Hakstol supports women's national team in dispute with USA Hockey

Add an NHL head coach to the list of people siding with the U.S. women's national hockey team in its ongoing wage battle.

Philadelphia Flyers bench boss Dave Hakstol tweeted his support for the squad Saturday morning.

I support the the women of the US National Team who are fighting for equitable support-competitors/role models #BeBoldForChange

- dave hakstol (@hakstol2) March 25, 2017

The NHLPA, MLBPA, and other women's hockey players have all voiced solidarity with the U.S. team, which is threatening to stay home from the upcoming World Championship if their dispute isn't resolved.

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Hakstol became the first NCAA head coach to leave the collegiate ranks for an NHL head coaching position since 1982 when he departed the University of North Dakota for the Flyers in 2015.

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