Fabienne Peter (ice hockey)
| Fabienne Peter | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | 3 October 1985 | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Played for | EHC Basel Ladies | ||
| Playing career | 2018–2020 | ||
Fabienne Peter (born 3 October 1985) is a Swiss retired ice hockey player. She played with EHC Basel Ladies in the SWHL C during 2018 to 2020.
In autumn 2018, Peter became the first transgender woman to play in a Swiss ice hockey league.[1] In response to her application to join the women's team of EHC Basel, the Swiss Ice Hockey Association unanimously adopted a policy that allowed transgender players to take part in the sport, based on the guidelines of the International Olympic Committee.[2][3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ Vandenbrouck, Nicole (16 September 2018). "Das ist die erste Transfrau im Schweizer Eishockey". Blick (in German). Retrieved 4 November 2018.
- ^ Stettler, Calvin (4 November 2018). "Garderobenwechsel". SonntagsZeitung (in German). Retrieved 4 November 2018.
- ^ Faulhaber, Daniel (3 September 2018). "Fabienne Peter ist die erste Transfrau im Schweizer Eishockey". TagesWoche (in German). Retrieved 4 November 2018.
- ^ "In der Männergarderobe fühlte ich mich unwohl". 20 Minuten (in Swiss High German). 7 September 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
External links
[edit]- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com
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