Let's Talk Hockey-Womens Professional Hockey

 

When you think of the top Minnesota sport, you may think of curling, but it is Hockey. Might Ducks was filmed (the first movie) and placed here for a reason: because we are the Hockey State! So, when Professional Women's Hockey was in the works, it was only natural that Minnesota had a team (PWHL). 

There are six teams, 3 in Canada and 3 in the United States. The league started this year (2024), and it's been inspiring to watch so many young girls (& boys) watch the game, and even adults support the teams. The teams have no names, but the Minnesota PWHL hockey jersey has been sold out for months. 

Being from Minnesota, you would think Hockey would be running through my blood, but it is just another thing on the list: 'I'm Minnesotan but..." including not bleeding purple and gold, no cabin, and not liking fishing. I have never played Hockey. Growing up, we would attend a few University of Minnesota hockey games, but that stopped once in high school. I do not watch or follow the Minnesota Wild; I have never been to a game. However, I have been and will be going to 4 of the Minnesota Women's hockey games. I am officially a hockey fan! 

Having a women's professional hockey team in Minnesota is so important. And if I have to explain the importance and impactfulness of PWHL, you will never understand it. Why am I writing this blog if I am NOT going to explain the importance of a professional women's hockey team? A league that had broken attendance records in its first few games of the season and whose jerseys sold out for months? And currently, Minnesota PWHL is ranked number 2 with 5 wins and 3 losses. Because that's it, and the why is apparent when you see littles holding signs up at the game with 'Future PWHL Star.' 

It has been a joy to attend and see so many people support PWHL  and see so many young girls in their own jerseys cheering them on. If you haven't gotten into Hockey or have not been keeping up with PWHL, I suggest you start! Because these games are fun, the players go for it, and the crowds do not disappoint. 

What should the MN team name be? Spitballed a few mascot ideas like Moose, Beaver, Bobcat, and Otter.