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The 2017-2018 Top Ten Memories

So it’s tradition for me every year on this blog to recap each hockey season with my Top 10 Memories. As I sit here reflection on the amazing season we just had at Colgate, I just have to say that … Continue reading

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The Amazing Race Scavenger Hunt, Hockey Style

It’s been a long time since I updated but as I’m sure you’re all aware, I recently started in my new role as Director of Women’s Hockey Operations at Colgate. One of my first major projects for the team was … Continue reading

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Top 10 Season Moments

After every season, I like to look back at some of my favorite Blades memories. This season had so many fun times. Gino’s Gronk Spike after our first (shootout) win in Toronto, Dec 11, 2016. Please take a moment to … Continue reading

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When Another Season Comes to an End…

When another hockey season comes to an end, usually I feel ready for a break. Toward the end of the season, the wheels start to fall off, so to speak. Practices and games become a grind. Players get sick, tired. They … Continue reading

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A GM’s Thanksgiving

I’ve been thinking about the subject of my next blog post for quite some time, and now that we are settling into the holiday season, I thought I’d write about what I’m thankful for, from a GM perspective. 1. Blades … Continue reading

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Hockey Season Eve

As I sit here unable to sleep (have you ever been too tired to sleep? I think that’s what I’m up against..nap will happen later)  I can’t help but reflect on the craziness of the past two months. Meetings, practices, … Continue reading

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A New Season, A Blank Slate

Well, this week has certainly been an eventful one in Blades land, to say the least. I wanted to take some time to write about the draft, our new assistant coach, and of course, the trade.  The Draft The CWHL … Continue reading

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How Does a GM Prepare for the Draft?

I’ve been getting some questions lately about how exactly a GM prepares for the CWHL Draft. I love answering people’s questions about my job, so if you have any, send them my way at kpatronick@cwhl.ca or tweet at me @KristaPatronick. So, … Continue reading

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Summertime Hockey Happenings

Hi everyone! Hope everyone has been enjoying summer so far. I sure have been! For those of us in the business and operations side of hockey, there really is no such thing as an off season. Actually, the off season … Continue reading

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Closing Time: Top 15 Moments of 2015-2016

It is so strange to wake up on a Monday morning knowing your season is over. It has been an incredible year for the Blades, and while the scoresheets may not have shown it, it was full of learning experiences … Continue reading

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