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AJ Mleczko

Hitting in Women’s Hockey: Why Not?

Nathaniel Oliver | September 11, 2020

Occasionally I will be asked for my thoughts as to whether hitting (bodychecking) should be allowed in women’s hockey. For those unfamiliar with the rules for the women’s game, while…

Categories Women's Hockey

Islanders Setting Example for Women in Sports Media

Jon Zella | March 8, 2020

For the New York Islanders, celebrating women goes far beyond International Women’s Day. In fact, their MSG broadcast features three women in prominent roles, a first for a professional sports…

Categories New York Islanders, Women's Hockey

AJ Mleczko Talks Women’s and Isles Hockey With THW

Nathaniel Oliver | December 24, 2018

During her playing days, AJ Mleczko represented the United States at the first two Winter Olympics to include women’s hockey. Having won a gold medal at the 1998 Nagano Games,…

Categories New York Islanders, Women's Hockey

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