472. PWHL New York Sirens Asst. Coach Lauren Williams

The New York Sirens are a charter member of the 3-year-old Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL). After two seasons in Connecticut, the Sirens play the majority of their home games at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Lauren Williams is an assistant coach for the Sirens.

Prior to joining the staff of the Sirens, she coached at Stonehill College (2022–23) and Mount Royal University (2023–24). She previously played 3 years in the PWHPA (2019–22) after spending one year with the Worcester Blades of the CWHL (2018–19), having been drafted first overall. She is an alumna of the Wisconsin Badgers women’s ice hockey program, where she made the Frozen Four all four seasons.

In this episode, Williams explains the differences between women’s hockey and men’s and discusses the growth of the PWHL. She explains the daily life challenges that players may face and how the league has made it conducive for players to join. She comments on her transition from being a player to a coach.

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