PWHL Star Taylor Heise on Leadership, Legacy & Giving Back

Ready to discover how champions are made—even when the path isn’t perfect? 🏒🔥Taylor Heise, PWHL star and Team USA forward, joins Our Kids Play Hockey to share her incredible origin story—from picking up hockey at age 8 in a small Minnesota town to becoming the first-ever #1 overall pick in the PWHL draft.Her journey proves you don’t need AAA teams or an early start to reach the top. Instead, it’s about confidence, creativity, and smart decision-making.🚨 This episode is more than Taylor’s story—it’s packed with takeaways for players, parents, and coaches.Key Takeaways:• Why a late start in hockey doesn’t mean you’re behind• How basketball and the arts fueled Taylor’s hockey IQ• Lessons from playing on “B” teams (and why it helped, not hurt)• The role of hockey sense in separating good players from great ones• How technology like Sense Arena is giving kids an edgeWhether you’re a player chasing big dreams or a parent guiding your child’s journey, this episode will change how you see hockey development.🎧 Don’t miss Part 1 with Taylor Heise—then catch Part 2 on Our Girls Play Hockey!📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: PWHL Star Taylor Heise on Leadership, Legacy & Giving Back#OurKidsPlayHockey #TaylorHeise #HockeyIQ #HockeyDevelopment #WomensHockey #PWHLClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at 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