Harrison Browne was the first transgender athlete in North American professional sports. During his three seasons in the National Women’s Hockey League, Harrison fought for change and helped form the first transgender policy in professional sports, which was created to aid both trans men and trans women in their participation. A trailblazer and pioneer for 2SLGBTQI+ rights, Harrison represented Canada at the 2011 IIHF World Women’s U18 Championship and has worked with You Can Play as an advocate for athletes in hockey, in addition being recognized by The Hockey News for his hard work and dedication in the sport.