Defining Moments in Female Hockey History
As the NHLPA and NHL celebrate Gender Equality Month, NHLPA.com re-visits some defining events that shaped female hockey history.
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Throughout the month of March, the NHLPA and NHL are proudly celebrating Gender Equality Month as part of the year-round commitment to Hockey Is For Everyone.
This week, NHLPA.com highlights historic moments in women’s hockey that helped to pave the way and inspire the current generation of female hockey players.
Click through the images below to view the photo gallery of defining moments in female hockey history.
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Inaugural IIHF Women’s World Championship
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Manon Rheaume is first woman to play in an NHL game
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International Olympic Committee adds women’s ice hockey
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Women’s hockey joins Canadian Interuniversity Sport
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Women’s hockey debuts at Olympic Games
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Team USA wins first-ever Olympic gold
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NCAA holds first Women’s Ice Hockey Championship
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Team Canada wins first Olympic gold medal
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Hayley Wickenheiser is first woman to score a goal in a men’s professional league
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Sweden becomes first European team to earn Olympic silver
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Formation of Canadian Women’s Hockey League
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Granato and James become the first women HHOF inductees
All photos provided by Getty Images