Is Sarah Palin the ultimate hockey mom?

The Vice Presidential candidate identified herself with this particular group of women. But, do local hockey moms identify with her? We interviewed local hockey moms at the Promenade Ice Centre in Westminster to find out more.

By: Kylee Morris [mailto: kylee.morris@colorado.edu]

Sarah Palin has made history as the first female vice presidential candidate on the Republican ticket.

Palin quickly became known as an enthusiastic "hockey mom" who was not afraid to take on the "good old boys" of politics.

Hockey moms have become increasingly popular because of Palin’s statements. An increasing number of hockey moms have been associated with the vice presidential candidate.

USA Hockey reports the number of hockey players under 20 at 347,061. This provides an estimate of the number of hockey moms in the U.S.

Hockey mom Victoria Fleming says Sarah Palin is her hero.

"As a hockey mom she knows well what it means to be self-sacrificial," said Fleming. "She upholds the same family values that myself as well as my family uphold."

Huddled under orange and black blankets, local hockey moms spent Saturday afternoon sitting on bleachers watching their children play. They discussed why they think Palin has what it takes to be a great vice president.

"She is looking out for the moms and the regular people of the world," said Ashley Baker.

The women agreed with Palin's famous canine joke.

"I agree with hockey moms being like pit-bulls," said Michelle Lewis. "We are protective over our kids and we get very personal with it."

No matter the outcome of the election, these moms will always be able to relate with Palin, even outside of the political arena.