Before 2015, there was nowhere for members of Wisconsin women’s hockey team to take their talents once their time in Madison came to an end.
Back only two years ago, regional amateur pick-up leagues and an unpaid Canadian professional league were the only two options for female athletes who did not make their respective national teams and wanted to continue to play hockey after graduation. The drop in competition and the prospect of financing an expensive hobby on their own was too much for most players, including Madison Packer, one of the most celebrated players in Wisconsin history.