Canadian Women's Hockey League facts for kids
The Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL) was a professional ice hockey league for women in Canada. It started in 2007. Talented female players from all over the world came to play in this league. The CWHL took the place of an older league called the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) in 2007. Many teams, like those from Toronto, Brampton, and Montreal, moved from the NWHL to join the CWHL.
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What Was the CWHL?
The CWHL was created to give women a chance to play professional hockey. It was one of the top leagues for women's hockey. Players from many different countries joined the teams. The league helped grow women's hockey and show how exciting it can be.
Teams That Played in the CWHL
Over the years, several teams were part of the CWHL. These teams competed against each other for the championship. Some of the well-known teams included:
- Boston Blades
- Brampton Thunder
- Burlington Barracudas
- Montreal Stars
- Team Alberta CWHL
- Toronto Furies
CWHL Champions Over the Years
Each season, teams battled to win the league championship. Here are some of the teams that won the CWHL title:
- 2007-08 - Brampton Thunder
- 2008-09 - Montreal Stars
- 2009-10 - Montreal Stars
- 2010-11 - Montreal Stars
The Clarkson Cup
The Clarkson Cup is a very important trophy in women's ice hockey. Since 2009, it has been given to the winner of the Canadian Women's Hockey Championship. This trophy is like the Stanley Cup for women's hockey. It represents the best team in the league.
Here are some of the teams that won the Clarkson Cup:
- 2009 - Montreal Stars
- 2010 - Minnesota Whitecaps (from the Western Women's Hockey League)
- 2011 - Montreal Stars
