Our Kids Play Hockey: Our Girls Play Hockey: Should Girls Learn To Hit In Hockey? Pwhl Star Hayley Scamurra Breaks It Down
Episode Description
Is Womens Hockey Becoming a Full-Contact Sport? Lets Talk About It.In todays episode of Our Girls Play Hockey, Lee and PWHL/Team USA forward Hayley Scamurra dive into one of the most talked-about topics in the sport right now: physicality, checking, and the evolution of competitive contact in womens hockey.With the PWHL playing faster and more physical than ever, parents and coaches everywhere are asking: Should girls start learning how to hit earlier? What counts as competitive contact? Is checking coming to youth or international play?Hayley brings real on-ice experience from the pro game, comparing PWHL physicality, NCAA standards, international rules, and even her time playing in Canada. Together, she and Lee break down how the womens game is changing and what it means for young players coming up today. In This Episode:What competitive contact really means in todays womens gameWhy the PWHL is already playing near full-checking hockeyThe difference between PWHL, NCAA, and IIHF rulesWhy learning to receive a hit is just as important as giving oneWhy younger players hesitate physically and how to help themDrills and coaching philosophies to safely introduce physical playThe future of checking in womens hockey: is change coming?#WomensHockey #PWHL #GirlsHockey #HockeyParents #YouthHockey #HockeyDevelopment #CheckingInHockey #CompetitiveContact #TeamUSA #HayleyScamurraClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!NHL Sense Arena annual memberships are 50% off for the holidays, starting at just $29 a month plus you can save an extra $25 with code OKPH at checkout.Gift you hockey family the ultimate hockey training experience with NHL Sense Arena 26 available now 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 Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube