"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."

"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."

"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."