In this episode of My Name Is, Taylor Heise shares her incredible journey — from being cut from Team USA to becoming the #1 overall pick in the inaugural PWHL Draft and winning back-to-back championships with the Minnesota Frost.
Hosted by Bonnie-Jill Laflin, this candid conversation dives into Taylor’s career highs, personal passions, and what drives her — on and off the ice.
Topics include:
How being cut from Team USA fueled her best season ever
Becoming the first-ever #1 overall pick in the PWHL
The secret sauce behind the Minnesota Frost’s back-to-back Walter Cup wins
Her deep connection to her home state — from growing up in Minnesota to starring at the University of Minnesota, and now playing professionally for the Frost
Her engagement to college basketball star Parker Fox
Her love for fashion, baking, and staying creative beyond hockey
Why the PWHL isn’t just a league — it’s a movement
Listen now to hear Taylor’s fearless story — full of resilience, pride, and the drive to change the game for the next generation.
This is a story about one of the biggest football clubs in the world, an instagram DM, and a footballer from Switzerland who was ready for the next level. […]
