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Olympian Cayla Barnes To Share Experience With The Hockey News' Readers
Women’s hockey is growing. Whether it’s the launch of the PWHL or growing interest in the Rivalry Series, women’s hockey players are rising to new levels. But what does it take to become a professional women’s hockey player? What does it take to be a student-athlete at the NCAA's number one program? What does it take, and feel like, to become an Olympic gold medalist?
Readers of The Hockey News’ Women’s site will soon get a behind the scenes look at the day-to-day life, challenges, and successes involved in the process.
That look will come from Ohio State star and American national team member Cayla Barnes, who is set to contribute a regular column to The Hockey News. Barnes, 24, has already won an Olympic gold and silver medal, two World Championship gold and two silver, and three U-18 World Championship gold medals representing Team USA. She was also a two-time U-18 World Championship best defender, and was named a tournament All-Star at the 2019 World Championships.
“I am really excited to have the opportunity to share my experiences and give readers an inside look into what my day to day life looks like,” Barnes said about the opportunity to share her experiences.
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Barnes will document her personal experiences, thoughts, and the life of an elite women’s hockey player as she navigates her final season of NCAA hockey, the Rivalry Series and World Championships with Team USA, an offseason that will involve Barnes becoming eligible for the PWHL Draft, and ultimately culminating in Barnes vying for a spot in the PWHL next Fall.
“There are a lot of aspects of athletes’ lives that many people don’t see so I am looking forward to shedding light on various topics that I deal with regularly,” she said.
Prior to Ohio State, Barnes spent four seasons at Boston College where she was a four-time conference All-Star, and was also named an All-American.
Barnes’ first column in The Hockey News will come in December with the Rivalry Series underway, and Ohio State headed to their holiday break.
