I guess she senses me watching her, because she glances up. Our gazes meet again, and I stare at her. It hits me then. Right near center ice and in front of twenty thousand people. A thought I’ve been having more and more lately these last few weeks, but becomes solidified right now: this woman is fucking incredible. Special. Changing the future of the sport and inspiring girls and women everywhere, all while wearing ribbons and mascara.

