy for the Olympics next February, this world championship is a crucial audition. It's also the last major tournament before the Games, and a key opportunity for the Canadian staff to test things out. Canada begins play against Finland on Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.
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PWHL star Natalie Spooner relishing 11th world championship after returning from knee surgery
The 34-year-old Toronto Sceptres forward is grateful to be back on a Canadian team looking to repeat as world champions. Canada's first game is Thursday against Finland.
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Everything you need to know about Canada at the women's hockey world championship
Toronto Sceptres forward Hannah Miller was less than two months away from being eligible to play with the defending-champion Canadian team. Several other new faces will join the Canadian roster.
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All 3 Canadian teams go into PWHL break in playoff positions
As the PWHL heads into a break while players compete at the upcoming women's world championship, all three Canadian teams sit in playoff spots but only the Montreal Victoire have clinched a berth.
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PWHL standout Hannah Miller barred from playing for Canada at upcoming world tourney
After a standout season in the Professional Women's Hockey League, Toronto Sceptres forward Hannah Miller won't be suiting up for Team Canada at the world championship in April after all.
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After collapse against New York, Ottawa Charge face must-win game Saturday
The Charge take on the Boston Fleet in St. Louis with the playoffs on the line. Ottawa sits two points behind fourth-place Minnesota.
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Construction of hockey arena for 2026 Olympics facing a 'tight schedule'
Temporary ice in Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena is set to be finished in December, 2 months before Games begin. Organizers blamed the pandemic for a 'slow start.'
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