Author: Erin Young

Over the course of the last 10 weeks, I have had the honor to share about a sport that has shaped a good amount of my life. Hockey has given me a passion, opened my eyes to so many quality life lessons, and brought me closer to the people around me. Without hockey, I would…

In the game of hockey, the role of a coach is a crucial element to a successful team. Coaches must motivate, teach, train, and mentor their players both on and off the ice. John Young has held this position for many years now, and today I get to share just a bit of his story.…

Womens hockey has been a breeding center for powerful and inspirational female athletes. The list could go on and on with all of the women who have made an impact on the game of women’s hockey, but here I will highlight three of the most influential women in the game. Kendall Coyne Schofield Schofield has…

For today’s post we are going to be looking at the Professional Women’s Hockey League and their use of infographics on their Instagram. The PWHL uses a mix of graphics to educate their followers on game scores, upcoming games, stats, or even awards. In this post I’ll go through some of the posts that stood…

In any sport, tournaments are a place to show off your skill and test your game. Doing this at a world-wide level is something all athletes dream of doing. In hockey, men were having this level of tournament since 1930. Men had this opportunity to compete 60 years before women did. The Women’s World Championship…

In the women’s hockey world, Kendall Coyne has acted as a trailblazer for fellow women in the sport. Her career started on an outdoor rink in the suburbs of Chicago where many of her peers didn’t know what hockey was, let alone that a girl could play. Coyne was a multi-sport athlete with equal passion…

Although women’s hockey is seemingly just launching, in reality, it has had a long history dating back to the 1890s. In this post, I will highlight some of the most important times in women’s hockey history and what they have done for women’s hockey as a whole.  Year: 1891 Event: Barrie, Ontario held the first-ever…

Hockey equipment plays a vital role in the game, ensuring players are adequately protected on the ice. However, until recently, gear was not created to cater to a woman’s body type. Women were expected to fit into gear made for the male body, with no choice for gear that may fit the female body better.…

Getting into a new sport can be intimidating! But it can also be exciting! Here are some steps to help get you started!:  1. Research Local Programs: The first step in this journey is to find a hockey league in your area. Website like USA Hockey can help locate nearby rinks and programs. Explore the…

Ice hockey does not come with a light price tag. Between the cost of equipment, travel, and ice time the bill racks up. Unfortunately, these costs are prohibiting many youth players the opportunity to take the ice. However, the Grindstone Award Foundation works to alleviate this financial burden, particularly for young girls.  The Grindstone Award…