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#62 Madison Packer: Leadership On and Off the Ice
The USA Hockey Podcast: A Youth Sports Conversation›
Aug 25, 202653:23
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"#62 Madison Packer: Leadership On and Off the Ice" is an episode of The USA Hockey Podcast: A Youth Sports Conversation. Runtime 53 min. Published August 25, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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On this episode of the USA Hockey Podcast, we’re joined by former professional hockey player and longtime captain Madison Packer. Madison reflects on growing up playing hockey in Detroit, her path to the University of Wisconsin and professional hockey, and the coaches and experiences that shaped her along the way.
She also discusses the evolution of the women’s professional game, leadership and team culture, and her transition from player to coach. Madison shares lessons from her own coaching experience, including the importance of empathy, creating an environment where players feel heard, and understanding the impact coaches can have on their athletes both on and off the ice.
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