I don’t have real-time access to the latest news right now. Here’s what’s verifiable about Manon Rhéaume and the film project over the past several years, with pointers you can follow for the latest updates.
Direct answer
- There isn’t a widely reported “latest news” item in mainstream outlets about Manon Rhéaume as of now. Her historical milestone as the first and only woman to play in an NHL game remains the defining recent reference, with ongoing interest in her life story and related film projects.[2][5]
Context and background
- Manon Rhéaume made history in 1992 by playing in an NHL preseason game for the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the first woman to appear in an NHL game, a milestone that has continued to be cited in profiles and retrospectives.[2]
- A feature film project titled Between the Pipes has been discussed for years, aiming to dramatize her life from childhood through her NHL appearance, with various updates on casting and production plans over time.[1][3]
- The National Film Board of Canada hosts a documentary portrait of Rhéaume titled Manon Rhéaume: Woman Behind the Mask, which situates her impact within the broader context of women in hockey and includes archival interviews and historical context.[5]
Where to look for the latest
- Official pages and recent news from major hockey outlets (NHL.com and ESPN’s hockey coverage) often carry up-to-date interviews or anniversary features related to Rhéaume’s career and advocacy.[3][7][2]
- The NFB collection page for the documentary provides a solid baseline on the film’s historical framing and may have new updates or related materials.[5]
- Her official site and affiliated filmmakers’ pages frequently post production timelines and casting news for any upcoming film releases or screenings.[4]
If you want, I can:
- Pull a fresh set of recent news results and summarize what’s new.
- Track down the latest official statements from the film producers or Rhéaume’s team and provide a concise update with citations.
Sources
In 1992, Manon Rhéaume, a young woman from Lac Beauport, Québec, made history as the first and only female ever to play in the National Hockey League. Manon Rhéaume: Woman Behind the Mask is an intimate portrait of this remarkable goalie who just wanted the chance to play hockey. Filmmaker Wendy Hill-Tout charts Rhéaume’s rise from her first forays onto the neighbourhood rink to her struggles to play professional hockey with men. Having endured intense media pressure and the loneliness of the...
collection.nfb.caThe Official Site of Manon Rhéaume, The First Woman of Hockey™
www.manonrheaume33.comGoalie discusses breaking hockey's gender barrier, journey to NHL
www.nhl.comBekannt aus: Between the Pipes, Manon Rheaume: The Woman Behind the Mask, Olympische Winterspiele Nagano 1998
www.imdb.comKnown for: Between the Pipes, Manon Rheaume: The Woman Behind the Mask, Nagano 1998: XVIII Olympic Winter Games
www.imdb.comManon Rheaume became the first - and so far, only - woman to ever appear in an NHL pre-season game when she suited up for the Tampa Bay Lightning 23 years ago. Her story will hit the big screen in an indie film about her life that will begin filming in the winter.
thehockeynews.comManon Rheaume 1972- Canadian hockey player Source for information on Rheaume, Manon: Notable Sports Figures dictionary.
www.encyclopedia.comGoalie became first female to play in NHL game more than 26 years ago
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