Between the haze of late-night feedings and baby bliss, new mom Jayna Hefford has little time to indulge in nostalgia even as the final buzzer sounds on her 17-year hockey career.
The second-leading scorer in the history of the Canadian national women’s team just figures the time is right to hang up her No. 16 jersey and move on with her life.
“There’s obviously sleep deprivation and challenging times and busy times, but it’s also the best of times,” says Hefford, who announced her retirement Thursday along with teammates Gillian Apps and Catherine Ward. “Once you become a parent, it’s no longer about you.