Canada's Lauriane Rougeau, shown here during the IIHF women's world championships earlier this year, appears to have a knack for interviewing. (Richard Wolowicz/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)
The spotlight was on Canada's top female hockey players Monday as they hit the media circuit in Calgary, and we thought this was a great opportunity to experiment with social media.
Monika PlatekMonika Platek is the social media lead for CBC Sports. She has spent a decade working in sports, including her role with the London 2012 Olympic Games and six seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Monika uses social media to bring sports fans closer to the their favourite teams and athletes. Join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and CBCSports.ca.
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