The Ride to The Rink: A Day in the Life of a Pro (Part 2)- Inside Hayley Scamurra’s Olympic Grind

🎧 Ever wonder what it actually looks like when a pro athlete is chasing an Olympic roster spot? In this new Ride To The Rink episode, Lee Elias checks back in with Team USA forward and PWHL Montreal star Hayley Scamurra — and a lot has happened since her last update.From moving cities twice, to training with Team USA, to preparing for the Rivalry Series, to staying grounded while chasing her Olympic dream… Hayley opens up about the realities behind the scenes — the excitement, the pressure, the travel, the emotions, and the gratitude that keeps her centered through it all.🔹 Inside this episode:Hayley’s move to Montreal and her first weeks training with PWHL MontrealHow she balances family time with the demands of a professional seasonWhat it feels like to be named to the 2024–25 Rivalry Series rosterThe mindset needed when nothing — not even the Olympics — is guaranteedHow she reconnects with her younger self to stay inspiredWhy “just be you” might be the most important lesson for every athlete🌟 A message every young player needs to hear:Hayley shares what she’s learned about pressure, identity, joy, and playing free — and why the grind is something you should embrace, not fear.Stick around until the end for a powerful reminder from Lee and Hayley about believing in yourself, owning your journey, and loving the work.📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Living the Dream & Embracing the Grind — Hayley Scamurra’s Journey to 2026🎙️ This is Part 2 of our ongoing mini-series with Hayley — and Part 3 is coming after she hits the ice for Team USA and PWHL Montreal. Stay tuned!#HayleyScamurra #TeamUSA #PWHL #WomenHockey #YouthHockey #HockeyMindset #OlympicJourney #GirlsHockey #RideToTheRinkClick 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