Episode 5 - Courtney Mahoney of the Chicago Wolves on Building the Game With Purpose

In episode 5 of Good People in Hockey, Tatiana Rafter and co-host Mike sit down with Courtney Mahoney, President of Operations for the Chicago Wolves, one of the AHL’s most successful and community-driven organizations. With over 30 seasons under her belt, Courtney shares what’s kept her with the Wolves for more than three decades—and how the team has consistently blended on-ice excellence with off-ice impact. From the beloved Adopt-A-Dog program(which has found homes for nearly 2,000 dogs!) to award-winning literacy and health campaigns, Courtney dives into what it means to lead with heart in the hockey world. Also in this episode:     •    Tat shares updates on her work with Hockeyball, a new accessible version of the game being introduced in schools and Indigenous communities     •    Mike reflects on grassroots team-building and why community is a skill      Whether you’re coaching, playing, or dreaming of a career in sports, this episode is a masterclass in building a purpose-driven legacy.  Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show—it helps us spotlight more good people in hockey!  Know someone making a difference in the game? Reach out—we’d love to feature their story.