2020-21 StFX X-Women Hockey News

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X-Women stalwart to skate in Stockholm
X-Women stalwart to skate in Stockholm

The next stop on the hockey journey for Lindsey Donovan will be Stockholm as the All-Canadian defensive stalwart recently signed a one-year deal to play with AIK of the Swedish Women’s Hockey League (SDHL).

Kara Power joins X-Women hockey coaching staff
Kara Power joins X-Women hockey coaching staff

A familiar face to StFX X-Women hockey fans and supporters will be behind the bench next season. Former team captain Kara Power is now a member of the program’s coaching staff.

Defence Ashley Monds joins the X-Women for 2021-22
Defence Ashley Monds joins the X-Women for 2021-22

X-Women Hockey head coach Ben Berthiaume is pleased to report the signing of defence Ashley Monds from the Nepean Wildcats of the PWHL.

X-Women Hockey welcomes transfer student Anna MacCara
X-Women Hockey welcomes transfer student Anna MacCara

The StFX X-Women hockey program added another key piece to their future this week with the transfer of forward Anna MacCara from McGill University.

X-Women Hockey announce signing of goalie Amaya Giraudier
X-Women Hockey announce signing of goalie Amaya Giraudier

X-Women Hockey head coach Ben Berthiaume is happy to announce the commitment of goaltender Amaya Giraudier from Assiniboia, Sask. for the 2021-22 season.

X-Women Hockey welcome defence Ella VandeSompel
X-Women Hockey welcome defence Ella VandeSompel

X-Women Hockey head coach Ben Berthiaume is happy to announce the commitment of defence Ella VandeSompel for the 2021-22 season.

X-Women Hockey add forward from Nepean Jr. Wildcats
X-Women Hockey add forward from Nepean Jr. Wildcats

X-Women Hockey head coach Ben Berthiaume is happy to announce the commitment of forward Ellie Brown for the 2021-22 season.

Schurman reflects on magical run with hockey X-Women
Schurman reflects on magical run with hockey X-Women

It has been more than seven months since Lydia Schurman triumphantly hoisted the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) championship trophy on home ice at the Keating Centre.

X-Women Hockey announce the signing of local standout Landyn Pitts
X-Women Hockey announce the signing of local standout Landyn Pitts

X-Women Hockey head coach Ben Berthiaume is happy to announce the commitment of forward Landyn Pitts for the 2021-22 season. Pitts, a 5’8” left-handed shot from Lower West River, Antigonish County, N.S. is currently in her third season with the Northern Selects Midget AAA program in the Maritime Major (U18) Female Hockey League.

Hockey X-Women readying to do ‘something special’
Hockey X-Women readying to do ‘something special’

Defense of their Atlantic University Sport (AUS) hockey championship may begin later than expected, if at all, but the StFX X-Women will be ready. “We are looking forward to the challenge,” White and Blue head coach Ben Berthiaume says.

X-Women happy to report signing of defenceman Vivian Hinch
X-Women happy to report signing of defenceman Vivian Hinch

StFX X-Women Hockey head coach Ben Berthiaume is excited to announce the commitment of defenceman Vivian Hinch for the 2021-22 season.

X-Women Hockey duo taking on new opponent
X-Women Hockey duo taking on new opponent

A pair of StFX student-athletes is providing a championship performance – off the ice – when it comes to the prevention of sexual violence in sports.Patti-Anne Tracey and Amy Graham, veteran stalwarts with the defending Atlantic University Sport (AUS) champion X-Women hockey team, have created a training package that they hope will become a mainstay with sport programs across Canada.

Getting to Know...Tyra Meropoulis
Getting to Know...Tyra Meropoulis

X-Women Hockey forward Tyra Meropoulis is the latest athlete featured in our Getting to Know your X-Women and X-Men series throughout the summer. Tyra is a third year Business student from Edson, Alta.

Getting to Know...Lindsey Donovan
Getting to Know...Lindsey Donovan

X-Women Hockey defense Lindsey Donovan is the latest athlete featured in our Getting to Know your X-Women and X-Men series throughout the summer. Lindsey is a fifth year Arts student from Miramichi, N.B.

Patti-Anne Tracey in action during 2019-20 regular season play
Getting to Know...Patti-Anne Tracey

X-Women hockey forward Patti-Anne is the latest athlete featured in our Getting to Know your X-Women and X-Men series throughout the summer. Patti-Anne is a fourth year Business student from Antigonish, N.S.