Tennis legend Billie Jean King scores from center ice at Blackhawks game

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Shoot The Puck: Billie Jean King

By Dan O'Leary

@DanOLeary25 NHL.com Staff Writer

October 19, 2019

Hockey, anyone?

Tennis legend Billie Jean King may have been trying her hand at a different sport than the one that made her a household name, but she showed she can play a little hockey.

An unforgettable night at the @NHLBlackhawks game. Congratulations on the win in OT! 🏒 @PWHPA #PressureIsAPrivilege https://t.co/T9M8gmR0KM
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) October 19, 2019

The Chicago Blackhawks gave King the chance to shoot from center ice during their intermission contest and she buried it.
King's attempt slipped through the right side of the blocked off net which has just three small openings to fit a puck through.
The left-handed shot, wearing a custom Blackhawks No. 1 jersey, calmly stepped up to the red line and nailed it.
King earned applause from United States Women's Ice Hockey Team forward Hilary Knight for the score.

Reminder: @BillieJeanKing is the 🐐. She just picked up a hockey stick for the first time @NHLBlackhawks game and won a free trip by netting a shot from the red line. #DreamGapTour
— Hilary Knight (@HilaryKnight) October 19, 2019

Puck, set, match.

Tennis legend Billie Jean King scores from center ice at Blackhawks game

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