Sophie Bordeleau likes to put little reminders of home in hidden spots on her equipment. On the inside of one glove she has a symbol of two interlocking feminine symbols, a secret mark showing her allegiance to her roots. Being an out and proud queer player certainly gives Sophie popularity with a certain group of fans, and by keeping this symbol in her glove she has a hidden but indelible mark that she's just like them. On the inside of the other glove, she has the words "Live Proud" carefully printed. This short phrase reminds Sophie to always live life to the fullest and not to second-guess any decisions she makes, on or off the ice. When she takes a shot or makes a move in a game, she's using her hockey sense to know what decision to make and trust that it's the right one. When she's dealing with the media or even just in her everyday life, Sophie can live confidently and not feel afraid to hide any part of herself.