Giselle Velazquez
@emptyrink.bsky.social
🇲🇽 Hockey writer. •ncaa + a lot of other women's hockey for The Ice Garden •St. Cloud State hockey features for Center Ice View •Ontario Reign features for The Royal Half
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Taking the Ice Again: Behind Taylor Lind’s Quest To Make the PWHL
Story by Giselle Velazquez for centericeview.com and huskiesillustrated.com It may seem implausible that a player who has been away from playing hockey for over a year would decide to try their han…
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In the span of 10 days I got a hold of Taylor Lind, interviewed her, published this story and then met her in person. I wrote about Taylor's return to hockey and her experience at #PWHLVancouver training camp.
#GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
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#GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
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okay but it's so funny to refer to the performances in Heated Rivalry as "wooden" it's like tell me you have never met hockey players before without telling me you've never met hockey players before. it's a show as much about the broad strokes of hockey culture as it is a romance
December 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
okay but it's so funny to refer to the performances in Heated Rivalry as "wooden" it's like tell me you have never met hockey players before without telling me you've never met hockey players before. it's a show as much about the broad strokes of hockey culture as it is a romance
Went on facebook for the first time in years to share my Spanish story with my family and aint no way they're seeing it in a post. Cluttered site. Horrible experience being bombarded with stuff I don't have interest in :/
December 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Went on facebook for the first time in years to share my Spanish story with my family and aint no way they're seeing it in a post. Cluttered site. Horrible experience being bombarded with stuff I don't have interest in :/
...then wrote the same story in Spanish!
Claudia Castellanos es la primera Española jugando en la primera división de hockey sobre hielo universitario. Aunque su carrera universitaria apenas empieza, su viaje no ha sido nada típico.
El Camino Menos Viajado: Claudia Castellanos y su camino desde España a la universidad de Lindenwood
Claudia Castellanos es la primera Española jugando en la primera división de hockey sobre hielo universitario. Aunque su carrera universitaria apenas empieza, su viaje no ha sido nada típico.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:25 PM
...then wrote the same story in Spanish!
Wrote about the first player from Spain in the NCAA...
Claudia Castellanos is the first player from Spain in NCAA Division I history, and though her college career is just starting, her journey has been anything but typical. www.theicegarden.com/the-road-les...
The Road Less Traveled: Claudia Castellanos' Journey from Spain to Lindenwood University
Claudia Castellanos is the first player from Spain in NCAA Division I history, and though her college career is just starting, her journey has been anything but typical.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Wrote about the first player from Spain in the NCAA...
I took a look at the numbers and players and the unbeaten streak (that ended) and predicted Penn State's future in this check in at the (long) holiday break!
A check-in on Penn State's season at the holiday break. www.theicegarden.com/checking-in-...
Checking In on Penn State’s Season So Far
A check-in on Penn State's season at the holiday break.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I took a look at the numbers and players and the unbeaten streak (that ended) and predicted Penn State's future in this check in at the (long) holiday break!
Look, I'm a broke writer so I like to diy stuff for the fun and affordability but my Ryan Poehling sweater diy was made so last minute I was afraid to make sudden movement but whatever hopefully I get him to sign it at some point lol
December 8, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Look, I'm a broke writer so I like to diy stuff for the fun and affordability but my Ryan Poehling sweater diy was made so last minute I was afraid to make sudden movement but whatever hopefully I get him to sign it at some point lol
I am watching Ryan Poehling play hockey in person and I am so happy!!! 🥹❤️
December 8, 2025 at 1:50 AM
I am watching Ryan Poehling play hockey in person and I am so happy!!! 🥹❤️
The women's team splitting with Mankato after dominating yesterday.... Color me so surprised by that :/
December 6, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The women's team splitting with Mankato after dominating yesterday.... Color me so surprised by that :/
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In the span of 10 days I got a hold of Taylor Lind, interviewed her, published this story and then met her in person. I wrote about Taylor's return to hockey and her experience at #PWHLVancouver training camp.
#GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
centericeview.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/t...
#GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
centericeview.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/t...
Taking the Ice Again: Behind Taylor Lind’s Quest To Make the PWHL
Story by Giselle Velazquez for centericeview.com and huskiesillustrated.com It may seem implausible that a player who has been away from playing hockey for over a year would decide to try their han…
centericeview.wordpress.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:38 PM
In the span of 10 days I got a hold of Taylor Lind, interviewed her, published this story and then met her in person. I wrote about Taylor's return to hockey and her experience at #PWHLVancouver training camp.
#GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
centericeview.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/t...
#GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
centericeview.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/t...
In the span of 10 days I got a hold of Taylor Lind, interviewed her, published this story and then met her in person. I wrote about Taylor's return to hockey and her experience at #PWHLVancouver training camp.
#GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
centericeview.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/t...
#GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
centericeview.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/t...
Taking the Ice Again: Behind Taylor Lind’s Quest To Make the PWHL
Story by Giselle Velazquez for centericeview.com and huskiesillustrated.com It may seem implausible that a player who has been away from playing hockey for over a year would decide to try their han…
centericeview.wordpress.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:38 PM
In the span of 10 days I got a hold of Taylor Lind, interviewed her, published this story and then met her in person. I wrote about Taylor's return to hockey and her experience at #PWHLVancouver training camp.
#GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
centericeview.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/t...
#GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
centericeview.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/t...
I let my nephew handle buying tickets to the ducks game and he got some that were $150 each and then I ended an interview by saying I love you. We are having an incredibly rough 24 hours.
a man in a suit and tie is smiling in an office .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is smiling in an office .
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November 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I let my nephew handle buying tickets to the ducks game and he got some that were $150 each and then I ended an interview by saying I love you. We are having an incredibly rough 24 hours.
Me seeing Jimmy Schuldt during practice today and not being able to say hi 😭
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Me seeing Jimmy Schuldt during practice today and not being able to say hi 😭
Becoming obsessed with a new player bc you paid more attention to his brother than him is brutal. I am binge watching games from this season instead of working omg
November 18, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Becoming obsessed with a new player bc you paid more attention to his brother than him is brutal. I am binge watching games from this season instead of working omg
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Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
Stop letting them shoot off the faceoff omg do any of you know how to play hockey?
November 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Stop letting them shoot off the faceoff omg do any of you know how to play hockey?
Is it too dramatic of me to do a will the Huskies ever win again post already? Last season when I did it they went on that awful losing streak right after I posted it 🫠🫠
November 12, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Is it too dramatic of me to do a will the Huskies ever win again post already? Last season when I did it they went on that awful losing streak right after I posted it 🫠🫠
Ok, this game is such a shit show
November 12, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Ok, this game is such a shit show
Love the shitty defense. Great stuff.
November 12, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Love the shitty defense. Great stuff.
That should have been offsides bc i hate the Tommies lol
November 12, 2025 at 1:39 AM
That should have been offsides bc i hate the Tommies lol
Those last 30 seconds were incredibly stupid by the huskies
November 12, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Those last 30 seconds were incredibly stupid by the huskies
They are flattering st cloud too much on this broadcast for my liking lol
November 12, 2025 at 1:12 AM
They are flattering st cloud too much on this broadcast for my liking lol
I remember learning about St. Thomas' transition from DIII to DI and telling my coworkers at my old job about it like they cared and then watching the men's team get slaughtered by scsu in their first game at that same job then going to St. Thomas a few years ago & now this feature like what a time
November 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I remember learning about St. Thomas' transition from DIII to DI and telling my coworkers at my old job about it like they cared and then watching the men's team get slaughtered by scsu in their first game at that same job then going to St. Thomas a few years ago & now this feature like what a time
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This is a must-read story from Giselle. Fantastic feature.
Bethany Brausen initially said no to joining Minnesota's coaching staff almost 10 years ago. Now ,the St. Thomas head coach is leading the Tommies to new heights.
St. Thomas’ Bethany Brausen on Coaching, Mental Wellbeing, and the Rise of the Tommies.
Bethany Brausen initially said no to joining Minnesota's coaching staff almost 10 years ago. Now ,the St. Thomas head coach is leading the Tommies to new heights.
www.theicegarden.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This is a must-read story from Giselle. Fantastic feature.
This one was so much fun to work on. So much in here about hockey and non hockey things too. I love writing.
Bethany Brausen initially said no to joining Minnesota's coaching staff almost 10 years ago. Now ,the St. Thomas head coach is leading the Tommies to new heights.
St. Thomas’ Bethany Brausen on Coaching, Mental Wellbeing, and the Rise of the Tommies.
Bethany Brausen initially said no to joining Minnesota's coaching staff almost 10 years ago. Now ,the St. Thomas head coach is leading the Tommies to new heights.
www.theicegarden.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
This one was so much fun to work on. So much in here about hockey and non hockey things too. I love writing.
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Getting into the swing of things after the first full month of AHA hockey.
AHA Monthly Recap: October 2025
Getting into the swing of things after the first full month of AHA hockey.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Getting into the swing of things after the first full month of AHA hockey.