Any parents who wonder if hockey teaches values should meet former Olympian Sami Jo Small.
They’ll sign their child up, guaranteed.
You can sense her warmth, grace and leadership from the first handshake and smile. The Mississauga Chiefs’ goaltender is grounded, committed and inspirational.
“Sami Jo Small is a person who works very hard at whatever she is doing,” says Sommer West, Small’s teammate and the Chiefs’ captain. “Sami is a good-hearted and kind person to all. She always takes the time to talk with kids and any fans waiting ... [read more]

At 5’4”, assistant captain Lindsay Vine is one of the smaller players on the Burlington Barracudas. But the 28-year-old league veteran is not a small presence.
She’s a grinder, a playmaker and an encourager on the Barracudas, using positive talk to motivate her teammates. She steps up with effort and attitude when her team is down.
Pat Cocklin, the Barracuda’s head coach, says that Vine sets the tone for the rest of the team.
“She is a great leader who plays on both sides and has great offensive skills,” says Cocklin. “She is a very important part of the puzzle. She leads by example, ... [read more]

She has earned the right to captain the deep bench of the Brampton Canadette-Thunder. As a veteran who played on Team Canada for 10 years and earned Olympic gold, Lori Dupuis is a serious competitor.
At 5'9" Dupuis holds her own in the corners and doesn't like to come out without rubber on her stick. Her efforts often impact the scoreboard since Lori's regular linemate is Jayna Hefford, one of the CWHL's leading scorers and another Olympic gold medalist. Although Hefford is currently centralized in Calgary with Team Canada, Dupuis doesn't plan to back off on setting up her teammates to score. "I often play with players who ... [read more]