Our Kids Play Hockey Our Girls Play Hockey: A Day in the Life (Mid-Season): Hayley Scamurra, Olympian & PWHL Veteran
🏒 What does a “normal day” look like when you’re a PWHL player, a Team USA Olympian, and right in the middle of a historic season for women’s hockey?
In this mid-season edition of A Day in the Life, we go behind the scenes with Hayley Scamurra as she balances professional hockey, Olympic preparation, travel, recovery, leadership, and the daily grind that fans rarely get to see.
From getting the call that officially made her a Team USA Olympian to turning the page the very next day and preparing for another PWHL game, Hayley opens up about what it really means to stay present, grounded, and competitive in an Olympic year — especially while playing alongside (and against) future Olympic teammates.
💥 In this episode, we cover:
- 🇺🇸 What it felt like to officially make Team USA — and why the celebration is short
- 🏒 Competing in the PWHL during an Olympic season (and why this year is different)
- 🔁 Flipping the switch between teammates and opponents
- 🧠 Staying mentally locked in while ignoring standings and outside noise
- 🛡️ Why penalty killing is a mindset — and a source of pride
- 🔥 How roles, chemistry, and “doing the little things” earn trust at the pro level
- 🥗 Recovery, nutrition, travel, and managing energy in a relentless schedule
- 🌍 What it means to represent your country — every single day
This episode is a masterclass in professional mindset, elite preparation, and team-first hockey, with lessons for players, parents, and coaches at every level of the game.
📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: A Day in the Life (Mid-Season): Inside the Mind of a PWHL Olympian
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