Ottawa hockey lovers, clear your weekend calendar. There's a play about one of the sport's most compelling figures, and it's only here for a limited run.
The Carillon is sounding the alarm in its latest column: if you have any interest in Canadian women's hockey, in stories of grit and national pride, or in theatre that actually means something. You need to get yourself a ticket to see the Jocelyne Larocque play before it closes.
Who Is Jocelyne Larocque?
For the uninitiated, Jocelyne Larocque is one of the most decorated defencemen in Canadian women's hockey history. A four-time Olympic gold medalist and Stanley Cup-equivalent champion with Team Canada, Larocque is perhaps best known to casual fans for that unforgettable moment at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, where she immediately removed her silver medal on the podium, unwilling to celebrate anything short of gold. It was raw, it was real, and it said everything about her competitive fire.
More recently, Ottawa fans have had the joy of watching her suit up for the PWHL's Ottawa Charge, bringing elite-level defence and decades of experience to the city's professional women's hockey franchise. She's been a cornerstone of the Charge's identity and a role model for young athletes across the region.
A Story Worth Telling on Stage
The play, which The Carillon describes with barely-contained enthusiasm, brings Larocque's journey to life in dramatic form. It's the kind of story that theatre was made for: triumph, heartbreak, identity, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Whether you're a lifelong puck fan or someone who hasn't watched a hockey game in years, the human story at the centre of this production is universally resonant.
The Carillon's columnist puts it simply: run, don't walk. That's a level of enthusiasm you don't see every day, and it's well-earned when the subject matter is this good.
Why Ottawa Should Care
For Ottawa in particular, this feels personal. The Charge have given this city something it's been waiting for, a professional women's team to rally around, to fill arenas, to inspire the next generation of girls lacing up skates at neighbourhood rinks from Barrhaven to Kanata. Larocque is a living symbol of what's possible, and a play that puts her story front and centre is exactly the kind of cultural moment Ottawa residents should show up for.
Supporting this kind of work, theatre that celebrates women's sport, Canadian achievement, and local heroes, sends a message that Ottawa is a city that values all of it.
Catch It While You Can
The run is limited, so don't sit on this one. Check local listings for show times, venues, and ticket availability, and go this weekend while you still can.
Think of it as the perfect complement to Charge game day energy: a chance to understand the woman behind the jersey, in a setting that gives her story the full dramatic weight it deserves.
Source: The Carillon, "AS I SEE IT COLUMN: Run, don't walk, to see the Jocelyne Larocque play this weekend."
