Women Hockey Players Fight for Their Own Viable Pro League

The transcript discusses the Dream Gap Tour, highlighting the challenges faced by female hockey players due to the lack of a professional league that pays a living wage. Kendall Coyne Schofield emphasizes the need for a sustainable league, drawing parallels with the WNBA's support system. The conversation also touches on the role of sponsors and the influence of Billie Jean King in advocating for women's sports. The ultimate goal is to establish a Women's Hockey League (WHL) by 2020.

What is the primary goal of the Dream Gap Tour?

• To celebrate past Olympic victories

• To showcase the skills of female hockey players

• To promote men's hockey

• To organize a new men's league

What is a major issue with the current women's hockey leagues according to Kendall Coyne Schofield?

• They are too competitive

• They lack professional standards and living wages

• They have too many players

• They are only for beginners

What does Kendall Coyne Schofield suggest is necessary for a viable women's professional league?

• More players

• Better training facilities

• Infrastructure and resources

• Fewer teams

What kind of relationship does the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association want with the NHL?

• A sister-brother organization relationship

• A competitive rivalry

• A merger into one league

• No relationship at all

How does the WNBA serve as a model for women's hockey?

• By excluding international players

• By receiving support from the NBA

• By having fewer teams

• By focusing only on local games

Which companies are mentioned as sponsors of the Dream Gap Tour?

• New Balance and Wilson

• Under Armour and Puma

• Adidas and Billie Jean King's organization

• Nike and Reebok

What lesson did the players learn from Billie Jean King?

• To focus on individual achievements

• To work independently

• To avoid sponsorships

• To unite and have a collective voice