Chicago Wolves’ Courtney Mahoney on Adopt-a-Dog Nights, Community Giving, and Women in Hockey Ops
Host Julie Marty Pearson welcomes Courtney Mahoney, Chicago Wolves president of operations, to discuss how she rose from a college intern with no hockey background to overseeing multiple departments by saying yes to new responsibilities across game ops, community work, creative, TV, and merchandise. Courtney shares the Wolves’ long-running commitment to Chicagoland giving—especially their monthly Adopt-a-Dog game nights with Border Tails Rescue and Right Way Rescue, where fans can meet dogs in the arena and adopt on the spot, contributing to over 1,900 adoptions and strong retention. She also highlights additional animal-focused efforts like pet health fairs offering free vaccines in underprivileged communities and volunteer shelter support. The conversation also covers Courtney’s experience as a woman in hockey operations, the importance of growing women’s leadership, and practical ways listeners can support nonprofits with time, talent, or treasure.
01:12 Courtney Career Journey
02:51 Rising Through Roles
04:36 Passion Projects and Real Work
06:29 Adopt a Dog Nights
09:11 Beyond Adoption Giving Back
11:47 Personal Pets and Loss
13:34 Women Leading in Hockey
17:11 Community First Leadership
17:28 Women In Sports Careers
19:53 Trust Your Gut
20:45 Ditch The Shoulds
21:59 Giving Back Through Work
25:24 Shelter Reality And Support
27:27 Game Day Dog Adoptions
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