Doris Parkes and the Rise of Women’s Hockey in 1930s Vancouver
From reviving a dormant league to leading a multi‑team association, Doris Parkes left an indelible mark on early women’s hockey in the Pacific Northwest.
Aug 25, 2026
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The Forgotten Champions: Vancouver Amazons and the Birth of West Coast Women’s Hockey
In 1922 the Vancouver Amazons captured the Alpine Cup at the Banff Winter Carnival, becoming the first British Columbia team to win the prestigious trophy. Their story, marked by endurance, defiance of amateurism rules, and pioneering spirit, was later recognized with a place in the BC Sports Hall of Fame.
Aug 4, 2026
Doris Parkes: The Queen of Early Vancouver Sport and the Birth of Women’s Hockey
From swimming and canoeing to pioneering the first women’s hockey clubs in Vancouver, Doris Parkes left an indelible mark on the city’s sporting history.
Aug 1, 2026
Doris Parkes and the Forgotten Pioneers of Women’s Hockey in Early Vancouver
A look at Doris Parkes’s athletic legacy and the women who forged a hockey culture in Vancouver before the sport gained mainstream attention.
Aug 1, 2026