Player Bio

Two weeks after Sergeant Shankin turned 21, she was shipped off to her basic combat training (BCT) & advanced individual training (AIT) at Ft Leonard Wood, MO. She became an 88M (Truck Driver) where she drove trucks for the 465th Trans Co. out of Bristol, PA. SGT Shankin was deployed from Dec 10′ – Nov 11′ during Operation Iraqi Freedom as a line haul driver, delivering supplies to different Forward Operating Bases (FOB) in Iraq.

What the Warriors means to them

It’s been an outlet for me not only physically, but mentally as well. It’s given me the opportunity to push myself out of my comfort level and better myself as a hockey player as well. The team has become a second family. Most of all, the experiences I’ve had because of this organization have been incredible and I’m grateful for all of them. I’m just happy to be a part of it.”