The Fearless, Frozen Females of Hockey

Emily Berzins At first glance, it may look as if Megan Fox is playing hockey. In fact, it is Emily Berzins, a British Columbia raised player who once competed for the now-defunct Wayne State Warriors hockey program in the NCAA. A solid contributor for the Calgary Inferno, she is working tirelessly to help the club reach its first Clarkson Cup postseason appearance. Tessa Bonhomme While her release from the Canadian Centralization Camp was heartbreaking, Bonhomme remains a fan favorite. Earlier in the season she was the face of Hockey Canada’s Livestrong jerseys campaign, in which the jerseys were styled in the black and yellow colors of the Livestrong foundation. Having returned to her club team, the Toronto Furies, she is looking to help the club capture its first-ever Clarkson Cup. She can also be found as an on-air personality for Leafs TV, helping to break ground for women in the traditionally male dominated world of sports broad

With a handful of players looking to make their Winter Games debut for Team Canada at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games, the chance to see Judy Diduck served as a reminder of how far the game has come, and those who made the sacrifices to elevate the game. Having competed for Canada at the inaugural Winter Games women’s hockey tournament in Nagano, Japan, Diduck is a pioneer in her sport. Although the Nagano experience ended in a sullen silver medal for Diduck, she was a defensive stalwart who often played in the shadow of other stars on the Canadian team. Also a member of the Ringette Hall of Fame, Diduck would enjoy a stellar career with the famed University of Alberta Pandas program along with a memorable run as a member of the Edmonton Chimos. An invaluable component to Canada’s defensive corps, Diduck first rose to prominence donned in a pink uniform. Competing with Canada at the inaugural 1990 IIHF Women’s World Championships (held on home soil in Ottawa, Canada), it would be

As Hayley Wickenheiser looks to win a fourth gold medal with the Canadian National Women’s Team at the Sochi Winter Games, part of the journey includes a very rare product endorsement. Wickenheiser is part of a select group of athletes featured on General Mills food products in anticipation of Sochi. Gracing the boxes of Multi-Grain Cheerios, it is an exciting honor which recognizes her as more than just a Canadian sporting hero, but one of the greatest women’s hockey players ever. In addition, her image is also on the boxes of various Nature Valley Granola Bars. Other female athletes that graced various General Mills products included Roz Groenewold and Caroline Calve. Of note, the General Mills endorsement is part of an exciting 2013 for Wickenheiser. Although she battled through injuries with the University of Calgary Dinos women’s hockey program, the club managed to qualify for the 2013 CIS National championship game. Despite a silver medal, their effort was testament to W

Tessa Bonhomme Captain,   Toronto   Furies As a role model to a generation of young girls, Tessa Bonhomme is one of   Canada’s most popular athletes. Serving as the Toronto Furies captain, she has helped establish the club as a solid contender for the Clarkson Cup. Her most notable accomplishment may have been the grace and dignity that came with handling the fact that she had been untimely released from   Canada’s centralization camp. One of the more controversial moves in the history of the Canadian women’s team, she received an outpouring of support from fans through all facets of social media. Kim Deschenes Captain,   Montreal   Carabins Forward, Canadian National Team FISU Competing with the Montreal Carabins, she has helped the club qualify for the CIS Nationals in every season that she has played with the club. 2013 would mark a significant milestone for Deschenes as she led the Carabins to an upset of the undefeated McGill Martlets in the QSSF Finals.Wi

M andi Duhamel   Manager of Female Hockey Development, Hockey   Canada                  A fixture in women’s hockey in   Ottawa, Duhamel carved a tremendous legacy in   Canada’s capital region. From competing with the Ottawa Gee-Gees at the CIS Women’s Nationals to serving as a coach with the Carleton Ravens (which included a stint with the National Team at the 2011 Winter Universiade), Duhamel earned a reputation as one of the region’s shining stars. 2013 would mark her first full year as a member of Hockey   Canada’s management team. With it brought an opportunity for others throughout the country to appreciate her acumen. As the Manager of Female Hockey Development, she is working to increase the quality of the game at the grassroots level while strengthening the world-class reputation of Hockey   Canada’s U18 and U22/Development Teams. Providing a fresh perspective, she has been involved in various facets of the game including the 2013 CIS Nationals and World Girl