Jamie Huntley holds a cherished place in the hearts of the hockey community
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OFFSIDE: The Blog
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The official blog of Team OFFSIDE, featuring award-winning sports journalists, aspiring writers of all ages, an overview of both video and audio podcasts, and while there's plenty of story-telling about women's hockey on this blog, we cover any and all sports, and no tough topic are off limits. Our goal is to help create true equity, inclusion and diversity across all sports - and far beyond.
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Mark Staffieri
- Nov 8, 2021
- 5 min
'My passion forever': Former CWHL player Katia-Clement Heydra takes love for game from ice to bench
A highly notable figure during a decade that not only defined, but elevated, women’s ice hockey to a new level of prominence in the city...
Mark Staffieri
- Oct 27, 2021
- 5 min
'When someone tells you that you can't do it, you can': Jarrell a welcome presence to sports world
"I work in a very much male-dominant career, so I can appreciate how hard women must work to gain the same respect as males."
Mark Staffieri
- Oct 12, 2021
- 4 min
Atlantic Canadian content key factor in Ottawa Capitals championship run
With the Canadian Ball Hockey Association (CBHA) hosting its first national championship since 2019, a significant absence was evident as...
Mark Staffieri
- Sep 29, 2021
- 6 min
Ottawa Capitals back on top at Canadian Ball Hockey Association nationals with 3-1 win in final game
Hosting their first national championship tournament since 2019, a season of elite competition lost to a relentless pandemic, the...
Rob Del Mundo
- Sep 7, 2021
- 4 min
Dramatic comeback and OT goal help Canada clinch world championship for first time in nine years
The drought Is over. A streak of five consecutive IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championships, dating back to 2013, that have ended in...
Mark Staffieri
- Sep 6, 2021
- 3 min
Finns takes home bronze medals after defeating Swiss at women's worlds championship in Calgary
With two Group A teams in the bronze medal game at the 2021 IIHF Women’s World Championship in Calgary, Alta., a key theme for both...
Rob Del Mundo
- Sep 3, 2021
- 2 min
Canada routs Switzerland to play for gold at women's worlds
For the 19th time in 20 IIHF Women’s World Championship tournaments, historic rivals Canada and the United States dueled for tor the...
Mark Staffieri
- Sep 2, 2021
- 3 min
Americans shut out Finns in renewed rivalry during first semi at IIHF Women's World Championship
United States shut out Finland 3-0 in first semifinal face-off the 2021 IIHF Women's World Championship in Calgary, Alta. (IIHF).
Rob Del Mundo
- Jan 15, 2021
- 3 min
OFFSIDE Coach Al: The Science of Skating - Part 3 (Symptoms of restrictions)
By Al Taylor (a.k.a. Mr. Rhonda), Senior Staff Columnist The principles of human motion clearly indicate the absolute need for the ankle...
Rob Del Mundo
- Jan 13, 2021
- 4 min
Making dreams happen: Team Canada forward Natalie Spooner inspires next generation
Despite the multitude of challenges posed by the global pandemic, Team Canada Olympian and Professional Women’s Hockey Players...
Al Taylor (a.k.a. Mr. Rhonda)
- Jan 5, 2021
- 1 min
OFFSIDE Al: On the World Juniors
By Al Taylor (Mr. Rhonda) As we sit down tonight to watch what is sure to be an exciting gold medal game between Canada and the United...
Mark Staffieri
- Dec 21, 2020
- 3 min
‘We are developing a community’:Team Canada forward Brianne Jenner took annual hockey academy online
With a combination of gratitude and enthusiasm, Canada’s National Women’s Team alumna Brianne Jenner holds a highly positive outlook on...
Al Taylor (a.k.a. Mr. Rhonda)
- Dec 17, 2020
- 5 min
OFFSIDE Coach Al: The Science of Skating - Part 2 (How the legs work)
By Al Taylor (a.k.a. Mr. Rhonda), Senior Staff Columnist Understanding how the legs work clarifies the principles of the study of human...
Rhonda Taylor
- Dec 16, 2020
- 1 min
RED BARONS DOCUMENTARY!: OFFSIDE author, founder Rhonda Taylor shares memories with former teammates
Did you know that #OFFSIDE author and founder #RhondaTaylor played for the #RedBarons, described in the documentary linked below as,...
Kristen Lipscombe
- Dec 14, 2020
- 2 min
OFFSIDE: The Podcast - Builders' Series Episode 3, Female Council Part 3
The boys are back! #OFFSIDE: The Podcast hosts Rhonda Taylor, Dave Briglio and Kristen Lipscombe are overjoyed to welcome back hockey...
Kristen Lipscombe
- Dec 2, 2020
- 2 min
OFFSIDE: The Podcast - Dr. Jen Welter, first female to coach in NFL!
We've got another incredible guest on #OFFSIDE: The Podcast this week! Hosts Rhonda Leeman Taylor and Kris Lipscombe were absolutely...
Kristen Lipscombe
- Nov 16, 2020
- 1 min
OFFSIDE: The Podcast - Two-time Olympic gold medallist goalie Sami Jo Small on her new book
Putting together this podcast has been particularly special for the OFFSIDE Team. That's because we are so excited to have had the chance...
Al Taylor (a.k.a. Mr. Rhonda)
- Nov 12, 2020
- 6 min
OFFSIDE Coach Al: The Science of Skating - Part 1 (avoiding frozen foot syndrome)
By Al Taylor (a.k.a. Mr. Rhonda), Senior Staff Columnist This blog will be the first in a series on the science of skating. This approach...
Kristen Lipscombe
- Oct 26, 2020
- 1 min
OFFSIDE: The Podcast - Anika Jess of She's 4 Sport
Team #OFFSIDE is thrilled to welcome Ainka Jess, CEO and Founder of She's4Sports, to our podcast.#Shes4Sports was most recently featured...
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