For Ena Nystrøm, goaltending was never just a position. It was always where she felt most at home.

Long before representing Norway internationally or stepping onto the ice professionally in the SDHL with Brynäs IF, Ena was simply a kid in Norway who loved being part of the game. Her introduction to hockey came through her family, particularly her father, who had wanted to play himself but never had the opportunity. What began as a way to try something new quickly became something more lasting.

“I always liked being on the ice,” Ena said. “I liked skating fast, and I liked being part of a team.”

That early connection set her on a path that would eventually take her far beyond Norway.