Who will win the Stanley Cup?! Even though our favorite teams (Wild, Caps, and Islanders) have begun their golfing season early, we still love watching the NHL playoffs. We’ve asked a handful of our RR19HS campers for their Stanley Cup predictions and here are their responses:
Name: Elijah Swanson Who’s your favorite NHL player? Mikko Koivu How much does the Stanley Cup weigh? 30 pounds Who do you think will win the 2016 Stanley Cup? Dallas Stars All Stanley Cup winners get a day with the Cup. If you won, what would you do with it? I would bring it to school and show my classmates.
Name: Jayson Shaugabay Who’s your favorite NHL player? TJ Oshie How much does the Stanley Cup weigh? 33 pounds Who do you think will win the 2016 Stanley Cup? Washington Capitals All Stanley Cup winners get a day with the Cup. If you won, what would you do with it? Take it golfing with me.
Name: Mooney Shaugabay Who’s your favorite NHL player? TJ Oshie How much does the Stanley Cup weigh? 35 pounds Who do you think will win the 2016 Stanley Cup? Pittsburg Penguins All Stanley Cup winners get a day with the Cup. If you won, what would you do with it? Share it with my family.
Name: Katie K Who’s your favorite NHL player? TJ Oshie How much does the Stanley Cup weigh? 11.5 pounds Who do you think will win the 2016 Stanley Cup? Washington Capitals All Stanley Cup winners get a day with the Cup. If you won, what would you do with it? Take a selfie with it!
Name: Kobe Roeder Who’s your favorite NHL player? Toews How much does the Stanley Cup weigh? 50 pounds Who do you think will win the 2016 Stanley Cup? San Jose Sharks All Stanley Cup winners get a day with the Cup. If you won, what would you do with it? Drink Gatorade out of it.
Reflections on the First NWHL Season
Winning the first ever Isobel Cup is a milestone that Gigi and her Boston Pride teammates will never forget. Looking back to this time last year, there was uncertainty and hesitation about the league, its success, and sustainability. There were numerous risks involved, but in taking that step of faith, Gigi and her teammates were able to play a significant part in making history in women’s hockey. Check out this article from the Minnesota Hockey Magazine in which Gigi reflects on her experience with the NWHL’s inaugural season: Risk and Reward.
Getting to Know Our Coaches: Milica McMillen Team: University of Minnesota Gophers Position: Defenseman Hometown: St. Paul, Minnesota When and how did you start playing hockey? “I started when I was 4. After a Learn-to-Skate session, there were some hockey players (Winny Brodt, Ronda and Renee Curtin) that went on after and I thought it looked really fun.” Who is your role model? “My role model is Karyn Bye-Dietz because she is one of the first women’s Olympic hockey players I watched and met.” What advice would you give to your younger self? “I would tell my younger self to make sure to enjoy the little things and soak in the moments because time goes way too fast.” What is your favorite RR19HS memory? “Last year’s RR19HS was my first year, and the whole thing was a blast. I think my favorite memory was playing the outdoor games during the off-ice sessions.” How did you celebrate this year’s NCAA title? “This year we got to go to a restaurant close to the rink with our family and friends after the game. We took lots of pictures and talked about the fun season we had.”
