From NCAA D-I to pro hockey (NWHL/EWHL) to coaching the next generation

On this episode of The Hockey Journey Podcast, I sit down with Allie LaCombe — a Minnesota native whose hockey path has taken her from NCAA Division I to the professional ranks in the NWHL and European Women’s Hockey League, and now into coaching and leadership roles that are shaping the next generation of players.

Allie starred at Syracuse University, where she led the nation in faceoff percentage her senior year, before playing professionally with the Connecticut Whale, the Vienna Sabres in Austria (winning an EWHL title), and Almaty Aisulu in Kazakhstan. But her story didn’t stop when her playing career wrapped. With more than a decade of coaching experience, she has worked at every level of the game — from guest coaching at NHL development camps with the Vancouver Canucks and Carolina Hurricanes to training NHL, AHL, USPHL, and NCAA athletes in elite skill development.

Currently serving as Assistant Hockey Director and Head Coach with the Nashville Warriors, as well as guiding teams with the Jr. Predators, Allie continues to share her knowledge, passion, and teaching ability with young athletes, helping them chase their hockey dreams.

This conversation covers her journey as a player and coach, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and what she’s doing to grow the game and inspire the next wave of talent. Whether you’re a player, coach, or hockey parent, you’ll come away motivated by Allie’s story and perspective on the sport we all love.

Enjoy the ride, friends — this is the hockey journey of Allie LaCombe!

Connect with Allie LaCombe

Instagram: coach_allielacombe
Nashville Warriors – Gary Force Acura Ice Arena: garyforceacuraicearena.com
Email: allie@nashvillewarriors.com

Learn More about Coach Lance Pitlick

Online Hockey Training — Largest Online Data-Base Off-Ice Stickhandling, Passing and Shooting Drills: onlinehockeytraining.com
In-person lessons with Coach Lance: sweethockeycoach.com
Heads Up Hockey App: headsuphockey.ai

Allie LaCombe

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