Continuing the Game of Giving: Courtney Mahoney and Chicago Wolves Community Commitment

Chicago Wolves’ Courtney Mahoney on Adopt-a-Dog Nights, Community Giving, and Women in Hockey OpsHost Julie Marty Pearson welcomes Courtney Mahoney, Chicago Wolves president of operations, to discuss how she rose from a college intern with no hockey background to overseeing multiple departments by saying yes to new responsibilities across game ops, community work, creative, TV, and merchandise. Courtney shares the Wolves’ long-running commitment to Chicagoland giving—especially their monthly Adopt-a-Dog game nights with Border Tails Rescue and Right Way Rescue, where fans can meet dogs in the arena and adopt on the spot, contributing to over 1,900 adoptions and strong retention. She also highlights additional animal-focused efforts like pet health fairs offering free vaccines in underprivileged communities and volunteer shelter support. The conversation also covers Courtney’s experience as a woman in hockey operations, the importance of growing women’s leadership, and practical ways listeners can support nonprofits with time, talent, or treasure.01:12 Courtney Career Journey02:51 Rising Through Roles04:36 Passion Projects and Real Work06:29 Adopt a Dog Nights09:11 Beyond Adoption Giving Back11:47 Personal Pets and Loss13:34 Women Leading in Hockey17:11 Community First Leadership17:28 Women In Sports Careers19:53 Trust Your Gut20:45 Ditch The Shoulds21:59 Giving Back Through Work25:24 Shelter Reality And Support27:27 Game Day Dog Adoptions Support the showSupport the Podcast by Buying Us a Treat via Buy Me a CoffeeShop our Affiliate Partners:🐾 Shop Mikko's Choice Use code 'storyofmypet' for 15% off🐾 Shop Superior Feline Use code “storyofmypet” for 15% off🐾 Shop Nuvita CBD for people Use code 'Julie10' for 10% offLoved this episode? Leave a review and rating hereThe Story of My Pet Podcast and Blog- Website - Instagram - FacebookContact your host via Email- [email protected] with your host, Dr. Julie Marty-Pearson – Website - YouTube - Instagram - Facebook - LinkedIn