Alex Carpenter, a North Reading native with deep New England hockey roots, is set for her third Olympic run with Team USA in Milan. Growing up in a family where skating was second nature—her dad played for the Bruins and her mom was a figure skater—Carpenter’s journey is all about passion and hard work. She didn’t start with hockey, but once she did, there was no looking back. Now, she’s balancing her pro career in Seattle and Olympic dreams, showing what relentless drive from our region can achieve. How do you think her local upbringing shapes her game? #Sports #IceHockey #AlexCarpenter