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Chelsea Candelario/PureWow. 2. “I know my worth. I embrace my power. I say if I’m beautiful. I say if I’m strong. You will not determine my story.
50. "I just want women to always feel in control. Because we're capable, we're so capable." — Nicki Minaj. 51. "You draw your own box. You introduce yourself as who you are. . . .
She is the first female hockey player to win the Northern Star Award as Canada's top athlete of the year, and the second to receive the Bobbie Rosenfeld Award as The Canadian Press' female athlete of the year. [8] [9] [10] She is widely considered to be one of the greatest women's hockey players of all time. [11] [3] [12]
The National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) is an annual day of observance held during the first week of February to acknowledge the accomplishments of female athletes, recognize the influence of sports participation for women and girls, and honor the progress and advocation for equality for women in sports. [1] [2]
The IIHF Female Player of the Year award is given out annually by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), in recognition of the ice hockey player who "best exemplifies exceptional skill, determination, team success, and sporting character on and off the ice during the preceding season."
At 9, she was a field hockey prodigy. At 22, she was the most decorated UNC athlete ever. Now, as a coach, Erin Matson seeks to guide the Tar Heels to another NCAA championship.
Laurie Baker (born November 6, 1976) is an American ice hockey player. She won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics and a silver medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics . Awards and honors
In July 1992, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) voted to approve women's hockey as an Olympic event to first be held at the 1998 Winter Olympics. [1] [4] Until 1998, international women's hockey had been dominated by Canada's national team. Canadian teams had won every World Championship; by 1997, however, the American team had improved ...