T he story of an athlete begins with one seemingly insignificant moment in time. Some are prodigies—Tiger Woods, for example, swung a golf club before his second birthday. Others are introduced later in life,...
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11 Minutes
11 Minutes
Light Heart, Deep Focus
E ntering her junior season, Boston College women’s hockey’s Makenna Newkirk was asked to make the transition to center. All she had done was rack up 88 points in her first two years as...
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9 Minutes
Around the World and Back
W hen the sport of ice hockey is brought up in conversation, perhaps the last place anyone thinks of is Florida. Known for its palm trees and warm winters, the Sunshine State should be...
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12 Minutes
Homecoming
F ive months ago, someone posted a picture on Reddit of a 9-year-old Oliver Wahlstrom when he was on Good Morning America, with the subhead boldly declaring him as an “amazing hockey player.” The...
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