Women's hockey sees recent growth in Washington, but still needs more support

One girls hockey team in the Seattle area is playing boys teams in a tournament because of the lack of female teams.

SNOQUALMIE, Wash. — Twelve-year-old Jordan Tomacelli has been skating almost as long as she’s been walking and has dreams of becoming a professional hockey player.

It’s a dream that’s recently grown among women like her. 

A lack of interest and lack of resources has led to few opportunities for women in hockey, but that’s changing.

“It definitely would be really cool to play D1 college and play for team USA, that’s the dream,” Tomacelli said.

Tomacelli currently plays

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