Karissa Donkin

Karissa Donkin is a reporter with CBC Sports who covers the PWHL, women's hockey and lots more. You can reach her at karissa.donkin@cbc.ca.

Latest from Karissa Donkin

PWHL playoff notebook: Montreal Victoire in the driver's seat after 4OT win

On the brink of elimination, the Toronto Sceptres will try to claw back on Wednesday against Minnesota. The Montreal Victoire-Ottawa Charge series resumes on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET, while Game 4 of Toronto-Minnesota is set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET.

How Alex Ovechkin's 1st NHL goal set the stage for record-breaking career

Alex Ovechkin became a prolific scorer, breaking Gretzky's scoring record in April. It all started with a one timer from the slot in his 1st NHL game, nearly 20 years ago.

PWHL playoff notebook: A top seed toppled in Game 1 and a suspended rookie

Minnesota's Britta-Curl Salemme will miss Game 2 in Toronto after an illegal hit to the head of Toronto's Renata Fast in Game 1. The series resumes Friday at 7 p.m. ET in Toronto, while Montreal and Ottawa are back in action on Sunday afternoon.

Chasing the Walter Cup: Trio of Canadian teams hunt for glory in PWHL playoffs

All 3 Canadian teams have a shot at the championship when playoffs begin on Wednesday. Montreal will face Ottawa, while Toronto has a rematch with Minnesota, the reigning champions.

3 teams, 2 playoff spots: Everything to play for on final day of PWHL regular season

The PWHL couldn't have scripted it better. For the second year in a row, the league's playoff picture comes down to the last day of the regular season.

Canada's Peterman, Gallant qualify for playoffs at mixed doubles curling worlds

Canada's Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant have qualified for the playoffs at the world mixed doubles curling championship with a pair of wins Wednesday.

PWHL continues West Coast expansion, adding franchise in Seattle

The Professional Women's Hockey League will add a franchise in Seattle ahead of next season. Seattle joins Vancouver as the PWHL's first two expansion teams, bringing the growing league to eight teams now spanning west to east across North America.

Canada up against 'stacked field' in quest for playoffs at mixed doubles curling worlds

With a 4-1 record so far, the Canadian team of Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant are tied for second in their group at the 2025 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship in Fredericton. Off the ice, excitement and intrigue surrounds the new Rock League, a pro curling circuit set to launch in April 2026.

Canada looking for 1st mixed doubles curling world championship

Olympic qualification points are also on the line for Canadian team of Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant as they head to New Brunswick for the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship, beginning on Saturday.

Vancouver announced as newest PWHL franchise for 2025-26 season

The Professional Women's Hockey League will expand to Vancouver and begin play next season, the league announced on Wednesday.