If you haven’t read the first part of this story, please find it here:
After years of falling deeper in love with women’s hockey, I reached a turning point. The PWHL’s inaugural season was thrilling—Minnesota’s draft picks, the home opener, the playoff rollercoaster, and the Walter Cup win. But the offseason that followed was hard.
The firing of Natalie Darwitz and the fallout that came after shook my trust in the league and the team I had poured so much energy into. John and I canceled our season tickets. I didn’t attend a single game in Season 2. I still watched, still cared—but something had shifted. I wasn’t sure if I should support the Minnesota Frost, or how I felt about the coaches and some of the players. To be honest, I’m still not sure how to best support the Frost and/or the league with my complicated feelings towards some of the coaches and players that are a part of the Frost.
Almost as soon as the second PWHL season ended, everyone’s attention shifted to the expansion chaos that was coming soon after.
With the expansion process looming in the coming weeks, I felt my own confusion and knew I couldn’t be the only fan feeling that way. I decided to dig in and learn what was about the happen to the teams and the league. That’s when Her Puck Perspective was born, to try to help other fans understand what was about to happen through the expansion process.
I wanted to create a space where women’s hockey wasn’t just mentioned, it was centered. A place for thoughtful commentary, historical context, and community storytelling. I wanted to build something that could grow with the sport.
So I started on Instagram. It was an easy entry point for me to dip my toe in. I shared thoughts, stats, reactions, and reflections. I focused on Minnesota, because that’s home, but I also covered the league as a whole.
And now, I’m launching this blog.
Her Puck Perspective is my way of contributing to the sport I love. It’s a place for interviews, deep dives, and personal reflections. It’s where I’ll share stories from players, coaches, and fans. It’s where I’ll explore the history of women’s hockey and celebrate the moments that matter.
I’m not a journalist. I’m a fan. But I’m a fan who believes that women’s hockey deserves better coverage, more respect, and a louder voice. This blog is my small step toward that goal.
Whether you’re new to the sport or a lifelong supporter, I hope you’ll find something here that resonates. I hope you’ll feel seen, heard, and connected. And I hope you’ll join me in amplifying the game—one story at a time.
Leave a Reply