Over 200 female hockey players, including Marie-Philip Poulin, Hilary Knight, Brianne Jenner and Kendall Coyne Schofield, have banded together call for an overhaul of women’s professional hockey and on Tuesday, this statement was released.
We are innovators, and we’re redefining women’s hockey. @BauerHockey #WomensMovementNeverStops pic.twitter.com/oYg3PsewA3
— Hilary Knight (@HilaryKnight) May 2, 2019
Unless something changes, the statement could mean that there will be no high-level women's hockey league in 2019/20 as the players try and create a new future for professional women's hockey.More than 200 women - including Marie-Philip Poulin, Hilary Knight, Brianne Jenner & Kendall Coyne Schofield - have banded together to call for an overhaul of women’s professional hockey.
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) May 2, 2019
More from @TSNBobMcKenzie: https://t.co/ZsH6xLiBG7 pic.twitter.com/9aqAfHBxDg
We may represent different teams, leagues and countries but collectively we stand as one. #ForTheGame pic.twitter.com/O9MOOL8YOt
— Hilary Knight (@HilaryKnight) May 2, 2019
We may represent different teams, leagues and countries but collectively we stand as one. #ForTheGame pic.twitter.com/UG8fRaEY4l
— Brianne Jenner (@briannejenner) May 2, 2019
We may represent different teams, leagues and countries but collectively we stand as one. #ForTheGame pic.twitter.com/pjWDw8xG4T
— Kendall Coyne Schofield (@KendallCoyne) May 2, 2019
We may represent different teams, leagues and countries but collectively we stand as one #ForTheGame pic.twitter.com/TdKFlYxs6V
— Marie-Philip Poulin (@pou29) May 2, 2019
"In order to develop a long-term viable women's professional hockey league, the NHL must be in an ownership position."
— BAUER Hockey (@BauerHockey) May 2, 2019
Read a statement from Mary-Kay Messier, VP, Marketing on our continued focus on advancing professional women's hockey: https://t.co/34xtIzND11#ForTheGame pic.twitter.com/OKGMv96KCr
Amazing to see this. I stand with all these incredible players as they fight for a better future for women’s hockey. ✊🏻 #ForTheGame https://t.co/KW6Dx5KCl1
— Harrison Browne (@Hbrowne24) May 2, 2019
This is absolutely massive for women's hockey. Stick taps for these professionals who are making immense personal sacrifices for the future betterment of professional women's hockey. #ForTheGame https://t.co/5QORmkAyYC
— Ryan Hana (@RyanHanaWWP) May 2, 2019
Female athletes deserve to live the life they envisioned as kids: playing the sport they love, and making a living doing it. I stand with all female athletes in their pursuit of equal pay and a sustainable future. #ForTheGame #OneVoice https://t.co/hLY9HgcIJa
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) May 2, 2019
A united front from some of the game’s biggest players. I stand with these women #ForTheGame https://t.co/aFy5yYgTzm
— Kat Tepylo Murphy (@KatTepylo) May 2, 2019
I struggled with playing with proper insurance playing pro, and it is a big issue! I’m glad to be a part of this movement and make the game safer for future generations! 🖤🖤🖤 #ForTheGame pic.twitter.com/s6B3MZuM2I
— Tatiana Rafter (@tatianarafter) May 2, 2019
#ForTheGame #ForMyDaughters https://t.co/vVfZ5nVUop
— Melanie Roberts (@melanieg9) May 2, 2019
Stand tall for what you truly believe in. We support you. #ForTheGame https://t.co/aB52yerlA4
— Gary C Williams (@GaryCWilliams7) May 2, 2019
This is #ForTheGame. Good job ladies. https://t.co/rAxv1HD00L
— Carla MacLeod (@carla_macleod) May 2, 2019
because magical moments like this deserve to be seen and understood by more than just the few hundred that come to games #ForTheGame pic.twitter.com/QbVGzzzQYY
— jennifer (@nhljennifer) May 2, 2019
They have my full support #ForTheGame https://t.co/JxrvlNjzyL
— Mer’s bandwagon is full (@MerOutLoud) May 2, 2019
Behind this all the way! Saw first hand what the previous model was like for these world-class athletes, now is the time to move it forward to the level of a true professional league. #ForTheGame #PowerInNumbers https://t.co/qA0cJs7UqV
— Jordon Hall (@HallJord) May 2, 2019
This is the next step in the fight. What a time to be witnessing these athletes fight for what they deserve. Be bold #forthegame https://t.co/Peis7Empbi
— Lesley 🏳️🌈🇵🇷 Ryder (@RyderReally) May 2, 2019
A strong, supported, professional league is needed, and DESERVED a million times over. #ForTheGame https://t.co/66hJvQHl3P
— Tracey Power (@atraceypower) May 2, 2019
