A new league for a new mom as Kendall Coyne Schofield relishes her return to hockey with PWHL launch
11 months, 3 weeks ago

A new league for a new mom as Kendall Coyne Schofield relishes her return to hockey with PWHL launch

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Years from now, once her six-month-old son is mature enough to appreciate his upbringing, Kendall Coyne Schofield looks forward to sharing pictures and video of road trips the two will have enjoyed together during the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s inaugural season. “When I first announced my pregnancy, the first comment that I got out of a majority of people’s mouths were, `Oh, so you’re retiring,’” Coyne Schofield recalled. I can have both.’” That’s a major departure for Coyne Schofield after spending the days leading up to the PWHL’s exclusive free agency period in September worried whether she’d get an offer. And if we don’t provide those opportunities, we should be ashamed of ourselves.” Coyne Schofield said coming back from giving birth shouldn’t be any different than dealing with a player returning from a year-long injury. It’s time to play,’” Coyne Schofield said with a laugh.

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Mom and champion: Kendall Coyne enjoys full-circle moment in winning pro women’s hockey title
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Mom and champion: Kendall Coyne enjoys full-circle moment in winning pro women’s hockey title

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PWHL players joining NHL All-Star festivities is a chance to celebrate and grow the new league
10 months, 3 weeks ago

PWHL players joining NHL All-Star festivities is a chance to celebrate and grow the new league

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PWHPA forging ahead without NHL backing of women’s hockey
3 years, 7 months ago

PWHPA forging ahead without NHL backing of women’s hockey

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