The American Hockey League has created a path for women to one day officiate in the NHL.
Ten women are on the roster to officiate AHL contests during the 2021-22 season, the league told ESPN's Emily Kaplan. Katie Guay will get the first assignment, refereeing Saturday's matchup between the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
The women have officiating experience across all levels, including the Olympics and World Championships, in men's and women's college hockey and in NHL prospect tournaments.
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