Emma Gentry, Lauren Messier & Jess Kondas: Three Roads to One Locker Room (Ep. 292)

In this episode

A draft pick, a 10-day contract and a reserve-list call-up, all in one locker room. Toronto Sceptres Emma Gentry, Lauren Messier and Jess Kondas sit down in person to compare three very different roads into the PWHL and what it takes to stay ready for your moment. We talk pro habits, playing limited minutes, and the advice that sticks when the rink is empty.

• why Toronto's fans and sports culture make it the place to play
• the draft, 10-day contracts and the reserve list: three ways onto a roster
• Jess scoring on her first PWHL shot, and Lauren's first goal in Vancouver
• playing with the boys, then adjusting to the women's game
• a year in Sweden and the choices before the PWHL existed
• what college doesn't teach you about being a pro
• sleep, travel, meals and building routines away from the rink
• staying ready when you aren't playing much
• locker room superlatives and running from a grizzly in Kodiak
• the best advice they've been given and what they'd tell the next generation

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Brands who want to work with Jess, Lauren or Emma: dave@cookstarkmgmt.com