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NWHL News and Notes – August 13th, 2019

Today in the NWHL we had three big signings today as we inch closer to the 2019-20 seaaon.

First we have the Boston Pride who announced that they have signed forward Marisa Raspa.

Raspa, 23, played four seasons at RPI for a total of 131 games. The rugged forward will be joining a very deep forward group in Boston. This will be Raspa’s first season in the NWHL and with the Pride.

Then the Connecticut Whale announced that they have signed goaltender Cassandra Goyette to a one year deal.

Goyette, who graduated from Nichols College this past Spring, had a 1.42 goals against average and a .952 save percentage in 21 games during her senior season this past season. This will be Goyette’s first season in the NWHL and with the Whale.

Lastly, the Minnesota Whitecaps announced that they have signed forward Stephanie Anderson to a one year deal.

Anderson, who spent the last two seasons playing in China in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League, had 8 goals and 9 assists for 17 points in 28 games in 2017-18 with the Kunlun Red Star. Then she had 5 goals and three assists for 8 points in 28 games for Shenzhen KRS Vanke Rays last season. This will be Anderson’s first season in the NWHL and with the Whitecaps.

All players will partake in the 50 percent cut of revenue from league sponsorship and media deals. Plus they will also receive 15 percent of revenue from apparel sold with their name on it.

TXHT will continue to provide NWHL coverage as more signings are announced.

*Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

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August 13, 2019
NWHL News and Notes – August 7th, 2019

Today in the NWHL we had two more announcements for the Buffalo Beauts and Connecticut Whale.

First up for the Beauts they signed Amherst, NY native Emma Ruggiero for the 2019-20 season.

Ruggiero, Buffalo State’s captain and leading scorer, has spent her entire life in the Buffalo hockey scene. This will be Ruggiero’s first season with the Beauts and in the NWHL.

Then for the Whale they would re-sign another core player from last season as Sarah Hughson will be returning for the 2019-20 season.

Hughson, who is entering her second season with both the Whale and in the NWHL, played in 12 games last season for the Whale.

All players will partake in the 50 percent cut of revenue from league sponsorship and media deals. Plus they will also receive 15 percent of revenue from apparel sold with their name on it.

TXHT will continue to provide NWHL coverage as more signings are announced.

*Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

August 7, 2019
NWHL News and Notes – August 6th, 2019

Today in the NWHL both the Buffalo Beauts and the Connecticut Whale added to their rosters for the 2019-20 season.

First with the Beauts, they signed forward Cassidy MacPherson to a one year deal.

MacPherson is a strong two way forward who played for Providence in 146 games from 2015 to 2019. She would record 25 goals and 53 assists for 78 points. This will be MacPherson’s first season both with the Beauts and in the NWHL.

Then the Whale would re-sign forward Kayla Meneghin to a one year deal.

Meneghin, who played 10 games for the Whale last season in her rookie campaign, will be entering her second season with the team and in the NWHL.

All players will partake in the 50 percent cut of revenue from league sponsorship and media deals. Plus they will also receive 15 percent of revenue from apparel sold with their name on it.

TXHT will continue to provide NWHL coverage as more signings are announced.

*Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

August 6, 2019
NWHL News and Notes – August 1st, 2019

Today in the NWHL a pair of signings were announced for the 2019-20 season.

First the Connecticut Whale announced that they have signed Emma Vlasic for the 2019-20 season.

Vlasic served as the captain during her senior year at Yale. Vlasic also recorded 46 points in 114 games for Yale. This will be Vlasic’s first season in the NWHL and with the Whale.

Then the Buffalo Beauts announced that they have signed defender Megan Delay for the 2019-20 season.

Delay was a member of the 2018 Clarkson Cup Champion Markham thunder, which was also her rookie season in the CWHL. This will mark Delay’s first contract with the NWHL and first with the Beauts.

Both player’s salaries were not disclosed.

All players will partake in the 50 percent cut of revenue from league sponsorship and media deals. Plus they will also receive 15 percent of revenue from apparel sold with their name on it.

TXHT will continue to provide NWHL coverage as more signings are announced.

*Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

August 1, 2019
NWHL News and Notes – July 29th, 2019
Today the NWHL has revealed the full expanded schedule for the 2019-20 regular season.

Some key notes in today’s announcement:
1. The Buffalo Beauts will now have Northtown Center in Amherst, NY as their new home “feature rink”.
2. The Metropolitain Riveters will play at ProSkate in Monmouth Junction, NJ.
3. The Minnesota Whitecaps will once again call TRIA Rink home this season, while the Boston Pride will be at Warrior Ice Arena again this season.
4. The Isobel Cup Champion Whitecaps will begin their defense with back to back games on Oct. 12th and 13th when they host the Riveters.
5. There are two midseason games listed as “To Be Announced” – Dec. 28th when the Beauts host the Riveters, and then on Feb. 1st when the Whale host the Riveters. The NWHL plans to have special events at unique venues in the local communities for those two games. Details will be announced soon.
Here are the Schedules by team:

**Buffalo Beauts Schedule Graphic added at 724p ET.

TXHT will continue to provide NWHL coverage as more signings are announced.

*Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.
July 29, 2019
NWHL News and Notes – July 25th, 2019

Today in NWHL news the home openers for both the Metropolitan Riveters and Connecticut Whale have been announced.

On Saturday October 5th, 2019 in celebration of the IIHF World Girls’ Hockey Weekend the NWHL’s Riveters and Whale will have their respective home openers following their respective rinks Try Hockey for Free events presented by the Junior Rangers Girls’ Hockey program.

The one hour events will be led by stars of the Riveters and Whale, along with other top Women’s Hockey players based in the New York tri-state area. These two events will be part of a total of 13 taking place that weekend.

At Danbury Arena in Danbury, CT at 1140a ET the Try Hockey for Free Clinic will take place, then at 230p ET the Connecticut Whale will host the Buffalo Beauts.

At the ProSkate Ice Arena in Monmouth Junction, NJ at 130p ET the Try Hockey for Free Clinic will take place, then will be followed by the Metropolitan Riveters hosting the Boston Pride at 4p ET.

TXHT will have full game recaps of both games on Saturday October 5th, 2019.

TXHT will continue to provide NWHL coverage as more signings are announced.

*Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

July 25, 2019
NWHL News and Notes – July 15th, 2019

Today in the NWHL we had another preseason game announced for the Minnesota Whitecaps, and the Connecticut Whale signed another player for the 2019-20 campaign.

First it was announced that the Whitecaps will be facing off with the University of Minnesota Duluth on Saturday, September 28th, 2019 at 5p ET/4p CT.

This is the second exhibition game announced for the Whitecaps leading into the 2019-20 season.

Then it was announced that the Whale have re-signed forward Grace Klienbach.

Klienbach, who originally played for the Whale during the 2017-18 season, is returning for her second stint with the team and second stint in the NWHL.

All players will partake in the 50 percent cut of revenue from league sponsorship and media deals. Plus they will also receive 15 percent of revenue from apparel sold with their name on it.

TXHT will continue to provide NWHL coverage as more signings are announced.

*Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

July 15, 2019
NWHL News and Notes – July 8th, 2019

Today in the NWHL we were given amazing news in regards to some preseason action that will be taking place this September.

First on July 5th the NWHL announced that the Connecticut Whale will take on the University of Connecticut on Saturday 28th at 3p EST.

Then this morning the NWHL announced two more preseason games.

First you will have the Metropolitan Riveters take on Long Island University on Saturday September 28th at 745p EST in what will be the first time ever an NWHL team and a D1 Women’s Hockey team play a game on Long Island.

Then it was announced that the Minnesota Whitecaps will take on the University of Minnesota on Sunday September 22nd at 2p CST.

Then in NWHL news, it has been announced that the home rink for the Connecticut Whale will be Danbury Arena located in Fairfield County.

The Whale will hold all of their practices and have all of their home games at Danbury Arena for the 2019-20 season.

TXHT will continue to provide NWHL coverage as more signings are announced.

*Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

July 8, 2019
TXHT Podcast 2018-19 Season Finale

The TXHT podcast is back with Serious Hockey Talk for Serious Hockey Fans!

Part 1:

Michael is joined by Russell Hartman and Aryan Weisenfeld as they talk about the St. Louis Blues, playing with injuries, the 2019 NHL Draft, and some rambling amongst friends.

Part 2:

For our final part of the 2018-19 Season Finale for the TXHT Podcast Michael is joined by Nate Oliver as they talk Women’s Hockey and the crazy offseason that it has had this Spring/Summer.

The TXHT Podcast will be returning in September.

This week’s episode was recorded on Tuesday June 25th, and Tuesday July 2nd, 2019.

Opening Music: “Human Chess” by Crimson Orchid

Have a question you want answered on the show? Ask us! Comment on here or on one of our Social Media outlets, and we’ll answer it.

July 3, 2019
NWHL News and Notes – June 17th, 2019

Today in the NWHL the Connecticut Whale announced a new signing for the 2019-20 season.

The Whale have signed UMass Boston’s leading scorer Jane Morrisette to a one year deal.

Morrisette participated in the Whale’s free agent training camp a couple of weeks ago and impressed General Manager Bray Ketchum with her determination. Morrisette’s salary was not disclosed.

All players will partake in the 50 percent cut of revenue from league sponsorship and media deals. Plus they will also receive 15 percent of revenue from apparel sold with their name on it.

TXHT will continue to provide NWHL coverage as more signings are announced.

*Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

June 17, 2019