Playoffs
Chie Chie Yard: Houston's First Olympic Hockey Pioneer
Chie Chie Yard blazed a trail from Houston rinks to the NHL's front office, becoming the league's Group Vice President of Events after suiting up for Japan in the 1998 Nagano Olympics. This native Houstonian defenseman, who honed her game at Brown University, now orchestrates juggernauts like the Winter Classic and Stanley Cup Final with insider precision that only league lifers appreciate.
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