Elisha Côté, Author at IX Sports

Ottawa Charge Head Coach Carla MacLeod Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Head coach Carla MacLeod announced her diagnosis on Sunday, emphasizes intention to keep coaching.

Ottawa’s core returns, but the path back to the playoffs won’t be easy.

It’s not the arena we wanted, but it’s the one Ottawa needs right now.

PWHL

Russia’s top scoring duo, a battle for balance on the blue line, and a showdown in the crease — Ottawa’s training camp has no shortage of storylines.

In NHL 26, women’s hockey takes a step sideways, the PWHL remains playable but stagnant so far.

Ranked first overall, Fillier is not just a rising star, she’s already the player every opponent has to game-plan against.

Slotted at three, Philips has the poise and pedigree to become the backbone of both Ottawa and Team USA’s crease for years to come.

A relentless scoring threat with a knack for big-game moments, Kaltounková is proving she belongs among the PWHL’s next wave of stars.

Spots 11 and 12 are up in the Top 25 Under 25!

Next up in our 2025 Top 25 Under 25 are Sanni Ahola and Viivi Vainikka.