The panelists shared their paths to where they are today, the value of mentorship, advice for the next generation of women in sports, and much more! In fact, Blake Bolden started her girls mentorship program, emBolden her, earlier this month, which serves 13-16 year old girls looking to learn how to be bold!
Pre-game, players donned warm-up jerseys that were made available to the public via auction, ultimately raising nearly $20K for the
Kings Care Foundation.
These jersey highlighted three girls youth hockey programs dedicated to growing the game and empowering young girls: the LA Lions, Power Project and The Empowerment Effect.
Leaders and athletes from each organization were also recognized in the arena during the 2nd intermission for their commitment to supporting girls across Los Angeles.
Click
here
to watch the LA Lions see their logo on a Kings jersey for the first time!
Players from the Empowerment Effect joined LA Kings starters on the
blue line
during the performance of the National Anthem.
The Kings welcomed three women who help shape the face of the sports industry to participate in the ceremonial puck drop, including two representatives from the professional women's sports leagues in LA, the Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA) and Angel City Football Club (NWSL).
From left to right: Manon Rhéaume, the first woman to play in the NHL and current LA Kings Hockey Operations/Prospect; Bianca Henninger, retired NWSL and Mexican National Team Goalkeeper and current ACFC Sr. Manager Client Hospitality; Vanessa Shay, President of the LA Sparks.
The night's youth hockey intermission showcased three girls players on the California Bears Hockey 8u team - Katherine, Sascha and Mina.
Angel City FC and LA Sparks players were also highlighted throughout the night in a variety of activations, including a post-win jersey swap with ACFC players and Sean Durzi! Click
here
to check out the durzi-swap!
To learn more about a few outstanding women within the LA Kings Organization, click
here
.
The LA Kings continue to support Women's History Month and will be hosting the PWHPA Championship this Saturday, March 11th at Toyota Sports Performance Center in El Segundo. The PWHPA was established to promote, advance, and support a viable professional women's ice hockey league in North America.
