Blowing the Whistle: An Australian Linesperson’s Journey to the World Stage

When Beth Bowshall first pulled on the black-and-white stripes in 2011, she never imagined the places it would take her. Just a year later, she was already working her first National Championship. Since then, her whistle has echoed not only across Australian rinks but international arenas – from Sweden to Denmark to Asia.
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