Background
Lady Stanley was the daughter of Frederick Stanley and Lady Constance Villiers.
Lady Stanley was the daughter of Frederick Stanley and Lady Constance Villiers.
While living in Canada, Stanley helped to popularize ice hockey and is one of the first known women to play the game. Stanley played hockey while she was in Canada, playing on the outdoor rink at Rideau Hall. After the opening of the Rideau Skating Rink, Stanley is mentioned in one of the first games of women"s hockey, played at Rideau Rink in 1899.
Isobel Gathorne Hardy Award
Lady Isobel Stanley Gathorne-Hardy"s role as a pioneer of women's ice hockey in Canada is acknowledged with the Isobel Gathorne-Hardy Award.
The award is given to an active player (at any level) whose values, leadership and personal traits are representative of all female athletes. Isobel Cup
The (American) National Women"s Hockey League"s championship trophy is called the Isobel Cup in honor of her contributions to women"s hockey and hockey in general.