Breaking Barriers: Manon Rhéaume's Enduring Legacy in Hockey Manon Rhéaume, a trailblazing figure in the world of hockey, continues to make history as the general manager of the PWHL's Montreal Force. In 1992, she became the first woman to take to the ice in an NHL game, shattering a glass ceiling that had long excluded women from professional hockey. Now, more than three decades later, Rhéaume remains a pioneering force in the sport, pushing the boundaries of what is possible for women in hockey. With her appointment as general manager, she is helping to shape the future of the PWHL, a league that has become a beacon of opportunity for female players around the world.


First woman to appear in NHL game continues to build legacy as a PWHL general manager  Toronto Star