The AP goes behind the scenes at PWHL opener to capture 'the birth of women's hockey'
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.
“Today, I think, is really the birth of women’s hockey. This is the moment,” King said. “It’s special.
