Nearly a thousand people packed an arena in Mars, Pennsylvania, to cheer on a female high school hockey player. It was her first home game back after she had to deal with sexist and derogatory chants yelled at her during a game in October. The girl, a starting varsity goalie, was not only supported by her hometown fans – but by the NHL as well. The Mars Area High School hockey team was invited to a Penguins game and even got a shoutout on the scoreboard.
To the Mars goalie who was targeted at a western PA hockey game last week…Every time you take the ice, women & girls all over the hockey community are proud of YOU! You represent so much more than the hateful words that were directed toward you. I stand with you 👊🏻 @NHL @PWHPA
— Meghan Duggan (@mduggan10) November 2, 2021
SOURCE: TODAY
