Brenda Andress, the first commissioner and builder of the Canadian Women's Hockey League, is stepping down on July 31, ending a 12-year tenure that saw her league grow in status and stature.
"It has been an incredible honor and privilege to lead this league," said Andress. "I am proud to have had the opportunity to build the organization into what it is today. While it's time for me to move to the next stage of my career -- I leave the league both viable and operationally strong, and at an extremely exciting time in its development. I have every confidence that the CWHL will continue to attract the world's best players and deliver an exceptional and competitive hockey experience to fans on and off the ice.