Lenny7
Rejoint: janv. 2017
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It would be great to see!
I just think we're a long way away from it happening though. I think that yes, speed-wise, there are certainly some female hockey players who would be able to stay somewhat close to the lower tier guys in the NHL (A timed skating race isn't even close to trying to maintain speed with 9 other skaters on the ice). Hayley Wickenheiser, who is arguably the greatest female hockey player of all time, played second division in Finland, and struggled mightily.
Team Canada's tune up games are typically played against Midget AAA/Jr C teams (There's a pretty great youtube video of Wickenheiser losing her sh1t at an midget player in Alberta...may have been Dion's little brother Dane, but I can't remember...).
If it ever happens though, WHAT A BOOST TO FEMALE HOCKEY WORLDWIDE!
I think it's more likely that a league like the CFL (couple of amazing female kickers out there), or the MLB minor leagues (have seen a few women throw low to mid 80's) are far more likely.