Women Don't Do That (WDDT)
Women Don't Do That (WDDT)
Stephanie Mitton
More Than Hockey: Brooke Stacey on Resilience, Motherhood, and Using Your Voice
37 minutes Posted Jul 28, 2026 at 6:00 am.
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In this vault episode, Stephanie Mitton sits down with professional hockey player Brooke Stacey for a conversation about resilience, identity, and the many roles women hold throughout their lives. From representing Canada on the international stage to navigating motherhood during a global pandemic, Brooke reflects on what hockey has taught her about perseverance, purpose, and staying true to herself. Together, they also explore why representation matters in sport and why education is essential to advancing conversations about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
This episode covers:
- Brooke's journey from playing hockey on Kahnawà:ke Mohawk Territory to representing Team Canada and competing professionally.
- The realities of women's professional hockey and the challenges athletes faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Lessons from elite sport that shaped Brooke's approach to motherhood.
- Why mothers shouldn't lose their sense of self after having children.
- The importance of representation for girls and Indigenous youth in sport.
- Why education and awareness are essential to addressing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.