NEWS: We have named Digit Murphy as our first head coach in franchise history
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Sion Ormond makes brave stand for Canadian Artistic Swimmers
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Four members of Canada’s artistic swimming team, training in Montreal, are speaking out about what they call a toxic environment.
Last month, allegations of abuse and harassment from swimmers and people outside the program led to the shutdown of the senior national artistic swimming team’s training centre, pending a review by an external firm.
Due to their fear of reprisals, Radio-Canada has agreed to protect the swimmers’ identities and to refer to them as Caroline, Sarah, Patricia and Rose.
“It’s been going on for too long within that organization,” said Caroline. “There is a toxic environment in artistic swimming.”
According to the swimmers, the alleged incident that sparked last month’s shutdown was troubling to several athletes.
During a conversation with team members, head coach Gabor Szauder is said to have made what were qualified as racist and hateful remarks.
“He was talking about what’s happening in China, the Black Lives Matter movement and Muslim people,” said Rose.
“He said all Muslims were extremists,” said Patricia. “And then he added: ‘When is the last time you saw a white person crash a plane?'”
When one of the swimmers confronted him about the comment, Szauder allegedly became verbally aggressive.
“He answered: ‘This is a free country. I can say whatever I want. Who are you to tell me what hate speech is? Are you God?'”
Verbal abuse
Another swimmer, Sion Ormond, isn’t surprised by these events. She says she retired two months ago because, amongst other reasons, the atmosphere at the training centre had become unbearable.
“The abuse that I witnessed regularly at the pool â It was just something that I did not want to be a part of anymore,” she said.
Ormond claims she and some of her teammates were victims of verbal abuse last year in China, during a competition.
“He said that if we kept swimming like that, he would hit us so hard, we wouldn’t know what happened,” she added.
Those comments were allegedly addressed to substitutes with the entire team present after a pre-competition warm-up deemed inadequate by the head coach.
“Maybe it was like ten minutes before our competition swim,” said Rose. “And there were various adults who were there that witnessed what was said.”
The coach apparently explained his comments after the fact, but the swimmers say they were not satisfied.
“He just said that we all misunderstood what he had said and that he was going to hit us really hard with a hard workout,” explained Patricia.
Screams and tears
According to the swimmers, Szauder would often zero in on one athlete to pick on.
Patricia recalls one incident in Hawaii during training camp.
“There was a girl that was publicly shamed for her weight, in front of the whole team. The staff was there. It was made clear to us that she was being publicly shamed. He verbalized that to us,” said Patricia.
“I felt sick listening to the conversation,” Rose said. “It was a really inappropriate way to handle that type of subject.”
Ultimately, the swimmers say these types of incidents became a burden, affecting the mood at the centre. They say Szauder is prone to mood swings and can get carried away, causing tears and anxiety.
“There’s been times when he’s yelled at girls to the point that they have panic attacks in the pool, in the gym,” Patricia said.
“And then he will continue to yell at them and harass them and swear at them. He will call them babies and tell them to stop crying, to compose themselves.”
The coach is also alleged to have made sexist comments on more than one occasion.
“He told us that girls should learn how to cook and clean, to take care of our men, or else they won’t want us,” Sarah said. “And that was all men looked for in a woman.”
They also say Szauder made comments of a sexual nature.
Ormond recalls one incident that took place in Prince George, B.C..
“He said: ‘Sion, zip up your hoodie before I get too excited,” Ormond said. “It was in front of multiple athletes. This is a 47-year-old man.”
Ormond is emotional as she recounts what happened. She claims she only found the courage to tell her parents about it after her retirement.
“I knew how inappropriate that comment was, that it never should’ve been said and I was scared,” she said. “I was afraid of what my dad would either say or do. I was afraid he would get involved and I would be perceived as a troublemaker.”
Fingers pointed at Canada Artistic Swimming
The four swimmers are critical of Canada Artistic Swimming for not taking the situation seriously enough, when incidents were reported.
Caroline says she often heard the same thing.
“We were constantly told: ‘You know, he comes from Eastern Europe.'”
“They would often meet with us after the fact to tell us we weren’t resilient enough and could not deal with anxiety and stress in training situations,” said Patricia. “It only made us more and more fearful to report it.”
Canada Artistic Swimming declined Radio-Canada Sports’ interview requests, citing the ongoing review that is being carried out by an outside firm.
In a written statement, coach Szauder denied the allegations. He says he is confident that the report will ultimately negate any sort of misconduct on his part.
The four swimmers say if nothing changes, they will seriously consider following Ormond’s lead and retiring â with the next Olympic Games less than a year away.
The Hawk flies with hockey-themed podcast
The Role I Played by Sami Jo Small represents a portrait in resiliency
Revered as an accomplished athlete, articulate public speaker, inspiring entrepreneur and strong leader, Sami Jo Small has now added the title of author to an already impressive repertoire. Published by Torontoâs ECW Press, The Role I Played goes beyond chronicling a decade spent with one of the most dominant teams in both, Canadian sporting, and international hockey, history.
A compelling account that displays a highly profound human element, adding substance to the achievements of being a three-time Olympian and proud owner of five IIHF Womenâs World Championships, the gravitas, sincerity and honesty are unlike any in a book about womenâs ice hockey, a topic that deserves more pages dedicated to it in the literary world.
Having first graced the ice at the tender age of five in her hometown of Winnipeg, quickly identified as âthe girl who played hockeyâ, having to occasionally tolerate abhorrent and insensitive remarks such as âget in the kitchenâ, Small persevered, growing up to become a two-sport star, gaining a track and field scholarship to Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. Participating in events such as discus and javelin, along with a place between the pipes on the menâs club team, Small also displayed a highly cerebral side, graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. From an athletic standpoint, Smallâs personal best in the Discus involved a distance of 166-11 (50.88 metres), while her proficiency in the javelin remains one of the finest in Stanford history.
In pre-1999 records, Small owns the fourth longest distance among female javelin throwers for Stanford, recording a solid 175-11 (53.62 metres), trailing only teammate Jen McCormick, Mary Osborne and Erica Wheeler, who holds the mark with a distance of 192-2 (58.58). In the post-millennium era, the only Stanford athlete to come close to these four fantastic record holders involved Brianna Bain, enjoying a mark of 183-10 (56.03 metres)
Other notable athletes during Smallâs time at Stanford included Val Whiting and Kate Starbird, both All-America selections in womenâs basketball, Casey Martin and Tiger Woods, both graduate to the PGA Tour. In addition, future Major League Baseball player AJ Hinch, quarterback Steve Stenstrom and wide receiver Justin Armour, both members of the 1995 NFL Draft Class, Stenstrom claimed by the Kansas City Chiefs while the Buffalo Bills selected Armour, also wore the Stanford colors.
Running parallel to this unique experience in Stanford was the fact that her older brother was pursuing his own studies across the Bay. Enrolled at the University of California-Berkeley, Luke, a former NCAA swimmer, participated with the Golden Bears club hockey team, calling Sami Jo an on-ice rival. While he would prove to be one of her biggest supporters, attending national team games dressed up as âCaptain Canadaâ, of which there are photos published in the memoir, neither could anticipate the roller coaster ride en route to Nagano.
Joining the Canadian national team near the end of 1997, it brought with it a tremendous aspect of serendipity, as she would meet her new teammates in San Jose, located roughly 18 miles south of Palo Alto. Crediting Wally Kozak with discovering her potential as a National Team goaltender, Small was actually among four goaltenders at a Team Canada camp earlier in the year. Including Danielle DubĂŠ and Lesley Reddon, members of Canadaâs roster in a gold medal effort at the 1997 IIHF Worlds, and legendary Manon Rheaume, six years removed from her NHL experience, embarking on a comeback, Small was the one released from the camp.
Recognized for pushing the other goaltenders, Small was encouraged by head coach Shannon Miller not to give up on her dream. With the objective of returning to Palo Alto, prepared to begin her senior season at Stanford, Smallâs life took an unexpected turn, as her worlds of Stanford and hockey collided. Informed that was eligible for an opportunity to be the third goaltender on the National Team, this exciting chapter involved the arrival of her Canadian teammates in San Jose. Embarking on a car ride with a handful of new teammates, including Vicky Sunohara and fellow Manitoban Jennifer Botterill, it proved to be a unique team bonding experience.
Remarkable repertoire highlights fascinating hockey journey of Jamie Huntley
Prior to officiating, Huntley enjoyed a sensational run as a competitor. Skating for the Elmira College Soaring Eagles, one of the most accomplished programs in NCAA Division III hockey, she established herself as a two-sport star, also excelling on the diamond with the softball program, it propelled Huntley into exalted status. Reflecting on the experience of donning the purple paraphernalia of Elmira, campus life was akin to a small village.
âPlaying for Elmira College, I was able to play competitive hockey for a top Division III program, as well as play Softball. Playing for Elmira, you are able to play sports as well as have a social life along with your academics. Elmira was a small school and you were really able to make lifelong friendships with different people, not just your teammates.â
As an official, the number of milestones accumulated reflects a sterling career poised for even greater heights. Having enjoyed the chance to work both Olympic qualifying and World Championship events, it stands as testament to her potential.
âBeing able to work an Olympics qualifying tournament and a few World Championships was a great opportunity and an honor to be selected to work such important events. Being able to serve the game to the best of my abilities, no matter what level, is the goal as well as to continue to grow and learn. As the game continues to grow, we as officials have to grow with them in order to continue to be selected for these high level events.
Just as impressive her officiating endeavors, Huntley was also found behind the bench. Admirably serving in the capacity of head coach with the Junior Gulls, it has provided her with tremendous perspective. Undeniably, her background as an official has allowed her to be a much more effective coach, bringing a cerebral approach, a strong background allowing the youth players the opportunity to benefit and grow from a highly knowledgeable individual. Remaining focused on the key objective of providing a fun environment for the players, it serves to strengthen Huntleyâs standing as a role model.
âI believe my officiating background helps as a coach because you see the game a little differently, and I know how to explain the rules to the kids. I think having the officiating background, along with the playing background helps with the overall knowledge of the game and helping youth grow in a positive, fun, as well as in a competitive nature.â
Propelling Huntley into part of an empowering movement in sporting equality, her work as an official reached a new apex. Working with Erin Blair at a Southern Professional Hockey League game, it marked another remarkable chapter in the leagueâs history.
In addition to their collaborative efforts, the SPHL has seen Katie Guay, who also officiated an event at the 2020 NHL All-Star Weekend in St. Louis, grace the ice in the refereeâs zebra stripes. Additionally, multiple Winter Games gold medalist Shannon Szabados stood between the pipes for the Columbus Cottonmouths , making history, and generating significant excitement, with every subsequent appearance.
With fond recollections of the event, gaining the opportunity to officiate a professional menâs ice hockey contest, it stands as one of her proudest achievements, âBeing able to work an SPHL game with Erin Blair was a great opportunity.  Being able to skate with and learn from an experienced official, such as Erin, is always a plus.  Being able to work a different level game, especially on the menâs professional side is a step in the right direction for all female officials looking to grow the game for all.â
âAll quotes obtained first hand unless otherwise indicatedâ
Seattle Storm reign supreme in the bubble with phenomenal Finals Sweep
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The Seattle Storm experienced one of the most beautiful and meaningful accomplishments on October 6.
The team crushed the Las Vegas Aces in a 92-59 victory. The Storm swept the WNBA finals, earning the championship. The record-breaking margin of victory wasnât the only special thing about the evening. After a tumultuous and emotional season, the Storm had made it through. They secured their fourth title in 16 years.
Cianna Lieffers brings prominent presence to Prairie Hockey
With the 2010s having signified a remarkable generation of female hockey heroes emerging from Prairie Canada, the tremendous impact made extended beyond the players. Running parallel to this time involved an unprecedented growth in the number of women that have donned the refereeâs zebra stripes, expanding the possibilities
Among Prairie Canadaâs most impressive female referees, Cianna Lieffers, a resident of Saskatchewan, has already experienced a series of brushes with history. Having officiated numerous events, Lieffers enjoyed the opportunity to become part of an exclusive sorority. Joined by the likes of Michelle Stapleton, Krista Funke, and Alex Clarke, this empowering all-female officiating crew at a Midget AAA game in Saskatchewan.
âThis AAA game held in Moose Jaw, SK was a game I will never forget. Not only did I get the chance to skate with 3 close friends (Michelle Stapleton, Krista Funke, and Alex Clarke) but I also got to be apart of the first ever all female crew to officiate a AAA game.
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In the last 5 years, Saskatchewan Referee division has had significant growth and development within its female program. This was our chance to showcase how far we have come in the last five years. The fact that we were able to put 4 qualified females on the ice at a AAA level was an amazing accomplishment.
However, this game had underlying significance for us 4 on the ice and our officials coach. One of our officiating mentor/coaches, who was also the AAA league assignor for officials, had a dream of having an all female crew work a game in his league. He had passed away before we had the chance to accomplish this goal. Finally making this dream of his come true, made this AAA game even more special to us and there is no doubt that he was in the rink that day, proud of what we accomplished.â
On officiating in the SJHL and working Humboldt Broncos games, finding inspiration by the way the team has bounced back after such tragedy
âI have been working in the SJHL as a linesman for the past five seasons. This was a great opportunity to work faster and more skilled hockey. This has allowed me to further develop myself as an official for two reasons; the elevated skill level and the opportunity to work with and learn from other senior officials within the league. I am fortunate to be one of few females working in this league as I truly believe this league has made a crucial impact on my development as an official in both male and female hockey.
It truly is amazing how the team has responded and it is inspiring being on the ice working their games. They have full support within the community and it is shown at every single home game.â
On getting the chance to officiate at the 2020 World Youth Olympics
âI was honored to be selected by the IIHF to officiate at the 2020 Youth Olympic Games. This was an amazing event that allowed me to work with officials and supervisors from all around the world. The 17 days spent in Lausanne Switzerland were incredible. Events like these are truly amazing, as they bring together people from various different countries. This was the first year that they had the 3 on 3 events at the Youth Olympics and this allowed for individual players to represent their country at the Olympic level. The second week was the 6 nations tournament. It was a great experience to be there for both events (3 on 3 and the 6 Nations tournament) and I was honored to be selected to work the gold medal game for both championships.â
Reflections on having officiated in Scotland and Mexico City.
âI have been very fortunate to have had some amazing travel opportunities to officiate hockey. My first taste of international hockey was as a linesman in Mexico City for an Olympic Qualifier. This was very exciting as it was my first international event. My second event was as a referee in Dumfries, Scotland.
The countries that host have spent countless hours preparing for these events and the support from the volunteers and fans demonstrate this. It really is awesome to see the support and love for hockey in these countries. Regardless of where you go or what language is spoken, youâre all there for the same reason and thatâs hockey.
These international opportunities have combined two of my passions, hockey and travelling (as I have spent two summers backpacking South East Asia and South America). I will be forever grateful for the memories, travel opportunities, and lifelong friends that hockey has given me!â
âAll quotes obtained first hand unless otherwise indicatedâ
Jeanie Buss adds to Lakers legacy as first female owner to capture an NBA championship
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Jeanie Buss made history late Sunday when she came down to the court to accept the Larry OâBrien trophy.
Buss, who took over the Los Angeles Lakers in 2017, is the first female controlling owner to lead an NBA organization to a championship.https://platform.twitter.com/embed/index.html?dnt=true&embedId=twitter-widget-0&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1315481201914736640&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fsports.yahoo.com%2Flakers-championship-jeanie-buss-first-woman-to-win-controlling-owner-190251187.html&siteScreenName=YahooSports&theme=light&widgetsVersion=ed20a2b%3A1601588405575&width=550px
âI look forward to celebrating with you. Until then, I will bring back the trophy to Los Angeles, where it belongs.â – @JeanieBuss pic.twitter.com/BWu0Jns4Ebâ Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 12, 2020
The Basketball Association of America formed in 1946 and merged with the National Basketball League three years later to form the NBA. Itâs been more than 70 years without a woman winning a title as the principal owner.
Buss, 59, took over as controlling owner of the Lakers in 2017 after a legal battle with her brothers. The Buss Family Trust owns the organization, and Buss serves as president. Her father, Jerry Buss, won 10 NBA titles as owner of the team from 1979 until his death in 2013.
Jess Leclerc making her mark as a highly accomplished official
At the tender age of 12, Leclerc was already garbed in the refereeâs stripes, earning $10 a game as a youth hockey official. Following in the footsteps of her father, Alain, also a long-time official, Jess has carved her own remarkable legacy. Raised in Augusta, Maine, she reached a revered pinnacle, part of a group of 19 women (including four Americans) serving as officials at the 2018 Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea.
As the 2018 Games composed a new and historic chapter in the legacy of female hockey, from a shootout deciding a gold medal, an exhilarating first, to the Unified Korean team enjoying their Olympic debut, Leclerc enjoyed the opportunity to participate in two of Koreaâs contests, including their historic first appearance. In addition, she was also part of the officiating crew when Randi Griffin scored Koreaâs first-ever Olympic goal, achieving the feat versus Japanâs Akane Konishi in a 4-1 loss.
Wrapping up her duties with the bronze medal game between Finland and the Olympic Athletes of Russia, part of a crew that included fellow American Dina Allen, plus Canadian officials Justine Todd and Gabrielle Ariano-Lortie. With a lifetime of memories were made during an absolutely career-defining experience, reflections on this fascinating time are a constant source of satistfaction and attainment,
âThe Olympics were incredible. It certainly was an experience that I will never forget. I was extremely fortunate to be able to work some very historic and memorable games (such as) the first Unified Korean game, their game against Japan when they scored their 1st goal, and the Bronze medal game. From the opening ceremonies to watching the incredible gold medal game between USA and Canada, it was an experience that has had lasting impressions on me.â Officiating ran parallel to Leclercâs solid playing career, as some weekends would include a balance of both. Whether it was mornings in the role of referee, following by an evening match with her club team, her playing resume includes Deerfield Academy, one season in the powder blue of the University of Maine Black Bears, where she studied Kinesiology and Physical Education. Followed by competition with Utica College, Leclerc enjoyed two seasons (2007-09) as team captain, where she specialized in their Therapeutic Recreation program. In three seasons spent as a member of the Pioneers, playing for head coach Dave Clausen, Leclerc also earned All-Conference honors thrice.
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Amassing a respectable 36 points while never missing a game, enjoying 79 appearances, Leclerc was also a two-sport star, playing for the varsity lacrosse team. As her career milestones have involved a degree of commendable coverage on the part of the college, the Utica connection remains a highly strong point of pride,
âThe best part about playing at Utica, other than my teammates and coaches, was that I was able to be a student, an athlete (I also played lax), and a college student. I was able to continue to officiate through college as well.
Utica helped me to balance all of my passions. It meant a lot for them to continue to follow my officiating career. Officiating is not something that is directly linked to my Utica experience and so it was nice for them to acknowledge the success of an alumni in an area not linked to a degree.â
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Obtaining her international license as a linesman, Leclerc gained the opportunity to officiate the 2015 IIHF Under-18 Womenâs World Championships in Buffalo, signifying an incredible leap forward in her career evolution. Among the most notable games she worked at the event involved the fifth place game between Finland and Sweden, joined by Canadian Jennifer McMahon and British official Deana Cuglietta as Anni Keisala recorded 12 saves in a 3-0 shutout win for the Finns.
Currently, Leclercâs remarkable schedule can involve working in 15-20 games during an average month, taking to the ice in both Maine and Massachusetts. While her slate of games covers a wide breadth, including high school and NCAA Division III competition, including working at menâs games, the fact that she has also been adding lustre to her growing legacy, along with female professional hockey.
The linkage to professional hockey is one that even saw Leclerc cross over into the realm of the NHL. With a series of milestones over the last two years involving all-female officiating crews at the 2019 NCAA Frozen Four and at an event part of the 2020 NHL All-Star Weekend festivities, one of the most fascinating elements of Leclercâs officiating jersey involved attending the 2019 NHL officiating combine at Buffaloâs Harbor Center.
âThe NHL combine was a great experience. It gave us an opportunity of not only where we stood amongst some very talented officials but also showed that gender really did not matter. The experience helped to show that women could compete amongst the men and it was a matter of the job done on the ice.â
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Hockey humanitarian Jessica Campbell makes history with exciting selection to Battle of the Blades
In the aftermath of a Stanley Cup Final contested in September, the sixth season of Battle of the Blades brings with it a unique element of history. From the outset, the competition shall feature three female hockey players, an unprecedented first. Featuring multiple Winter Games gold medalists Meghan Agosta and Jennifer Botterill, who has also made a name for herself as a respected broadcaster, recently employed with the NHLâs New York Islanders, this trinity of elite talent involves another tremendous individual whose inclusion embodies the sense of history. Born in Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Jessica Campbell becomes the first non-Olympic womenâs ice hockey player to compete on the highly popular program.
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Known affectionately as Boof and Soupy, Campbell, also an entrepreneur, having established JC Powerskating and Prairie Built Hockey, is a revered teammate whose compassion and empathy exemplifies a tremendous character. While playing for Cornell University in the Ivy League, racking up 100 points, serving as team captain in her senior season, one of her teammates was Morgan Richardson, whose younger sister Daron, tragically lost her life to suicide. As the admirable cause Do It for Daron (DIFD) was founded in the aftermath of such a devastating loss, supporting numerous initiatives at The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health, the Big Red hosted fundraisers in the causeâs honor among Morganâs arrival in Ithaca.
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With many Big Red competitors graduating to the professional ranks, their admiration for DIFD never wavered. In addition to the Big Red continuing to host fundraisers following Morganâs graduation, which even saw Ivy League rival Princeton host an event this past season, it is not uncommon to see the trademark DIFD Purple Heart logo on the back of many players helmets throughout North America. From Alyssa Gagliardi organizing a DIFD fundraiser for her club team, the NWHLâs Boston Pride, to Campbell, raising awareness of the cause in the paraphernalia of the Calgary Inferno, their efforts, among so many others, is a remarkable testament to the positive impact of DIFD.
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That impact continues in Battle of the Blades, as Campbell, an advocate for mental health, and recipient of the CWHLâs 2017 Humanitarian of the Year Award, shall be competing on their behalf. Her skating partner, Asher Hill, who can also be seen in co-hosting duties on the CBC Sports’ YouTube series That Figure Skating Show with Dylan Moscovitch, will be skating for the Black Legal Action Centre. Worth noting, Agosta and Botterill, each former Angela James Bowl winners both share the common thread of CWHL hockey with Campbell. Agosta, who holds the league record for most points scored in one CWHL season, like Campbell, both have their names engraved on the Clarkson Cup. Botterill, whose skating partner is Eric Radford, is not only a charter member of the Toronto Furies, holds the franchise single season scoring record.
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Known affectionately as Boof and Soupy, Campbell, also an entrepreneur, having established JC Powerskating and Prairie Built Hockey, is a revered teammate whose compassion and empathy exemplifies a tremendous character. While playing for Cornell University in the Ivy League, racking up 100 points, serving as team captain in her senior season, one of her teammates was Morgan Richardson, whose younger sister Daron, tragically lost her life to suicide. As the admirable cause Do It for Daron (DIFD) was founded in the aftermath of such a devastating loss, supporting numerous initiatives at The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health, the Big Red hosted fundraisers in the causeâs honor among Morganâs arrival in Ithaca.
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With many Big Red competitors graduating to the professional ranks, their admiration for DIFD never wavered. In addition to the Big Red continuing to host fundraisers following Morganâs graduation, which even saw Ivy League rival Princeton host an event this past season, it is not uncommon to see the trademark DIFD Purple Heart logo on the back of many players helmets throughout North America. From Alyssa Gagliardi organizing a DIFD fundraiser for her club team, the NWHLâs Boston Pride, to Campbell, raising awareness of the cause in the paraphernalia of the Calgary Inferno, their efforts, among so many others, is a remarkable testament to the positive impact of DIFD.
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That impact continues in Battle of the Blades, as Campbell, an advocate for mental health, and recipient of the CWHLâs 2017 Humanitarian of the Year Award, shall be competing on their behalf. Her skating partner, Asher Hill, who can also be seen in co-hosting duties on the CBC Sports’ YouTube series That Figure Skating Show with Dylan Moscovitch, will be skating for the Black Legal Action Centre. Worth noting, Agosta and Botterill, each former Angela James Bowl winners both share the common thread of CWHL hockey with Campbell. Agosta, who holds the league record for most points scored in one CWHL season, like Campbell, both have their names engraved on the Clarkson Cup. Botterill, whose skating partner is Eric Radford, is not only a charter member of the Toronto Furies, holds the franchise single season scoring record.
