Player's Own Voice

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Host Anastasia Bucsis, Two-time Canadian Olympic speedskater, brings her unique backstory to funny, friendly conversations with high performance athletes. No formulaic jock talk here ... these are buddies who understand each other, and help us do the same.

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Kendall Coyne's game-changing skate

Kendall Coyne blazed her way through the speed skating skills contest at the 2019 NHL all star break, and her performance is still creating ripples in the proverbial hockey pond today. Girls who watched that high profile performance were inspired to get into the game. Adults were reminded yet again of the intensity and excellence of the women's game in North America. And For Coyne herself, the attention was a watershed in her understanding of how platforms can be used to greater ends. She is a s...

Jul 28, 2020•37 min•Season 3Ep. 11

Surya Bonaly's revolution on ice

French Figure Skater Surya Bonaly's career truly is the stuff of legend. She is the first female skater ever to perform back flips in competition- the jump remains illegal to this day. Her gymnastic virtuosity set her apart from her contemporaries, and so did her principled defiance at unfair judging. When she handed back her silver medal at the 1994 world championships, the gesture was compared to the raised fists in Mexico City, 1968. Bonaly revolutionized her sport, and yet never considered h...

Jul 21, 2020•42 min•Season 3Ep. 10

Georges Laraque fights for social justice

Georges Laraque is probably the nicest guy ever to make a living terrorizing opponents on the ice. He combined heavy fists with a light touch around the net for 14 years in the NHL. He is an inspirational figure in the effort to rid hockey of racism, a faithful ally of LGBTQ communities, Vegan. a former deputy leader of the federal Green party. His autobiography was a bestseller in both official languages. And- he caught COVID-19 while he volunteering with seniors in Montreal, doing what he pers...

Jul 14, 2020•42 min•Season 3Ep. 9

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