Read the inspiring stories of the 100 young hockey players and how the Cammi Granato Girls Hockey Grant is helping them get back in the game this season.
The positive impact of sports is tremendous for girls as new friendships are created, confidence is discovered, and teamwork and leadership skills are improved with each day on the ice together.
Girls face unique challenges when it comes to hockey. There can be fewer funding opportunities, travelling for over an hour to play with all girls (or resorting to playing on all-boys teams), and many playing with hand me down equipment from older brothers.
We started this grant to let these players know
we have your back.
Read some of the stories of our 100 winners from the 2021 Cammi Granato Girls Hockey Grant!
In 2018, Rylie was diagnosed with Auditory Processing Disorder and anxiety. She tends to struggle with interacting, but playing hockey has helped her emotionally. Last year, Rylie was asked to play for the 13U Girls Hi-Chew team at Narch. Being new to ice hockey, this brought her and her family great pride, and she has continued to develop a new sense of confidence through the amazing power of sports.
Hockey has brought Aubrey such purpose being the only player of color on her travel team. In fact, Aubrey, her sister and best friends were inspired to start the Hockey Niñas, who partnered with Minnesota Unbounded to start their very first tournament hockey team with all players and coaches of color. They have 31 girls, all players representing 14 hockey associations all over the Metro area. Growing up in a single parent household, Aubrey feels a connection to girls in a similar situation and wants to grow the game for under-represented and at-risk communities.
As a self driven Métis youth, Indira has been a dedicated player who has gained leadership and strong sportsmanship from the game of hockey. It has empowered her with confidence and skills that can be demonstrated in all aspects of her life. She tries to be a good mentor for others and enjoys volunteering with younger groups beginning hockey.
At just 6 years old, Lauren is the only girl under 18 on her sled hockey team, showing incredible maturity and strength for such a young athlete. Despite the high cost of sports jeopardizing her ability to attend out-of-town tournaments, she knows she can overcome any obstacle, physical or mental and treats every game with the same level of passion. Above all else, she loves knowing other kids with Spina Bifida and inspiring them to dream big like her.
Danica has a learning disability related to reading and writing, but sports has provided her with a place where she can shine. Playing ringette, and now hockey, has helped Danica learn skills to be confident and successful in school as well. She hopes to inspire other girls, which is why she donates used equipment to her association so that girls who are new to the goalie position can try it out without worrying about the hefty cost.
Signe A.
11
Winnipeg,
MB
NHL Team: Winnipeg Jets
Elise B.
12
Peterborough,
OH
NHL Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Arwen B.
6
Bellville,
OH
NHL Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
Molly B.
10
Winnipeg,
MB
NHL Team: Winnipeg Jets
Lilliann B.
15
Saint Petersburg,
FL
NHL Team: Tampa Bay Lightning
Juleah B.
9
Lawtons,
NY
NHL Team: Buffalo Sabres
Lincoln B.
14
Los Angeles,
CA
NHL Team: LA Kings
Brooklyn B.
9
Grand Prarie,
TX
NHL Team: Dallas Stars
Edith C.
11
Austin,
TX
NHL Team: Dallas Stars
Gemma C.
4
Austin,
TX
NHL Team: Dallas Stars
Addyson C.
11
Winter Park,
CO
NHL Team: Colorado Avalanche
Madeline C.
12
Huntington Beach,
CA
NHL Team: Anaheim Ducks
Callie C.
10
Imperial,
MO
NHL Team: St. Louis Blues
Emerald C.
11
Dundas,
OH
NHL Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Rowan C.
16
Port Alberni,
BC
NHL Team: Montreal Canadiens
Violet C.
13
Ann Arbor,
MI
NHL Team: Detroit Red Wings
Oceanne C.
8
Memramcook,
NB
NHL Team: Montreal Canadiens
Isabelle D.
14
Westland,
MI
NHL Team: Detroit Red Wings
Hayden D.
12
Cherry Valley,
CA
NHL Team: Anaheim Ducks
Lauren D.
7
Fremont,
OH
NHL Team: Detroit Red Wings
Cecilia D.
10
Dumfries,
VA
NHL Team: Washington Capitals
Gabriella D.
11
St. Catharines,
ON
NHL Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Marty D.
15
Miramichi,
NB
NHL Team: Montreal Canadiens
Sophia Gianna E.
12
St. Petersburg,
FL
NHL Team: Tampa Bay Lightning
Indira E.
14
Brandon,
MB
NHL Team: Winnipeg Jets
Bethany E.
16
Sackville,
NB
NHL Team: Montreal Canadiens
Ava F.
10
Ruskin,
FL
NHL Team: Tampa Bay Lightning
Jesseca F.
16
San Diego,
CA
NHL Team: Anaheim Ducks
Macaileigh F.
14
Whitby,
ON
NHL Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Kaydance F.
12
Brandon,
MB
NHL Team: Winnipeg Jets
Lucy Grace F.
11
Escondido,
CA
NHL Team: Anaheim Ducks
Maealie G.
13
Bellingham,
WA
NHL Team: Seattle Kraken
Kaitlyn G.
14
Ottawa,
ON
NHL Team: Ottawa Senators
Akeeliah G.
15
Toronto,
ON
NHL Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Hannah G.
15
Toronto,
ON
NHL Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Olivia H.
8
Nashville,
TN
NHL Team: Nashville Predators
Ashlynn H.
10
McKinney,
TX
NHL Team: Dallas Stars
Jemma & Mikaela H.
11
Framingham,
MA
NHL Team: Boston Bruins
Mia H.
12
Lancaster,
NY
NHL Team: Buffalo Sabres
Jolene H.
8
Santa Ana,
CA
NHL Team: Anaheim Ducks
Gabriela H.
8
Anaheim,
CA
NHL Team: Anaheim Ducks
Liliana H.
13
Spring Creek,
NV
NHL Team: Vegas Golden Knights
Zhoe H.
11
Ile des Chenes,
MB
NHL Team: Winnipeg Jets
Violet J.
12
Etobicoke,
ON
NHL Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Rita, Marie & Bailey K.
7, 5 & 10
St. Louis,
MO
NHL Team: St. Louis Blues
Kayla K.
11
St. Paul,
MN
NHL Team: Minnesota Wild
Orieanna K.
14
Ste Anne,
MB
NHL Team: Winnipeg Jets
Mattie K.
8
Little Rock,
AR
NHL Team: Dallas Stars
Aubrey L.
12
Richfield,
MN
NHL Team: Minnesota Wild
Sydney L.
17
Anchorage,
AK
NHL Team: Seattle Kraken
Isabelle L.
12
Plainfield,
IL
NHL Team: Chicago BlackhawksElena L.
8
Waukesha,
WI
NHL Team: Chicago Blackhawks
Rosalyn L.
7
Alhambra,
CA
NHL Team: LA Kings
Emma M.
13
Delta,
BC
NHL Team: Vancouver Canucks
Noliah M.
12
Roseville,
MN
NHL Team: Minnesota Wild
Fiona M.
10
Currie,
NC
NHL Team: Carolina Hurricanes
Cora M.
10
Brandon,
MB
NHL Team: Winnipeg Jets
Rylie M.
13
Murrieta,
CA
NHL Team: Anaheim Ducks
Trinity M.
9
Woodbridge,
VA
NHL Team: Washington Capitals
Nilah M.
9
Detroit,
MI
NHL Team: Detroit Red Wings
Audrina M.
9
Lake Tapps,
WA
NHL Team: Seattle Kraken
Leah N.
9
Lunenburg,
MA
NHL Team: Boston Bruins
Eva O.
9
Lake Forest Park,
WA
NHL Team: Seattle Kraken
Camille P.
8
Placentia,
CA
NHL Team: Anaheim Ducks
Belle P.
11
Niagara Falls,
ON
NHL Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Sophie Q.
10
Ithaca,
NY
NHL Team: Buffalo Sabres
Macy R.
11
White Bear Lake,
MN
NHL Team: Minnesota Wild
Emily R.
11
Welland,
ON
NHL Team: Buffalo Sabres
Paulina R.
11
New York,
NY
NHL Team: New York Rangers
Samantha S.
10
Cerritos,
CA
NHL Team: Anaheim Ducks
Hayden S.
13
Redondo Beach,
CA
NHL Team: LA Kings
Paxten S.
16
Halifax,
NS
NHL Team: Montreal Canadiens
Makayla S.
14
Scarborough,
ON
NHL Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Evelyn S.
11
Liverpool,
NY
NHL Team: New York Rangers
Shelby S.
10
Centerton,
AR
NHL Team: St. Louis Blues
Madison S.
11
Philadelphia,
PA
NHL Team: Philadelphia Flyers
Rilyn S.
11
Farmington Hills,
MI
NHL Team: Detroit Red Wings
Taylor S.
11
Wooster,
OH
NHL Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
Emily S.
11
North Bellmore,
NY
NHL Team: New York Islanders
Danica S.
15
Burlington,
ON
NHL Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Anna T.
12
Littleton,
CO
NHL Team: Colorado Avalanche
Irelyn T.
13
Mississauga,
ON
NHL Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Molly T.
10
Woodbridge,
VA
NHL Team: Washington Capitals
Elyse T.
11
Bloomington,
MN
NHL Team: Minnesota Wild
Casey U.
12
Melrose Park,
IL
NHL Team: Chicago Blackhawks
Paisleigh U.
13
Traverse City,
MI
NHL Team: Detroit Red Wings
Bianca & Arianna V.
9 & 5
Snohomish,
WA
NHL Team: Seattle Kraken
Havana V.
13
Covington,
WA
NHL Team: Seattle Kraken
Morgan V.
18
Anchorage,
AK
NHL Team: Seattle Kraken
Leilani V.
10
Corona,
CA
NHL Team: Anaheim Ducks
Emma W.
12
Cambridge,
ON
NHL Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Paige W.
4
Brandon,
MB
NHL Team: Winnipeg Jets
Gem W.
10
Toronto,
ON
NHL Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Alexa W.
12
Anchorage,
AK
NHL Team: Seattle Kraken
Abrielle Y.
10
Bethlehem,
PA
NHL Team: Philadelphia Flyers
Sophie Y.
13
Toronto,
ON
NHL Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Maddox Z.
11
Tomball,
TX
NHL Team: Dallas Stars
