As the game continues to evolve, women's hockey garners a larger spotlight.
The All-Star spotlight, for instance.
Many of the players showcased on a national stage during Friday night's inaugural Elite Women's 3-on-3 game will soon display that same speed, skill, and on-ice acumen in Arizona.
It was an unparalleled event for the NHL, which introduced a new element to the Skills portion of All-Star weekend to feature some of the best female players representing the United States and Canada.
Eight of the 20 players that participated in the game are among the many players confirmed to visit Arizona in March as a part of the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association Dream Gap Tour, with more expected to commit.
Elite Women's 3-on-3 Shines; PWHPA Showcase Comes to Arizona in March
Eight of the 20 women who played in Friday's game at All-Star Skills are confirmed to visit Arizona with the PWHPA March 6-8
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