Kristen Lipscombe Kristen Lipscombe ( born April 20 , 1980 ) was an ice hockey player for the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks women ' s hockey program . Playing career . Growing up in Kingston , Ontario , she played hockey with the Kingston Kodiaks and the Church Athletic League . She was a member of the Golden Hawks from 1999 to 2001 . While with the Golden Hawks , the longest scoring streak of her career lasted from January 24 to January 27 , 2001 . Journalism career . At Laurier , Lipscombe was an honours student , majoring in political science and English . In addition , she covered women ' s hockey as a writer for WLU ' s student newspaper , The Cord , and later became co - sports editor . From 2004 to 2009 , she was a reporter at The Chronicle Herald and Metro News in Halifax , covering everything from breaking news to sports . In addition , she freelanced as a Cole Harbour , N . S . , correspondent for the Pittsburgh Tribune - Review during the 2008 and 2009 NHL playoffs . Following a successful journalism career , Lipscombe moved to Calgary to take on a new adventure working in the communications department at Hockey Canada . After five years there , she has since returned to her roots and since June 2014 has been working as the sole sports reporter back at Metro News in Halifax . Lipscombe is also currently freelancing as content and media manager for the Canadian Women ' s Hockey League , in hopes of helping the CWHL continue to develop and prosper , so that more women can get paid to play , and in turn inspire the next generation of female hockey leaders and stars . She is thrilled to be working in both the newsroom and the hockey rink , her two favourite places . Hockey Canada . From October 2009 through June 2014 , Lipscombe worked as the media and communications coordinator for Hockey Canada . Her first experience with Hockey Canada was as a promotions assistant at the 2002 4 Nations Cup in Kitchener , Ont . Two years later , she volunteered as the web content editor for Hockey Canada at the 2004 IIHF World Women ' s Championship in Halifax . Leading up to both the Sochi 2014 and Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games , Lipscombe assisted Canada ' s National Women ' s Team with media relations and content production for Hockey Canada ' s website , social media platforms and various publications throughout the season . She was responsible for media services at several events , including the 2010 Four Nations Cup , and a couple of World Sledge Hockey Challenges . In addition , she has worked extensively with Canada ' s National Women ' s Under - 18 Team , serving as the team ' s on - staff media coordinator at the 2011 IIHF World Women ’ s Under - 18 Championship , winning a silver medal with the Canadian contingent . She served in the same role with Canada ' s National Women ' s Under - 18 Team at the 2012 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Women ' s World Championship , 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Women ' s World Championship & 2014 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Women ' s World Championship , winning three gold medals with Team Canada . She has also worked with national level players at the under - 22 and development team levels at various camps , national and international events . With Canada ' s National Women ' s Team , Lipscombe served as the media coordinator at the 2011 Four Nations Cup in Sweden and at the 2012 IIHF Ice Hockey Women ' s World Championship in Burlington , Vt . , where Canada claimed gold in a thrilling overtime game . For several years , Lipscombe also led media relations at several National Women ' s Under - 18 Championships , several Esso Cup , Canada ' s National Female Midget Championship , tournaments , as well as women ' s hockey at the 2011 Canada Winter Games in Halifax . Personal . Lipscombe helped found a chapter of Journalists for Human Rights at the University of King ' s College in 2003 . She has also volunteered for Oxfam Canada , offering media training and services to the Halifax branch . She sponsors a young girl in Tanzania through World Vision and also regularly supports Right to Play and any organizations and fundraisers that help give women a voice , inspire young girls to reach their dreams and encourage active and healthy living for all .