Antigonish teen to become 1st female to play in Maritime's junior A hockey league

Rhyah Stewart is on the verge of making Nova Scotia hockey history. The 17-year-old goalie has signed with the West Kent Steamers of the Maritime Junior Hockey League and will become the first female player to ever play in the league.

Antigonish teen to become 1st female to play in Maritime's junior A hockey league
A hockey goalkeeper is seen defending the net as a player tries to score a goal.

Rhyah Stewart is on the verge of making Nova Scotia hockey history. The 17-year-old goalie has signed with the West Kent Steamers of the Maritime Junior Hockey League and will become the first female player to ever play in the league.