Although it’s her rookie year with the Ottawa Senators, Melissa Boal, with her exceptionally hard shot and standout hockey sense, is making an impact. When it comes to Senators stats, Boal stands second in points behind veteran Christin Powers.
Samantha Poyton, Boal’s linemate from Wayne State University, where the two played D1 hockey until Boal graduated last year, remembers what it was like to play with the skilled, left-shooting sniper.
"Melissa is a talented player, with a crazy good snap shot. She knows the game well and has good vision of the ice whenever she is playing. She always knew.... [read more]

Finishing a St. Lawrence University career last year with 103 points wouldn’t be as remarkable if Annie Guay were a forward. But the Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec native plays defense. And she has a slapshot that knows how to find the net.
That shot is something her Montreal Stars teammates are thankful for. Guay helped the Stars win the first-ever Clarkson Cup national women’s hockey championship last year.
"Annie has a strong slapshot. She is great at supporting the attack," says teammate and Stars captain Lisa-Marie Breton-Lebreux. "I love playing with Annie. She brings intensity to the game and in the room." .... [read more]

Any parents who wonder if hockey teaches values should meet former Olympian Sami Jo Small.
They’ll sign their child up, guaranteed.
You can sense her warmth, grace and leadership from the first handshake and smile. The Mississauga Chiefs’ goaltender is grounded, committed and inspirational.
“Sami Jo Small is a person who works very hard at whatever she is doing,” says Sommer West, Small’s teammate and the Chiefs’ captain. “Sami is a good-hearted and kind person to all. She always takes the time to talk with kids and any fans waiting ... [read more]