Olympic silver medalist and first First Nations hockey player named on Canada’s National Women’s Team Brigette Lacquette shared stories of her hockey journey with students and staff at Hythe Regional School and Beaverlodge Elementary School on May 7th.
According to the Peace Wapiti School Division, Lacquette told her story from the first time lacing up her skates at five years old, to representing Canada at the Olympics, and becoming a professional scout for the Chicago Blackhawks, and students were described as being “entranced” by her many adventures throughout her hockey career.
The PWPSD says elementary students were eager to hear about her stick preference, the amount of NHL stars on her phone, and whether she likes chicken nuggets, and when she was asked about her personal hero, Lacquette shared that Jordin Tootoo has always been one of her favourites.
“When I was younger there wasn’t anyone who looked like me on the national team, representation matters,” Lacquette says.
Lacquette was given the opportunity to speak at Hythe Regional School and Beaverlodge Elementary as part of the Classroom Champions program, which aims to empower children to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Lacquette is scheduled to speak at a public event on May 8th at 5:30 p.m. in St. Joes’ High School’s gymnasium.