Sydney MacFarlane
Growing up in Michigan, hockey was always around me, but I didn’t start playing until years later when I began working for the Predators and coworkers encouraged me to give it a try. When the Women’s Learn to Play program launched, I immediately signed up, excited to learn something new and challenge myself. During the program, I learned the fundamentals of skating, shooting, and gameplay while practicing alongside an amazing group of women who were all learning together in a supportive, judgment-free environment. After the program ended, I joined the Women’s League and was placed on the Frozen Assets with my coworker Shawnee. Thursday night games quickly became the highlight of my week as I continued learning from talented teammates and building lasting friendships. Our locker room was always positive, filled with encouragement, laughs, and even postgame dance parties. With only a few teams in the league, friendships extend across the entire community, often continuing after games as we gather to talk, relive plays, and catch up on life together.
