Women's Premier League WNIHL 1 (W) 2002-2003
League naming history:- 2022 - currentWNIHL 1 (W) (Women's National Ice Hockey League Division 1)
- 2019 - 2022WNIHL Premier (W) (Women's National Ice Hockey Premier League)
- 1989 - 2019Premier (W) (Women's Premier League)
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2002-2003
2002-2003 Season
Cardiff Comets finished first in the 2002-03 Premier (W) standings with 27 points. Sunderland Scorpions (26 points) and Guildford Lightning (21 points) followed.
2002-2003 Premier (W) Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cardiff Comets | 16 | 13 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 68 | 22 | 46 | 27 | 1.69 | Champion |
| 2. | Sunderland Scorpions | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 85 | 36 | 49 | 26 | 1.63 | Final loss |
| 3. | Guildford Lightning | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | - | - | 48 | 28 | 20 | 21 | 1.31 | Bronze game win |
| 4. | Sheffield Shadows | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | - | - | 61 | 46 | 15 | 16 | 1.00 | Bronze game loss |
| 5. | Slough Phantoms | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | - | - | 58 | 46 | 12 | 16 | 1.00 | Did not make playoffs |
| 6. | Bracknell Queen Bees | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | - | - | 55 | 50 | 5 | 15 | 0.94 | Did not make playoffs |
| 7. | Kingston Diamonds | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | - | - | 33 | 44 | -11 | 14 | 0.88 | Did not make playoffs |
| 8. | Swindon TopCats | 16 | 3 | 0 | 13 | - | - | 39 | 71 | -32 | 6 | 0.38 | Did not make playoffs |
| 9. | Basingstoke Bison Ladies | 16 | 1 | 1 | 14 | - | - | 18 | 122 | -104 | 3 | 0.19 | Did not make playoffs |
2002-2003 Premier (W) Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Louise Wheeler (F) | 16 | 28 | 13 | 41 | 40 |
| 2. | Nicola Lazarczuk (F) | 16 | 16 | 22 | 38 | 6 |
| 3. | Teresa Lewis (F) | 15 | 21 | 13 | 34 | 12 |
| 4. |  Sarah Warren (F) | 12 | 21 | 11 | 32 | 22 |
| 5. | Lynsey Emmerson (F) | 15 | 18 | 13 | 31 | 6 |
2002-2003 Premier (W) Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Emma Hayman (G) | 16 | 1.44 | .938 |
| 2. | Verity Boome (G) | 15 | 3.08 | .923 |
| 3. | Charlotte Bowyer (G) | 6 | 1.88 | .923 |
| 4. | Laura Saunders (G) | 16 | 2.07 | .915 |
| 5. | Dawn Dickinson (G) | 16 | 3.12 | .912 |
2002-2003 Premier (W) Demographics
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WNIHL 1 Games
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WNIHL 1 Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed |  Alicia Anderson (F) | Cambridge Kodiaks | Caledonia Steel Queens | ||
| Confirmed | Elizabeth Nowik (G) | Milton Keynes Falcons | Milton Keynes Thunder | ||
| Confirmed | Kayleigh Doyle (G) | Milton Keynes Falcons | Retired | ||
| Confirmed | Evie Lawrence (F) | Chelmsford Cobras | Solihull Vixens | ||
| Confirmed | Willow Oatley (D) | Solent Amazons | Cambridge Kodiaks |
2026-2027 WNIHL 1 Free Agents
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2027-2028 WNIHL 1 Free Agents
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WNIHL 1 Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Basingstoke Bison Ladies | 17 | 219 | 5'4" | 112 lbs | 19.29 |
| 2. | Cardiff Comets | 15 | 466 | 5'5" | 141 lbs | 21.83 |
| 3. | Guildford Lightning | 19 | 526 | 5'6" | 150 lbs | 22.45 |
| 4. | Kingston Diamonds | 25 | 695 | 5'5" | 137 lbs | 19.88 |
| 5. | Newcastle Lady Vipers | 22 | 733 | 5'5" | 130 lbs | 23.83 |
| 6. | Queen Bees IHC | 23 | 691 | 5'5" | 157 lbs | 19.86 |
| 7. | Sheffield Shadows | 27 | 337 | 5'5" | 141 lbs | 20.36 |
| 8. | Slough Phantoms | 20 | 581 | 5'6" | 152 lbs | 22.00 |
| 9. | Swindon TopCats | 21 | 597 | 5'8" | 143 lbs | 22.00 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jodie West-Attrill (F) | 2026-2027 | Oxford Midnight Stars | WNIHL 2 | 4 | 17 | 4 | 21 | 0 |
| 2. | Sophie Halstead (F) | 2026-2027 | Basingstoke Bison Women | WNIHL 2 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 2 |
| 3. | Lauren Summers (F) | 2026-2027 | Oxford Midnight Stars | WNIHL 2 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 2 |
| 4. | Lucy Kirkham (F) | 2026-2027 | Deeside Dragons Women | WNIHL 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 0 |
| 5. | Katherine Gale (F) | 2026-2027 | Queen Bees IHC | WNIHL Elite | 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| 6. | Charlotte McAdam (F) | 2026-2027 | Deeside Dragons Women | WNIHL 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| 7. | Louise Adams (F) | 2026-2027 | Queen Bees IHC | WNIHL Elite | 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| 8. | Liv Taylor (F) | 2026-2027 | Cardiff Comets | WNIHL 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| 9. | Lauren Kenton (F) | 2026-2027 | Basingstoke Bison Women | WNIHL 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 4 |
| 10. | Esther Haskins (F) | 2026-2027 | Slough Sirens | WNIHL 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Regular Season
WNIHL 1 All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Louise Wheeler (F) | 271 | 602 | 377 | 979 |
| 2. | Nicola Lazarczuk (F) | 233 | 263 | 321 | 584 |
| 3. | Laura Byrne (F) | 167 | 224 | 296 | 520 |
| 4. | Katherine Wiggins (F) | 204 | 229 | 179 | 408 |
| 5. | Chrissie Newman (F) | 194 | 240 | 154 | 394 |
WNIHL 1 All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Louise Wheeler (F) | 271 | 602 | 377 | 979 |
| 2. | Nicola Lazarczuk (F) | 233 | 263 | 321 | 584 |
| 3. | Chrissie Newman (F) | 194 | 240 | 154 | 394 |
| 4. | Lynsey Emmerson (F) | 170 | 235 | 137 | 372 |
| 5. | Katherine Wiggins (F) | 204 | 229 | 179 | 408 |
WNIHL 1 All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Louise Wheeler (F) | 271 | 602 | 377 | 979 |
| 2. | Nicola Lazarczuk (F) | 233 | 263 | 321 | 584 |
| 3. | Laura Byrne (F) | 167 | 224 | 296 | 520 |
| 4. | Katherine Wiggins (F) | 204 | 229 | 179 | 408 |
| 5. | Emily Turner (F) | 175 | 219 | 174 | 393 |
WNIHL 1 All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Alice Lamb (D) | 217 | 39 | 168 | 568 |
| 2. | Victoria Wallace (F) | 122 | 9 | 35 | 439 |
| 3. |  Gemma Watt (F) | 152 | 54 | 113 | 401 |
| 4. | Kirstin Beattie (D) | 99 | 36 | 85 | 356 |
| 5. | Georgina Farman (D) | 182 | 112 | 197 | 342 |
WNIHL 1 All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Louise Wheeler (F) | 271 | 602 | 377 | 979 |
| 2. | Becci Osman (F) | 270 | 113 | 165 | 278 |
| 3. | Kelly Walsh (D) | 267 | 30 | 86 | 116 |
| 4. | Samantha Phillips (F) | 261 | 106 | 122 | 228 |
| 5. | Fiona King (F) | 256 | 189 | 149 | 338 |
WNIHL 1 All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Yvonne Jeffries (F) | 9 | 34 | 46 | 5.11 |
| 2. | Angela Taylor (F) | 12 | 28 | 52 | 4.33 |
| 3. | Samantha Bonathan (F) | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4.00 |
| 4. | Emily Harris (F) | 20 | 58 | 76 | 3.80 |
| 5. | Michelle Smith (F) | 59 | 160 | 208 | 3.53 |
WNIHL 1 All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Louise Wheeler (F) | 2005-2006 | Premier (W) | 18 | 55 | 41 | 96 | 5.33 | 20 |
| 2. | Louise Wheeler (F) | 2007-2008 | Premier (W) | 16 | 41 | 39 | 80 | 5.00 | 14 |
| 3. | Louise Wheeler (F) | 2010-2011 | Premier (W) | 16 | 42 | 33 | 75 | 4.69 | 6 |
| 4. | Nicola Lazarczuk (F) | 2005-2006 | Premier (W) | 18 | 40 | 34 | 74 | 4.11 | 4 |
| 5. | Louise Wheeler (F) | 2009-2010 | Premier (W) | 17 | 45 | 27 | 72 | 4.24 | 6 |
WNIHL 1 All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Louise Wheeler (F) | 2005-2006 | Premier (W) | 18 | 55 | 41 | 96 | 5.33 | 20 |
| 2. | Michelle Smith (F) | 1997-1998 | Premier (W) | 13 | 49 | 14 | 63 | 4.85 | 22 |
| 3. | Louise Wheeler (F) | 1997-1998 | Premier (W) | 14 | 46 | 8 | 54 | 3.86 | 12 |
| 4. | Louise Wheeler (F) | 2009-2010 | Premier (W) | 17 | 45 | 27 | 72 | 4.24 | 6 |
| 5. | Louise Wheeler (F) | 2003-2004 | Premier (W) | 15 | 45 | 25 | 70 | 4.67 | 16 |
WNIHL 1 All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Louise Wheeler (F) | 2005-2006 | Premier (W) | 18 | 55 | 41 | 96 | 5.33 | 20 |
| 2. | Nicola Lazarczuk (F) | 2006-2007 | Premier (W) | 17 | 29 | 41 | 70 | 4.12 | 33 |
| 3. | Laura Byrne (F) | 2009-2010 | Premier (W) | 16 | 18 | 40 | 58 | 3.63 | 8 |
| 4. | Louise Wheeler (F) | 2007-2008 | Premier (W) | 16 | 41 | 39 | 80 | 5.00 | 14 |
| 5. | Nicola Lazarczuk (F) | 2003-2004 | Premier (W) | 17 | 32 | 38 | 70 | 4.12 | 14 |
WNIHL 1 All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kirstin Beattie (D) | 2007-2008 | Premier (W) | 15 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0.93 | 113 |
| 2. | Leah Trueman (D) | 2006-2007 | Premier (W) | 17 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.24 | 112 |
| 3. | Alice Lamb (D) | 2006-2007 | Premier (W) | 16 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 1.06 | 109 |
| 4. | Victoria Hart (D) | 2001-2002 | Premier (W) | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 100 |
| 5. | Gemma Watt (F) | 2007-2008 | Premier (W) | 16 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 0.75 | 99 |
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