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  • PHF Weekend Recap – Extra Busy Week

    PHF Weekend Recap – Extra Busy Week

    Welcome to the TXHT PHF Weekend Recap for the Weekend of Saturday, January 14th through Wednesday, January 18th, 2023, plus news coming out of the weekend.

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    Saturday, January 14th, 2023

    Game #1 – Montreal Force v. Connecticut Whale

    • In Pittsburgh the Connecticut Whale would play host to the Montreal Force, and in the first period Katerina Mrazova and Melissa Samoskevich would strike for the Whale while Ann-Sophie Bettez and Samantha Isbell would score for the Force for the 2-2 tie. In the second period Kennedy Marchment would score for the Whale to retake the lead, but Bettez would net her second of the game to tie the game up at three for the Force. Then in the third period Marchment would net her second of the game for the Whale, but Bettez would complete the hat trick while Brooke Stacey would net the game winner for the Force as they would defeat the Whale 5-4.
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    Game #2 – Minnesota Whitecaps v. Metropolitan Riveters

    • At the American Dream the Metropolitan Riveters would play host to the Minnesota Whitecaps, and after a scoreless first period Sarah Forster would open the scoring for the Riveters, but goals from Stephanie Anderson and Brittyn Fleming would give the Whitecaps the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period Kelly Babstock would score for the Rivs, but an earlier tally from Jonna Albers would give the Whitecaps the 3-2 victory over the Riveters.
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    Game #3 – Buffalo Beauts v. Boston Pride

    • In Boston the Pride would take on the Buffalo Beauts, and in the first period Jillian Dempsey would score to give the Pride the 1-0 lead. In the second period McKenna Brand would net a pair of goals to grow the Pride’s lead to three. Then in the third period the flood gates would open as Allie Thunstrom would score a pair of goals while Christina Putigna, Loren Gabel, and Olivia Zafuto would score to give the Pride the dominating 8-0 victory over the Beauts.
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    Sunday, January 15th, 2023

    Game #1 – Minnesota Whitecaps v. Metropolitan Riveters

    • Back in New Jersey the Metropolitan Riveters would look to bounce back against the Minnesota Whitecaps, and after a scoreless first period Sarah Bujold would open the scoring for the Rivs, but goals from Liz Schepers, Sidney Morin, and Natalie Snodgrass would give the Whitecaps the 3-1 lead. Then in the third period Denisa Krizova would score to give the Whitecaps the 4-1 victory over the Riveters to sweep the weekend series.
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    Game #2 – Buffalo Beauts v. Boston Pride

    • Back in Boston the Pride look to continue their winning ways against the Buffalo Beauts, and in the first period Allie Thunstrom would score shorthanded for the Pride to take the 1-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Courtney Maud would score on the powerplay for the Beauts to tie the game at one and force overtime. In the extra frame Thunstrom would net her second of the game to give the Pride the 2-1 victory over the Beauts.
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    Tuesday, January 17th, 2023

    Game #1 – Buffalo Beauts v. Connecticut Whale

    • On a Tuesday night the Connecticut Whale would play host to the Buffalo Beauts as they make up their two game series that was postponed earlier in the season due to weather, and after a scoreless first period Justine Reyes would score to give the Whale the 1-0 lead. Then in the third period Kennedy Marchment and Katerina Mrazova would score to give the Whale the 3-0 victory over the Beauts.
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    Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

    Game #1 – Buffalo Beauts v. Connecticut Whale

    • Back in Connecticut for the second game of their mid-week series the Whale would play host to the Buffalo Beauts, and in the first period Melissa Samoskevich, Janka Hlinka, Kennedy Marchment, and Justine Reyes would score to give the Whale the commanding 4-0 lead, but Summer-Rae Dobson would strike late to get the Beauts on the board. In the second period Claudia Kepler would score to get the Beauts back within two. Then in the third period Kepler would net her second of the game to bring the Beauts within one, but Marchment would net a pair to complete the hat trick and Hannah Bates would score to give the Whale the 7-3 victory over the Beauts.
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    News and Notes

    • The PHF announced a trio of suspensions.
      • Buffalo Beauts head coach Rhea Coad would be suspended two games.
        • Coad would be suspended as a result of a game misconduct for verbal abuse of an official on Jan. 14th v. Boston.
      • Beauts defender Samantha Fieseler would be suspended for one game.
        • Fieseler would be suspended as a result of her game misconduct for a checking from behind major penalty on Jan. 14th v. Boston.
      • Beauts forward Dominique Kremer would also be suspended one game.
        • Kremer would be suspended due to her game misconduct for an interference major penalty on Jan. 14th v. Boston.
    • The PHF announced the All Star rosters for Sunday, Jan. 29th, 2023 in Toronto.
      • The showcase will feature three teams (USA, Canada, World).
    • The Buffalo Beauts announced on Monday that they had come to terms with forward Autumn MacDougall on her release.
      • The contract termination was at the request of MacDougall and was mutually agreed on.
    • The Beauts then announced on Tuesday that they have signed forward Iveta Klimášová for the remainder of the 2022-23 season.
      • Klimášová had been on a PTO with the Beauts, and suited up for both games against Boston this past weekend.

    Standings

    3 Stars of the Week*

    *Not including the Tuesday and Wednesday BUF/CTW games.

    First Star – Allie Thunstrom (BOS)

    • Allie Thunstrom would record four goals and two assists for six points in two games played for the Boston Pride this past weekend. On Saturday Thunstrom would have two and two assists for her third career four point game in an 8-0 victory over Buffalo. Then she would record another two goals, including the OT winner, in a 2-1 victory over Buffalo on Sunday.

    Second Star – Ann-Sophie Bettez (MON)

    • Ann-Sophie Bettez would record three goals and an assist for four points in a 5-4 victory over the Connecticut Whale on Saturday in Pittsburgh for the Montreal Force. Bettez would record her first career four point game and first career hat trick.

    Third Star – Jonna Albers (MIN)

    • Jonna Albers would have a goal and two assists for the Minnesota Whitecaps in two games played against the Metropolitan Riveters. Albers would start the weekend by scoring the game winner in a 3-2 victory. Thenshe would record two assists in the Whitecaps 4-1 victory over the Riveters.

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  • Whale Weekend Recap – Coming Up Just Short In Steel City

    Whale Weekend Recap – Coming Up Just Short In Steel City

    The Whale return to the Steel City of Pittsburgh, PA this past weekend. It’s the first time they’ve played here since December 2, 2018, where they would get a 4-0 win against the Metropolitan Riveters.

    This time, Connecticut would play the newest PHF team in the Montreal Force. Here is how the two teams would line up:

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    Early in the first period, it would be the Connecticut Whale who would get on the board first. A great offensive forecheck from Justine Reyes would see the Montreal defender turn the puck over to Katerina Mrazova. She would cut to the middle and slide the puck underneath the goalie for her fifth goal of the season.

    The lead would not last long, as Montreal would tie up the game two minutes later. Ann-Sophie Bettez would skate up the left side of the ice, and deke the Whale defender. She would slide the puck five hole past Raisanen and in the net. The assists on the play would come from Christine Deaudelin and Marie-Soleil Deschenes.

    Two minutes later, the Connecticut Whale would re-capture the lead. While the Whale were on a power play, a pass from Allie Monroe would find Melissa Samoskevich on the left side cutting in. She would feed the puck down low to Alyssa Wohlfeiler, who would pass it back to Samoskevich in the slot, and she would shoot it past Deschenes. A very nice give and go play while on the advantage.

    Three minutes later, the Montreal Force would once again tie up the game. Jade Downie-Landry would circle the left point and fire a pass over to the right circle. Where the puck would be one-timed home by Samantha Isbell, as the puck somehow avoided Raisanen’s glove. The other assist on the play would come from Ann-Sophie Bettez. The first period would end with both teams tied at 2 a piece.

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    The second period would see the Connecticut Whale once again take the lead in the game, for the third time. The goal would come from Kennedy Marchment. It would be her seventh goal of the season. The assists on the play would come from Caitrin Lonergan and Allie Monroe.

    However, four minutes later, the Montreal Force would once again tie up the game. Ann-Sophie Bettez would nab her second goal of the game and her seventh goal of the season. The assists on the play would come from Samantha Isbell, her second point of the game, and Brigitte Laganiere. The two teams would head to the third period tied at 3 a piece.

    At the one minute mark in the third period, would see the Connecticut Whale once again, for the fourth time, find the lead in the game. The goal coming from Kennedy Marchment, her second of the game and eighth of the season. A shot from the point would see the puck bounce all over the place, but it would find the stick of Caitrin Lonergan, who would feed the puck back to the slot. Where Kennedy Marchment would gather the puck and roof a shot into the empty cage.

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    The lead would only last three minutes, as for the fourth time in the game, the Montreal Force would comeback to tie it up. Ann-Sophie Bettez would complete her hat trick and grab her eighth goal of the season. A bad neutral zone turnover by the Whale defenders would see a 2 on 1 opportunity for Montreal. Jade Downie-Landry would carry the puck from the left side and feed a nice pass to Bettez, who slid it underneath the pads of Raisanen.

    With 19 seconds left, Montreal would take the lead for the first time in the game. Brigitte Laganiere would find herself in the right corner along the goal line. She would fire the puck towards the net that somehow the puck would find the back of the net.

    And that would be the final goal of the game, as Montreal would steal it late by a score of 5-4.

    Marie-Soleil Deschenes would get the start for Montreal, and she would face 32 shots, making 28 saves; while Meeri Raisanen would get the nod for Connecticut, as she would face 37 shots, making 32 saves.

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    The next games for the Connecticut Whale will be a Tuesday and Wednesday affair with the Buffalo Beauts, while the next game for the Montreal Force will be next weekend and will see them square off against the Boston Pride.

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  • PHF Weekend Recap – Exciting Weekend of Women’s Hockey

    PHF Weekend Recap – Exciting Weekend of Women’s Hockey

    Welcome to the TXHT PHF Weekend Recap for the Weekend of Friday, January 6th through Sunday, January 8th, 2023, plus news coming out of the weekend.

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    Friday, January 6th, 2023

    Game #1 – Boston Pride v. Connecticut Whale

    • In Connecticut the Whale would play host to the Boston Pride to kick off 2023, and in the first period Christina Putigna would score to give the Pride the 1-0 lead. In the second period Taylor Wenczkowski, Elizabeth Giguere, and Jillian Dempsey would score to give the Pride the four goal lead, but goals from Taylor Girard and Justine Reyes would get the Whale on the board and back within two. Then in the third period Loren Gabel would score to give the Pride the 5-2 victory over the Whale.
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    Saturday, January 7th, 2023

    Game #1 – Toronto Six v. Montreal Force

    • In Montreal it would be an all Canadian battle as the Force would play host to the Toronto Six, and in the first period Alexandra Labelle would score to give the Force the 1-0 lead. In the second period Kati Tabin and Michela Cava would score to give the Six the 2-1 lead, but Brooke Stacey would score to tie the game at two for the Force. Then after a scoreless third period and five minutes of overtime it would be Cava in the shootout to give the Six the 3-2 victory over the Force.
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    Game #2 – Boston Pride v. Metropolitan Riveters

    • In New Jersey the Metropolitan Riveters would play host to the Boston Pride, and in the first period Kali Flanagan and Jillian Dempsey would score to give the Pride the 2-0 lead. In the second period Elizabeth Giguere and Kayla Friesen would score to grow the Pride’s lead to four. Then in the third period Kennedy Ganser would score for the Rivs, but it would be too little too late as the Pride would defeat the Riveters 4-1.
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    Game #3 – Minnesota Whitecaps v. Buffalo Beauts

    • In Buffalo for Hockey Fights Cancer night the Beauts would play host to the Minnesota Whitecaps, and in the first period Mikyla Grant-Mentis would open the scoring for the Beauts, but Sidney Morin would strike to tie the game at one for the Whitecaps. In the second period Natalie Snodgrass would score to give the Whitecaps the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period Sydney Brodt would score a pair of goals to give the Whitecaps the 4-1 victory over the Beauts.
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    Sunday, January 8th, 2023

    Game #1 – Connecticut Whale v. Metropolitan Riveters

    • In New Jersey the the Metropolitan Riveters would play host to the Connecticut Whale, and in the first period Kennedy Marchment, Taylor Girard, and Caitrin Lonergan would score to give the Whale the 3-0 lead. In the second period Emma Keenan would score to grow the Whale’s lead to four. Then in the third period Katerina Mrazova would score a pair of goals to give the Whale the 6-0 victory over the Riveters. Meeri Raisanen would stop all 23 shots faced for the shutout.
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    Game #2 – Minnesota Whitecaps v. Buffalo Beauts

    • Back in Buffalo the Beauts would host the Minnesota Whitecaps for thee second game of their weekend series, and in the first period Grace Klienbach would score for the Beauts, but goals from Brooke Madsen, Sydney Brodt, and Sidney Morin would give the Whitecaps the 3-1 lead. In the second period Claudia Kepler would strike for the Beauts, but goals from Jonna Albers and Brittyn Fleming would put the Whitecaps ahead by three. Then in the third period Courtney Maud would score for the Beauts, but it would not be enough as the Whitecaps would defeat the Beauts 5-3 to sweep the weekend series.
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    Game #3 – Toronto Six v. Montreal Force

    • In Montreal for the final game of their weekend series the Force would battle the Toronto Six, and in the first period Emma Woods would score to give the Six the 1-0 lead. Then in the second period Alexandra Labelle and Ann-Sophie Bettez would score for the Force, but a goal from Emma Greco and Woods’ second of the game would give the Six the 3-2 victory over the Force.
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    News and Notes

    • The PHF announced Toronto Six forward Brittany Howard as the Player of the Month for December.
      • In four games played for the Six, Howard would record five goals and three assists for eight points.

    Standings

    3 Stars of the Week

    First Star – Taylor Girard (CTW)

    • Taylor Girard would record two goals and three assists in two games played for the Connecticut Whale, that would also see her extend her point scoring streak to eight games. On Friday Girard would score a shorthanded tally in a 5-2 loss to Boston. Then on Sunday in a 6-0 victory over Metropolitan, Girard would record a goal and three assists for the Whale.

    Second Star – Loren Gabel (BOS)

    • Loren Gabel would record a goal and four assists for a five point weekend for the Boston Pride. Gabel would have a goal and two assists in a 5-2 victory over Connecticut on Friday. Then on Saturday she would record two more assists in a 4-1 victory over Metropolitan.

    Third Star – Elaine Chuli (TOR)

    • For the Toronto Six Elaine Chuli would defeat the Montreal Force in the first ever Battle of Canada weekend series in the PHF. On Saturday Chuli would make 35 saves in a 3-2 shootout victory, and then on Sunday she would make 44 saves, a career high, in another 3-2 victory.

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  • PHF Weekend Recap – Heading into the Holiday Break

    PHF Weekend Recap – Heading into the Holiday Break

    Welcome to the TXHT PHF Weekend Recap for the Weekend of Friday, December 16th through Sunday, December 18th, 2022, plus news coming out of the weekend.

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    Friday, December 16th, 2022

    Game #1 – Toronto Six v. Buffalo Beauts

    • In some Friday night action in the PHF we would go outdoors for the Buffalo Believes Classic as the Beauts would play host to the Toronto Six, in the first period Brittany Howard would continue her spectacular season as she would score to give the Six the 1-0 lead. In the second period Claudia Kepler would score for the Beauts to tie the game at one. Then in the third period Lexi Templeman would score to give the Six the 2-1 victory over the Beauts.
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    Saturday, December 17th, 2022

    Game #1 – Metropolitan Riveters v. Connecticut Whale

    • In Connecticut the Whale would play host to the Metropolitan Riveters, and in the first period Taylor Girard would score to give the Whale the 1-0 lead. In the second period Emilie Harley, Amanda Pelkey, and Fanni-Garat-Gasparics would score to give the Rivs the 3-1 lead. Then in the third period Emma Vlasic would score for the Whale, but Pelkey would net her second of the game and Sarah Bujold would score to give the Riveters the 5-2 victory over the Whale.
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    Game #2 – Montreal Force v. Minnesota Whitecaps

    • Meanwhile in Minnesota the Whitecaps would play host to the Montreal Force, and after a scoreless first period Christine Deaudelin and Ann-Sophie Bettez would score for the Force while the Whitecaps would get goals from Sidney Morin and Natalie Snodgrass for the 2-2 tie. Then in the third period Snodgrass would net a pair of goals to complete the hat trick and Jonna Albers would score to give the Whitecaps the 5-2 victory over the Force.
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    Game #3 – Toronto Six v. Buffalo Beauts

    • Back in Buffalo the Beauts would look to bounce back against the Toronto Six, and in the first period Emma Woods would score to give the Six the 1-0 lead. In the second period Shiann Darkangelo would score for the Six, but goals from Summer-Rae Dobson, Claudia Kepler, and Mikyla Grant-Mentis would give the Beauts the 3-2 lead. Then in the third period Dominique Kremer would score for the Beauts, but goals from Leah Lum, Kati Tabin, Darkangelo, and Breanne Wilson-Bennett would give the Six the 6-4 victory over the Beauts.
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    Sunday, December 18th, 2022

    Game #1 – Montreal Force v. Minnesota Whitecaps

    • In Minnesota the Whitecaps would look to go 2-0 against the Montreal Force, and in the first period Jade Downie-Landry would open the scoring for the Force to take the 1-0 lead. In the second period Alexandra Labelle would strike to grow the Force’s lead to two. Then in the third period Jonna Albers would score for the Whitecaps, but goals from Sarah Lefort and Samantha Isbell would give the Force the 4-1 victory over the Whitecaps.
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    Game #2 – Boston Pride v. Connecticut Whale

    • In Connecticut the Whale would look to bounce back after falling to the Metropolitan Riveters on Saturday as they host the Boston Pride, and in the first period Olivia Zafuto and Loren Gabel would score for the Pride, but a pair goals from Caitrin Lonegran and a tally from Katerina Mrazova would give the Whale the 3-2 lead. In the second period Gabel would net her second goal of the game for the Pride, but Melissa Samoskevich and Alyssa Wohlfeiler would score to give the Whale the 5-3 lead. Then in the third period Zafuto would net her second of the game for the Pride, but Kennedy Marchment would score to secure the 6-4 victory for the Whale over the Pride.
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    News and Notes

    • The PHF announced that for the 2023-24 season the salary cap will double from $750k to $1.5 million.
      • The increase shows significant growth from the 2020-21 season when the salary cap was $150k, which is a 900% increase.
    • The PHF also announced that the PHF All Star Weekend will take place in Toronto.
      • A pinnacle showcase event will take place on Sunday, January 29th, 2023.
      • This year’s format will feature three teams comprised of American, Canadian, and Global talents.
    • The PHF along with the Connecticut Whale announced that they have partnered with the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL for a neutral site game.
      • The game will take place on Saturday, January 14th, 2023 at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, whichh is the practice facility for the Penguins.
      • The whale will face the Montreal Force while wearing retro inspired jerseys to honor the Pittsburgh Pennies.
        • The Pennies were a professional women’s hockey team in Pittsburgh that was founded in 1972.
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    Standings

    3 Stars of the Week

    First Star – Natalie Snodgrass (MIN)

    • Natalie Snodgrass would celebrate her 24th birthday on Saturday with a natural hat trick which would lead the Minnesota Whitecaps to a 5-2 victory over the Montreal Force. Snodgrass’ hat trick would feature the game tying and game winning goals for the Whitecaps.

    Second Star – Shiann Darkangelo (TOR)

    • Shiann Darkangelo would record four points for the Toronto Six as they defeated the Buffalo Beauts on Saturday. Darkangelo would score the game winning goal along with three assists to guide the Six to their victory.

    Third Star – Taylor Girard (CTW)

    • Taylor Girard would record a goal and three assists for the Connecticut Whale in two games played this past weekend. On Saturday against Metropolitan Girard would record a shorthanded tally in the Whale’s 5-2 loss. Then on Sunday Girard would record three assists in the Whale’s 6-4 victory over the Boston Pride.

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  • PHF Weekend Recap – Shutouts and Buckets of Goals

    PHF Weekend Recap – Shutouts and Buckets of Goals

    Welcome to the TXHT PHF Weekend Recap for the Weekend of Friday, December 9th through Sunday, December 11th, 2022, plus news coming out of the weekend.

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    Friday, December 9th, 2022

    Game #1 – Minnesota Whitecaps v. Connecticut Whale

    • After waiting a little over a month, the Connecticut Whale finally got to have their home opener as they hosted the Minnesota Whitecaps, and in the first period Kennedy Marchment would score to give the Whale the 1-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Alyssa Wohlfeiler would score to give the Whale the 2-0 victory over the Whitecaps.
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    Saturday, December 10th, 2022

    Game #1 – Metropolitan Riveters v. Toronto Six

    • In Toronto the Six would kick off their weekend series with the Metropolitan Riveters, and in the first period Amanda Pelkey would open the scoring for the Rivs, but Dominika Laskova would score to tie the game at one. In the second period Reagan Rust would score to retake the lead for the Rivs, but Brittany Howard would score to tie the game back up for the Six. Then after a scoreless third period and overtime it would be Minttu Tuominen in the shootout to give the Riveters the 3-2 victory over the Six.
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    Game #2 – Minnesota Whitecaps v. Connecticut Whale

    • In Connecticut the Whale would look to go 2 for 2 as they host the Minnesota Whitecaps, and in the first period Jonna Albers would strike for the Whitecaps, but goals from Justine Reyes and Taylor Girard would give the Whale the 2-1 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Katrina Mrazova would score for the Whale, but goals from Denisa Krizova, Olivia Knowles, and Natalie Snodgrass would give the Whitecaps the 4-3 victory over the Whale.
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    Game #3 – Boston Pride v. Buffalo Beauts

    • In Buffalo the Beauts would play host to the Boston Pride for the first game of their weekend series, and after a scoreless first period Taylor House and Jillian Dempsey would score to give the Pride the 2-0 lead. Then in the third period Allie Thunstrom would score to give the Pride the 3-0 victory over the Beauts.
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    Sunday, December 11th, 2022

    Game #1 – Boston Pride v. Buffalo Beauts

    • Back in Buffalo for the second game of their weekend series, it would be a wild one between the Beauts and the Boston Pride as there would be 12 total goals in the game starting with the first period as Antonia Matzka would score for the Beauts, but goals from Aneta Tejralova, Loren Gabel, and Jillian Dempsey would give the Pride the 3-1 lead. In the second period it would be more tame as Dempsey would net her second of the game and Jenna Suokko would score for the Beauts. Then in the third period Matzka would net her second of the game and Summer-Rae Dobson and Emma Nuutinen would score for the Beauts, but Gabel would net her second of the game, Dempsey would complete the hat trick, and Elizabeth Gigure would score to give the Pride the 7-5 victory over the Beauts.
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    Game #2 – Metropolitan Riveters v. Toronto Six

    • In Toronto the Six would look to bounce back against the Metropolitan Riveters, and in the first period Brittany Howard would net a pair of goals while Emma Woods would score to give the Six the 3-0 lead. In the second period Fanni Garat-Gasparics would score for the Rivs to get on the board and back within two. Then in the third period Amanda Pelkey would score for the Rivs to get them back within one, but Howard would complete the hat trick and Woods would net her second of the game to give the Six the 5-2 victory over the Riveters.
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    News and Notes

    • The PHF announced that Minnesota Whitecaps forward Sydney Brodt has been suspended for one game.
      • Brodt was suspended after a Player Safety Committee review of her major penalty for boarding on Saturday, Dec. 10th’s game against Connecticut.
      • The suspension will be served on Saturday, Dec. 17th.

    Standings

    3 Stars of the Week

    First Star – Jillian Dempsey (BOS)

    • Jillian Dempsey would cap of an amazing week that would see her honored with the Hockey Legacy Award at the Sports Museum’s fundraising gala The Tradition with a four goal and two assist for six points weekend in her two games played for the Boston Pride. Dempsey would start the weekend with a goal in the Pride’s 3-0 victory over Buffalo on Saturday, and then on Sunday she would record three goals and two assists in the Pride’s 7-5 victory over the Beauts.

    Second Star – Loren Gabel (BOS)

    • Loren Gabel would record two goals and four assists for six points, and she would do it all for the Pride on Sunday as part of their 7-5 victory over the Beauts. Gabel would tie the PHF single game record with the six point performance.

    Third Star – Brittany Howard (TOR)

    • Brittany Howard would record four goals and an assist for five points in two games played for the Toronto Six. Howard would start the weekend with a goal in a 3-2 shootout loss to Metropolitan on Saturday, but would then record three goals and an assist to guide the Six to a 5-2 victory over the Riveters on Sunday.

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  • 3 Third Period Goals Lead Whitecaps To Win

    3 Third Period Goals Lead Whitecaps To Win

    Before we get into the details of today’s game, here are some quotes from yesterday’s tilt, as provided by D.F Pendrys:

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    The second game of the weekend series between the Connecticut Whale and the Minnesota Whitecaps took place today. Connecticut won the first game by a score of 2-0. Earning her first professional shutout was Abbie Ives. Here is how the two teams would line up for Game 2:

    In the first period, the home Connecticut Whale would get on the board first, the goal coming from Justine Reyes, her first PHF goal of the season. A pass from behind the net from Lenka Serdar would find a streaking Reyes heading toward the net. She would roof a backhand shot over the blocker of Amanda Leveille.

    2 minutes later, the Whitecaps would tie up the game. After a great scoring chance in the offensive zone for the Whale, a 2 on 1 rush going the other way for Minnesota would breakout. A pass from Sidney Morin to Jonna Albers in the neutral zone would see her carry the puck up the left side of the ice, and she would get the shot over Raisanen’s glove.

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    Before the end of the first period, the Whale would take the lead once again. The goal would come from Taylor Girard, her second goal of the season. The lone assist on the play would come from Katerina Mrazova. The Whale would take a 2-1 lead heading into the second period.

    There was no scoring in the second period, as both goalies came up with the saves on the offensive chances. The shot counter was even tied at the end of the period, both teams tallying seven shots on net.

    Very early in the third period, the Whitecaps would once again tie up the game. The goal would come from Denisa Krizova, her second goal of the season. A nice backhand pass from behind the net would see Krizova re-direct the puck towards the net and would get by a disbelieving Raisanen.

    Later in the period, the Whitecaps would take the lead for the first time in the game. Natalie Snodgrass would carry the puck into the offensive zone from the right side. She would send a backhand pass to the middle, and Olivia Knowles would slam the puck underneath Raisanen and in the net.

    Before the end of the game, the Whitecaps would double their lead. The goal coming from Natalie Snodgrass, her third goal of the season, and her third point in the game. A backhand pass from Amanda Boulier would find Snodgrass on the right side of the ice. She would send a low shot that would get through a maze of legs and underneath Raisanen.

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    Before the end of the game, Connecticut would get a consolation goal. The goal being tallied by Katerina Mrazova, her first PHF goal of the season and her first since 2019 when the league was the NWHL.

    The Whitecaps would hold on to get the 4-3 victory.

    Amanda Leveille of the Minnesota Whitecaps would face 28 shots, making 25 saves; while Meeri Raisanen of the Connecticut Whale would face 22 shots, making 18 saves.

    D.F. Pendrys was also kind enough to provide some postgame thoughts on today’s game:

    Head Coach Colton Orr:

    https://twitter.com/dfpendrys/status/1601721038269972480?s=20&t=WYpBYhx1pOA3gasBhMWNaA

    Justine Reyes:

    https://twitter.com/dfpendrys/status/1601725297627308032?s=20&t=WYpBYhx1pOA3gasBhMWNaA

    Mallory Souliotis:

    https://twitter.com/dfpendrys/status/1601724783636488194?s=20&t=WYpBYhx1pOA3gasBhMWNaA

    Boxscore

    Next Game:

    The next game that the Connecticut Whale play will be on 12/17 against the Metropolitan Riveters at 2p. While the next game for the Minnesota Whitecaps will be against the Montreal Force also on 12/17 at 7p.

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  • Ives Earns First Professional Shutout

    Ives Earns First Professional Shutout

    Before detailing the hockey game between the visiting Minnesota Whitecaps and the Connecticut Whale, I would like to offer my deepest condolences on the passing of American soccer journalist Grant Wahl, who was covering the games at the World Cup in Qatar.

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    For the first time this season, the Minnesota Whitecaps and Connecticut Whale squared off against each other. The last time these two teams met was in the semi-final playoff game which saw the Whale prevail by a score of 4-2. Here is how the two teams would line up:

    Also worth noting that the Whale debut a new jersey for their home opener, it is called the Dark Seas jersey.

    Looks so good!

    In the first period, it was the home Whale team who would strike first and get on the scoreboard. The goal coming via the power play by Kennedy Marchment, her third goal of the season. A beautiful pass from the left side by Katerina Mrazova to the backdoor found Marchment hanging on the right side and a wide open net to deposit the puck. The Whale would take a 1-0 lead heading into the first intermission.

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    There was no scoring in the second period, but the run of play would favor the Connecticut Whale, as they dominated the shot department by a tally of 18-5. Amanda Leveille would keep the score close and the Whitecaps in the game.

    In the third period, the Whale would double their lead. A 3 on 2 offensive rush would see Taylor Girard carry the puck up the left side, lay off a drop pass that found Kennedy Marchment coming up the middle. Marchment would freeze the goalie and slide a pass to Alyssa Wohlfeiler, who was on her right side, and would have a wide open net to shoot at. It would be Wohlfeiler’s second goal of the season, and Marchment’s second point of the game.

    The Whale would see out the 2-0 victory, earning Abbie Ives her first professional shutout. It would also be the second win in a row for Connecticut.

    Amanda Leveille of the Minnesota Whitecaps faced 43 shots, making 41 saves; while Abbie Ives of the Connecticut Whale would stop all 24 shots she faced, earning the shutout.

    Boxscore

    Next Game:

    These two teams will square off again tomorrow at 2p.

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  • PHF Weekend Recap – Whale Back At It

    PHF Weekend Recap – Whale Back At It

    Welcome to the TXHT PHF Weekend Recap for the Weekend of Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th, 2022, plus news coming out of the weekend.

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    Saturday, December 3rd, 2022

    Game #1 – Connecticut Whale v. Montreal Force – 1p ET

    • In Montreal the Force would host the Connecticut Whale, who would be making their return to action after playing opening weekend, and in the first period Janka Hlinka would score to give the Whale the 1-0 lead. In the second period Taylor Girard would score to grow the Whale’s lead to two, but goals from Kristina Shanahan and Christine Deaudelin would tie the game at two for the Force. Then in the third period Kennedy Marchment would score for the Whale while Catherine Daoust would score for the Force to send this game to overtime tied at three. After a scoreless overtime period it would be Ann-Sophie Bettez in the shootout to give the Force the 4-3 victory over the Whale.
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    Game #2 – Metropolitan Riveters v. Minnesota Whitecaps – 7p ET

    • In Minnesota the Whitecaps would play host to the Metropolitan Riveters for a weekend series, and in the first period Denisa Krizova and Sidney Morin would score to give the Whitecaps the 2-0 lead. In the second period Patti Marshall would net a pair of goals for the Whitecaps to grow their lead to four, but Madison Packer would score to get the Rivs on the board. Then in the third period Kendall Cornine and Amanda Pelkey would score for the Rivs, but it would not be enough as the Whitecaps would hold on to defeat the Riveters 4-3 to take the first game of their weekend series.
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    Sunday, December 4th, 2022

    Game #1 – Connecticut Whale v. Montreal Force – 12p ET

    • Back in Montreal for the second game of their weekend series the Connecticut Whale would look to bounce back against the Force, and in the first period Emma Keenan would open up the scoring for the Whale to take the 1-0 lead. In the second period Sarah Lefort would tie the game for the Force, but Alyssa Wohlfeiler would score to retake the lead for the Whale. Then in the third period Kaity Howarth would strike for the Force, but Kennedy Marchment’s tally would give the Whale the 3-2 victory over the Force.
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    Game #2 – Metropolitan Riveters v. Minnesota Whitecaps – 2p ET

    • In Minnesota the Whitecaps would battle the Metropolitan Riveters for the second game of their weekend series, and after a scoreless first period Jonna Albers would score for the Whitecaps while Minttu Tuominen would strike for the Rivs for the 1-1 tie. Then in the third period Sydney Brodt, Natalie Snodgrass, and Liz Schepers would score to give the Whitecaps the 4-1victory over the Riveters.
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    News and Notes

    • The PHF announced that Boston Pride goaltender Corinne Schroeder has been named Player of the Month for November.
      • Schroeder would start her PHF career with three straight shutouts, and have a shutout streak of 183:15.
      • Schroeder would go 5-0-0 in five games played, and she would post a 1.69 goals against average with a .953 save percentage.

    Standings

    3 Stars of the Week

    First Star – Kennedy Marchment (CTW)

    • Kennedy Marchment would record a goal and an assist in the Connecticut Whale’s 4-3 shootout loss on Saturday to Montreal. Then on Sunday she would score the game wining goal to give the Whale their first win of the season when they defeated Montreal 3-2.

    Second Star – Minttu Tuominen (MET)

    • Minttu Tuominen would record three goals for the Metropolitan Riveters, and all three goals would all come on the powerplay. Tuominen would record two of her goals on Saturday in the Riveters 4-3 loss to Minnesota. then on Sunday she would score her third goal of the weekend in the Riveter’s 4-1 loss to Minnesota. The goals would be her first of her PHF career, and the first for a defender from Finland in PHF history.

    Third Star – Sydney Brodt (MIN)

    • Sydney Brodt would record a goal and two assists on Sunday for the Minnesota Whitecaps in their 4-1 victory over the Riveters.

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  • Le Vainqueur De La Fin De La Troisième Période Voit Whale Top Force

    Le Vainqueur De La Fin De La Troisième Période Voit Whale Top Force

    La série de fin de semaine entre le Connecticut Whale et la Force de Montréal a eu lieu en début d’après-midi. Dans le tout premier match entre ces deux équipes, Montréal a remporté la victoire avec un but en fin de troisième période, puis un but gagnant en fusillade pour obtenir la victoire 4-3.

    Voici comment les deux équipes s’aligneraient pour ce match :

    Montréal n’a pas affiché son onze de départ.
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    En première période, le Connecticut, comme ils l’ont fait hier, s’est inscrit en premier. Le but venant de la nouvelle venue Emma Keenan. Elle avait une semi-échappée en direction de la zone offensive. Elle a lancé un tir qui a déjoué la gardienne, mais pas le poteau. Cependant, elle a obtenu un rebond chanceux qui a vu la rondelle frapper le dos du gardien de but et rouler dans le filet. Le Whale prendrait les devants 1-0 avant la deuxième période.

    Au début de la deuxième période, la Force créerait l’égalité. La rondelle portée derrière le but de Whale par Ann-Sophie Bettez trouverait le bâton de Jade Downie-Landry, qui la porterait devant le filet. La rondelle rebondissait sur le patin d’un défenseur des baleines et sortait de la bouche du filet, un tir du revers de Sarah Lefort battait Abbie Ives sous son bloqueur et dans le filet.

    Cinq minutes plus tard, le Whale prendrait à nouveau la tête du match. En sortant de la zone défensive de Whale, Taylor Girard a porté la rondelle sur le côté gauche de la glace, obtenant un 2 contre 1. Elle a effectué une belle passe qui a trouvé la bande d’Alyssa Wohlfeiler qui n’avait que du filet sur lequel tirer. Le Whale prendrait une avance de 2-1 avant la troisième période.

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    À mi-chemin de la troisième période, le Force de Montréal pourrait encore une fois créer l’égalité. Le but viendrait de Kaity Howarth, son premier but de la saison. La seule aide sur le jeu viendrait de Gabrielle De Serres, son premier point de la saison.

    Une minute plus tard, la baleine trouverait à nouveau le moyen de prendre la tête du match. Le but du MVP Kennedy Marchment de la saison dernière. Une passe bancaire dans la zone neutre par Mallory Souliotis trouverait une séquence Alyssa Wohlfeiler se dirigeant vers le côté droit de la glace. Elle adressait une passe à Kennedy Marchment, qui lançait la rondelle au filet. Il a fallu une déviation étrange et passerait en quelque sorte par le gant du gardien de but et dans le filet.

    Cela s’avérerait être le vainqueur du match, car la baleine s’accrocherait pour obtenir sa première victoire de l’année par un score de 3-2.

    Tricia Deguire obtiendrait le départ pour la Force de Montréal, elle ferait face à 33 tirs, réalisant 30 arrêts; tandis qu’Abbie Ives du Connecticut Whale ferait face à 37 tirs, effectuant 35 arrêts.

    Le score de la boîte

    Prochain jeu:

    La prochaine série de matchs pour le Connecticut Whale sera contre les Whitecaps du Minnesota les 12/9 et 12/10. Alors que le prochain match du Force de Montréal sera aussi contre les Whitecaps du Minnesota les 12/17 et 12/18.

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  • Late Third Period Winner Sees Whale Top Force

    Late Third Period Winner Sees Whale Top Force

    The weekend series between the Connecticut Whale and Montreal Force took place early this afternoon. In the first ever game between these two teams, saw Montreal earn the victory with a late third period goal and then a shootout winner to get the 4-3 victory.

    Here is how the two teams would line up for this game:

    Montreal did not post their starting line up.
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    In the first period, Connecticut, like they did yesterday, got on the board first. The goal coming from newcomer Emma Keenan. She had a semi-breakaway heading into the offensive zone. She launched a shot that would beat the goaltender, but not the post. However, she got a fortunate bounce that would see the puck hit the goalie’s back and roll into the net. The Whale would take the 1-0 lead heading into the second period.

    Early in the second period, the Force would tie the game. The puck carried behind the Whale goal by Ann-Sophie Bettez would find the stick of Jade Downie-Landry, who would carry it to the front of the net. The puck would bounce off a Whale defender’s skate and out of the net mouth scramble, a backhanded shot by Sarah Lefort would beat Abbie Ives under her blocker and in the net.

    Five minutes later, the Whale would once again take the lead in the game. Breaking out of the Whale defensive zone saw Taylor Girard carrying the puck up the left side of the ice, getting a 2 on 1. She would lay a beautiful pass that would find the tape of Alyssa Wohlfeiler who had nothing but net to shoot at. The Whale would take a 2-1 lead heading into the third period.

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    Halfway through the third period would once again find that the Montreal Force could tie up the game. The goal would come from Kaity Howarth, her first goal of the season. The lone assist on the play would come from Gabrielle De Serres, her first point of the season.

    A minute later, the Whale would once again find a way to take the lead in the game. The goal coming from last season’s MVP Kennedy Marchment. A bank pass in the neutral zone by Mallory Souliotis would find a streaking Alyssa Wohlfeiler heading up the right side of the ice. She would lay a pass to Kennedy Marchment, who would fire the puck at the net. It took a weird deflection and would somehow go by the glove of the goalie and in the net.

    This would prove to be the game winner, as the Whale would hang on to get their first victory of the year by a score of 3-2.

    Tricia Deguire would get the start for the Montreal Force, she would face 33 shots, making 30 saves; while Abbie Ives of the Connecticut Whale would face 37 shots, making 35 saves.

    Boxscore

    Next Game:

    The next set of games for the Connecticut Whale will be against the Minnesota Whitecaps on 12/9 and 12/10. While the next game for the Montreal Force will be also against the Minnesota Whitecaps on 12/17 and 12/18.

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