On the day before CWHL's 2019 All-Star game, we heard from seven inspiring athletes from around the world at a pre-game day press conference. Get the inside scoop on what it takes to lead, how players give back to fans, friendship amongst rivals and the growth of women's hockey in China.
Natalie Spooner, Olympic athlete, Toronto Furies player, and veteran CWHL All-Star captain has advice for 2019 captains Liz Knox and Brigette Lacquette. "Enjoy and have fun".
The entire Markham Thunder CWHL team and fans around the country rallied around the #knoxyforcaptain campaign. Hear first-hand what it means to Markham Thunder’s goalie Liz Knox to be voted as one of the CWHL 2019 All-Star captains.
The players? The fans? The media? Hear what Hilary Knight of the CWHL's Les Canadiennes de Montreal has to say about growing women's hockey.
Women's hockey is a strong, supportive community - even amongst rivals. One of the newest CWHL Calgary Inferno players, Brianna Decker hails from the U.S. Olympic Gold Medal Team. Having the chance to be on a team with Canadian players has given her a chance to get to know players off the ice and in ways country-based competitions just don't provide for. Hear what she thinks about American-Canadian friendships despite the fierce historic rivalry.
Top female hockey athletes from around the world are warming up in Toronto today for the much anticipated CWHL All-Star game by giving back to the community. Hear Les Canadiens de Montreal’s Marie-Philip Poulin’s take on why the players cherish their opportunities to give back to their fans.
Finland's Noora Räty, has been playing on the Finnish national team since she was 15 years old. She's helping to build hockey in China through the CWHL's Chinese expansion team - Shenzhen KRS Vanke Rays and is on the 2019 CWHL's All-Star line up. Hear Noora's insight on the impact of the CWHL on the growth of hockey in China.
Captain Brigette Lacquette from the Calgary Inferno, is an inspiration to CWHL players and Aboriginal communities. She uses her position as a professional hockey player to support the young people of Canada's Aboriginal Communities through in-person visits where she shares her story, encourages them to believe they can achieve anything and inspires them to stick to their passion. *Note: We were also inspired by Brigette. Unfortunately, due to sound quality issues, we are unable to post her video interview.
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Written by Caroline Wiley and Tina Finelli.
Caroline is the Founder of SeeWhatSheCanDo. Her world has always revolved around sport. Caroline's passion is moving, doing and photographing the active moments all around her. When she’s not making plays on the ice or actively exploring the world with her family, she can be found researching her genealogical history and immersing herself in all things Cornish.
Tina is a Canadian-bred storyteller and Co-Founder of SeeWhatSheCanDo. Lover of all things outdoors, Tina's happy place is surrounded by forest, water and mountains. In moments when she isn't moving outdoors, CrossFitting or playing hockey, you'll find her watching her daughters on the dance floor or playing hockey, reading a book, or cooking up a storm.
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