
Karissa Donkin
Karissa Donkin is a reporter with CBC Sports who covers the PWHL, women's hockey and lots more. You can reach her at [email protected].
Latest from Karissa Donkin

Chasing the Walter Cup: Trio of Canadian teams hunt for glory in PWHL playoffs
All 3 Canadian teams have a shot at the championship when playoffs begin on Wednesday. Montreal will face Ottawa, while Toronto has a rematch with Minnesota, the reigning champions.
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3 teams, 2 playoff spots: Everything to play for on final day of PWHL regular season
The PWHL couldn't have scripted it better. For the second year in a row, the league's playoff picture comes down to the last day of the regular season.
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Canada's Peterman, Gallant qualify for playoffs at mixed doubles curling worlds
Canada's Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant have qualified for the playoffs at the world mixed doubles curling championship with a pair of wins Wednesday.
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PWHL continues West Coast expansion, adding franchise in Seattle
The Professional Women's Hockey League will add a franchise in Seattle ahead of next season. Seattle joins Vancouver as the PWHL's first two expansion teams, bringing the growing league to eight teams now spanning west to east across North America.
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Canada up against 'stacked field' in quest for playoffs at mixed doubles curling worlds
With a 4-1 record so far, the Canadian team of Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant are tied for second in their group at the 2025 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship in Fredericton. Off the ice, excitement and intrigue surrounds the new Rock League, a pro curling circuit set to launch in April 2026.
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Canada looking for 1st mixed doubles curling world championship
Olympic qualification points are also on the line for Canadian team of Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant as they head to New Brunswick for the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship, beginning on Saturday.
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Vancouver announced as newest PWHL franchise for 2025-26 season
The Professional Women's Hockey League will expand to Vancouver and begin play next season, the league announced on Wednesday.
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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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