Brigette Lacquette is now the first indigenous woman to scout for an NHL team, by recent hire by the Chicago Blackhawks.
Lacquette has a past with breaking barriers as she became the first Frist Nations woman to play hockey for Canada in the 2018 Winter Olympics. In addition to that, the 29-year-old from Mallard, Manitoba, also played in three world championships over six years in the national women’s team, winning two medals.
Ryan Stewart, Blackhawk’s assistant general manager, offered the job to Lacquette via direct message on Facebook. The Blackhawks were looking to replenish their scouting staff with a more diverse group of people.
Original post by Associated Press
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