Our Girls Play Hockey - The Road to Pro Hockey with PWHLer Hayley Scamurra

10/22/24 • 45 min

Ever wondered what it's like to be drafted into a professional hockey league?
Hayley Scamurra shares her thrilling experience of being selected by Ottawa in the inaugural PWHL draft, capturing the excitement and uncertainty of not knowing where she would land.
She also opens up about the transition from college to pro hockey, highlighting the increased physicality and the challenges of adapting to a higher level of play. Hayley stresses the significance of mental preparation, reflecting on how focusing on mental toughness earlier could have impacted her career. She contrasts the PWHL with previous women's hockey leagues, noting the enhanced professional resources and amenities now available.
For aspiring pro players, Hayley offers heartfelt advice: enjoy the game, avoid comparisons, and trust your unique journey in the sport.
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00:00:00 Intro

00:06:23 Evolution of Women's Professional Hockey

00:10:21 The Off-Season Routine of a Pro Athlete

00:12:14 Transition from Youth to Pro Hockey

00:14:23 Standards and Expectations in Professional Practice

00:16:33 Growth and Competition in Women's Hockey

00:18:19 Transition from College to Professional Hockey

00:20:28 NCAA Women's Hockey as a Professional Pipeline

00:22:47 Team USA's Role in Player Development

00:28:40 The Reality of Playing Pro Hockey

00:30:34 Inspiring the Next Generation of Female Athletes

00:31:40 The Pro Athlete Experience App

00:34:20 Advice for Young Athletes

00:38:54 Building Team Cohesiveness in Girls Hockey

00:40:35 Parental Guidance in Youth Sports
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00:06:23 Evolution of Women's Professional Hockey

00:10:21 The Off-Season Routine of a Pro Athlete

00:12:14 Transition from Youth to Pro Hockey

00:14:23 Standards and Expectations in Professional Practice

00:16:33 Growth and Competition in Women's Hockey

00:18:19 Transition from College to Professional Hockey

00:20:28 NCAA Women's Hockey as a Professional Pipeline

00:22:47 Team USA's Role in Player Development

00:28:40 The Reality of Playing Pro Hockey

00:30:34 Inspiring the Next Generation of Female Athletes

00:31:40 The Pro Athlete Experience App

00:34:20 Advice for Young Athletes

00:38:54 Building Team Cohesiveness in Girls Hockey

00:40:35 Parental Guidance in Youth Sports
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🚨 The PuckaroundTM Pro Training Puck is being called the best off-ice puck ever — same weight, size, and feel as the real thing. Perfect for training in the driveway or on the outdoor rink.

🎁 Use code OKPH at hockeywraparound.com for a special discount on a 2-pack — just for our listeners.

Let’s puck-around and find out. 🏒

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How to Create a Screen Routine to Improve Hockey Performance with Larissa Mills

Are smartphones stealing the spotlight from youth athletes?
This episode of Our Kids Play Hockey explores the impact of excessive phone use on mental health, performance, and development.
Our guest expert, Larissa Mills, gives some surprising suggestions in advocating for limited screen use until a certain age.
Discover how to create healthy phone routines, establish boundaries, and balance parental monitoring with trust.
Also, learn to audit your social media feeds for positivity and embrace unplugged family activities.
This episode also tackles the challenges parents face in setting phone limits, offering practical advice to navigate this digital dilemma.
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00:00:00 Intro

00:00:08 The Impact of Parental Behavior on Child Athletes

00:06:19 The Debate on Banning Cell Phones in Schools

00:08:00 The Impact of Screen Time on Youth Sports Performance

00:09:51 Parental Challenges with Phone Use

00:16:33 The Science Behind Phone Addiction

00:19:58 The Power of Family Connection in a Digital Age

00:25:30 The Dangers of Betting and Social Media for Athletes

00:40:04 The Right Age for Kids to Have Phones

00:48:20 A Mother's Discovery of Her Son's Vape Business

00:53:37 Curating a Positive Social Media Feed

01:01:07 Transforming Family Travel into Bonding Experiences

01:05:29 Addressing the Decline in Youth Sports Participation
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In this episode of the Wraparound Roundtable, host Lee MJ Elias introduces James McCall, a 17-year-old entrepreneur and founder of X-Stink'd Bombs, a unique deodorizer product designed for athletes.
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Our Kids Play Hockey - Our Girls Play Hockey - The Road to Pro Hockey with PWHLer Hayley Scamurra

Transcript

Lee MJ Elias [0:08 - 0:51]: Hello, hockey friends and families around the world, and welcome to another episode of our newest series, our girls play hockey. I'm Lee Elias, and I'm joined by Mike Benelli and Sherry Hudspet. So you want to play pro hockey? That's the topic for today, which is something I'm sure you and your kids will definitely want to hear about. And funny enough, our expert panelist is someone who plays pro hockey. Hailey Skimora of the Ottawa charge joins us today. Her road t