The first woman to play in any of North America's four major professional sports leagues — signed a professional contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 1992 and played in an NHL pre-season game, a moment that changed women's sport history.
The first woman to play in any of North America's four major professional sports leagues — signed a professional contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 1992 and played in an NHL pre-season game, a moment that changed women's sport history. Ice hockey combines exceptional skating, physical toughness and split-second decision-making across a demanding professional season. Career highlights included First woman to play in NHL (pre-season 1992), Olympic Silver 1998, IIHF Women's World Championship Gold x2. What distinguished Manon was consistency of performance at the highest level — competing with and against the very best while maintaining standards across an extended career in ice hockey. Manon's career stands as a testament to the dedication that sustained excellence in ice hockey demands across many years of competition.
First woman to play in NHL (pre-season 1992)
Career Honours
- First woman to play in NHL (pre-season 1992)
- Olympic Silver 1998
- IIHF Women's World Championship Gold x2
- Pioneer of women in professional sport