This is dedicated to my friend Tayla who has one career option... to be a hockey wife.
1. Know what you want.
Knowing what you want is very important. Understand what that lifestyle means and make sure it is what you want to do. If you can't get past this step, I would not read any further.
2. Know how to dress like one.
Get an Instagram and stalk those already hockey wives. Mirror those outfits anytime you are going out with your friends, anytime you might be taking a picture, or anytime you are going to a hockey game. Basically, just mirror it all the time. Don't forget to dress your kids cute as well.
3. Have a solid Instagram.
This doesn't just mean cute pics, but a sick aesthetic. Use the same filters and don't Instagram a picture unless it's been edited on VSCO first. Have a good ratio of pictures of just you, just friends, sceneries, and hockey.
4. Create a good public image.
Use your social media presence to create a persona that would compliment a hockey player in the public eye.
5. Pick a favorite team, but be open to others.
If you already have a favorite team be open minded. Not to be a downer, but people get traded. This also comes with choosing a city that you can see yourself shopping through.
6. Pay attention.
Pay attention to not only the NHL teams, but to the college, junior, and the farm teams. Also, watch the NHL draft.
7. Go to a college that is big on hockey.
University of Minnesota, University of North Dakota, Boston College, Boston University... If they have a "#Cawlidge Hawkey" hat it's a good choice.
8. Create a good Pinterest board.
You are going to need something to base your life off once you becoming a hockey wife. So get ahead of the game (no pun intended) and create multiple Pinterest boards about your future house, outfits, and kids.
9. DON'T marry somebody just because they are a hockey player.
You are going to be with this person for the rest of your life (well hopefully) so make sure that they don't suck.
10. Perfect your casual look.
You will NEED to look good all the time. Perfect the look for things like running errands, airports, coffee runs, and other casual occurrences. Your team's hat, a big scarf, and expensive sunglasses are all you need.
11. Watch the show "Hockey Wives."
Just to know what you are getting into.
12. Make sure you have your own career path.
You are not going to college for nothing. Get a degree in something you like and a good job. You aren't getting out of working that fast girly. Sorry.
13. Have friends with similar interests to motivate you.
You don't want to go through it alone. Find friends to go to games with and look like you belong there. Plus, they can help with outfit planning.
14. Have alternate plans.
Just know, if you don't end up marrying a hockey player it's fine. You will get over it. It's not that big of a deal. Plus you can always have one as your phone background.
