The NHL has initiated a significant move for gender inclusivity within the sport. <h2> NHL Advances Gender Inclusivity with a Significant Update</h2> <img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/368102.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /> A recent development reported by Mark Spector, a journalist from Sportsnet, indicates that a change happened in the NHL. On a recent broadcast, he discussed the possibility of seeing the first female referee in an NHL match in the near future. This change is underscored by the NHL's decision to replace the term linesmen with linesperson, suggesting a move towards breaking the gender barrier in officiating roles. So, here's something new on the NHL game sheets these days. Linespersons. Does this portend that Kirsten Welsh, a promising AHL linesperson is soon to break the barrier as an NHL official? Stay tuned... <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/SportsnetSpec/status/1749992993451561431?'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> Kirsten Welsh, who is currently working in the AHL, might be a key influence behind the NHL's wording change. Do you believe Kirsten Welsh will have the opportunity to officiate an NHL game soon? As seen on Markerzone - <a href='https://www.markerzone.com/news/index.php?no=327551' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Breaking News: NHL Introduces Major Gender Inclusivity Change</a>