Episode #127 of The Athletes Podcast features Mikyla Grant-Mentis. Mikyla is an ice hockey forward, who recently signed the largest contract in PHF (formerly NWHL) history with the Buffalo Beauts. She is the all-time leading scorer of the Merrimack Warriors Women's Ice Hockey team and in 2021, she became the first black player to win the PHF's Most Valuable Player award. We hope you enjoy episode #127 of The Athletes Podcast.

What we talk about:
7:15:  Who is is Mikyla Grant-Mentis
12:30: Mikylas work ethic
16:30: Playing at Merrimack college
19:40: Where does the nickname Bucky come from
20:45: What would Mikyla do differently at the start of her hockey career
26:50: Mikyla talks about playing ball hockey
30:30: Obstacles Mikyla faced growing up as a female in hockey
36:30: Importance of appreciating your youth
39:30: Mikylas training schedule
44:00: Mikyla aiming for team Canada
47:50: Biggest piece of advice to the next generation of athletes