No you don't have to respond. I don't care about your opinion because you have no clue what you are talking about. You newbees are the ones ruining this forum.
Never heard of her, but Google knows everything. What would she say? That she made it quicker than most because she was more talented. There is always one that stands out in any sport. So you're comparing the quantity and competitiveness of men and women ice hockey. I think there is a big difference and the road to moving up is quite different.
Try having an East & West division since the cities are so spread out. Driving 60 minutes for games and practices is nothing plus its all rural xways with hardly any traffic.
Try driving every other weekend from Chicago to Detroit to play in a AAA league which I did for quite a few years. With Canada so close I can't believe hardly any teams travel there to play games.
You have to go where the competition is.
If you want to be the best you have to play with and against the best.