A big win for women's pro hockey in North America
TORONTO — Looking around the Mattamy Athletic Centre, better known as the old Maple Leafs Gardens, there were sights and sounds of hope for the growth of professional women’s sport, specifically hockey, in Canada this week.
Improvements for players this season included medical benefits, a focus on professional training facilities, continued expansion including adding the Montreal Force, and an expanded All-Star event. “It’s a process, and eventually, we’ll have everyone playing in the same spot,” she said. “I think in the next two years we’ll have one league, but it’s about continuing to do things in the right way.”
According to the players themselves, the structure, professionalism, and amenities of the PHF were driving factors in choosing to turn pro and play in the league. “As a goalie, I didn’t think I was going to get a whole lot, I thought I’d maybe get ten games at most,” she said of considering the PWHPA for this season. “Here I’ve played a lot already and gained experience in games, not just practice. I think it’s a growing league that’s really picking up a lot of big names, whether it’s Patty Kazmaier winners or national team players.
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