Players who understand the nuances of the game are often described as having a “High hockey IQ.” The description that fits feisty PWHL Seattle defender Emily Brown is one word shorter: High IQ. Period.
Brown, chosen by Seattle in the expansion draft off the Boston Fleet roster, had a stellar athletic and academic career at the University of Minnesota. She was named a Scholar-Athlete by the American Hockey Coaches Association in all five seasons with the Gophers – two of which she also served as captain.
Yes, in our 1-on-1 interview, we’ll get the back story on her starring role in Sue Bird’s Instagram story.
One other fact to keep in mind, which will become relevant by the end of our lively conversation: Monopoly, one of the world’s most enduring board games – closing in on 300 million units sold – was created by a woman, Elizabeth Magie. The story of “Monopoly’s Lost Female Inventor” can be found here.
But first, the Emily Brown interview.