A first foray into women’s hockey

This may sound ridiculous, but a significant motivation behind my move to Montreal was to be closer to my hockey team. At the time, “my hockey team” meant the Montreal Canadiens. In my first year living here I attended four games, a practice and a scrimmage. I did not attend any CWHL games.

Women’s hockey was something that, in principle, I supported, but in practice I was woefully uninvolved with. I wanted to participate in the hockey culture of the city and I wanted to support women in sports. So when Les Canadiennes went to play Concordia University on Friday night, I went.

Going to the game was a little nerve wracking. Part of me was unsure if I would feel the level of excitement I do at…