# EPISODE 37 : KIRSTEN SIMMS

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Podcast: [THE LOCKER ROOM LIFE](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-locker-room-life-7197583)
Published: 2026-03-04T07:10:14+00:00
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WISCONSIN BADGERS | TEAM USA | OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALISTWe sit down with Kirsten Simms, one of the brightest stars in women’s hockey and a 2-time National Champion with the University of Wisconsin. Known for her elite skill, creativity, and relentless compete level, Simms has built a reputation as a player who always rises to the moment — with a knack for coming up clutch in the biggest situations.Kirsten shares her journey through the game — from rising through elite development programs to dominating at Wisconsin and helping lead the Badgers to multiple national championships. She also dives into the incredible story of representing Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics, where the Americans defeated Canada in a dramatic final to capture the Olympic Gold Medal.In this conversation, Kirsten reflects on the pressure, preparation, and emotions behind competing on the world’s biggest stage, what it felt like standing on the blue line during the national anthem, and the mindset required to deliver when everything is on the line.This episode is about belief, preparation, and rising to the biggest moments in hockey.

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