Manon Rheaume is the first female hockey goalie born on February 24, 1972. In her early life, Manon Rheaume liked to skate and liked the sport hockey. She grew up with two brothers one of which is now a hockey player for the New Jersey Devils. Later on in her life, Manon Rheaume played for various minor league teams like the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League which is one of Canada's top major junior hockey leagues. She played on this team for one season making her the first female hockey player to play in the mens junior A hockey league! After playing on the league she was signed by the Tampa Bay Lightning Professional Hockey Team in 1992 as a free agent. This was the first time ever that a woman tried out to be on a professional all mens hockey team! She made her first appearances in two games against the St Louis Blues and the Boston Bruins hockey teams. In the St Louis game she only let down 2 goals. After playing in the NHL for a little while she went to the Olympics and won a a gold metal in 1992 and 1994 and a silver metal in 1998. Manon Rheaume ended her career in 200 and started the Manon Rheaume Foundation to help girls get scholarships in hockey.
Amazing, i didn't know that she was the first female hockey player to play in the mens junior A hockey league!
ReplyDeleteI had not heard about her until now. I didn't know that she was the first female to participate in the NFL. I find it very inspiring that she created an association to help children who want to play hockey. Very interesting... good information as well.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I didn't know she set up the Manon Rheaume Foundation. Love the facts that you included!
ReplyDeleteGood job! this was very interesting to read and I didnt know that she was the first female hockey goalie born on February 24, 1972
ReplyDeleteI didn't know she was a free agent for Tampa Bay Lightning Professional Hockey Team, wow that's impressive!
ReplyDeleteWonderful job Maggie !!!!!!! Beautiful Presentation and great to know that a woman went into the hockey rink !!! BRAVA !!!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that she was the first female that tried out to be on a professional all mens hockey team
ReplyDeleteI love that she started a foundation to help girls get hockey scholarships! Good job.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I didn't know she set up the Manon Rheaume Foundation. Love the facts that you included!
ReplyDeletegood job i did not know who she was
ReplyDeleteI didn't know who she was, and that she was an amazing athlete! Excellent job, Maggie!
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