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As Ottawa's captain, Jenner led the Charge to its first-ever Walter Cup Final appearance in 2025. She has also won two Olympic golds with Team Canada. With cousins in the NHL and WNBA, Nurse has athletics in her blood. A member of the Toronto Sceptres for the 2024-2025 season, she was chosen by Vancouver to lead the new club to success. 2021: The NWHL is renamed the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF). 2023: The PHF ends. In August, the PWHL is announced. 2024: The first PWHL game is played! OWL: As kids, did you think it was possible to become a pro player? DARYL: I dreamed about the NHL. But I always knew it wasn't possible. EMMA: I never thought pro hockey would be a thing. Making Team Canada was my dream, but not many girls get to do it. Now with the PWHL, more girls can accomplish their dreams. O: What does the PWHL's success mean to you? E: The last two seasons have been incredible. We always thought there would be an audience for women's hockey. O: Is there a teammate who inspires you? E: Natalie Spooner. After practice or games, she drives two hours to her home to care for her son! She brings a lot of wisdom. D: Natalie is one of the kindest humans. On a tough day, she is a beam of light. O: What advice would you give to aspiring pro athletes? E: Being an athlete is a privilege rather than something that you must do. D: Part of my success in hockey was because I loved it so much. Waking up at 5:00 a.m. to practise didn't feel like work. Be honest with yourself. What do you love doing? Practising those things will take you to new heights. What nickname and logo would you choose for the new Seattle and Vancouver teams? Let us know at owl@ owlkids. com. NAME THAT TEAM! OTTAWA BRIANNE JENNER VANCOUVER SARAH NURSE Speak! The Stars EMMA MALTAIS DARYL WATTS Emma Maltais and Daryl Watts are teammates on the Toronto Spectres. Hear what they have to say about life in the PWHL.