Age 13 | Pittsburgh, PA

Kai Beighle is a 13-year-old student from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, whose passion for hockey extends both on and off the ice. He plays competitive travel hockey with the North Pittsburgh Wildcats and represents Avonworth Middle School’s ice hockey team. Kai is also a member of the Willie O’Ree Academy and recently earned his Level 1 ice hockey officiating license, giving him another perspective on the game he loves.

A dedicated multisport athlete, Kai competes in track and field for Avonworth, swims with the Avonworth Alligators, and plays lacrosse with North Hills. He also plays percussion in his school’s concert band. Beyond athletics and music, Kai enjoys exploring science, technology, and engineering. He was selected for Carnegie Mellon University’s Summer Engineering Experience for rising eighth- and ninth-grade students. He is also a member of the Avonworth Middle School Builders Club, contributing to projects that support his school and community.

Kai is a straight-A student who has been recognized as a Scholar-Athlete by Avonworth Middle School and has received Academic Excellence honors from both the PIHL and PAHL. As an NHL Power Player, he is eager to share his ideas, deepen his understanding of the League, and help more young people access hockey while finding a welcoming and supportive community through the sport.

Age 16 | Manalapan Township, NJ

Kaitlyn, a returning Power Player, is a 16-year-old junior at Manalapan High School in New Jersey. She thrives in balancing academics, athletics, leadership, and service. A first-degree black belt in Taekwondo, she is training for her second degree and volunteers as an instructor, finding fulfillment in mentoring younger students.

At school, Kaitlyn is a three-sport Varsity athlete which includes playing field hockey, competing as a sprinter on the track team, as well as serving as a student manager for the Varsity ice hockey team. These roles have taught her perseverance, teamwork, and dedication. She also contributes to Bravecast, the school’s broadcasting program, in both the sports division along with running the Bravecast social media accounts, helping build school spirit. Kaitlyn also spearheads the school’s Cancer Awareness Club in the role of President.

Her commitment to service spans ten years in Girl Scouts, where she has organized food drives and charity awareness efforts and is an active member of the local church youth group where they contribute to ongoing community outreach.

Kaitlyn’s passion for hockey runs deep. A lifelong New York Rangers fan, she follows the sport at every level. Over the past year, Kaitlyn proudly represented the Power Players at the Winter Classic and Stadium Series games (Miami and Tampa) as well as attended the NHL Draft in Buffalo. Kaitlyn is excited about the incredible opportunity to work with the NHL Power Players for a second year and to continue to have a voice in the sport she loves!

Age 16 | Coral Springs, FL   

Parker Dillon, a 16-year-old junior from South Florida, is a passionate hockey fan whose love for the sport began when his parents introduced him to the game at an early age. Captivated by hockey’s energy, speed, and strategy, Parker developed a passion that has grown into an interest in a career in the hockey industry. He is excited to return for his second season as an NHL Power Player.

Parker’s enthusiasm extends beyond watching games. He stays active through street hockey, VR hockey, and ice skating, and has built a collection of hockey gear and memorabilia, including 45 jerseys and counting. One of his goals is to visit all 32 NHL arenas. So far, he has attended games in Sunrise, Las Vegas, Dallas, Chicago, Tampa, Anaheim, and Nashville.

Outside of hockey, Parker volunteers with local charities and enjoys traveling, watching sports, and spending time with family and friends. Looking ahead, he hopes to combine sports marketing and finance with his passion for hockey. As a second-year NHL Power Player, he is excited to build on his first-year experience, share ideas and enthusiasm, help grow the NHL, connect the sport with new audiences, and inspire the next generation of hockey fans.

Age 16 | Montville, NJ

Bhavana is a senior from Montville, New Jersey, who is relatively new to hockey but quickly found herself falling in love with the game. Her interest began during the Winter Olympics, which led to her staying up for regular-season games and even looking forward to the 10 p.m. puck drops. Although she grew up watching and playing nearly every sport, hockey was never something she was surrounded by. Now, she looks forward to continuing to learn about the sport, cheering on her local team, the New Jersey Devils, and making more trips to The Rock.

Outside of hockey, Bhavana enjoys both watching and playing sports, especially soccer. She is also deeply involved in her community, serving as President of Key Club and as a certified EMT. Looking ahead, she hopes to attend medical school and pursue sports medicine, with the dream of one day working with professional athletes or teams.

As a Power Player, Bhavana hopes to introduce other competitive sports fans to hockey, especially those who, like her, simply have not discovered the game yet.

Age 14 | Bozeman, MT

Zoey Green of Bozeman, Montana, has loved hockey since she first stepped on the ice. She learned to skate at the LA Kings’ training center, played travel hockey in Michigan, and now competes in Montana, experiencing everything from big-city programs and Midwest hockey to Montana’s close-knit rink community.

Now a freshman in high school, Zoey plays for the Montana Wolves Girls 14U Tier II team and the Bozeman Ice Dogs Boys’ Bantam team. In 2026, the Wolves made history as the first Montana girls 14U team to compete in the Chipotle-USA Hockey National Championships in Rochester, Michigan, a milestone for girls’ hockey across the state.

Zoey also helps her dad coach her younger sister and other youth teams at the Gallatin Ice Rink, and loves how hockey brings her family together. With no professional team in Montana, she proudly roots for the Vegas Golden Knights and dreams of seeing them play on home ice.

Outside the rink, Zoey enjoys lacrosse, track, and skiing. She is a Rotary Merit Scholar, an avid reader, and a member of her school choir. With a quick wit and love of a good dad joke, she brings plenty of energy, fun, and leadership to her teammates, classmates, friends, and family.

Age 15 | Chapel Hill, NC   

Seraphina Bracken, a 15-year-old sophomore from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, has played hockey for 10 years. She has participated at many levels of hockey, from Learn to Skate through all-girls travel hockey, and now plays co-ed locally. Seraphina has experienced the many ways that hockey can teach confidence and teamwork while bringing people together to have fun and build community. She recruited her previously non-hockey family to watch the sport, and they now hold season tickets at Lenovo Center where they watch the Carolina Hurricanes play. 

Outside of hockey, Seraphina participates in Model United Nations and Science Olympiad, as well as on her school’s class council. She plays on her school’s varsity lacrosse and cross country teams. Seraphina also has learned Mandarin Chinese since she was 3 years old, and enjoys volunteering with her youth group in her community. 

Seraphina has seen youth hockey, especially girls’ youth hockey, grow rapidly and become more accessible in North Carolina. She’s excited to join the Power Players board to help expand that same enthusiasm and access nationally.

Age 16 | Rochester, NY

Sofia is a junior at Penfield High School. A lifelong hockey fan she loves to watch the Buffalo Sabres and her hometown Rochester Americans (Amerks) where she gets to see many players before they become Sabres.

Sofia is a member of the Varsity Golf and Softball teams at Penfield. Last year she received an All Greater Rochester Honorable Mention distinction for golf. In addition, Sofia was part of the Varsity Softball team that won a section title, the first in 21 years at Penfield.

Sofia is an active member of the Penfield DECA club and was the New York State Champion in the Sports and Entertainment Marketing category. She is also a member of the Class of 2028 Student Council and works with her peers on class fundraisers and events.

Sofia has been interested in pursuing a career in Sports Management since elementary school so she can live out her dream of working in a front office of a professional sports team. As a Power Player, Sofia looks to couple her sports knowledge and experience with the other members of the group to grow the game of hockey for the next generation.

Age 15 | Aurora, ON

Beckett is a Grade 10 French Immersion student at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School in Aurora, Ontario, and a devoted Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays fan. 

Beckett first joined Power Players at age 13 and is excited to return for his second term. Since his first year with the program, he has continued to pursue his passion for sport at a high level. Last season, Beckett played his seventh year of AAA hockey with the York-Simcoe Express, helping his team capture the OMHA Championship and earning the coveted “Red Hat.” He also celebrated a Provincial Championship with his Rep Lacrosse team. 

Beyond athletics, Beckett is a dedicated, gifted student and compassionate young man. He approaches challenges with perseverance, resilience and a positive attitude. Whether taking the lead or supporting others, he is always willing to contribute. He has helped raise thousands of dollars in support of youth and vulnerable members of his community. He also mentors a U10 hockey player, helping to foster confidence, leadership and a sense of community throughout the hockey season. 

Beckett is grateful and excited to rejoin Power Players this year. He believes hockey has a unique ability to bring people together, build confidence and create lasting connections. For Beckett, any time spent helping others discover, enjoy and grow the game is time well spent.

Age 17 | Edmonton, AB

Yejun Huang is a high school senior from Edmonton, Alberta, and a passionate hockey fan who discovered the sport at age 15. Although he started following hockey later than many others, he quickly developed a deep appreciation for the game and the community surrounding it. Yejun is a dedicated Tampa Bay Lightning fan who enjoys watching NHL games, following players and teams, and collecting hockey cards and memorabilia.

Growing up in a Chinese household after immigrating to Canada at a young age, Yejun has experienced firsthand how unfamiliar hockey can feel to members of the Asian community. This has inspired his passion for increasing hockey’s visibility within Chinese and Asian communities and encouraging more young people to discover the sport.

Outside of hockey, Yejun is interested in healthcare and hopes to pursue a career in medicine. During a summer internship in the Medical Device Reprocessing Department at Grey Nuns Community Hospital, he gained insight into the teamwork, precision, and behind-the-scenes work that contribute to patient safety. He hopes to bring his perspective as a young Asian Canadian and healthcare enthusiast to the NHL Power Players while helping make hockey more welcoming and accessible to the next generation.

Age 17 | West Des Moines, IA

Jillian Jones is a 17-year-old senior at West Des Moines Valley High School, Iowa. She's a passionate Calgary Flames fan. As a dual citizen of the United States and Canada, Jillian’s connection to the Flames began through her family from Calgary. One of her favorite parts of being a hockey fan is traveling to different NHL cities to experience games in person and see the unique energy each arena and fanbase brings to the sport.

Outside of hockey, Jillian is a member of her school’s Synchronized Swimming team. She loves to travel and experience new cultures, and has plans to study abroad later in university.

Jillian plans to attend university in the fall to study marketing, with hopes of building a career in the sports industry. Through the NHL Power Players program, she looks forward to learning more about the business and marketing side of hockey, collaborating with fellow Power Players, and helping create meaningful ways to engage the next generation of NHL fans.

Age 17 | Manhasset, NY

Sophie is a senior at Manhasset High School on Long Island, New York. Born and raised in New York City, she became a New York Rangers fan from a young age, attending games at Madison Square Garden with her father, a lifelong fan. Their shared love of hockey has taken her across the U.S. and Canada, and she has attended games in twenty-one NHL arenas.

After years of skating and training, Sophie began playing competitively at 14 for the New York City Cyclones 16UAA team, earning the “Most Improved Player” award. She also excels academically, maintaining a straight-A average throughout high school.

Her passion for hockey has since expanded from playing to telling its stories. Sophie works in sports media with the PAL Jr. Islanders, creating content, covering games and tournaments, and interviewing players. She also manages her high school's varsity hockey team and its social media. This season, she will begin working with the USHL, conducting player interviews at select events.

Returning for her second year as an NHL Power Player, Sophie is excited to continue sharing her perspective and making an impact on the game she loves. She plans to study journalism and pursue a career as a professional hockey reporter and broadcaster.

Age 17 | Teaneck, NJ

Freida, a senior from Teaneck, NJ, is a passionate Montreal Canadiens fan, a loyalty she developed early on watching games with her dad. She plays on her high school's varsity ice hockey team, the only all-girls Jewish high school ice hockey team in the country, a source of pride she carries both on and off the ice.

Music is a big part of Freida's life; she sings and plays both piano and guitar, a talent that earned her first place at Teaneck Teen Idol. Her love of music carries into her leadership as president of her school choir. She also loves to bake and cook, and channeled that passion into founding her school's Soup Club, where she now serves as president.

Freida is deeply committed to service and inclusion. She volunteers with Yachad, an organization for people with special needs, where she holds a board position at her school and completed a leadership program, and with Friendship Circle, where she teaches children with special needs how to ice skate.

Freida is thrilled to join the NHL Power Players and can't wait to bring her passion for hockey and community to the program!

Age 14 | Rockport, ME

Addien was raised a Penguins fan due to family ties to the Steel City, but she constantly seeks to deepen her knowledge of the sport and enjoys rooting for several teams and players. As one of three sisters who all play field hockey, she has a deep appreciation for family bonds and sibling sports connections, which has drawn her to players like the Hughes brothers.

Always eager to try new things, Addien is taking up golf and tennis this year to expand her athletic horizons. She enjoys sailing and skiing in her free time and also plays trumpet in her school’s concert band. She is thought of as a leader among her peers and is an active volunteer with her local Leos Club. Working alongside wonderful community members, she feels every young person should be fortunate enough to have access to such a supportive community space.

Aspiring to a future in rink-side reporting, Addien wants to bring the excitement of the game into households everywhere. She is thrilled to join the NHL Power Players board to help build vibrant community connections and design unforgettable fan experiences for the next generation.

Age 16 | New York, NY

Eva Liguori is a 16-year-old junior from Friends Seminary in New York City. She is a lifelong Islanders fan whose love for hockey continues to grow. Whether she’s analyzing stats, cheering from the stands with her family, or introducing friends to the sport, hockey has become an integral part of her life.

Outside of hockey, Eva surrounds herself with a variety of sports. With a black belt in Mixed Martial Arts, she is Captain of her dojo’s Leadership Team, mentors younger students, and volunteers teaching self-defense. Eva plays travel softball, HS varsity softball, and also manages the girls’ varsity basketball team. With aspirations of a career in sports, Eva interns for KEY Sports Agency, and worked on event management, sponsorships and promotions for the first all women’s boxing ticket at MSG.

Returning for her second season, Eva is excited to build on the experiences and relationships she gained during her first year as an NHL Power Player. She looks forward to bringing fresh ideas to the League, representing the youth and female voice, deepening her knowledge of the sports industry, and helping the NHL find new ways to connect with and engage the next generation of hockey fans.

Age 17 | Vienna, VA

Kade McKeever, 17-year-old senior from Vienna, VA, is an enthusiastic Washington Capitals fan who was first introduced to hockey by his dad. While he enjoys all aspects of the game, he is uber-passionate about goaltenders. His favorite player is Logan Thompson, inspiring him to wear #48 as a goalie for his school’s field hockey team.

He is privileged to practice with the Washington Blind Hockey Club, an adaptive hockey
program specializing in creating a welcoming community for the visually impaired. Through Power Players he hopes to further explore how to give adaptive hockey the spotlight it deserves, ensuring that one day anyone could have the chance of playing—regardless of their individual circumstances.

Outside of hockey, he is a multi-instrumentalist, multi-sport athlete, loves attending concerts, and is an active member in his school’s Formula 1 Club and Crochet Club. Currently, his career aspirations reside in logistics/operations and hopes to pursue a degree in Sports Management. He is incredibly thankful to return to Power Players for another year and further develop his knowledge of the business-side of professional hockey.

Age 17 | Scarborough, ON

Jocelyn McPherson is a second year Power Player from Scarborough, Ontario who is excited about continuing to provide feedback and make an impact on the program. Bilingual in English and French, Jocelyn is a dedicated Toronto Maple Leafs fan with a deep passion for hockey and sports of all kinds.

She is involved in a variety of sports on both the recreational and competitive levels. A varsity athlete in both flag football and track and field, Jocelyn is also a competitive Mixed Doubles Curler on the Provincial circuit. Jocelyn also serves as a referee for a local youth flag football league. In her spare time, Jocelyn enjoys reading, crocheting, bedazzling hockey paraphernalia and spending time with family and friends. She is an accomplished International Baccalaureate candidate and recipient of various math and business awards. Jocelyn helped to spearhead the design and implementation of
her high school spirit wear program.

Jocelyn hopes to pursue a degree in Kinesiology and Sports Medicine and eventually work to make hockey more accessible and inclusive for girls. Through the NHL Power Players program, she is excited to bring her ideas and leadership to the table, connecting her love for the game with her desire to drive positive change in the sport.

Age 17 | Clifton, NJ

Matthew is a 17-year-old Power Player based in Northern New Jersey. An aspiring sports journalist, he recently worked with the Centre for Sport and Human Rights and New Jersey Youth Soccer. Matthew is a senior at Passaic County Technical Institute who earned awards in statewide and national media competitions as a representative of his school. In early 2026, Matthew and the PCTI Video Production Team earned first place in the Record High’s Rock Report Sports Feature Competition. This allowed him to film and interview New Jersey Devils Radio Play-By-Play Announcer Matt Loughlin. The interview premiered during the first intermission of a NJ Devils home game that season.

Matt grew up enjoying many sports, including soccer and football, but did not have a strong interest in hockey. However, he subsequently developed a passion for hockey and his local team, the New Jersey Devils by playing EA SPORTS NHL 21 on his gaming console. He now attends multiple Devils games each season, and admires the sense of community the team has built in Northern New Jersey. As a Power Player, Matt aims to bring a greater sense of physical and digital community to teams across the NHL, similar to what he has experienced in soccer and motorsports.

Age 15 | Tampa, FL

Niam is a sophomore at Tampa Preparatory School in Tampa, Florida, and a lifelong Tampa Bay Lightning fan. He has been playing travel hockey for the past eight years and is on the varsity hockey team, developing a strong passion for the sport both on and off the ice. 
 
After seeing how the high cost of hockey equipment can prevent young athletes from playing, Niam founded HockeyXchange, a nonprofit organization dedicated to collecting, refurbishing, and providing gently used hockey equipment to families in need. Through HockeyXchange, he has worked with local rinks, Boys & Girls Clubs, and has recently partnered with the Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hockey department to help make hockey more affordable and accessible. His efforts have already provided properly fitted equipment to hundreds of young players, helping them continue playing the sport they enjoy. 
 
Niam is excited for the opportunity to serve a second term as an NHL Power Player and looks forward to continuing using his experience and passion for hockey to help grow the game and inspire the next generation of players.

Age 16 | Mercer Island, WA

Max Pelter is a 16-year-old junior at Mercer Island High School near Seattle and an aspiring sports broadcaster whose favorite sport has always been hockey. A Seattle Kraken fan since the team’s arrival, Max began producing his weekly “Kraken Max” radio reports for KMIH 88.9 The Bridge while still in seventh grade. He now hosts the Kraken Max podcast, co-hosts the sports podcast The Huddle, and calls play-by-play for Mercer Island High School sports. In 2025, Max and a fellow student broadcaster won the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Award for Best Sports Play-by-Play for their coverage of Mercer Island football.

Max has played right wing in the Jr. Kraken youth hockey program for the past four seasons. In summer 2026, he also spent four weeks as a Staff in Training at BB Camp in Oregon, working with a community day-camp program serving children from the surrounding Lincoln City area.

A native Spanish speaker, Max loves international travel and has developed a particular fascination with public transit and urban rail systems, which he enjoys exploring in cities around the world. He also loves spending time with his golden retrievers, Howie and Hank. Max hopes to pursue a career in sports media and is excited to bring a broadcaster’s perspective and a young fan’s voice to the NHL Power Players.

Age 14 | Atlanta, GA

Jasmine is a freshman at Atlanta International School, where she is on track to earn a dual-language IB Diploma. Growing up in an international environment shaped her love of languages, travel, and experiencing cultures. She is fluent in English and German and proficient in French. She excels academically, having earned Honor Roll throughout middle school. She also competed at Science Olympiad, earning medals at regional and state competitions.

Jasmine has practiced karate since age 5 and earned her black belt at 13. She has played soccer since age 9, becoming a club and middle school starter, receiving her coach’s award, and competing in the Donosti Cup in Spain. While recovering from an injury, she stayed involved by helping coach her middle school team.

As a lifelong Islanders fan, Jasmine’s love for hockey began at her first NHL game in 2018, where she received her beloved Sparky stuffy, and grew through her family’s connection to the sport. Living in Atlanta has inspired her to help make hockey more popular and accessible in the South, especially among young fans. She is excited to join the NHL Power Players program to share her perspectives and ideas!

Age 16 | Greenwich, CT

Jakob is a sophomore at Greenwich High School, where he is a member of the Greenwich Cardinals Junior Varsity Hockey Team. He has also played six years for the Greenwich Cardinals Youth Hockey Program.  Hockey has been one of the most important parts of his life since age six, when he started to play in the Little Kings Program at Pickwick Ice in Los Angeles. The game has given him friendships and taught Jakob life lessons that have shaped his character. Jakob says that no matter where life takes him, hockey will always be part of who he is. As a Power Player, he looks forward to helping the NHL find new ways to connect with teenagers, inspire kids to watch and play, and give back to the game.  

Outside of hockey, he enjoys biking and hiking, and watching YouTube creator videos from Sur Ronster and other sports and culture content creators. He has volunteered for Neighbor to Neighbor, a local food and clothing bank, and spends his summers at an upstate New York sleepaway camp that has become an important part of his life. He loves to travel and has been to Canada, England, France, Japan, Mexico, and Portugal.

Age 16 | Palo Alto, CA

Vivian Porter is a 16-year-old junior at Palo Alto High School in Northern California. She began playing hockey at age eight and now competes on the San Jose Jr. Sharks 19U girls team. She also volunteers as a coach for younger female players and loves sharing the sport that has become such a big part of her life.

A lifelong New York Rangers fan, Vivian grew up watching games with her family and loves the energy of seeing the Rangers play at Madison Square Garden. Closer to home, she is excited to see the Bay Area get a PWHL team in San Jose.

Outside of hockey, Vivian loves movies and plays guitar. She is part of Palo Alto High School’s Social Justice Pathway and helped produce The Public Defender Crisis, a documentary recognized in C-SPAN’s national StudentCam competition. She is especially interested in mental health, public service, and how AI can be used responsibly to help people.

As an NHL Power Player, Vivian is excited to share her perspective as both a player and a fan, learn from other young hockey fans, and help the NHL find new ways to introduce her generation to the sport she loves.

Age 16 | Kitchener, ON

Ben is a 16-year-old Power Player from Kitchener, Ontario, who first stepped onto the ice at av ery young age and has loved hockey ever since. Some of his favourite hockey memories come from playing on the backyard rink with his two younger siblings. Hockey is by far his favourite sport to play, but as a dedicated athlete, Ben also enjoys long-distance running in Cross Country and Track & Field.

Ben is a passionate supporter of his favourite team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and a proud fan of his hometown Kitchener Rangers, who captured the Memorial Cup in 2026. He is also a local referee for both hockey and soccer, giving back to his community while helping others enjoy the sports he loves. Outside of sports, Ben enjoys collecting hockey cards and memorabilia, working as a lifeguard at a local pool, filming memorable moments, and volunteering at local camps and community events.

Entering his second year as an NHL Power Player, Ben is thrilled to continue the experience and have the opportunity to connect with other young hockey fans and help grow the great game of hockey for the next generation.

Age 17 | Glen Rock, NJ   

Sam Rozenfeld is a 17-year-old senior at The Frisch School in Paramus, New Jersey. A dedicated New York Rangers fan who enjoys following games across the entire National Hockey League, he serves as the commentator for his school’s hockey team, bringing energy and insight to every broadcast.

Hockey is a shared passion in his family. Sam and his dad have a goal to visit every NHL arena, and Sam collects a puck from each one he attends (currently at 16 of the 32). Away from the rink, Sam has trained in mixed martial arts for the past eight years in a structured, high-intensity program that blends self-defense with character-building and discipline. The training has built his focus and physical conditioning. These qualities carry over into everything he does. A child of immigrants from the former Soviet Union, he is fluent in Russian.

Through his role behind the mic and his experiences following hockey, Sam continues to deepen his understanding of the sport’s pace, strategy, and storytelling. In his first year as a Power Player, he looks forward to sharing his perspectives and finding new ways to engage with, and impact the next generation of fans.

Age 17 | West Chester Township, OH

Winni Weng is a 17-year-old senior in high school. At 15 years of age, she first stepped onto the ice as a figure skater, never expecting it would lead to a passion for hockey. Her favorite team is the Montreal Canadiens. While she does not play hockey herself, her time on the ice introduced her to the sport and inspired her to become involved in her community. She has supported a local nonprofit sled hockey organization through winning grant funding and hopes to continue using her voice to make hockey more accessible and inclusive.

Outside of the ice rink, she plans to pursue a degree in neuroscience - in hopes of becoming a neurosurgeon - with minors in pharmacology and sports marketing. She is an active member of HOSA, earning second place at regional and fourth at the state level for pharmacology. She serves as president of her school’s Letters for Rose, an organization that writes letters to residents of nursing homes. She is also an active volunteer at her local hospital.

Above all, Winni hopes (besides to watch a game at the Bell Centre) to encourage others not to let time or the fear of starting anything “too late” keep them from pursuing something they love.

Age 17 | Vancouver, BC

Madison Xu is a senior at York House School in Vancouver BC. While she doesn’t play hockey herself, she roots for the Vancouver Canucks and enjoys watching games at home or in person with her family. What Madison loves about following hockey is the emphasis on team culture and being invested with others in something with so many ups and downs.

Outside of hockey Madison plays ultimate frisbee and is a huge tennis fan. She is also an artist and enjoys studying history and literature. In general, Madison loves to be curious and explore new ideas while making connections across the multiple facets of her life.

Madison is thrilled to be joining Power Players and hopes to help bring the community of hockey to more people in her generation.

Age 17 | Normal, IL 

Lauralai Zink, a senior at Normal West high school in Illinois, has the biggest passion for everything hockey (especially the St. Louis Blues!) and shares her love of the sport with anyone willing to listen. While never playing, hockey has always been a driving force in her life, and has transformed into so much more than just a game. This is her first year as an NHL Power Player, and Lauralai is excited to share her passion for promoting accessibility in hockey with teens around the country.

Practically living on the ice, Lauralai coaches for the Central Illinois Courage, a team for kids and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She also teaches skating lessons for people of all ages and differing abilities. For the third year, She is a proud member of the Bloomington Bisons off-ice officials team and is currently interning for the Peoria Rivermen. Through these organizations, she has had the opportunity to learn the game and find an interest and passion for all aspects of hockey.

Lauralai’s dream is to work for an NHL franchise in a front office role. She plans to major in Sports Marketing next year in college.