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32 years ago today, Manon Rhéaume became the first woman to play in an NHL game.



32 years ago today, Manon Rhéaume became the first woman to play in an NHL game.

by Dawgy66

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  1. KailynCox

    … and the Sports Illustrated cover! (Kids, this was a big deal back then)

    Go Bolts! ⚡

  2. That photo compared to the size of a modern goalie is kinda crazy.

  3. romesthe59

    She is still really pretty and involved in hockey today.

  4. I wonder if there is full video of this game. Ive seen some clips of it, but I don’t think it was ever broadcast. Im pretty sure it happened at the Lakeland civic center, which has a different name now.

  5. IIRC, Phil Esposito was asked if he did it as a PR stunt. His response was something along the lines of, “Heck yeah! I’m trying to sell hockey in Florida!”

  6. eye_no_nuttin

    👏👏👏👏👏⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
    ABSOLUTELY BADASS TERRITORY!!! Breaking barriers for ALL young women!!!⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️❤️

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