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Our Girls Play Hockey – The Road to a Walter Cup Championship Part 2 (Hayley Scamurra’s Day in the Life)
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🏆 What does it really feel like to win the Walter Cup — not from the stands, not from the broadcast booth, but from the ice?
In Part 2 of our championship edition Day in the Life with Hayley Scamurra, Hayley takes us inside the PWHL Walter Cup Final as Montreal battles Ottawa in a razor-thin, emotional, and unforgettable championship series. From dramatic overtime wins to heartbreaking momentum swings, from Laura Stacey’s miraculous return to Ann-Renée Desbiens’ shutout brilliance, this episode gives listeners a rare player’s-eye view of what it takes to finish the job.
Hayley walks us through her huge Game 3 goal, the emotional lessons of losing when the Cup was within reach, and the mindset Montreal needed to close out Game 4 with a dominant 4–0 win. She also reflects on becoming the first women’s hockey player to win both a gold medal and the Walter Cup in the same year — a historic achievement built on confidence, team trust, and a whole lot of belief.
✨ In this episode, we talk about:
- 🏒 Montreal’s dramatic Game 1 comeback with seconds left
- 💪 Laura Stacey’s unforgettable overtime return
- 🔥 Hayley Scamurra’s Walter Cup Final goal and what went through her mind
- 🧠 How players handle pressure when a championship is within reach
- 🥅 Ann-Renée Desbiens’ championship-level performance
- 🏆 What it feels like to lift the Walter Cup
- 👏 The growth of women’s hockey and the city of Montreal embracing its champions
- 🌟 What young players can learn about confidence, resilience, and staying present
This is more than a championship recap. It’s a front-row seat to history — told by one of the players who lived it.
📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Hayley Scamurra’s Road to the Walter Cup: What Young Players Can Learn From a Championship Moment
🎧 Listen now, share it with the hockey player in your life, and don’t forget to send us your questions for Hayley at team@ourkidsplayhockey.com.
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