actually the correct answer is yes. If they had the physical and mental ability for the game, then anyone can be drafted in the nhl. There were three women goalies in the nhl during the early 80s
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Men and women have different ways of shooting, passing, skating, and thinking strategically. If a men's team and a women's team were to play against each other, they would each be confused by their opponent's difference in play. In other words, men and women are good in their own way and no one is necessarily better.
In the National Women's Hockey League, yes they can.
But not in the Men's NHL
There is no rule preventing women from playing in the NHL. However, the only woman to make the attempt, G Manon Rheame with the Tampa Bay Lightning, failed to make the team. She did play for the Lightning's top level farm club, the Atlanta Knights (AHL) for a while.
There is no rule that prohibits women from playing in the NHL. Manon Rheaume is a Canadian goaltender who was once under contract with the Tamba Bay Lightning in the NHL. She appeared in a couple preseason exhibition games, but never in a regular season or playoff game. She did play in minor professional leagues (IHL, ECHL, WCHL) as well as Canadian Junior hockey in the QMJHL.
Yes, women from all over the world play some form of hockey, some professionally.
Why wouldn't they? they play it better than the guys and it is so fun! think a bit hah aits the best
yes girls can play roller hockey. It can sometimes be hard to find a team if you would like to be on one but there are women's roller hockey teams.