Shelly Hruska is a Canadian Metis, a former ringette and bandy player, coach, and teacher from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

[5] At a young age, Hruska was involved in many sports, including ballet, tap dancing, softball, baseball, figure skating, and ringette.

[2][6] Hruska represented Team Canada once again at the 2004 World Ringette Championships in Stockholm, Sweden, where she was a key player in their victory.

[6] In 2008, Hruska helped Team Canada capture 5th place at the Women's Bandy World Championship.

[7][6] Hruska also acts as a motivational speaker to inspire Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities while promoting a healthy active lifestyle and its benefits.