ECHL official Laura Schmidlein

Laura Schmidlein to Make ECHL History as First Female On-Ice Official at Railers Game December 11th

ECHL history will be made on Dec. 11 when the Worcester Railers host the Maine Mariners. For the first time in the 34-year history of the League, a woman will be a part of the officiating crew as Laura Schmidlein will serve as one of the linespeople in the game. Hockey has been an important piece throughout Schmidlein's life, including a four-year collegiate career at Amherst College. Following her graduation in 2019, offic... Full Story