Gifted Typist

Many years ago, this typist’s sister played hockey.

Back in those days, they didn’t have organized hockey for girls, so my sister faked it.

She pretended to be a guy by changing her name slightly. She was tomboy-ish anyway, and young enough go to and leave the game in her gear.

No one knew the difference and she played with the best of them. And loved it.

When the team reached the play-offs, she dropped out in case she was caught. The team would have been disqualified because she was a girl.

That was in the 70s.

My sister’s daughter now plays hockey on scholarship in an Ontario league. She doesn’t have to fake it.

Girl’s hockey has come a long way.

Tonight’s Canadian Women’s Olympic hockey gold was a win my sister will celebrate.

Hopefully it will inspire all girls who like the game and now have a chance to play it.

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