Rory Guilday's Road to Olympic Redemption
In a stunning turn of events, 23-year-old defender Rory Guilday has been named to the US women's hockey team for the Olympics. Just last year, she was cut from the national team after being deemed a healthy scratch for the world championship-winning squad. But Guilday refused to give up on her dreams.
After battling an optic nerve glioma and undergoing nine months of chemotherapy that left her with limited vision in one eye, Guilday had to relearn how to play hockey. Her recovery was nothing short of remarkable, as she adapted to a new reality where her body could no longer rely on the same instincts that once defined her on the ice.
"It's just part of who I am these days," Guilday says with a sense of perspective and resilience. "Chemotherapy is not something that's enjoyable... it's really hard on the body and soul, too."
The experience had a profound impact on Guilday's game, forcing her to mature as a player and trust her instincts even more. Her coach, John Wroblewski, praises her growth, saying "it was just a little bit of maturation in her defensive instincts." The result is a confident and fearless player who has earned her spot on the Olympic roster.
Guilday's journey is one of hope and determination, reminding us that with hard work and perseverance, we can overcome even the toughest challenges. Now, as she prepares to take the ice alongside her teammates for the first time at the Olympics, Guilday is grateful for the lessons she learned along the way – especially the importance of appreciating every moment when you're able to play.
"I lost a ton of my strength in my body," she recalls, "Skating was my identity as a hockey player when I was younger... So when I started chemotherapy, and I would step onto the ice, and I felt like I couldn’t hold myself up with my ankles, that was super devastating."
But Guilday's courage and resilience have inspired her family, friends, and fans. Her whole family is coming to Italy for the Olympics, having booked travel after learning she made the team.
"It makes you really appreciate when you do get to play," Guilday says with a smile, as she prepares to shine on the biggest stage of all.
In a stunning turn of events, 23-year-old defender Rory Guilday has been named to the US women's hockey team for the Olympics. Just last year, she was cut from the national team after being deemed a healthy scratch for the world championship-winning squad. But Guilday refused to give up on her dreams.
After battling an optic nerve glioma and undergoing nine months of chemotherapy that left her with limited vision in one eye, Guilday had to relearn how to play hockey. Her recovery was nothing short of remarkable, as she adapted to a new reality where her body could no longer rely on the same instincts that once defined her on the ice.
"It's just part of who I am these days," Guilday says with a sense of perspective and resilience. "Chemotherapy is not something that's enjoyable... it's really hard on the body and soul, too."
The experience had a profound impact on Guilday's game, forcing her to mature as a player and trust her instincts even more. Her coach, John Wroblewski, praises her growth, saying "it was just a little bit of maturation in her defensive instincts." The result is a confident and fearless player who has earned her spot on the Olympic roster.
Guilday's journey is one of hope and determination, reminding us that with hard work and perseverance, we can overcome even the toughest challenges. Now, as she prepares to take the ice alongside her teammates for the first time at the Olympics, Guilday is grateful for the lessons she learned along the way – especially the importance of appreciating every moment when you're able to play.
"I lost a ton of my strength in my body," she recalls, "Skating was my identity as a hockey player when I was younger... So when I started chemotherapy, and I would step onto the ice, and I felt like I couldn’t hold myself up with my ankles, that was super devastating."
But Guilday's courage and resilience have inspired her family, friends, and fans. Her whole family is coming to Italy for the Olympics, having booked travel after learning she made the team.
"It makes you really appreciate when you do get to play," Guilday says with a smile, as she prepares to shine on the biggest stage of all.
after battlin optic nerve glioma & chemo 
. i mean, who needs a 2nd eye when u can still crush it on ice? 
she's literally proof that with determination & hard work, ur back on top 
. and can we talk about how inspirational her fam, friends & fans r 
, they're all coming to support her at the olympics! 
i'm def rooting for her!! 
️ but at the same time, i get it, she's been working hard and proving ppl wrong, like who cuts someone from the national team just because they're having a bad day lol? anyway, its dope that shes getting her chance to shine on the biggest stage and imo her story is gonna be super inspiring for a lot of people 
I'm seriously in awe of Rory Guilday's story! She went from being cut from the national team to earning an Olympic spot after overcoming a ton of personal struggles, including a cancer diagnosis and losing her vision 
. It's like she's proof that you can't define someone by one setback – this girl is a total rockstar 
. She's an inspiration to so many people out there, especially kids with disabilities or health issues who might feel like they can't pursue their passions 
. I'm definitely rooting for her at the Olympics!
Can't believe what I'm reading! This girl's story is literally inspiring me right now 
I mean, I've seen some tough comeback stories in my life but this one takes the cake... Chemotherapy and still making it back onto the ice to play for the Olympics? That's determination at its finest 
... I mean, I know it's sad for her and all, but think about it, if she had made the team back then, would she have really been ready? She was still trying to come to terms with what happened to her eye. And now, because of that, she's had time to focus on her game and mature as a player. Plus, who needs to play hockey in the Olympics anyway? It's just so... Olympic 
. It's not just about hockey, it's about the human spirit, you know?! Rory's journey is a total inspiration, and I'm so here for her 
!
Just saw this article about Rory Guilday and I'm literally shaking my head 
It's like her body was already dealing with enough drama before she even stepped onto the ice. 
. But for real, her comeback is all about growth and trusting herself on the ice. It's so beautiful to see someone who could've given up, but instead used that experience to level up 
! The Olympics are gonna be lit with players like Rory showing us that even when life throws you curveballs, you can still rock the ice 
. Bring on the gold medals, I say 
! Guess that's what happens when you don't give up 
. Team USA can finally play with heart 
, not just skill!
. It's awe-inspiring to see how far she's come after being cut from the national team and facing an optic nerve glioma that left her with limited vision in one eye 
. And can we talk about how proud her family is? Having them at the Olympics must mean everything to her 
.
And now she gets to represent the US at the Olympics? 
. The fact that she had to relearn how to play hockey is wild, but it's clear she's found a new sense of purpose on the ice 
. I mean, she had 9 months of chemo and now she's just kinda... good? It's like, anyone can recover from something if they put in the effort. And what's with all the hype about her being able to "trust her instincts" more after going through cancer? That's not inspiring, that's just basic sports training 
. The fact that her family is coming to Italy for the Olympics too is just too cute 