Hayley Wickenheiser is one of the most notable and accomplished hockey players in history. Recently she took a swing at being behind the bench instead of on it. At this year’s Toronto Maple Leafs development camp, Wickenheiser coached on ice and skills development. She also took part in coaching a team in the intra-squad scrimmage.
Wickenheiser talks about her experience with the team and future hopes in an article by Dave McCarthy on NHL.com by stating “I enjoy player development. I enjoy working with individual players, helping them with their games” and “if there is a role for me here, that’s great moving forward.