Abby Roque is no stranger to being a trailblazer. From her childhood in northern Michigan to winning a national championship at Wisconsin, the hockey forward has continually defied odds on the ice.

Given the choice between moving to Canada to play for an all-girls team or staying in Michigan and trying out for the high school boys team, Roque opted to stay home — a choice that came with distinction of being the varsity squad’s lone female and freshman. Read More