Whitecaps Make History With First Professional Women's Hockey Game in Minnesota
The Minnesota Whitecaps and the NWHL's Boston Pride prepare to square off in the first-ever women’s professional hockey game played in Minnesota on Saturday night at Ridder Arena. Credit: Peter Odney.
A modest but enthusiastic crowd took in the first professional women’s hockey game played in Minnesota on Saturday night at Ridder Arena.
Fans managed to make themselves heard before the opening face-off. Due to technical difficulties, the national anthem could not be played over the sound system. The crowd then took it upon itself to sing the the Star-Spangled Banner, kicking off the game with a roar.
Despite a 5-1 loss for the native Minnesota Whitecaps, coached by former Duluth Denfeld and University of Minnesota goaltender Robb Stauber, the fans should remember being a part of the sport’s rich history and this monumental moment.
The Lundeen family of St. Cloud, Minn., were in attendance on Saturday night, supporting their favorite player, the Whitecaps’ Anne Schleper. Schleper is also from St. Cloud, and played her collegiate hockey at the University of Minnesota. Credit: Peter O
Shakopee’s Anna Wosika and her children Cooper (age 6) and Piper (4 months) loved the action on Saturday night. “It’s great for women to finally be able to play (at the professional level),” Anna said. Credit: Peter Odney.
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