Our Kids Play Hockey: Our Girls Play Hockey: Celebrating Women Athletes At She Weekend (a Day In The Life Series)
Episode Description
What does it look like when women athletes are not simply recognizedbut truly celebrated?This episode is powered by NHL Sense Arena.Olympic gold medalist and Walter Cup champion Hayley Scamurra joins Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli for a behind-the-scenes recap of She Weekend in Las Vegas, an unforgettable celebration organized by Flavor Flav with support from Paris Hilton, MGM, major sponsors, entertainers, and fans of womens sports.With no script and no formal rundown, Hayley takes listeners through the experience day by dayfrom an all-female flight crew and a parade through Las Vegas to athlete gifting suites, concerts at the Sphere, red carpets, celebrity meet-and-greets, and a powerful sense of community among Olympians and Paralympians.But beneath all the excitement is a much bigger conversation.Hayley explains why these moments of recognition mean so much to women who have spent years competing, building their sports, and inspiring the next generationoften with fewer resources and far less visibility than their male counterparts. In this episode: Hayleys full She Weekend experience in Las Vegas Why celebrations like this are long overdue for women athletes How Flavor Flav turned public support into meaningful action The thoughtful details that made the weekend special Meeting the Backstreet Boys and attending their Sphere concert Inside the athlete gifting lounge Hayleys surreal first look at the arena where she will play in Las Vegas Why women athletes should be allowed to celebrate without judgment The double standard surrounding female athletes as role models A passionate discussion about hockeys recognition at the ESPYs What increased visibility could mean for the next generationHayley also reflects on staying grounded through success, learning to enjoy major victories, and understanding that athletes can be disciplined professionals while still embracing the moments they have earned.This conversation is fun, honest, thoughtful, and an important reminder that progress is not only about giving women opportunities to compete. It is also about celebrating their achievements with the same enthusiasm, investment, and attention given to other elite athletes.Listen, share the episode with a hockey family, and join us in continuing to elevate the womens game. Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: More Than a Celebration: What She Weekend Meant for Hayley Scamurra and Womens SportsSubscribe to Our Girls Play Hockey wherever you listen, and visit OurKidsPlayHockey.com for more conversations designed to support players, parents, coaches, and hockey families.#OurGirlsPlayHockey #HayleyScamurra #WomensHockey #GirlsHockey #SheWeekend #FlavorFlav #PWHL #OlympicHockey #WomenInSports #HockeyFamily #FemaleAthletes #GrowTheGameClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at hockey.SenseArena.com/okphHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube