
Breaking the Ice is a podcast and community created by Devyn Dodero, designed for the spouses of professional hockey players. It’s a space where shared experiences bring us together, where honest conversations, real connection, and mutual support are at the heart of everything! Whether you’re navigating this lifestyle for the first time or you’ve been around the rink for years, you’re welcome here.
This is a place to feel seen, understood, and part of something bigger.
MEET THE HOST
When I entered this hockey world, it hit me like a ton of bricks. I didn’t have ANY friends that were dating professional athletes and I had no one to ask questions to when times got tough. As much as I loved all of my friends, I felt like no one could relate to what I was going through. Back in 2014, I went to a game with another hockey girlfriend and she offered to add me into an exclusive Facebook community for hockey wives and girlfriends. Even though I didn’t utilize the group until our relationship progressed, it was nice to see that I was not the only person living this crazy lifestyle.