People would say, 'Girls don't play hockey. Girls don't skate.' I would say, 'Watch this.'

I hear they had our flag on their dressing room floor. I wonder if they'd like us to sign it?

That was such an important time for us, as a team. It was our second gold medal in a row, following Salt Lake City, and really established ourselves as the best team in the world.

To represent the best of Canada is such an honour, it's chilling. There is so much excitement.

The one thing I'd always wanted to do in my career is push myself out of my comfort zone - I think I'm really comfortable with being uncomfortable. So that's why I played pro men's hockey, that's why I played softball and hockey at the same time, that's why I'm not afraid to speak up - that's just who I am.

Many times I had to dig deep and perform. All of that adversity helped me and drove me to want to be the best.

I'm really happy that it's in Russia. I've had a lot of success here. I had my first world championships here when I was younger so I am happy to do the Olympics here. I am really enjoying myself.