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

Bedard, Celebrini among those invited to Canadian men's Olympic hockey camp

More than 90 players have been invited to Para, women's and men's national team orientation camp in Calgary, ahead of the Olympics in Milano-Cortina in February.

Road to Olympics for Canadian women's hockey team begins late August in Calgary

The Canadian women's hockey team will begin its quest to defend its Olympic title with three training camps throughout the country this summer and fall. It will be the first time that Hockey Canada must work around the PWHL as it builds the roster that will head to Milan Cortina in February.

How Laura Stacey is using road hockey to give back to the 2 cities that have shaped her career

Montreal Victoire forward Laura Stacey is bringing her annual road hockey fundraiser to Montreal, where her pro dreams have blossomed, this August. It's her way of giving back to a city that has welcomed her and grown her game.

Calm in the crease: Inside Gwyneth Philips's ascension to the Ottawa Charge's starting job

Thrust into the role of starting goalie with the Ottawa Charge this past spring, rookie Gwyneth Philips led the team to the PWHL Finals against Minnesota. She's set to be the team's starter next season, with a chance to represent the U.S. at her first Olympics.

An Olympic year and a contract for Fillier: 4 PWHL storylines to watch this summer

For the first time, the PWHL will have to navigate a season with an Olympic break in the middle. It's one of four storylines for PWHL fans to watch this summer.

Marie-Philip Poulin named PWHL's MVP as Montreal Victoire clean up at league awards

Montreal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin received the PWHL MVP Award at the Hard Rock Hotel in Ottawa on Wednesday, edging out Toronto Sceptres defender Renata Fast and former Boston Fleet forward Hilary Knight.

New York Sirens pick Czech forward Kristýna Kaltounková 1st overall in PWHL draft

The New York Sirens have selected Colgate University forward Kristýna Kaltounková with the first pick in the 2025 PWHL draft on Tuesday, adding a forward with size and skill. London, Ont.'s Nicole Gosling was the first Canadian taken, going to the Montreal Victoire at fourth overall.

PWHL mock draft: Who could your favourite team pick on Tuesday?

The 1st overall pick is not as clear cut this season in the PWHL, compared to the last two drafts, when the Minnesota Frost selected Taylor Heise and New York Sirens picked Sarah Fillier. New York has the top pick again this year. The draft begins at 7 p.m. ET.

How Montreal Victoire's Erin Ambrose is using fashion to stand up for the 2SLGBTQ+ community

The Montreal Victoire player's Pride apparel line with CCM Hockey is back and bolder than ever, as Ambrose looks for ways to bring together hockey and the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

World champion Canadian defender Nicole Gosling poised to be picked early in PWHL Draft

Clarkson University defender Nicole Gosling is turning pro as she makes a push for the 2026 Canadian Olympic team next winter in Italy.