Five years ago, Asha Petrie was set to finish her minor hockey career on a high; lacing up to play her final year with the AAA U18 Lloydminster PWM Steelers.
But when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the 2020-21 hockey season was cancelled.
Petrie and other players anticipating a regular year of games were disappointed, and those moving on from minor hockey were left with few options close to home.
"It was sad," Petrie said.
"I did have some offers and opportunity to go down to the states, and also to SAIT who's also in our league," Petrie said.
During the lull, Steelers head coach Morgan Mann said he was acutely aware of what losing the season meant for his players.
And with the help of a dedicated team, Mann made a suggestion that changed the landscape of girls hockey in Lloydminster.
"Morg called me one day and he said 'Asha, we're try
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