Behind every iconic Olympic moment are thousands of quiet, unglamorous reps.

From frozen ponds in North Dakota to the Olympic podium, Monique shares a masterclass in athlete development. This episode dives into youth sports culture, multi-sport benefits, confidence under pressure, and why “betting on yourself” only works if you’ve done the work first. A must-listen for parents, coaches, and athletes who care about long-term growth—not shortcuts.

Bio

Monique Lamoureux-Morando is a retired American ice hockey standout best known for her clutch play on the international stage with Team USA. Raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota, in a family steeped in hockey, she developed alongside her twin sister, Jocelyne, and went on to become one of the most productive and versatile players of her era—capable of impacting games as both a forward and a defender. Her rise accelerated at Shattuck–St. Mary’s in Minnesota, where she helped lead powerhouse teams to multiple national titles while posting eye-popping point totals, and then continued at the NCAA level with the University of Minnesota before transferring to the University of North Dakota to play closer to home. Early in her college career, she piled up scoring accolades and quickly established a reputation for creativity, competitiveness, and a knack for delivering in big moments.

On the world stage, Lamoureux became a fixture in the USA Hockey program, earning Olympic silver medals in 2010 and 2014 before reaching the pinnacle at the 2018 Winter Olympics—where she scored the dramatic game-tying goal in the gold-medal game, setting the stage for Team USA’s eventual victory in a shootout. She also contributed to U.S. success at top international events across multiple seasons, and she played professionally as well, including time with the Boston Blades in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League. After later competing with the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association—an organization advocating for a more equitable professional landscape—she retired from playing in 2021. Off the ice, she and her sister have continued to shape the sport and their community through their memoir Dare to Make History and the Lamoureux Foundation, which supports educational and extracurricular opportunities for kids in need, particularly in North Dakota. In addition to being a wife, and mother to three wonderful kids, she is also a realtor with The Elm Group in East Grand Forks.

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