Avril Lavigne

The world knows her as a pop-rock sensation, but Avril Lavigne wasn’t afraid to mix it up at the ice hockey rink, a skill set that translated well into her rebellious persona. Growing up in Canada, a hotbed for hockey talent, Avril wasn’t just singing into a hairbrush; she was holding her own against boys in the league by age 10.

Her natural athleticism and competitive spirit were evident on the ice, skills that would later fuel her energetic stage presence. While hockey could have been a path to success, music became Avril’s true calling. At 17, her debut album “Let Go” exploded onto the scene, selling millions of copies.