Elaine Shircliff

08/16/2026

After AHL Hall of Fame induction ceremony in February, I sat down with Chicago Wolves
Vice Chairman/Governor Wendell Young to discuss what he finds beautiful about the AHL, his favorite memories, & what kind of legacy he hopes to leave behind one day.

Wendell Young loves the AHL, and it's very clear that the AHL loves him back.

https://www.gracedbyrain.com/graced-by-sports/fireside-chat-with-chicago-wolves-vice-chairmangovernor-wendell-young

08/07/2026

PWHL Detroit's inaugural roster is starting to fill out. Where do they need to focus on filling spots? And who should they fill them with?

PWHL Detroit

PWHL Detroit's inaugural roster is starting to fill out. Where do they need to focus on filling spots? And who should they fill them with?

07/16/2026

After a lifetime of dreaming, I finally made publishing a book a reality.

It's a very short book of poetry I wrote about a very short relationship I had in 2022. Despite the length of the relationship, he helped me grow into a better and more healed version of myself.

Sometimes a person is only meant to physically be in your life for a small amount of time, but the impact they make can last a lifetime.

You can currently find the book on Amazon and Kindle.

06/22/2026

PWHL Detroit General Manager Manon Rheaume drafted six players in the 2026 PWHL Entry Draft on Wednesday.

She's showing the league that Detroit's identity is leadership, grit, and skill.

In their first-ever draft, PWHL Detroit loaded up on leadership and grit.

06/22/2026

PWHL Detroit drafted six players in their first-ever PWHL Entry Draft.

Manon Rheaume clearly has an identity for Detroit and it's grit, leadership, and skill.

https://thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/pwhl-detroit-2026-draft-picks-bring-leadership-and-grit-to-the-table



Player photo credit: PWHL

06/17/2026

Curious who is on roster leading up to the 2026 Entry Draft?

I've got you covered!

In my latest from , I quickly touch on who was signed during Phases 1-4 and who was traded after Phase 4 was complete.

Enjoy 🫶

https://thehockeynews.com/womens/the-first-10-players-on-pwhl-detroits-inaugural-roster

Player Photos Credit: PWHL

06/14/2026

Phase 4 of Expansion Distribution Process kicks off at noon today.

needs to acquire three more players to meet the 10 player roster minimum.

Here are six players that would fit with who Detroit signed during phases 1-3.

Article in the comments below.

06/13/2026

Phase 4 of the PWHL Expansion Distribution Process kicks off tomorrow at noon and ends Monday at 3pm.

Here are a list of players PWHL Detroit should consider adding to their roster.

At the end of Phase 3 of PWHL expansion, PWHL Detroit has three more roster spots to fill in order to meet the 10 player minimum.

06/08/2026

Season six finale of Graced By Rain featuring Brandon Cooke of
Hockeytown West Podcast is live :)

We talk Grand Rapids Griffins and music. Enjoy my loves!

I chose this photo for the podcast because I don't have many of us doing our job.

But this is one of my favorite things about covering Griffins, end of regular season ice cream courtesy of the GOAT, Randy Cleves.

📺https://youtube.com/watch?v=vO3Ax8Ut5GM

🎧https://open.spotify.com/episode/7k2GlZmQmpq5PmbPv2A4U3?si=b460f0b3d7ac4277

🍏https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s6e23-beauty-of-the-grand-rapids-griffins-through/id1541917560?i=1000771676070

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