What league does Blackburn Hawks Women play in?

Blackburn Hawks Women play in the WNIHL 2 (W).

When was Blackburn Hawks Women founded?

Blackburn Hawks Women was founded in 2024 in Blackburn, GBR, England.

Where is Blackburn Hawks Women based?

Blackburn Hawks Women is based in Blackburn, GBR.

Who is the head coach of Blackburn Hawks Women?

The head coach of Blackburn Hawks Women is Darren Wilson.

Who is the captain of Blackburn Hawks Women?

The captain of Blackburn Hawks Women is Rachael Pearce.

What arena does Blackburn Hawks Women play in?

Blackburn Hawks Women play their home games at Blackburn Arena in Blackburn, GBR.

What are the team colors of Blackburn Hawks Women?

The team colors of Blackburn Hawks Women are Sky Blue + Red + White.

Blackburn Hawks Women

WNIHL 2 (W)

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2026-2027 Blackburn Hawks Women Roster

Blackburn Hawks Women — 2026-2027 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	CTRCT
GOALTENDERS
	#72	Karen Higgins (G)	46	1980		-	-	-
	#31	Emma Karp (G)	36	1990	Long Island, NY, USA	-	-	-
	#10	Maddy Trunchion (G)	22	2004		-	-	-
DEFENSEMEN
	#19	Freya Broome (D)	15	2011		-	-	-	Junior
	#66	Jemma Brown (D/W)	25	2001		-	-	-
	#6	Tori Johnson (D)	30	1995		-	-	-
	#84	Elizabeth Karecha (D)	42	1984		-	-	-
	#25	Jacqueline May (D)	39	1986		-	-	-
	#88	Sarah Wilson (D)"A"	38	1988	Bolton, GBR	-	-	R
FORWARDS
	#56	Emma Allender (LW)	32	1994		-	-	-
	#20	Megan Fairbank (F)	24	2002		-	-	-
	#97	Katherine Fairclough (F/D)	24	2002		5'1"	143	R
	#53	Preston Gennoe (F)"A"	29	1997		-	-	-
	#63	Rebecca Gray (F)	18	2008		-	-	-
	#9	Ruth Leopold (F)	54	1972		-	-	-
	#81	Abigail Mercer (F/D)	29	1997		-	-	-
	#13	Rachael Pearce (F)"C"	56	1970		-	-	-
	#17	Grace Phillips-Allwork (F)	16	2009		-	-	-
	#96	Ruby Riley (C)	15	2011		-	-	-	Junior
	#35	Olivia Riley-Jennings (F)	22	2004		-	-	-
	#22	Jessica Turbek (F)	18	2008		-	-	-	Junior
	#24	Jodie Woodhams (F/D)	22	2004		-	-	-
Position: G: 3, D: 6, F: 13Av Age: 29.64 yearsAv Ht: 5'1"Av Wt: 143 lbsCompare with other teams »

2026-2027 Blackburn Hawks Women Staff

Head CoachDarren Wilson
Asst. CoachAbigail Culshaw
Asst. CoachHarry Mercer
Team ManagerLucy Beresford-Peirse

Team Staff History

2026-2027 Blackburn Hawks Women Captains

"C"

Rachael Pearce

"A"

Team Captaincy History

2026-2027 Blackburn Hawks Women Demographics

Blackburn Hawks Women Facts

Plays in: Women's National Ice Hockey League Division 2
Team Colors: Sky Blue + Red + White
Town: Blackburn, GBR Map
Founded: 2024

2026-2027 Blackburn Hawks Women Roster Facts

Nationalities

19 players
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1 player
1 player

Experience

Blackburn Hawks Women: 229 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Blackburn Hawks (NIHL 1)
Lancashire IHA U16 (England U16 2)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Blackburn Arena
Location: Blackburn, GBR
Capacity: 3 200
Construction Year: 1991

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Blackburn Hawks Women History and Standings

Blackburn Hawks Women — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WNIHL 2 (W)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	WNIHL 2 (W)	20	8	10	2	-	-	83	77	18	0.9	4	Did not make playoffs

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Blackburn Hawks Women — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Sophie Royle (F)	2026-2027	Deeside Dragons Women	WNIHL 2	-	-	-	-	-
2.	Eleanor Johnson (D)	2026-2027	Deeside Dragons Women	WNIHL 2	-	-	-	-	-
3.	Ilyssa Flemmington (F)	2026-2027	Manchester Storm Women	WNIHL 2	-	-	-	-	-
4.	Eleanor Johnson (D)	2026-2027	Widnes Wild Women	WNIHL 1	-	-	-	-	-
5.	Rose Abbott (F)	2026-2027	Solway Sharks Ladies	WNIHL 1	-	-	-	-	-
6.	Ilyssa Flemmington (F)	2026-2027	Manchester Storm U19	England U19 2	-	-	-	-	-

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Blackburn Hawks Women — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	5'1"	143 lbs	29.64
2025-2026	View Roster	5'1"	143 lbs	31.89

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Blackburn Hawks Women — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Katherine Fairclough (F)	18	31	12	43
2.	Preston Gennoe (F)	18	21	15	36
3.	Sarah Wilson (D)	20	4	16	20
4.	Abigail Mercer (F)	17	7	8	15
5.	Emma Allender (F)	20	9	5	14

Franchise All-Time Goals

Blackburn Hawks Women — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Katherine Fairclough (F)	18	31	12	43
2.	Preston Gennoe (F)	18	21	15	36
3.	Emma Allender (F)	20	9	5	14
4.	Abigail Mercer (F)	17	7	8	15
5.	Rachael Pearce (F)	20	5	4	9

Franchise All-Time Assists

Blackburn Hawks Women — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Sarah Wilson (D)	20	4	16	20
2.	Preston Gennoe (F)	18	21	15	36
3.	Katherine Fairclough (F)	18	31	12	43
4.	Abigail Mercer (F)	17	7	8	15
5.	Ruth Leopold (F)	19	3	7	10

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Blackburn Hawks Women — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Preston Gennoe (F)	18	21	36	28
2.	Sarah Wilson (D)	20	4	20	18
3.	Emma Allender (F)	20	9	14	12
4.	Freya Broome (D)	16	0	1	10
5.	Katherine Fairclough (F)	18	31	43	8

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Blackburn Hawks Women — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Sarah Wilson (D)	20	4	16	20
2.	Emma Allender (F)	20	9	5	14
3.	Rachael Pearce (F)	20	5	4	9
4.	Ruth Leopold (F)	19	3	7	10
5.	Ruby Riley (F)	19	0	3	3

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Blackburn Hawks Women — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Katherine Fairclough (F)	18	31	43	2.39
2.	Preston Gennoe (F)	18	21	36	2.00
3.	Sarah Wilson (D)	20	4	20	1.00
4.	Abigail Mercer (F)	17	7	15	0.88
5.	Emma Allender (F)	20	9	14	0.70

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Blackburn Hawks Women — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Katherine Fairclough (F)	2025-2026	WNIHL 2 (W)	18	31	12	43	2.39	8
2.	Preston Gennoe (F)	2025-2026	WNIHL 2 (W)	18	21	15	36	2.00	28
3.	Sarah Wilson (D)	2025-2026	WNIHL 2 (W)	20	4	16	20	1.00	18
4.	Abigail Mercer (F)	2025-2026	WNIHL 2 (W)	17	7	8	15	0.88	6
5.	Emma Allender (F)	2025-2026	WNIHL 2 (W)	20	9	5	14	0.70	12

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Blackburn Hawks Women — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Katherine Fairclough (F)	2025-2026	WNIHL 2 (W)	18	31	12	43	2.39	8
2.	Preston Gennoe (F)	2025-2026	WNIHL 2 (W)	18	21	15	36	2.00	28
3.	Emma Allender (F)	2025-2026	WNIHL 2 (W)	20	9	5	14	0.70	12
4.	Abigail Mercer (F)	2025-2026	WNIHL 2 (W)	17	7	8	15	0.88	6
5.	Rachael Pearce (F)	2025-2026	WNIHL 2 (W)	20	5	4	9	0.45	6

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Blackburn Hawks Women — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Sarah Wilson (D)	2025-2026	WNIHL 2 (W)	20	4	16	20	1.00	18
2.	Preston Gennoe (F)	2025-2026	WNIHL 2 (W)	18	21	15	36	2.00	28
3.	Katherine Fairclough (F)	2025-2026	WNIHL 2 (W)	18	31	12	43	2.39	8
4.	Abigail Mercer (F)	2025-2026	WNIHL 2 (W)	17	7	8	15	0.88	6
5.	Ruth Leopold (F)	2025-2026	WNIHL 2 (W)	19	3	7	10	0.53	8

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Blackburn Hawks Women — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Preston Gennoe (F)	2025-2026	WNIHL 2 (W)	18	21	15	36	2.00	28
2.	Sarah Wilson (D)	2025-2026	WNIHL 2 (W)	20	4	16	20	1.00	18
3.	Emma Allender (F)	2025-2026	WNIHL 2 (W)	20	9	5	14	0.70	12
4.	Freya Broome (D)	2025-2026	WNIHL 2 (W)	16	0	1	1	0.06	10
5.	Katherine Fairclough (F)	2025-2026	WNIHL 2 (W)	18	31	12	43	2.39	8