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From an Isobel Cup to an NHL Front Office: Pride’s Pilch Joins Chicago

On July 2, 2021, the Boston Pride announced their General Manager, Karilyn Pilch, will not be apart of the organization for the upcoming 2021-2022 season. The former Pride manager will be joining the Chicago Blackhawks as a scout. Pilch has been with the Boston Pride for two years and have served as a successful GMContinue reading “From an Isobel Cup to an NHL Front Office: Pride’s Pilch Joins Chicago”

Hockey in the South: Day Three Round-Up

Hockey in the South: Day 3 Howdy y’all and welcome back to Unbenched’s Hockey in the South event! There were two matchups today and it began with the Czech Republic and Finland in Pool B. In Pool A, we had a matchup of Canada and Latvia. Let’s get into it! Czech Republic vs Finland WithinContinue reading “Hockey in the South: Day Three Round-Up”

The Return of Isobel

Back in January, the six teams that make the NWHL were in Lake Placid. After not playing for nearly a year, these teams were able to gather in a safe place to battle for the best award in their NWHL career, The Isobel Cup. 11 days into the playoffs, the bubble burst and all teams hadContinue reading “The Return of Isobel”

The Story of Angela James

Angela James, opponents have described her as “Steel on Skates.” When she is on the ice, you know the game is about to get good. Her playing style has been called dominant and excelled in any position on the ice she was put into. Not only has James been the only black woman to beContinue reading “The Story of Angela James”

Lady Isobel: Who is She?

In honour of the 2021 Isobel Cup playoffs, it’s time to explain the history of the award itself. We all know that the Stanley Cup is named after Lord Stanley of Preston, who served as the Governor General Canada back in late 1800s. Who was Lady Isobel, and why does she have the highest award inContinue reading “Lady Isobel: Who is She?”