Breaking News: NHL Introduces Major Gender Inclusivity Change
The NHL made a major change to promote inclusivity in the sport.
NHL Makes Major Change Towards Gender Equality
In breaking news, a reporter for Sportsnet Mark Spector highlighted a change in the NHL.
He shared on X that we could see the first female referee in an NHL game soon.
Indeed, the league changed the word "linesmen" for "linesperson", hinting that the NHL could break the gender barrier for the refs.
So, here's something new on the NHL game sheets these days.
Linespersons. Does this portend that Kirsten Welsh, a promising AHL "linesperson" is soon to break the barrier as an NHL official?
Stay tuned..."
Linespersons. Does this portend that Kirsten Welsh, a promising AHL "linesperson" is soon to break the barrier as an NHL official?
Stay tuned..."
With Kirsten Welsh currently working in the AHL, she could be the reasons why the NHL changed the word for "linesperson".
Do you think Kirsten Welsh will officiate an NHL game?
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