Wickfest aims to raise profile of women around the world through sport

The most competitive part of the Canadian Tire Wickenheiser World Female Hockey Festival is landing a spot in the tournament. 

More than 200 teams from around the world applied, but the annual event, helmed by hockey legend and former Olympian Hayley Wickenheiser, took only 108.

Wickfest, as the tournament is known, drew 2,300 girls from ages eight to 18 to Calgary over the course of two weekends. Beyond the game, there are seminars and workshops as well as presentations from Olympians, such as Erica Wiebe and Chandra Crawford.

Focus on professional development

With the tournament into its second weekend, Wickenheiser said Saturday she’s less concerned about

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