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This week, I’m joined by Clarabelle Knyzhov, wife of Nikolai Knyzhov, who plays for the Abbotsford Cannucks in the AHL. Clarabelle is a former Naval Flight Officer turned graduate student, whose story is nothing short of inspiring! From serving her country to navigating the unpredictable world of professional hockey alongside her Russian husband, Clarabelle opens up about discipline, identity, and the resilience it takes to thrive in both military and hockey life!
What you’ll hear in this episode:
How military discipline prepared Clarabelle for the unpredictability of hockey life
Her perspective as a first-generation American and why she chose to serve in the Navy
Meeting her husband on Hinge and navigating years of long-distance
Early relationship challenges with international career decisions and Russia opportunities
Balancing two demanding careers and learning to compartmentalize stress
Breaking stereotypes about military women and hockey players
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This week, I’m joined by Clarabelle Knyzhov, wife of Nikolai Knyzhov, who plays for the Abbotsford Cannucks in the AHL. Clarabelle is a former Naval Flight Officer turned graduate student, whose story is nothing short of inspiring! From serving her country to navigating the unpredictable world of professional hockey alongside her Russian husband, Clarabelle opens up about discipline, identity, and the resilience it takes to thrive in both military and hockey life!
What you’ll hear in this episode:
How military discipline prepared Clarabelle for the unpredictability of hockey life
Her perspective as a first-generation American and why she chose to serve in the Navy
Meeting her husband on Hinge and navigating years of long-distance
Early relationship challenges with international career decisions and Russia opportunities
Balancing two demanding careers and learning to compartmentalize stress
Breaking stereotypes about military women and hockey players
Follow the Podcast on Instagram!
Follow Clarabelle on Instagram!
EPISODE SPONSORS:
Get 20% off your first Little Bipsy order with the code BREAKINGTHEICE20
Get 15% off Poppy and Pine with the code HOCKEY15

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