From German Rinks to the Global Stage: Svenja Voigt’s Hard Work Has Paid Off

From German Rinks to the Global Stage: Svenja Voigt’s Hard Work Has Paid Off

Article by Sam Roering. Photo by Sam Roering.  Hockey in Germany is on the rise, gaining momentum on both the men’s and women’s sides. It’s no surprise to see the sport taking off, especially with the NHL’s leading goal scorer, Leon Draisaitl, coming from Cologne, Germany. That same city is home to Huskies women’ s hockey forward, Svenja Voigt. Voigt was introduced to hockey at a young age. Her dad worked for a company that sponsored the local r…