Manon Rhéaume (born February 24, 1972) is a Canadian former ice hockey goaltender.An Olympic silver medalist, she achieved a number of historic firsts during her career, including becoming the first woman to play in an exhibition game in any of the major North American pro-sports leagues.. In 1992, Rhéaume signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning of the NHL, appearing in preseason. Manon Rhéaume, hockey player (born 24 February 1972 in Lac-Beauport, Québec). Goaltender Manon Rhéaume was a pioneer in women's hockey. In 1992, she became the first woman to try out for a National Hockey League (NHL) team and to play in an NHL game. In doing so, she also became the first woman to play in any of North America's major.
Manon Rheaume, first female NHL goalie, subject of film Sports
Rheaume was hired by the Kings over. thesummer as a Hockey Operations/Prospect Advisor. The newest phase of her life lies with the Kings organization, working on player development and evaluation, specifically with the younger members of the organization. September 23, 1992 - A very different situation for Manon Rheaume. On this day, the logo. Manon Rheaume, the first woman to play goalie in an NHL game, smiles after saving a shot on goal from Vegas Golden Knights forward Alex Pietrangelo during the NHL All-Star skills competition on. Manon Rheaume became the first - and so far, only - woman to ever appear in an NHL pre-season game when she suited up for the Tampa Bay Lightning 23 years ago. Her story will hit the big screen in. On September 23, 1992, Manon Rheaume becomes the first woman to play in one of the four major men's North American pro sports leagues when she takes the ice for the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning.
Max & Bruno l'exgardienne de but Manon Rhéaume redonne à son sport
TAMPA — It's been 23 years since Manon Rheaume made NHL history by suiting up for one period in goal for the Tampa Bay Lightning during an exhibition game.. Bullaro and her husband started. Rheaume, 50, is best known for playing exhibition games for the Tampa Bay Lightning in 1992 and '93. She became the first woman to play in one of the four major North American professional sports. It was on this day in 1992 (Sept. 23) when the 5-foot-7, 135-pound Rheaume stopped seven of nine shots in an exhibition game against the St. Louis Blues in Tampa, Florida. No other woman has. Canadian made history in 1992 by becoming 1st woman to play in an NHL game. Canada's Manon Rheaume, seen during NHL All-Star media day in February, will join the Los Angeles Kings as a hockey.
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Manon Rheaume. 1972-Canadian hockey player. In 1992, Manon Rheaume became the first woman to play in one of the United States' four major professional sports when she played goal for the National Hockey League's (NHL) Tampa Bay Lightning. Rheaume was also the first woman to play in a major junior hockey game. For much of her career, Rheaume played against boys and men, though she was also a. Early Life. Manon Rheaume was born on February 24, 1972, in Lac Beauport, Quebec, Canada. Hockey was already a huge part of the Rheaume family and Manon was immersed in the sport by the time she could walk. Rheaume's father, Pierre, was a hockey coach who was also in charge of a local outdoor rink. Rheaume also grew up with several brothers.
In Atlanta on December 13, 1992, Manon Rheaume becomes the first woman to play in a regular-season professional hockey game. In the Atlanta Knights' 4-1 loss to Salt Lake City, Rheaume enters at. Manon Rheaume is a Canadian former ice hockey player who last played for the Tampa Bay Lightning as their goaltender. Besides, she also played in Olympic games representing Canadian National Team where she won silver in 1998 Winter Olympics and also a gold medal in the 1992 IIHF Women's World Championship.
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Manon Rhéaume on the bench of her first NHL exhibition game, watching as her team took on the St. Louis Blues on Sept 23, 1992. When then 20-year-old Manon Rhéaume stepped onto the ice 23 years ago this Wednesday, she felt the anxiety that she had experienced all afternoon lift from her shoulders. She felt her heartbeat slow until her nerves. On Sept. 23, 1992, she played against the St. Louis Blues. "I remember the walk from the locker room to the ice. My heart never beat so hard," Rhéaume said. Rhéaume, then 20 years old.
