Breaking Barriers, Building Belonging: Blake Bolden's Mission to Grow the Game of Hockey

🏒 What does it take to break barriers and grow the game of hockey for everyone?In this inspiring episode of Our Girls Play Hockey, trailblazer Blake Bolden joins Lee and Hayley to share her incredible journey from player to scout to ambassador. From her early days with the Cleveland Lumberjacks to her groundbreaking role with the LA Kings, Blake offers a unique perspective on making hockey more accessible, diverse, and inclusive for all.🔥 Highlights Include:Blake's path from youth hockey to becoming an NHL scout 🏆Innovative initiatives to bring hockey to underrepresented communities The crucial role of affordable equipment in growing the sport 🏒Overcoming discrimination and creating inclusive environments 💪The exciting future of women's hockey and youth development 🚀Why multi-sport participation is key for young athletes 🏅Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this episode is packed with actionable advice, heartfelt stories, and inspiring insights that extend far beyond the rink.🎧 Tune in now and don't miss this game-changing conversation with one of hockey's most influential voices!💬 Got questions? Share your thoughts with us at [email protected].📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime?Check out our companion blog: Breaking Barriers, Building Belonging: Blake Bolden's Mission to Grow the Game of Hockey#HockeyForAll #WomensHockey #BlakeBolden #GrowTheGame #OurGirlsPlayHockey #DiversityClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Hockey IQ: Scanning the ice, recognizing pressure, anticipating what happens next, making the right decision faster. Research shows these perceptual and decision-making skills can actually be trained. With NHL Sense Arena, kids can get extra game-like reps at home, working on hockey IQ, reactions, real stick-handling for skaters, while goalies can train reads and tracking. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at http://hockey.sensearena.com/okphHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube