Closing The Gap

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The NHLPA is bringing focus to women's hockey through an exclusive evening with the PWHPA and special guests. We are very grateful to have Budweiser hosting the event at Labatt Breweries which will include an open bar all night. With PWHPA players, supporters and sponsors in attendance you don't want to miss this VIP event!

Friday, January 10, 2020
at Labatt Breweries
207 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON


  • 6:30pm - Check in
  • 7:00pm - Welcome
    (Silent auction, eats, drinks, mix and mingle)
  • 7:30pm - Female Athlete Panel
  • 8:00pm - Industry Leader Panel
  • 8:30pm - PWHPA Player Panel
  • 9:15pm - Silent auction closes
  • 10:00pm - Event ends

Sponsorship opportunities available – contact cpurcell@pwhpa.com for more details.

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PWHPA SKILLS COMPETITION
PRESENTED BY ADIDAS Hockey

Sun. Jan. 12/20 • 9:00am
(Please note the date / time change of this event.)
Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto
*FREE ADMISSION*

Featuring:
  • Brianna Decker
  • Rebecca Johnston
  • Hanna Bunton
  • Meaghan Mikkelson
  • Annie Belanger
  • Hilary Knight
  • Marie-Philip Poulin
  • Jill Saulnier
  • Karell Emard
  • Marie-Soleil Deschenes
  • Renata Fast
  • Sarah Nurse
  • Brittany Howard
  • Natalie Spooner
  • Elaine Chuli
  • Kendall Coyne Schofield
  • Lee Stecklein
  • Reagan Rust
  • Hannah Brandt
  • Ann-Renee Desbiens

(Players appearing subject to change.)


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“THE DREAM GAP” FILM PREMIER + FUTURE OF WOMEN’S HOCKEY PANEL

Sat. Jan. 11/20 • 7:00pm
Paradise on Bloor
1006 Bloor St W, Toronto

In partnership with the PWHPA, The Dream Gap portrays the current state of women’s professional hockey through the lens of the #ForTheGame movement. Perspective from legends including Billie Jean King and Jayna Hefford, plus current stars like Marie-Philip Poulin and Hilary Knight provide insight on the goals and progress of the PWHPA.

In partnership with Puck Talks, the event includes a panel event to encourage the conversation around women’s hockey. Panellists include Marie-Philip Poulin, Hilary Knight and Liz Knox, with more to be announced.

Sat. Jan. 11/20

Game 1 • 12:30pm
Team Larocque vs. Team Kessel

Game 2 • 3:30pm
Team Bellamy vs. Team Daoust

Game 3 • 6:30pm
Team Spooner vs. Team Coyne

Sun. Jan. 12/20

Game 4 • 9:30am
Team Kessel vs. Team Bellamy

Game 5 • 10:30am
Team Coyne vs. Team Larocque

Game 6 • 4:30pm
Team Daoust vs. Team Spooner

Games 1-4 at:

Herbert H. Carnegie Centennial Centre • 580 Finch Ave W, North York, ON

Game 5 at:

Al Palladini Community Centre • 9201 Islington Ave, Vaughan, ON

Game 6 at:

Mattamy Athletic Centre • 50 Carlton St, Toronto, ON


• Individual game tickets and Saturday Passes now on sale

• Can't make it yourself? Purchase a virtual ticket to send a young girl to a game

• Group Discount available for 10+ tickets

• Groups of 50+ will get to take part in game day activities - email cpurcell@pwhpa.com for more details

Want to get involved?
For more info on volunteering at the Showcase, please email - toronto@pwhpa.com

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Team Larocque

Erica Howe
Shae Tiley
Jocelyne Larocque
Blake Bolden
Kelsey Koelzer
Ella Matteucci
Alexis Woloschuk
Rachel Ade
Brianne Jenner
Jamie Lee Rattray
Victoria Bach
Laura Stacey
Jess Jones
Becca King
Jenna McParland
Shannon Stewart
Nicole Brown
Kelly Gribbons
Kristen Richards
Nicole Kosta


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Team Kessel

Katie Burt
Lauren Dahm
Olivia Zafuto
Jacquie Greco
Kali Flanagan
Megan Keller
Emily Matheson
Alyssa Gagliardi
Gigi Marvin
Haley Skarupa
Annika Zalewski
Hayley Scamurra
Emily Janiga
Melissa Samoskevich
Annie Pankowski
Shannon Hickey
Alexa Gruschow
Megan Myers
Jesse Vella


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Team Bellamy

Annie Belanger
Marlène Boissonnault
Kacey Bellamy
Brigette Lacquette
Meaghan Mikkelson
Katelyn Gosling
Halli Krzyzaniak
Emma Martin
Brianna Decker
Rebecca Johnston
Blayre Turnbull
Rebecca Leslie
Hanna Bunton
Laura Dostaler
Kaitlin Willoughby
Katelyn Rae
Cheyanne Newman
Erica Kromm
Jessie Eldridge
Alessandra Bianchi


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Team Daoust

Emerance Maschmeyer
Marie-Soleil Deschenes
Lauriane Rougeau
Erin Ambrose
Josiane Pozzebon
Catherine Daoust
Marie-Joelle Allard
Melanie Desrochers
Melodie Daoust
Hilary Knight
Marie-Philip Poulin
Jill Saulnier
Emily Clark
Ann-Sophie Bettez
Tracy-Ann Lavigne
Maude Gelinas
Karell Emard
Sarah Lefort
Genevieve Bannon
Kim Deschenes


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Team Spooner

Amanda Makela
Elaine Chuli
Laura Fortino
Renata Fast
Michelle Saunders
Mellissa Channell
Julia Fedeski
Emma Greco
Natalie Spooner
Sarah Nurse
Anissa Gamble
Loren Gabel
Brittany Howard
Shiann Darkangelo
Taylor Woods
Mackenzie MacNeil
Carolyne Prevost
Sydney Kidd
Jessica Platt
Jenna Dingeldein


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Team Coyne

Ann-Renee Desbiens
Alex Cavallini
Lee Stecklein
Savannah Harmon
Reagan Rust
Carrie Atkinson
Lauren Williams
Kelly Pannek
Kendall Coyne Schofield
Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson
Monique Lamoureux-Morando
Danielle Cameranesi
Hannah Brandt
Cassidy Vinkle
Chelsey Goldberg
Meghan Turner
Kaitlin Spurling
Courtney Turner
Bailey Larson
Catherine Quirion


(rosters are subject to change)

Thanks to our Sponsors!

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Adidas
Unifor
Budweiser
NHLPA
Biosteel
Toronto Maple Leafs
Bauer
Tim Hortons
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