Karissa Donkin

Karissa Donkin is a journalist in CBC's Atlantic investigative unit. You can reach her at karissa.donkin@cbc.ca.

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The world juniors are about to begin. Why isn't there a women's world junior tournament?

The women's under-18 world championship is set for January. But unlike men, women do not have an under-20 world championship.

PWHL game in Vancouver could be test run for possible expansion team

As the PWHL considers expanding by as many as two teams as soon as next season, a regular-season game in Vancouver on Jan. 8 could help the province's hope for a team of its own.

How 'understated' Izzy Daniel found her way to the Toronto Sceptres top line

Smarts and skating helped Izzy Daniel carve out a role, even when invites to top USA Hockey teams didn't come while growing up.

Never backing down: How Montreal Victoire forward Kristin O'Neill found her confidence

'Fearless' centre Kristin O'Neill plays a key role on both sides of the puck for the Montreal Victoire.

Rookie stars, new rules at play: What we learned in the PWHL's 1st week

New York's Sarah Fillier and Alex Carpenter sit atop the scoring leaderboard after their first week on the Sirens' top line, alongside Jessie Eldridge.

No farm system: How PWHL players without a roster spot continue their development

The still-young PWHL is looking for a long-term solution for player development, with expansion on the horizon.

An Olympic audition: 5 things to know about Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off roster

The four-country NHL-hosted tournament will be a measuring stick ahead of NHL players' return to the Olympics in 2026.

Former Fredericton junior hockey player pleads not guilty to manslaughter

Tyler Totten, 19, is one of four charged in connection with the death of 41-year-old André Bourgeois following what police described as a "serious assault" in Fredericton's downtown bar district in September.

Sirens' rookie sensation Fillier among 6 players to watch when new PWHL season begins

Here are six players to watch heading into the PWHL's sophomore season, which begins Saturday as the Boston Fleet visit the Toronto Sceptres at 2 p.m. ET. You can watch on CBCSports.ca, CBC Gem and on the CBC Sports app.

Branding, venues, rule changes: 5 things to follow during PWHL's new season

A year ago, when the Professional Women's Hockey League was preparing to launch its inaugural season, few knew what to expect. The challenge going into season two isn't just to sustain momentum, but to keep growing. The league will be playing in bigger venues over an expanded season that will see each team play 30 games.