What I've Learned
I'm often asked: What's it like to be the girlfriend of a hockey player? What's your life like together? How hard can hockey really be? Well here are 3 things that dating a professional athlete has taught me over the past 3 years. Hard Work and Dedication The main thing dating my boyfriend has taught me over the years is how to be hard working and dedicated in whatever you do. From the Ottawa 67’s in the OHL to his 3 year NHL/AHL contract, I’ve seen him work his ass off for what he’s earned. You never truly understand the work these athletes put into what they do until you see it first hand. During the season, my boyfriend is on the ice almost 7 days a week practicing and plays on average 3 games a week. On top of those on-ice practices, he constantly watches what he eats and plans his meals accordingly; wether it be regular days or game days. It’s so humbling to watch him go and his dedication to his career will continue to blow my mind till the day I die. Their bo...