The AP goes behind the scenes at PWHL opener to capture 'the birth of women's hockey'
The Associated Press went behind the scenes to capture what former tennis star and gender equality champion Billie Jean King referred to as the birth of women's hockey
By JOHN WAWROW
Published - Jan 03, 2024, 01:20 PM ET
Last Updated - Jan 03, 2024, 01:20 PM EST
TORONTO (AP) — An hour before one of the most significant faceoffs in the history of women's hockey, New York players were roused by a commotion at the entrance of their dressing room.
Enter Billie Jean King.
“I just wanted to say, hi,” the former tennis star and gender equality champion said, before apologizing for interrupting.
Wearing a purple blazer, the color adopted by the Professional Women’s Hockey League which King helped launch, she proceeded to congratulate players for achieving their dream, and reflected on similar pivotal moments in women’s sports.
