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- ↑ Little Caesars: 2011 JWHL Challenge Cup Champions, http://ravingsofarinkrebel.blogspot.com/2011/01/little-caesars-2011-jwhl-challenge-cup.html
- ↑ "Warner Warriors women win". Sherwood Park News. 12 May 2010.
- ↑ "North American Hockey Academy captures sixth championship". USA Junior Hockey Magazine. 13 March 2014.
- ↑ "North American Hockey Academy wins 2017 championship". USA Junior Hockey Magazine. 11 March 2017.
- ↑ "Haley Skarupa Named 2011 JWHL Liz Turgeon Player of the Year". Junior Women's Hockey League. 10 March 2011.