There’s nothing in Minnesota quite like state tournament week. The energy in St. Paul is electric, the talent on the ice is exceptional, and every team arrives with a story worth telling. From powerhouse programs to first‑time qualifiers, this year’s field of 16 brings a mix of tradition, grit, and possibility. Here’s a closer look…
What a fun opening round of this year’s Olympics women’s hockey tournament! We saw some surprises, some standout performances, and a lot of great hockey. Let’s recap everything that happened, and preview where we go from here. Group A Final Standings Group A Takeaways – Team by Team There were definitely some surprises for me…
A legacy of love, resilience, and redefining what’s possible in women’s hockey. If you followed Minnesota girls’ hockey in the early 2010s, you likely knew the name Taylor Williamson — the 2015 Ms. Hockey winner, Edina standout, and future Gophers national champion. Today, she’s Taylor Hinseth, newly married and thriving in a coaching career she…
The air shifts when section play begins. Rinks fill a little earlier, student sections get a little louder, and every shift carries a little more weight. Across Minnesota, 16 sections are gearing up for the most meaningful hockey of the year — where legacies are built, upsets are born, and the road to the X…
We’ve nearly made it — the preliminary round of women’s hockey at the 2026 Milan Olympics starts tomorrow, and I can’t wait. If you want a refresher on the biggest storylines shaping this year’s tournament, you can check out last week’s preview here. Today, we’re zooming in on the preliminary round: the schedule, the matchups, and what…
It was a busy and exciting month in the PWHL! We saw some big changes in the standings, saw some stars solidify their continued strong seasons, and so much more! Let’s dive into what happened and where we stand. Standings We have seen a pretty big shakeup in the standings; the top 2 teams remain…
It was another fun week, with the final PWHL games before the Olympic break, and the first NCAA games without the top players who are now in Milan to represent their countries. Let’s dive into what happened this week. News/Notes/Roster Updates PWHL Games Sceptres @ Victoire Sirens @ Fleet Torrent @ Charge Goldeneyes @ Frost …
This post is part of a four‑part series highlighting some of the Eden Prairie girls’ hockey assistant coaches — the women shaping the next generation of players through leadership, connection, and community. Read the full series: For the next installment of my Eden Prairie Girls Hockey coaching series, I had the chance to sit down…
We’re now just over a week away from the first puck drop of the 2026 Milan Olympics, and the excitement is really starting to build. If you’ve been following along on Instagram, you’ve already seen some of my Reels breaking down what to expect in Milan — but I also wanted to bring those ideas…
Before diving into this week’s women’s hockey recap, I want to acknowledge the difficult reality unfolding here in Minnesota. The events happening across our state are deeply troubling, and they weigh heavily on so many of us. While I don’t use this blog to cover those issues directly, that absence should never be mistaken for…
This post is part of a four‑part series highlighting some of the Eden Prairie girls’ hockey assistant coaches — the women shaping the next generation of players through leadership, connection, and community. Read the full series: When you talk to Amanda Leveille, you immediately understand why so many young goalies in Eden Prairie look up…
We’re getting so close to the start of the 2026 Milan Olympics, and I can feel the excitement building already. I’ve always loved the Olympics — the energy, the storylines, the chance to see the best in the world on one stage — but women’s hockey is what I look forward to most. As we…
It was a busy week, with the PWHL schedule including 2 OT games, 1 shootout, a record-setting attendance at the Takeover Tour Game, and the biggest trade in PWHL history. We also saw Team USA win gold at the U18 tournament, the Beanpot semifinals, and another busy week of NCAA hockey as well. Let’s dig…
This post is part of a four‑part series highlighting some of the Eden Prairie girls’ hockey assistant coaches — the women shaping the next generation of players through leadership, connection, and community. Read the full series: A Full-Circle Return to Eden Prairie There’s something special about coming home — especially when “home” is a rink…
We’re quickly approaching one of my favorite times of the year, MN high school hockey section tournaments and then state tournament! It has been a busy and action packed month of girl’s hockey, so let’s look at what has happened and who’s positioning themselves best for the upcoming playoffs. Class AA – Top 10 Rankings …
It was a bit of a lighter week of games in the PWHL, but the NCAA teams were back at full force, and there were great games and performances in both the PWHL and NCAA. Roster Updates & Team Announcements Again this week, we saw a number of roster updates and other team announcements. Here’s…
This post is part of a four‑part series highlighting the Eden Prairie girls’ hockey assistant coaches — the women shaping the next generation of players through leadership, connection, and community. Read the full series: High school hockey is often remembered in snapshots — the locker room laughter, the long bus rides, the friendships that outlast…
We’re well over a month into the PWHL season, so I thought it was a good time to take a look at where everything stands currently, who have been the top performers so far, and any other surprises or thoughts on the season so far. Standings I can honestly say that the current standings are…
Happy new year everyone! We finally had some NCAA games back in session, plus a busy week of PWHL games that included 2 more Takeover Tour games. It was another fun week of women’s hockey! News & Notes There were a lot of roster updates and other similar notes, so let’s dive into those first…
Another fun week of hockey in the books! We had 2 more Takeover Tour games, as well as a well attended game at the Bell Centre. We also saw the Charge continue their comeback and winning ways this week. Here are the highlights from the week. PWHL Games Charge @ Sceptres Victoire @ Torrent Fleet…
It was a busy week as PWHL play resumed after the international break. We saw the Fleet’s winning streak finally end (but no losing streak for the Fleet, as they won their next game), and we also had our first 2 Takeover Tour games of the season. Here’s what happened this week! A quick programming…
I’m thrilled to share today’s post — an interview with someone who holds a special place in Minnesota’s hockey story and in my own hometown pride: Sydney Langseth. Sydney grew up in Eden Prairie, where she joined the varsity program as an eighth grader and went on to play five standout seasons, including helping the…
Now that the Rivalry Series is complete for this year, let’s dig into how the games went! If you’re not familiar with the Rivalry Series, it is a series of games between Team USA and Team Canada that have been held every year since 2018. The number of games have differed from year to year,…
If you follow Her Puck Perspective, you already know how much I love women’s hockey — especially the college game. So when I had the chance to sit down with three women who are deeply involved in the Women’s Beanpot — Linda, Molly, and Mary — I knew it would be a conversation worth sharing….
With the girls high school hockey season in full swing, I thought it would be fun to start a new feature and once a month, check in and see how the top teams have been performing, which players are impressing, and more! Let’s see what has been happening in MN girls high school hockey so…
It sounds like expansion is going to be happening again in the PWHL, possibly as soon as summer 2026. Amy Scheer, the Senior Vice President of Business Operations for the PWHL, was recently quoted as saying, “Next year, we are expanding again. It’s either 2-4 teams. If I were a betting woman, I’d say it…
It was another fun week of women’s hockey! We saw two incredible saves this week (one from Gwyneth Philips and one from Emerance Maschmeyer; both could be up for saves of the year at the end of the season). We also saw some teams off to slow starts in games, with low shot totals in…
The State of Hockey isn’t just a nickname — it’s a legacy. As a Minnesotan, I always love to see the impact that Minnesota has on women’s hockey, so I thought it would be fun to look at just what that impact means in terms of numbers on PWHL rosters. Minnesotans are making their mark…
A few weeks ago, the PWHL announced its Takeover Tour schedule and locations for the 2025-2026 season. If you’re not familiar with it, the Takeover Tour is the series of neutral site games held across the USA and Canada throughout the PWHL season. The games are primarily a chance for the PWHL to gain exposure…
Another fun week in women’s hockey! We saw the rest of the PWHL teams play in their home openers (with the trend continuing that a number of home teams lost their home opener), saw a number of players score their first goals in the PWHL, and saw some struggles by the 2 expansion franchises (Seattle…
On this holiday that recognizes gratitude, I wanted to express my gratitude for the hockey community and everyone who is supporting me as I do my best to celebrate and showcase this sport that I love so much. From the trailblazers who carved paths for women’s hockey, to the fans who cheer every stride, this…
What a fun week of women’s hockey! Friday was the start of the third season for the PWHL, which featured the Minnesota Frost raising their banner for last season’s Walter Cup championship before their first game, and then we saw our two new expansion franchises, the Seattle Torrent and Vancouver Goldeneyes, face off for the…
We made it, PWHL fans! The season officially starts tonight! With the final rosters being due on Wednesday this week, there were a lot of final cuts and signings this week as each team solidified their rosters. Here are the news and notes from the week. Ottawa Arena Update The PWHL made it clear that…
If you haven’t read the first part of this story, please find it here: After years of falling deeper in love with women’s hockey, I reached a turning point. The PWHL’s inaugural season was thrilling—Minnesota’s draft picks, the home opener, the playoff rollercoaster, and the Walter Cup win. But the offseason that followed was hard….
The puck drops this week as the PWHL begins its third full regular season, and its first in the post-expansion era, with the Seattle Torrent and Vancouver Goldeneyes set to play their first ever game this week! Teams are ready to showcase their rosters, rivalries will begin brewing (or renew from past seasons), and history…
Welcome to my first women’s hockey news roundup! With the first two Rivalry Series games in the rear view mirror and PWHL camps in full swing, we have a few things to get caught up on! Ottawa Arena Update Ottawa unfortunately got some very unwelcome news last week, with the Ottawa City Council approving the…
I’ve been a hockey fan for as long as I can remember. Growing up in Minnesota, I cheered for the Gopher men’s team, especially during the years when Minnesota didn’t have an NHL team. I didn’t play hockey myself; horseback riding was my sport, and while I loved watching hockey, it never occurred to me…
