AT THE TOP OF HER GAME Amy Walsh sets strong agenda in new role as Executive Director of Hockey Nova Scotia By Fred Sgambati (’83)
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my Walsh (’99) has played hockey at the club, varsity and professional level, and right now she’s at the top of her game. A former captain of the Acadia varsity Axewomen and Academic All-Canadian who played semi-pro for a year in Switzerland after her university career concluded, Walsh is now Executive Director of Hockey Nova Scotia. Her goal is to grow the sport in the province and have an impact at every level. Since taking the position in November 2018, Walsh has met with Minor Hockey Association representatives and volunteers throughout Nova Scotia, gathering information and working to chart a course that will attract young people to the game and sustain it in the future. “I am listening and learning,” she says, “exploring more opportunities for kids to experience the game in a safe and quality environment. A priority of mine is to make hockey more accessible and representative of our diverse population. I want to find out from the grassroots what our challenges and opportunities are and ensure that our coaches are educated, trained and well supported.”
PHOTO: FRED SGAMBATI
Amy Walsh: “It’s important to have (a) supportive network, and this is truly what I had at Acadia.”
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ACADIA BULLETIN Spring 2019
