From the beaches of Prince Edward Island to the rinks of Ontario, Megan Mossey has quickly made a name for herself as a composed, right-shot defender who thrives under pressure. But for Mossey, pressure isn’t something to fear. It’s something to embrace.
Her love for the game began early, inspired by watching her older brother compete. “Growing up, I had an older brother who played hockey. We’d always be at the rinks watching him and his team play and I loved it,” she said. “I started skating when I was two, so we’ve been in hockey my whole life. I look up to him so much, he’s my hero, so being able to follow in his footsteps and do what he was doing really drove me.”
That drive was front and centre in her debut season with the Etobicoke Dolphins, where she quickly became a key part of the team’s blueline. Joining the program marked a major step in her development, giving her structure, support, and the chance to compete at a high level. “I’m really grateful to be a part of the Dolphins. We get treated so well,” Mossey said. “Joe and the other coaches do everything they can for us. The recovery, the food, the environment, and the league we play in all make a difference. It’s helped my game a lot.”
This steady mindset can be directly attributed to her consistent training. She’s been working with Andrews Hockey School in her hometown since she first laced up her skates, and the founder, Allan Andrews, as a motto, “Work hard, believe in yourself and dream big,” which still drives her today.
Away from the hustle of the rink, Mossey finds her quiet moments back home on Prince Edward Island. “I like to hang out with my family and friends a lot,” she said. “We live in PEI, so we go to the beach quite a bit.” And it’s those simple moments that help her to recharge and stay grounded amid the demands of hockey and a short offseason.
As her hockey journey continues, she draws inspiration from those who’ve come before her, including fellow PEI native Abby Hustler, who was recently drafted into the PWHL by the Minnesota Frost. “I’m super happy for her. We train together and I think she’s a great player,” Mossey said. “Getting drafted into the PWHL from a small place like PEI is definitely huge.”
Between recruiting, schoolwork, and scouts in the stands, pressure is never far from the junior hockey experience. Mossey doesn’t see pressure as a burden but as the drive that keeps her moving forward. “It’s definitely busy, but I love it all,” she said. “I wouldn’t necessarily call it pressure. It’s just part of the game I grew up loving and still love today.”
She sees pressure as a sign she’s earned the right to be in big moments. “Whether it is playing on championship Sunday, playing in a big rivalry game, playing in overtime, or a game deciding shift, it has always been a privilege to compete in those games or situations,” said Mossey. “I really enjoy getting to compete when there’s a lot of pressure and I love being involved in those situations. Feeling that intense pressure is a reward for hard work. I love winning and helping my team so those high pressure games are very motivating to continue working hard.”
For Megan Mossey, pressure is privilege. It’s why she remains so composed on the blueline, why she can smoothly move the puck with scouts watching, and why she thrives in critical, game-deciding moments. Pressure doesn’t rattle her because she sees it as something she’s earned, starting from the moment she stepped on the ice at two years old. That mindset has carried her from the shores of PEI to the top levels of the game.
It’s not a challenge to overcome, but proof she’s exactly where she’s meant to be.