Wright becomes stronger because of hockey

Junior Evie Wright has had to face criticism from opponents because she is the only girl on the Baldwin junior varsity hockey team. 

Wright, who has been playing hockey since the age of 3, has always felt as if she has been treated differently because she is a girl playing a sport played mostly by boys.

“I think there was a certain age when the boys realized that I was different from them and subconsciously started treating me differently,” Wright said.

Being a girl playing hockey has made her a stronger person overall.

“I have been targeted by the other team with insults and catcalls. It’s frustrating but that did not stop me,” Wright said. 

Wright has had to persevere through such moments, but they have made her successes more special.

“My favorite moment was one time when I scored my first goal of the season and every single person on my team at the time started screaming and hyping me up,” Wright said. 

As an introverted person, hockey has helped her come out of her shell. 

“Hockey overall has made me a more outgoing and unapologetic person. I am less introverted and care less what people think about me,” Wright said.

She has had a love for hockey since she could remember and is grateful for the opportunity it has given her to meet new people. 

“It is a lot of work but it is very worth it,” Wright said. 

Wright enjoys playing hockey for Baldwin and is thankful she can keep playing.