Manon Rheaume was born in Canada February 2, 1972. The daughter of a hockey coach, she began to play at the age of 5 years. She loved hockery and played well. She was the 1st girl to play in the Annual Quebec Peewee Hockey Tournament. She went on to become the 1st woman goaltender to play professionally with the Tampa Bay Lightening of the National Hockey League. If you want the whole story read the book: "Manon : alone in t front of the net". Submitted by Dawn Monroe.

Posted on Sunday March 19, 2000.