SARAH STEELE

#6

Q: What are you looking forward to the most about playing for the Six this season?

A: I can’t wait to see all our hard work and dedication come to life in our first game as a team.

What’s your favourite hockey memory?

My favourite hockey memory is winning a gold medal with Team Canada at the U18 World Championships.

Do you have any superstitions?

I’d say I have more of a routine that I stick to, rather than superstitions. Before games I have to have a pregame coffee and listen to music on my walk to the rink. And I always do the same stretches in warmup.

How do you unwind after a big game?

After a big game, I like to hang out with my teammates and celebrate the win. I’ll usually review the game tape too, since watching the game afterwards allows me to be more objective when I critique my play.

What can you be found doing away from the rink?

Outside the rink, I like to read, write, and go for bike rides. Since I’m new to Toronto, I’ve been biking around a lot and exploring different parts of the city.

Did you pick up any quarantine hobbies?

My quarantine hobbies have involved lots of arts and crafts, binge-watching Netflix and attempting to stay on beat with Zumba workouts from YouTube.

Who has been your greatest hockey influence growing up?

My dad. Every winter growing up, he built a backyard rink for my brothers and I. He even converted our basement into a roller hockey rink. He always pushed me to be my best and told me straight up how I played, even if it was hard to hear. I still call him up after my games to ask for pointers and tips about my game.

What other sports did you play growing up?

Besides hockey, I played soccer, baseball and did cross-country running growing up. (My dad) always pushed me to be my best and would tell me straight up how I played, even if it was hard to hear.

Coolest place you’ve ever travelled to?

One of my favourite traveling experiences I’ve had was a solo trip I took to Istanbul, Turkey and Jerusalem, Israel this past spring. My favourite part of the trip was standing on top of the Masada and taking in the view of the Dead Sea and the Judaean desert.

What advice do you have for a young girl who wants to play professional hockey one day?

Define your dream and how you envision yourself years from now. Break that image down into smaller, tangible goals and push yourself to accomplish those short-term goals. The culmination of those accomplishments will set you on the path to making your dream become a reality. Lastly, and most importantly, remember to have fun and cherish the amazing memories you make along the way.