EP 17 - Unbenched: The Untold Reality of Female Coaches in Minnesota Hockey

In today’s episode of Two Women Who Give a Puck, we share a powerful, true, anonymously submitted story from a Minnesota female hockey coach whose world was turned upside down overnight. After years of playing, coaching, developing players, and building a positive culture, she discovered—without warning—that she had been removed from her head coaching role and replaced by a man with no hockey playing experience. No explanation. No conversation. No accountability.   What happened next reveals a painful truth about female coaches in youth hockey: mistrust, dismissal, and unfair replacement are not rare—they are part of a wider pattern happening quietly across associations, even in the “State of Hockey.”   In this emotional episode, we explore: 🏒 The impact of losing a coaching role without reason 🏒 The message these decisions send to young female athletes 🏒 Why female coaches must constantly prove competence 🏒 How associations can make better, more equitable decisions 🏒 What support, advocacy, and community can look like 🏒 How YOU can help change the culture for girls and women in hockey   This story is raw, real, and deeply important. It’s a reminder that female coaches belong in hockey, their voices matter, and their presence changes the game for the better.   If you’re a coach, parent, board member, or anyone who cares about the future of girls’ hockey—this is a must-listen.   🔗 Share this episode with someone in your hockey community. 📩 Have a story? Want to stay anonymous? Email us at: [email protected]   🌐 Learn more: TwoWomenWhoGiveAPuck.com   #TwoWomenWhoGiveaPuck,#GenderBiasInSports,#WomenWhoCoach,#GirlsHockey,#SportsAdvocacy,#SilentStruggles,#WhatThePuck,#FemaleCoach,#WomenInSports,#StateOfHockey,#SupportFemaleCoaches