Our Girls Play Hockey - The Road to Pro Hockey with PWHLer Hayley Scamurra

Ever wondered what it's like to be drafted into a professional hockey league? Hayley Scamurra shares her thrilling experience of being selected by Ottawa in the inaugural PWHL draft, capturing the excitement and uncertainty of not knowing where she would land. She also opens up about the transition from college to pro hockey, highlighting the increased physicality and the challenges of adapting to a higher level of play. Hayley stresses the significance of mental preparation, reflecting on how focusing on mental toughness earlier could have impacted her career. She contrasts the PWHL with previous women's hockey leagues, noting the enhanced professional resources and amenities now available. For aspiring pro players, Hayley offers heartfelt advice: enjoy the game, avoid comparisons, and trust your unique journey in the sport.--00:00:00 Intro00:06:23 Evolution of Women's Professional Hockey00:10:21 The Off-Season Routine of a Pro Athlete00:12:14 Transition from Youth to Pro Hockey00:14:23 Standards and Expectations in Professional Practice00:16:33 Growth and Competition in Women's Hockey00:18:19 Transition from College to Professional Hockey00:20:28 NCAA Women's Hockey as a Professional Pipeline00:22:47 Team USA's Role in Player Development00:28:40 The Reality of Playing Pro Hockey00:30:34 Inspiring the Next Generation of Female Athletes00:31:40 The Pro Athlete Experience App00:34:20 Advice for Young Athletes00:38:54 Building Team Cohesiveness in Girls Hockey00:40:35 Parental Guidance in Youth Sports--Click 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