Geannette Wittendorf

Growing up, Geannette Wittendorf developed a love for the Olympics at a young age, and has continued to support this worldwide sporting event throughout her entire life. Ice sports are among the some of the favorites that Geannette Wittendorf proudly cheers on as a bystander , though hockey reigns supreme in her eyes. Ice hockey and figure skating may appear to be two similar sports played on the ice, but in reality they lie on completely different ends of the spectrum, sharing more differences than commonalities. Through years of watching her favorite Olympians compete against the greatest on the world, Geannette Wittendorf considers herself well versed i n the commonalities and differentiators between the two. Though Wittendorf may be biased to hockey , she fully understands that an equal amount of blood, sweat and tears goes into each sport. How does figure skating and ice hockey compare out on the ice?    Footwear Figure skates and ice hockey skates vary due t...

Hockey fan, Geannette Wittendorf is proud to support Hockey is for Everyone, a grassroots hockey organization that helps to make hockey an accessible and inclusive sport. No matter where you are or who you are, the NHL believes that the love of hockey is for you. That’s why the League supports 26 official grassroots hockey organizations that bring the sport to youths across North America. Founded on the belief that the love of the game is universal, Hockey is for Everyone is dedicated to inspiring youths through hockey. Since 1998, the initiative has provided over 120,000 young hockey players with equipment and training programs. Geannette Wittendorf is a proud supporter of this initiative, not only as a hockey fan, but as someone who truly believes in the valuable lessons that the sport presents. The core values of hockey are commitment, perseverance and teamwork -- all three represent the staples of Hockey is for Everyone. The organizers of Hockey is for Everyone believe ...