Megan Heyhurst makes history as first female SJHL play-by-play announcer
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At the end of 2021, Megan Heyhurst wrote her name in the books making history in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) as the first female play-by-play announcer.
In recent years, women have been making history in the sports world. At the end of 2021, Megan Heyhurst wrote her name in the books.
On Dec. 20, 2021, Heyhurst made history in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL).
“Talking to the SJHL today it appears right now that I actually am the first woman to call a game,” she said on her very first broadcast with the La Ronge Ice Wolves.
It happened almost by chance.
Already a part of the Ice Wolves organization, she was asked to step in as play-by-play announcer halfway through the 2021-2022 season.
She was a hit, and her husband Mike even joined in as her colour commentator, and will be by her side for the rest of the season.
“At the end of the hockey game people were yelling and cheering at us and said we needed to do it again,” said Megan.
However, she does a lot more for the team than just play-by-play.
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