CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — As Team Kessel skated past Team Steady, 11-10, at the Lemieux Sports Complex in black and gold uniforms for the 2017 NWHL All-Star Game, the sold-out crowd may have gotten a glimpse into the next professional sport to hit Pittsburgh.
The sport of women’s hockey is certainly growing in Pittsburgh, from the many youth teams up to Robert Morris’ nationally-ranked program. And now, after bringing the best of the NWHL to Pittsburgh for a weekend, the professional league has taken note.
“Pittsburgh is a hockey area, obviously. They’ve had success at the NHL level as of late and in the past, so it’s great that they’re supporting the women’s game,” Boston Pride forward Meghan Duggan said before Saturday’s game. “I’ve been to Pittsburgh a few times, and they love sports. It’s awesome to play in a place like this.”
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