NHL Sets Stage for Historic Shift by Altering Official Referee Terminology
Just in, Oilers insider Mark Spector dropped a noteworthy tidbit that hints at a significant shift in the NHL. According to Spector, the league has updated the NHL game sheets, replacing the term 'linesman' with 'linesperson,' suggesting a potential breakthrough in gender representation.
Spector spotlighted Kirsten Walsh, a rising linesperson who might soon make the leap to the NHL. If selected, Walsh could become the first woman in NHL history to officiate in a game.
Following in the footsteps of the NBA, which has seen an influx of female officials, it appears the NHL is on the verge of a similar move.
This marks an exciting development for the NHL and holds personal significance for Walsh. With this change on the horizon and the successful launch of the PWHL, women's hockey in North America is undeniably taking remarkable strides forward.
Source: Oilersdaily
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