🏒 What does it actually feel like to win Olympic gold?

In this special Our Girls Play Hockey listener Q&A, Olympic gold medalist Hayley Scamurra pulls back the curtain on the Olympic experience — from the electric energy of playing in front of fans to the unforgettable moments inside the Olympic Village.

In Part 1 of this two-part series, Hayley joins Lee Elias to answer questions sent in by the audience, teammates, and young players around the hockey world. The result? A behind-the-scenes look at the Olympic journey that most fans never get to hear.

Hayley shares her “welcome to the Olympics” moment, what it was like preparing for the gold medal game, and how the rise of the PWHL has elevated the level of international competition. She also gives us a glimpse of life inside the Olympic Village — including unexpected celebrity encounters, unforgettable celebrations, and what it really means to represent your country on the biggest stage in sports.

You’ll also hear heartfelt moments about inspiring the next generation of girls in hockey and the advice Hayley gives young players chasing the same dream.

✨ Whether you're a player, parent, coach, or fan of the women’s game, this episode brings you inside the Olympic experience like never before.

🎧 In This Episode We Discuss:

🏅 Hayley’s “welcome to the Olympics” moment in front of fans
🏒 How the PWHL has raised the level of Olympic competition
🔥 Preparing mentally for the Olympic gold medal game
🏟 The atmosphere of playing in front of a global audience
🌍 What life is really like inside the Olympic Village
🎤 Meeting celebrities like Snoop Dogg and the Kelce family
👕 The wild amount of gear Olympic athletes receive
🥇 The emotional high of winning a gold medal
💬 Hayley’s advice for young girls dreaming of playing in the PWHL

🎙 Part 2 of this Olympic Q&A is coming soon, where Hayley answers even more listener questions about the tournament, the future of women’s hockey, and her journey through the sport.

If you love the growth of girls’ hockey and want a true insider perspective, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: https://www.ourkidsplayhockey.com/blog/inside-the-olympic-experience-with-hayley-scamurra-part-1/

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