Off-Season Profiles: Ellie Brown & Landyn Pitts

Over the summer, we caught up with X-Women Hockey's Ellie Brown and Landyn Pitts on their off-season plans, favourite moments at StFX and what they're looking forward to this season — plus more!

To watch Ellie and Landyn in action with the X-Women, check out the full 2023-24 season schedule and purchase game tickets here.

Ellie Brown

Nickname: Brownie or Sauce

Summer Bucket List Item: Run a half marathon

Pre-Game Pump Up Song: X Gon' Give It To Ya by DMX

Favourite StFX Memory: Having the opportunity to compete at Nationals

Funniest Teammate: Kamdyn Switzer

Favourite Pro Athlete: Connor McDavid

What did you get up to this summer?

Working at an engineering firm, training for the upcoming season, and enjoying the summer with my family. 

What's your favourite off-season workout/activity?

Running and golf.

What are you most excited for this season?

Being back with my teammates for another AUS final/Nationals run.

Landyn Pitts

Nickname: Pittsy

Summer Bucket List Item: Shania Twain concert

Pre-Game Pump Up Song: I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas

Favourite StFX Memory: Beating SMU in the AUS semifinals in OT at their rink

Funniest Teammate: Chloe Oleksiuk

Favourite Pro Team: Montreal Canadiens

What did you get up to this summer?

Spending time with family, enjoying the sunshine, training, and working on campus.

What's your favourite off-season workout/activity?

Swimming.

What are you most excited for this season?

Chasing an AUS banner with my teammates.