On this episode of Pass the Puck, Fallyn and Emily welcome Team Canada U18 standout Adrianna Milani.

Adrianna shares her experience competing at the IIHF U18 Women's World Championship in Sydney, Nova Scotia, what she learned through the recruiting process, and why she chose to commit to the University of Minnesota. Tune in for an inside look at the journey, decisions, and dedication required to reach the next level in hockey.

In this episode of Pass the Puck, Fallyn and Emily sit down with Olympian, World Champion, and PWHL star Renata Fast to talk about leadership, confidence, and the evolving role of defenders in today’s game. From life off the ice to handling pressure at the highest level, Renata shares lessons, laughs, and advice for the next generation of girls in hockey.

In this episode of Pass the Puck, we sit down with professional hockey player Mikyla Grant-Mentis to talk about the importance of representation in sport.

Mikyla shares her experiences navigating the game and why seeing yourself reflected in leadership, teammates, and the professional level matters so much for the next generation. We also talk about resilience, creating opportunity, and how athletes can use their platform to drive change.

In this episode of Pass the Puck, Fallyn sits down with Lorna Schultz Nicolson to talk about the power of storytelling and finding your voice. From writing books to sharing meaningful stories that connect with others, Lorna discusses how confidence, creativity, and perseverance play a role in chasing your goals. This conversation encourages young leaders to speak up, tell their stories, and believe in the impact their voice can have—on and off the ice.

In this episode of Pass the Puck, Fallyn chats with Rebecca Leslie about the power of staying positive and navigating change both on and off the ice. From starting her PWHL journey in Toronto to now playing in her hometown of Ottawa, Rebecca reflects on adapting to new environments, embracing uncertainty, and finding confidence through it all. This conversation is all about mindset, resilience, and appreciating the moments that bring you back to where it all started.

Nova Scotia’s own Allie Munroe joins Pass the Puck to talk about East Coast grit, growing up in the game, and what it means to bring the PWHL to Halifax with the Halifax Takeover Tour. We chat hometown pride, hard work, and why seeing girls pack the rink matters so much.

Fallyn sits down with award-winning journalist and diversity advocate Shireen Ahmed. Together, they explore representation in sport media, the importance of inclusive storytelling, and how athletes, fans, and leaders can help create spaces where everyone belongs. Shireen shares insights from her career, reflects on the responsibility of sport to drive social change, and offers advice for young people who want to use their voices to make sport more equitable.

They don’t score the goals, but they control the game. Cianna Murray and Justine Todd join Pass the Puck to talk about life as elite hockey officials working in the PWHL, IIHF, and Olympic assignments. From handling pressure and criticism to building confidence and earning trust, this episode shines a light on how women are leading the game from a whole new perspective.

It's episode 7 with #7, Laura Stacey, two-time Olympic medalist and PWHL Montreal star, to talk about leadership, hard work, and giving back to the community. Laura shares how she stays motivated, supports her teammates, and uses her platform to make a difference through her LS7 Sticks In For Charity tournament. Featuring a “Player 2 Pro” question from Elise Anjoni of the U15 AAA Cape Breton Blizzard and a “Pro 2 Pro” message from Blayre Turnbull, this episode offers inspiring advice for young athletes chasing their dreams.

Jocelyne Larocque, the first Indigenous woman to represent Team Canada, reflects on what it means to be a role model both on and off the ice. She discusses honouring her heritage, paving the way for others, and inspiring young athletes to embrace their own identities as they pursue their dreams.

It's Mi'kmaq history month in Nova Scotia, we filmed from our home rink, the Kehoe Forum at CBU on Truth & Reconciliation day.

Enjoy the chat!