06/09/2026
Player Spotlight: Kristin Russell 🏒
Originally from Bangor, Maine, this week’s spotlight features Kristin Russell, a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served from 2007–2015 as a 4341 Combat Correspondent, also known as “The Joker.”
Kristin’s journey into hockey started in a unique way — after her son began playing, she joined a group of 40+ hockey moms in Cincinnati who decided to take over an adult learn-to-play clinic together. What started as a fun challenge quickly turned into a passion for the game and the community it creates.
Growing up, she cheered for the New York Rangers, and today she continues to bring that same competitive spirit and camaraderie to the ice.
Kristin believes that service doesn’t stop when the uniform comes off. “People think service ends when you leave the military. It doesn’t. The Warriors are proof of that. It's a new mission, a new team, a new uniform, and another way to keep making an impact.”
Thank you for your service and for continuing the mission through hockey.
