The first time a woman ever played hockey professionally was in 1992, when goaltender Manon Rhéaume played for the Tampa Bay Lightning in an NHL exhibition game. She faced nine shots and let just two through, taking the first step in a long period of growth for women’s hockey.
The Edmonton Oilers have shown some foresight in their decision to hire National Women's Hockey League founder Dani Rylan Kearney as a regional pro scout.