The star hockey forward has won Olympic and world championships already, and she’s just starting her second pro season
In high school, the Scarborough native and hockey star was named—all four years—”most likely to become a professional athlete.” Two Olympic golds, one silver and multiple world championships later, the 34-year-old forward with the Toronto Sceptres, part of the six-team Professional Women’s Hockey League, has already achieved legend status. Season two starts on Nov. 30.One of Spooner’s favourite quotes comes from former college football coach Lou Holtz: “Ability is what you’re capable of doing.
, which paired hockey players with top figure skaters. Spooner was terrified—grace isn’t a critical hockey skill—but she was determined to be a positive role model. “If girls see someone like me who’s five-foot-10 and 180 pounds figure skating, there’s hope for anyone,” she said. “It’s important to see female role models who are strong and powerful...It’s okay to be strong.
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