In March 2019, over 30 women alumni from around the world representing Oxford and Cambridge arrived in Courchevel, France, for an alumni Varsity weekend. The clubs faced off in two alumni games, one all-female and one mixed, which included former players Deborah Coyne (1980-82), the founder and captain of Oxford’s first women’s ice hockey team, and her sister Barbara Coyne, who was a founding player for Cambridge (1985-86).
The Dark Blues won both Alumni matches, despite sharing several talented members with the Cambridge Light Blues.
Alumni had the chance to reconnect with one another, play with multiple generations of the OUIHC, and partake once again in the spirited Oxbridge rivalry. The weekend included a joint club Varsity Banquet and a raclette dinner to celebrate and commemorate over 30 years of Oxbridge Women’s Ice Hockey.
A special thanks to John McCall McBain (Wadham, 1980), his family, and staff for hosting both teams and Robert Drolet (Trinity, 1980) for organizing, planning, and managing the logistics of the event. This was an incredible opportunity to experience the growth and success of the Women’s Blues with players spanning the 30+ years of the team’s history.