Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg ICE are proud to announce their partnership with SheIS, a non-profit organization that empowers women in sport at all levels and provides access for young girls to participate in, watch and interact with strong women in sport.
The Winnipeg ICE, in collaboration with SheIS, will be celebrating International Women’s Day on Tuesday March 8th and recognizing women in sport at their game at 7:00pm when the Calgary Hitmen are in town.
Through this partnership with SheIS, the Winnipeg ICE are excited to showcase how ICE players have been impacted by influential women in their lives. We understand the challenges that many women in sport have faced throughout their lives and we want to be a voice of change. We all have a role to play and a commitment to increase the visibility of women in sport both for those who play and those behind the scenes.
The ICE and SheIS are encouraging fans to share stories about influential women in their lives on social media. Be sure to tag SheIS (@TeamSheIS) and the Winnipeg ICE!
“I am proud of the partnership between the ICE and SheIS.” said Erin Petreny, Sales & Game Day Manager with the Winnipeg ICE “Being a woman in sport can have its challenges. Through this partnership we are able to highlight the importance of these conversations not only from women but also from men. By standing up and voicing their support for women in sport, our players are creating a lane for women to gain visibility that male athletes automatically receive.”
We are excited to see where this partnership goes and how we can continue to create space for women in sport on an ongoing basis.