Life After Sports - The First Woman of Hockey - Manon Rheaume

Manon Rheaume • 1st First Woman to Play in the NHL | Olympian | Keynote Speaker | LA Kings Hockey Operations & Prospect Advisor First Woman to Play in the NHL | Olympian | Keynote Speaker | LA Kings Hockey Operations & Prospect Advisor

July 31, 2025

Grateful for this conversation with Janine Charron.

“Why not me?” isn’t just a question. It’s a mindset. A decision to keep showing up, keep working, and keep believing, even when the path isn’t clear.

Whatever you’re chasing, I hope you keep going. You don’t need permission to believe in yourself.

Thank you again for sharing my story Janine Charron!

✨WHY NOT ME✨ - The First Woman of Hockey Manon Rheaume

She didn’t just break barriers. She mastered her craft until the noise didn’t matter.

In 1992, Manon Rhéaume became the first woman to ever play in the NHL.
Not because she was trying to make a statement—but because she was the right person for the job.

Her mindset?
“Why not me?”

She didn’t let doubt define her. She let discipline speak louder. She didn’t chase applause. She chased excellence—until history had no choice but to take notice.

That’s the thing about dreams: Sometimes only you can see them. And sometimes… that’s enough.

So the next time you feel underestimated, overlooked, or out of place, remember this:

“Why not me?” isn’t just a question. It’s a decision to believe in what you’re building—even when no one else can see it yet.

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