2012–13 CWHL season
The 2012–13 CWHL season (Canadian Women's Hockey League) was the league's sixth. The Boston Blades defeated the defending champions Montreal Stars at the finals in Markham, Ontario. Teams and statistics Final standings: Team Alberta was captained by Bobbi-Jo Slusar with alternates Meaghan Mikkelson, Jenna Cunningham and Erin Duggan. Boston was captained by Caitlin Cahow. Brampton was captained by Jayna Hefford with alternates Gillian Apps and Lori Dupuis. Montreal was captained by Lisa-Marie Breton, with alternates Caroline Ouellette, Noémie Marin and Catherine Ward. Toronto was captained by Tessa Bonhomme with alternates Mallory Deluce, Shannon Moulson and Britni Smith. Awards and honours The 2013 CWHL Awards Gala was held on Mar. 21, 2013 in Markham, ON (during the Clarkson Cup weekend). That night, the league formally recognized the CWHL regular-season champions, the Angela James Bowl winner, the Most Valuable Player, the Goaltender of the Year, the Rookie of the Year, the Coach of the Year, the Defenceman of the Year, and the Humanitarian Award winner. The all-star teams (as voted by the five head coaches) and annual all-rookie team were announced before the start of the 2013–14 season. Most Valuable Player: Hilary Knight, Boston Angela James Bowl: Top Scorer Meghan Agosta, Montreal