"If there are more female coaches around and available to cultivate these young athletes and especially help young girls see that they can be successful too, it can make a huge difference."

"Before I go on the ice I always tell myself to be unstoppable."

"Chasing your dream is not a lost cause. It’s not just this thing you write in a notebook. It’s real, and it can be real for anybody."

"The words “equal pay” and “equality” get thrown around interchangeably, but equality is a very complex issue, and it’s not just about getting paid equally — it’s marketing, support and investment."

"I’m finding a way to have the best of both worlds. It’s okay to take the time you need as an athlete to do what you need to be the best and to recover, but still know that you can come home and be a mom and she’ll be waiting for you."

"I think kids just need to see that everyone messes up at all levels. The best in the world make mistakes and it doesn’t make them any less of an athlete."

"I wasn’t going to let anything stop me from achieving what I knew I was capable of."