We sit down with Dani and Hayley at a Calgary development camp to talk about what it takes to jump levels in women’s hockey, from NCAA decisions to the daily grind behind the scenes. We dig into pace, recovery, culture, and mindset, then finish with simple advice any young athlete can use right away.
• first impressions of skating with pro and PWHL players and what the pace teaches you
• how Penn State’s environment and big games shape confidence and compete habits
• what sells a program like Ohio State: facilities, coaches, culture, and aligned goals
• recovery habits that keep you consistent: Normatec, sauna, ice bath, hot tub, stretching
• building routines by watching role models and copying the parts that actually work
• Canada pride, international competition, and which matchups feel the toughest
• why skill-focused camps can teach more than a full season of team reps
• gratitude for coaches, teammates, and family who make the journey possible
• biggest advice for the next generation: hard work, effort, fun, and 1% better daily