A New Era for Puerto Rican Women’s Hockey
The Puerto Rico Ice Hockey Association recently convened its inaugural women’s national program training camp in Aston, Pennsylvania, gathering a diverse roster of players ranging from NCAA athletes to youth prospects.
Coach Lee M.J. Elias described the week‑long session as a crucible of intensity, where participants pushed their limits to meet the standards required for international play.
Elias emphasized that the ultimate goal is to position Puerto Rico as a competitive force in upcoming events, including the Challenger Series in Montreal and the pursuit of a Winter Olympics berth.
The camp forms part of a broader rollout that will see PRIHA host a Fiesta de Hockey in San Juan, while recent triumphs — such as a gold medal at the 2025 IIHF Women’s 3X3 Series in Buenos Aires — signal accelerating momentum.
Despite early setbacks, including three losses in Chicago, the squad remains focused on refining tactics and building chemistry ahead of the Montreal tournament.