The Trailblazer’s Roadmap

How do you go from starting a local 12U team to scouting for the PWHL? In this episode, we sit down with Kathy Pippy, a pioneer who helped build the Pens Elite Girls Program and founded Premier Ice Prospects (PIP). Kathy shares her "lead by example" philosophy and explains why building a lasting legacy for girls is more important than simple wins and losses.

Bio

Kathy Pippy brings an unparalleled level of experience to the girls' game. Over 18 years ago, she started the girls' hockey program, which has evolved into Pittsburgh Penguins Elite Girls, who have won two USA Hockey National Championships. In 2010, Kathy took her efforts full-time to Selects Hockey. Under the Legacy Global Sports platform, she created some of the most elite experience and exposure opportunities for North American female hockey players, in locations such as France, Spain, Sweden, Italy, Germany, Toronto, Nashville, Vegas, Pittsburgh, and Rochester.

For exposure events, Kathy brings together elite-level talent and relationships with top NCAA coaches, creating the most high-level "quality over quantity" competitive opportunities for players. Some of the experiences created include the World Selects Invitational, Hockey Hall of Fame Future Legends, Mrs. Hockey Invite, and the Music City Showcase. Over the years, hundreds of NCAA D1 & D3 players from across North America and even Europe played in the Selects program. On average, 25 girls who play on Team USA & Hockey Canada combined U18 National teams have played in Selects Hockey.

In 2020, Kathy brought her passion for promoting and growing the girls' game to Premier Ice Prospects, where she continues the sought-after showcase-style events and creates new experiences for the next generation of female players!

Pippy is an experienced scout in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), bringing three seasons of expertise at the highest level of the women’s game. She began her PWHL career with Ottawa, where she spent two seasons contributing to the organization’s scouting efforts, including playing a key role in the 2024 draft class that featured 2025 Playoff MVP, Gwyneth Philips.

Following the announcement of league expansion, Pippy joined PWHL Vancouver as Head Scout. In this role, she led scouting efforts for both the expansion draft and the 2025 PWHL Draft, helping build the foundation of the Goldeneyes’ inaugural roster.

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