“The league and our players have supported You Can Play since we launched last year and we’re honored to make a formal announcement today,†said NWHL Commissioner Dani Rylan in a press release from the league. “The NWHL is committed to promoting LGBT equality and the respect of all of our athletes, fans, coaches, and staff. Alongside the NHL, AHL, and CWHL, the hockey community can proudly say we are the most inclusive professional sport in the world.â€
