BREAKING: Winnipeg Jets Announce Historic Female Signing
Photo credit: Mariah Fujimagari on Instagram
Just moments ago, the Winnipeg Jets made a historic announcement
Jets' ECHL Affiliate Signs First Female Player
In a major announcement, it was revealed that Mariah Fujimagari, a talented female goaltender, has officially signed an Emergency Backup Goalie contract with the Norfolk Admirals, the ECHL affiliate team of the Jets.
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"Note: In uniform as the emergency backup goaltender for @NorfolkAdmirals in tonight's game at @RailersHC is Mariah Fujimagari. After attending training camp w/ @KalamazooWings, this'll be her first time on the bench for a regular-season ECHL game."
Fujimagari's journey in the ECHL began last summer when she attended the training camp of the Kalamazoo Wings, the ECHL affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks, on a tryout contract. She even participated in an exhibition game.
However, she won't be seen on the ice tonight unless the starting goalie gets injured of ejected.
As reported on Hockey Latest - BREAKING: Jets Organization Make History By Signing A Female Player
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