
Sibling Power Plays: How Brother‑Sister Teams Are Shaping Elite Hockey
A growing wave of sister‑brother duos is dominating elite hockey leagues, blending talent, ambition, and family bonds into a new era of competition.
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A growing wave of sister‑brother duos is dominating elite hockey leagues, blending talent, ambition, and family bonds into a new era of competition.
Idalski, the 2022‑23 NCAA Coach of the Year, replaces Britni Smith and inherits a roster that already includes four PWHL players, aiming to lift Syracuse in the Atlantic Hockey America conference.

The Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey team's back‑to‑back national titles have propelled three of its alumni onto the set of Celebrity Family Feud, where they faced off against Team USA Men's Hockey in a light‑hearted contest that blended athletic pride with comedy.

Three Badgers alumni appear on Celebrity Family Feud, while their professional futures unfold in the PWHL.

The Women of Colour Hockey Collective (WCHC) Camp, a free event that combines on‑ice instruction, mentorship and off‑ice activities, has grown from a modest gathering into a North‑American hub for BIPOC girls and women seeking access to hockey.

The Detroit Red Wings are infusing physicality into their lineup, drawing inspiration from the gritty PWHL Detroit squad assembled by GM Manon Rheaume.

Anna Meixner, a decorated Austrian captain, has signed a two-year contract to rejoin Sweden’s Brynas, bringing her World Championship pedigree and recent North American experience back to the club.

A look at the upcoming campaigns of the Vancouver Canucks and the Vancouver Goldeneyes, where new draft selections and family ties promise an exciting future for the region's hockey fans.

Mackie Samoskevich's journey to the Seattle Kraken is shaped by a competitive family legacy, with his sisters Melissa and Maddy carving professional paths that continue to drive his game.

PWHL Detroit announces the signing of three defensemen, highlighting local star Mellissa Channell‑Watkins and veterans Stephanie Markowski and Mia Biotti, as the league prepares for its inaugural season.

The 2026 Premier Women’s Hockey League draft amplified New England’s presence, doubling last year’s selections and showcasing standout defender Caroline Harvey as the top pick for the Vancouver Goldeneyes.

The 2026 Premier Women’s Hockey League draft saw a record 31 American players selected, highlighted by Caroline Harvey’s top pick and nine U.S. athletes in the first round.

Caroline Harvey, Olympic MVP and star defender, was chosen first overall by the Vancouver Goldeneyes in the 2026 PWHL Draft, marking a historic milestone for defensive players and New England talent.

Caroline Harvey, the consensus No. 1 prospect, headlines a draft that will feature several New England players and a first‑overall selection by the Vancouver Goldeneyes.
The Professional Women's Hockey League’s Detroit franchise is adding eight players, including Michigan native Taylor Girard and veteran Hilary Knight, as it builds toward its debut draft.

With unrestricted free agents on the market and elite talent poised to reshape lineups, the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s opening phase sets the stage for a competitive season.

The Vancouver Goldeneyes announced the dismissal of head coach Brian Idalski following their inaugural PWHL campaign, during which the team earned 37 points in 30 games. General manager Cara Gardner Morey praised Idalski's role in building the club's foundation, while his prior coaching stints at St. Cloud State and North Dakota add context to his career trajectory.

After just one season, the Seattle Torrent have dismissed head coach Steve O’Rourke, whose brief tenure was marked by injuries, underperformance and a last‑place finish in the league.