Today the National Women’s Hockey League announced their forst two player signings for the 2019-20 NWHL season.
First signing announced at 1030a was that Kaleigh Fratkin resigned with the Boston Pride.
Fratkin signed a one year contract for $11,000.
"What makes me want to come back to the NWHL for another season is the excitement of the fans and how much growth and success the league has had in the last couple of years." – @fratkin13 pic.twitter.com/OOnErkTinV
— PHF (@PHF) May 20, 2019
Then at 1130a today it was announced that Madison Packer resigned with the Metropolitan Riveters.
Packer’s contract is for one year and $12,000.
“I’m confident in the direction our sport is headed, and in the plan the NWHL has laid out for a strong season and positive experience for players and fans. It’s important to build off the momentum created by the league’s success last season." – @madison_packer_ pic.twitter.com/q9cLYqTEKX
— PHF (@PHF) May 20, 2019
Also per the NWHL:
“Players competing in the 2019-20 season will also receive a 50 percent cut of all revenue from league-level sponsorship and media deals. Players also receive 15 percent of the revenue from apparel sold with their names on them.”
TXHT will continue to provide NWHL coverage as more signings are announced.
*Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.
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