Tereza Vanisova Makes History in PWHL, Records First Gordie Howe Hat Trick

Former University of Maine Black Bear Tereza Vanisova has become a trailblazer in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL), making history in two different ways. On February 20, Vanisova was involved in the league's first recorded fight, trading punches with Boston's Jill Saulnier in a 3-2 overtime loss. Additionally, she scored a Gordie Howe hat trick, becoming the first player in PWHL history to achieve this feat. Vanisova also made history by becoming the first PWHL player to register two hat tricks in the same season.

Key Takeaways:

• Tereza Vanisova is the first player in PWHL history to record a Gordie Howe hat trick, scoring a goal, notching an assist, and being penalized for a fight in the same game.
• Vanisova was also involved in the league's first recorded fight on February 20, trading punches with Boston's Jill Saulnier.
• She became the first PWHL player to register two hat tricks in the same season.
• Vanisova finished as the all-time leading scorer for the University of Maine Black Bears.
• She is also one of seven former Black Bears currently playing in the International Ice Hockey Federation's World Women's Championship.

Statistics:

• February 20: Vanisova scored a Gordie Howe hat trick and was involved in the PWHL's first recorded fight.
• 29 years old: Vanisova's age as of the current year.
• March 22: Vanisova scored a hat trick in a 5-2 win over the New York Sirens.
• 7: Number of former Black Bears currently playing in the International Ice Hockey Federation's World Women's Championship.

Sources:

• the Bangor Daily News (Bangor, Maine) - April 13, 2023
• NHL.COM (Instagram) - February 20, 2023
• Ottawa Charge's Instagram account (Video) - March 22, 2023
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