Category: Boston Pride

  • NWHL News and Notes – August 13th, 2019

    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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  • NWHL News and Notes – August 2nd, 2019

    NWHL News and Notes – August 2nd, 2019

    Today in the NWHL we had three big signings for the 2019-20 Season.

     

    First we have the Boston Pride signing forward Alyssa Wohlfeiler to a one year contract.

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    Wohlfeiher, who played for the Connecticut Whale during the inaugural NWHL season, was EC Bergkamener Bären’s (Frauen-Bundesliga in Germany) leading goal scorer last season where she scored 29 goals and recorded a total of 55 points in 27 games.

     

    Then the Buffalo Beauts would announce that they have signed University of Toronto captain Becki Bowering to a one year contract.

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    Bowering, 23, will be playing in her first season in the NWHL and with the Buffalo Beauts.

     

    Then the Minnesota Whitecaps announced that they have signed forward Meghan Lorence.

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    Lorence, who went to Whitecaps games when she was younger, played for the University of Minnesota winning three NCAA National Championships in four seasons. Lorence also recorded 102 points (50-52-102) in 158 games with the golden Gophers. This will be Lorence’s first season with both the Whitecaps and NWHL.

     

    No player slaries were disclosed in today’s announcements.

     

    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.

  • NWHL News and Notes – July 29th, 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:

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    **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.

  • NWHL News and Notes – July 25th, 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.

     

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    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.

  • NWHL News and Notes – July 17th, 2019

    NWHL News and Notes – July 17th, 2019

    Today in the NWHL it was announced that on Saturday, September 21st at 6p ET, the Boston Pride will take on Merrimack in an exhibition matchup.

     

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    This is the third exhibition game announced for the Pride heading into the 2019-20 season.

     

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

    *Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

  • NWHL News and Notes – July 11th, 2019

    NWHL News and Notes – July 11th, 2019

    Today in the NWHL we had two major announcements today.

     

    Forst it was announced that the Boston Pride will be taking on Boston University on Friday, September 27th at 7p EST.

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    Then the NWHL announced that they are partnering with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday, August 16th for street hockey and on-ice clinics at the Brandon Ice Sports Forum.

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    Hosting the women’s hockey clinics will be Lightning Made, the Lightning Community Hockey Department that is growing the game at all ages, genders, and levels. Serving as guest coaches representing the NWHL will be Taylor Accursi, a member of the Buffalo Beauts last season, and Mallory Souliotis who will be returning to the Boston Pride next season.

     

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

    *Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

  • NWHL News and Notes – July 9th, 2019

    NWHL News and Notes – July 9th, 2019

    Today in the NWHL the preseason exhibition game announcements continue.

     

    The Boston Pride will be taking on Northeastern University on Saturday, September 28th at 2p EST.

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

    *Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

  • TXHT Podcast 2018-19 Season Finale

    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.

  • NWHL News and Notes – June 24th, 2019

    NWHL News and Notes – June 24th, 2019

    Today in the NWHL both the Boston Pride and Minnesota Whitecaps re-signed players for the 2019-20 season.

     

    First for the Pride they re-signed defender Lauren Kelly to a one year contract.

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    Kelly becomes the fifth defender to sign with the Pride for the 2019-20 season. She will also be entering second season with the team.

     

    Then the Whitecaps re-signed Brooke White-Lancette to a one year contract.

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    White-Lancette will be entering her second season with the Whitecaps in the NWHL and 16th overall with the franchise.

     

    Both players did not have their salaries 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.

  • NWHL News and Notes – June 20th, 2019

    NWHL News and Notes – June 20th, 2019

    Today in the NWHL, we had one announcement today that Boston Pride has re-signed forward McKenna Brand for the 2019-20 season.

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    Brand, who will be entering her second season with the Pride and the NWHL, scored 6 goals and 11 assists for 17 points in her rookie season in 2018-19, and ranked fifth overall in scoring in the NWHL. Brand’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.