Kiersten Wagner, a 13-year-old who was named the Western Valley Vixens MVP at a recent provincial tournament, shares one important thing with Harvieux: Both come from hockey families who share a love of the game, are happy to act as chauffeurs and cheerleaders, and see the value of having a young person focused on athletic excellence.
Wagner took to the ice at age three as a figure skater. At eight she made the switch to hockey, joining the Digby minor hockey league. Two years ago, she made yet another switch—to a girls’ hockey team.
Every week, the young forward spends hours practicing, playing, and on the road.
Easter weekend Wagner will head off to a training camp, hoping to improve her already impressive skills.
“She’s coachable and incredibly dedicated,” say her coach, Marty Fancey. “I see her sticking with it.”
Young player ‘coachable and incredibly dedicated’
Young player ‘coachable and incredibly dedicated’
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March 23, 2009
- Published on January 31, 2010
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Digby’s Katie Harvieux, now the X-Women goalie at St. Francis Xavier University, may have helped show the way for another talented hockey player.
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