A Thunder Bayer is in the Lake Placid bubble taking part in the National Women’s Hockey League season.
Brooke Boquist is on the expansion Toronto Six squad, and says organizers are taking the COVID-19 protocols very seriously.
“We aren’t allowed to go out on the town, or walk through stores or even get a coffee,” says Boquist from her Lake Placid hotel room. “We only leave the hotel to walk to the rink. In order for us to even get together as teammates, we have to do it over Zoom which is different but that’s the way things are right now.”
Brooke Boquist – photo courtesy of NWHL
Boquist joined the Toronto Six franchise after spending two years with Leksand and Modo of the Swedish Women’s Hockey League. She played four years in the NCAA for Providence College before making the trek overseas.
The local product says regardless of the rules, everyone knows how lucky they are to be playing
“All of us girls are just happy to be here,” adds Boquist. “To be able to get on the ice and play games during this time, we’re all really grateful and excited for the next two weeks.”
Boquist and Toronto Six will now battle for playoff positioning as they’ll skate with the Minnesota Whitecaps on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. and the Connecticut Whale Sunday at 6:00 p.m. You can watch the games here
