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OFFSIDE: The Blog
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The official blog of Team OFFSIDE, featuring award-winning sports journalists, aspiring writers of all ages, an overview of both video and audio podcasts, and while there's plenty of story-telling about women's hockey on this blog, we cover any and all sports, and no tough topic are off limits. Our goal is to help create true equity, inclusion and diversity across all sports - and far beyond.
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Finns takes home bronze medals after defeating Swiss at women's worlds championship in Calgary
With two Group A teams in the bronze medal game at the 2021 IIHF Women’s World Championship in Calgary, Alta., a key theme for both...
Mark Staffieri
Sep 6, 20213 min read
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Canada routs Switzerland to play for gold at women's worlds
For the 19th time in 20 IIHF Women’s World Championship tournaments, historic rivals Canada and the United States dueled for tor the...
Rob Del Mundo
Sep 3, 20212 min read
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Americans shut out Finns in renewed rivalry during first semi at IIHF Women's World Championship
United States shut out Finland 3-0 in first semifinal face-off the 2021 IIHF Women's World Championship in Calgary, Alta. (IIHF).
Mark Staffieri
Sep 2, 20213 min read
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OFFSIDE Coach Al: The Science of Skating - Part 3 (Symptoms of restrictions)
By Al Taylor (a.k.a. Mr. Rhonda), Senior Staff Columnist The principles of human motion clearly indicate the absolute need for the ankle...
Rob Del Mundo
Jan 15, 20213 min read
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Making dreams happen: Team Canada forward Natalie Spooner inspires next generation
Despite the multitude of challenges posed by the global pandemic, Team Canada Olympian and Professional Women’s Hockey Players...
Rob Del Mundo
Jan 13, 20214 min read
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OFFSIDE Al: On the World Juniors
By Al Taylor (Mr. Rhonda) As we sit down tonight to watch what is sure to be an exciting gold medal game between Canada and the United...
Al Taylor (a.k.a. Mr. Rhonda)
Jan 5, 20211 min read
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‘We are developing a community’:Team Canada forward Brianne Jenner took annual hockey academy online
With a combination of gratitude and enthusiasm, Canada’s National Women’s Team alumna Brianne Jenner holds a highly positive outlook on...
Mark Staffieri
Dec 21, 20203 min read
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OFFSIDE Coach Al: The Science of Skating - Part 2 (How the legs work)
By Al Taylor (a.k.a. Mr. Rhonda), Senior Staff Columnist Understanding how the legs work clarifies the principles of the study of human...
Al Taylor (a.k.a. Mr. Rhonda)
Dec 17, 20205 min read
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RED BARONS DOCUMENTARY!: OFFSIDE author, founder Rhonda Taylor shares memories with former teammates
Did you know that #OFFSIDE author and founder #RhondaTaylor played for the #RedBarons, described in the documentary linked below as,...
Rhonda Taylor
Dec 16, 20201 min read
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OFFSIDE: The Podcast - Builders' Series Episode 3, Female Council Part 3
The boys are back! #OFFSIDE: The Podcast hosts Rhonda Taylor, Dave Briglio and Kristen Lipscombe are overjoyed to welcome back hockey...
Kristen Lipscombe
Dec 14, 20202 min read
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OFFSIDE: The Podcast - Dr. Jen Welter, first female to coach in NFL!
We've got another incredible guest on #OFFSIDE: The Podcast this week! Hosts Rhonda Leeman Taylor and Kris Lipscombe were absolutely...
Kristen Lipscombe
Dec 2, 20202 min read
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OFFSIDE: The Podcast - Two-time Olympic gold medallist goalie Sami Jo Small on her new book
Putting together this podcast has been particularly special for the OFFSIDE Team. That's because we are so excited to have had the chance...
Kristen Lipscombe
Nov 16, 20201 min read
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OFFSIDE Coach Al: The Science of Skating - Part 1 (avoiding frozen foot syndrome)
By Al Taylor (a.k.a. Mr. Rhonda), Senior Staff Columnist This blog will be the first in a series on the science of skating. This approach...
Al Taylor (a.k.a. Mr. Rhonda)
Nov 12, 20206 min read
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OFFSIDE: The Podcast - Anika Jess of She's 4 Sport
Team #OFFSIDE is thrilled to welcome Ainka Jess, CEO and Founder of She's4Sports, to our podcast.#Shes4Sports was most recently featured...
Kristen Lipscombe
Oct 26, 20201 min read
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OFFSIDE: The Podcast - Women's Hockey Builders Series, Episode 2
The #OFFSIDE team is thrilled to bring the second installment of our podcast #BuilderSeries, featuring some major players in the growth...
Kristen Lipscombe
Oct 5, 20201 min read
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OFFSIDE: The Podcast: OFFSIDE: The Podcast - Women's Hockey Builders Series, Episode 1
The #OFFSIDE team is pleased to "drop the puck" on this hockey season with a very special set of #podcast episodes we're calling our...
Kristen Lipscombe
Sep 21, 20201 min read
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REVIEWS: What people are saying about OFFSIDE: The Book
Rhonda, Let me say, right off the top, that I enjoyed reading Offside, your detailed book on women’s hockey, written from the perspective...
Kristen Lipscombe
Sep 21, 20201 min read
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OFFSIDE: The Podcast - See What She Can Do
We've got another awesome podcast to please the ears! This time we have the pleasure of chatting with Caroline Wiley, president and...
Kristen Lipscombe
Aug 3, 20201 min read
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OFFSIDE: The Podcast - Power Skating Expert Britney Millar
The latest #OFFSIDE podcast is out for your listening pleasure!It features fellow Kingston, Ont., native Britney Millar (podcast host...
Kristen Lipscombe
Jul 20, 20201 min read
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OFFSIDE: The Podcast - Team Canada forward Brianne Jenner on staying focused through pandemic
The latest #OFFSIDE podcast is out and we've got a very special guest on this time! Hosts Rhonda Taylor, Dave Briglio & commentator Kris...
Kristen Lipscombe
Jul 6, 20201 min read
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