What happens when women step up to coach in hockey?

In this episode of Two Women Who Give a Puck, we follow two very different coaching journeys.

One said yes… and was welcomed in.

The other said yes… and was told no.

Both stories reveal something bigger about hockey culture, belonging, and what it really takes to create space for women in the game.

We talk about:

• What it feels like to put yourself out there

• The impact of being accepted—or not

• Why communication and culture matter in associations

• How women continue to show up, even when it’s hard

• What belonging in hockey actually looks like

This is a real, honest conversation about growth, resilience, and why more women are needed in hockey—not just as players, but as leaders.

💙 Because belonging in hockey should never be something you have to earn.

Ep 15 - Kimmi & Kelly - Pre-Coaching Interview

🎙️ Welcome to Two Women Who Give a Puck | If I Can Do It, You Can Do It

In this episode of Two Women Who Give a Puck, Sarah and Tera are back after a busy hockey season to sit down with Julie Johnson — adult women’s hockey player, hockey mom, and living proof that it’s never too late to start.

Julie shares her honest and hilarious journey into hockey, including:

- Starting hockey at age 40

- Being terrified of the ice (and the goalie mask 😳)

- Wanting to return her gear… and deciding to try one more time

- Falling in love with the game anyway

- Playing today in women’s leagues, including over-50 hockey

- Bringing hockey into her family and community

This conversation dives into:

- Why hockey can feel intimidating from the outside

- Why adult women hesitate to try new sports

- The power of being asked (more than once)

- How women’s hockey builds real community, on and off the ice

- Why hockey is more than a game — it’s belonging, confidence, and connection

Julie’s message is simple and powerful:

If I can do it, you can do it.

If you’re a hockey mom, a former athlete, or someone who’s ever thought, “Hockey isn’t for me,” this episode is for you.

💬 Key Takeaway

You don’t need to have grown up playing hockey.

You don’t need to be “sporty.”

You don’t need to be fearless.

You just need someone to invite you in.

🎧 Listen, share, and don’t forget to invite someone else in.

Because women belong in hockey — at every age.

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A Minnesota female hockey coach was suddenly replaced by a less experienced male coach—right in front of her daughter. Sadly, this isn’t an isolated story. In this episode of Two Women Who Give a Puck, Sarah and Tera break down the key takeaways and actionable steps to fight gender bias and create a more positive hockey culture for girls and women.

🔥 What you’ll get:

- Real talk on gender bias in youth hockey

- How boards and associations can do better

- Tangible tips for female coaches to advocate for themselves

- Ways parents and allies can support change

These actionable insights aren’t just for coaches—they’re for anyone who wants to make hockey fairer, more supportive, and empowering.

💡 Listen, share, and help us build a hockey community where everyone belongs!

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EP 17 - Unbenched: The Untold Reality of Female Coaches in Minnesota Hockey

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