"It’s important for all young girls to know that it’s normal to want to be an athlete and to play women’s hockey, and that there’s great power in that."

The GIST: Last week, we hinted that the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) might be expanding to Toronto. And yesterday, the league confirmed their plans. It’s like we have ESPN or something.

"Before I go on the ice I always tell myself to be unstoppable."

"As female athletes, we’ve had to deal with negativity for a long time. We don’t even really pay attention to it anymore. When you’re pushing for growth, there will always be people not on board, and trying to pull you down."