NHL All-Star inclusion highlights stellar growth period for still-divided women’s pro hockey

NHL Seattle scout and Hockey Hall of Famer Cammi Granato will coach a U.S. squad against Canada this Friday as part of NHL All-Star Game festivities in St. Louis. Meanwhile, Snohomish native Lexi Bender just made her second All-Star Game in the professional NWHL at a time of unprecedented growth for that league and the women's game in general.