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  • NWHL Game Recap – 10/12/2019 – Metropolitan Riveters v. Minnesota Whitecaps

    NWHL Game Recap – 10/12/2019 – Metropolitan Riveters v. Minnesota Whitecaps

    Metropolitan Riveters (0-1-0 0pts) v. Minnesota Whitecaps (0-0-0 0pts)

     

    Game Recap:

    After raising their Isobel Cup Banner the Minnesota Whitecaps went right to work against the visiting Metropolitan Riveters as Jonna Curtis would throw a centering pass in front of the net, but it would deflect off of a Riveters and through the legs of goaltender Sam Walther to give the Whitecaps the 1-0 lead 49 seconds into the game. However, the Riveters would respond as Kate Leary would take advantage of a loose puck in the crease and would bank it into the net past Amanda Leveille to to tie the game at one a piece. The Riveters would not stop there as Cailey Hutchison would feed Rebecca Morse in the slot area and Morse would get the puck past a sprawling Leveille to give the Riveters the 2-1 lead, but the Whitecaps would respond as Jonna Curtis would get a bouncer past Walther to tie the game up at two a piece and her second of the game. Then on a 5 on 3 advantage for the Whitecaps Allie Thunstrom would get the puck past Walther to give the Whitecaps the 3-2 lead going into the first intermission.

     

    In the second period the Whitecaps would respond 57 seconds into the period while shorthanded as Nicole Schammel would score her first career NWHL goal to make it 4-2. Then while playing 4 on 4 Meaghan Lorence would score her first of the season off of a rebound to give the Whitecaps a 5-2 lead. Lorence would strike again, this time while shorthanded to give the Whitecaps the 6-2 lead and would end Sam Walther’s night as the Riveters head coach Ivo Mocek would have no choice but to pull Walther and put in Dana DeMartino. The Whitecaps would not slow down though while on the powerplay Jonna Curtis would net her third of the game to complete the hat trick and give the Whitecaps the 7-2 lead.

     

    In the third period Jonna Curtis would be at it again as she would tuck the puck past an already down Dana DeMartino to score her fourth goal of the game and widen the Whitecaps lead to six. Then later in the period Sydney Baldwin would score her first of the season with a beautiful rip from the faceoff circle to make it 9-2 Whitecaps. After a late rush by the Riveters the Whitecaps would hold their ground and keep the Riveters off the board to secure the 9-2 victory to open their 2019-20 season.

     

    Lineups:

    Metropolitan Riveters:

    Madison Packer – Cailey Hutchison – Kate Leary

    Brooke Baker – Kendall Cornine – Mallory Rushton

    Brooke Avery – Tatiana Shatalova – Bulbul Kartanbay

    Collen Murphy – Nicole Arnold

    Cassie Dunne – Rebeca Morse

    Nichelle Simon –

    Sam Walther*

    Dana DeMartino

     

    Minnesota Whitecaps:

    Meaghan Pezon – Nicole Schammel – Jonna Curtis

    Audra Richards – Lauren Barnes – Allie Thunstrom

    Megan Lorence – Haylea Schmid – Stephanie Anderson

    Brooke White-Lancette –  –

    Sydney Baldwin – Amanda Boulier

    Winny Brown – Emma Stauber

    Kelsey Cline – Chelsey Rosenthal

    Amanda Leveille*

    Allie Morse

     

    First Period:

    MIN Goal – :49 – Jonna Curtis (1) from Amanda Boulier (1)

    MET Penalty – 4:20 – Cassie Dunne 2 minutes for Tripping

    MET Goal – 8:03 – Kate Leary (1) from unassisted

    MET Goal – 12:24 – Rebecca Morse (1) from Cailey Hutchison (1)

    MIN Goal – 13:15 – Jonna Curtis (2) from Nicole Schammel (1) and Meaghan Pezon (1)

    MET Penalty – 15:34 – Colleen Murphy 2 minutes for Interference

    MET Penalty – 16:41 – Kendall Cornine 2 minutes for Tripping

    MIN PPG – 17:09 – Allie Thunstrom (1) from Meaghan Lorence (1) and Emma Stauber (1)

    MIN Penalty – 19:26 – Haylea Schimd 2 minutes for Holding

     

    End of 1st – MET – 2       MIN – 3

    Shots              11                 11

    PP                 0/1                  1/3

     

    Second Period:

    MIN SHG – :57 – Nicole Schammel (1) from Sydney Baldwin (1)

    MIN Penalty – 3:57 – Kelsey Cline 2 minutes for Holding

    MET Penalty – 3:57 – Tatiana Shatalova 2 minutes for Slashing

    MIN Goal – 5:43 – Meaghan Lorence (1) from Stephanie Anderson (1)

    MIN Penalty – 7:28 – Sydney Baldwin 2 minutes for Cross Checking

    MIN SHG – 9:10 – Meaghan Lorence (2) from unassisted

    MIN Penalty – 12:55 – Meaghan Lorence 2 minutes for Interference

    MET Penalty -14:07 – Madison Packer 2 minutes for Slashing

    MIN PPG – 15:36 – Jonna Curtis (3) from Amanda Boulier (2), and Nicole Schammel (2)

    MIN Penalty – 18:55 – Haylea Schimd 2 minutes for Holding

    MET Penalty – 18:55 – Brooke Baker 2 minutes for Holding

     

    End of 2nd – MET – 2       MIN – 7

    Shots              25                 25

    PP                 0/3                  2/4

     

    Third Period:

    MIN Goal – 3:42 – Nicole Schammel (2) from Jonna Curtis (1) and Amanda Boulier (3)

    MET Penalty – 4:14 – Rebecca Morse 2 minutes for Tripping

    MET Penalty – 5:28 – Madison Packer 2 minutes for Boarding

    MIN Goal – 14:13 – Sydney Baldwin (1) from Amanda Boulier (4)

    MIN Penalty – 16:51 – Haylea Schmid 2 minutes for Slashing

     

    End of 3rd – MET – 2       MIN – 9

    Shots              37                 34

    PP                 0/4                  2/6

     

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    Metropolitan (0-2-0 0pts) @ Minnesota (1-0-0 2pts) Oct. 13th at 4p ET

     

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  • NWHL News and Notes – October 9th, 2019

    NWHL News and Notes – October 9th, 2019

    Today in the NWHL there were a pair of announcements including a free agent signing.

     

    Today the Boston Pride announced that they have signed All Star forward Emily Fluke for the 2019-20 season.

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    For more on Fluke’s signing with the Pride please read Shaggy’s report on the signing.

     

    The Minnesota Whitecaps have announced that they will be doing their Banner Raising on Saturday, October 12th before they take on the Metropolitan Riveters.

     

    The Whitecaps banner raising and game will precede the Minnesota Wild’s home opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins later that night. The Wild are supporters of the Whitecaps and provide far ranging support including having the Whitecaps play all of their games and hold all of their practices at TRIA Rink, and with their extensive resources the Wild support the Whitecaps with marketing, promotions, communications, social and digital media, community relations, and so much more.

     

    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.

     

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  • 2019-20 NWHL Previews – Minnesota Whitecaps

    2019-20 NWHL Previews – Minnesota Whitecaps

    2018-19 Record:  12-4-0 24pts   1st Place in the NWHL

    Playoffs: Isobel Cup Champions

     

    Key Additions: G – Allie Morse, F – Stephanie Anderson, F – Audra Richards

     

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    2019-20 Preview:

    The Minnesota Whitecaps are entering the 2019-20 NWHL season as the defending Isobel Cup Champions and will be looking to make more history as they set their sights on becoming the first team to win the Isobel Cup in back to back seasons and also becoming the first ever two time Isobel Cup Champions. With the majority of their core team returning for the 219-20 season and with the addition of forward Audra Richards from the Metropolitan Riveters, the Whitecaps will certainly be the team to beat.

     

    The Whitecaps will also have some new faces in their lineup and seeing how they will fit in will determine how the Whitecaps will come out of the gate to start the season, but with the veterans they have, and the culture they have that shouldn’t be too much of an issue for this team.

     

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  • NWHL News and Notes – October 1st, 2019

    NWHL News and Notes – October 1st, 2019

    Today in the NWHL there were five more signings announced as we are now four days away from the start of the 2019-20 Season.

     

    Minnesota Whitecaps

    The Whitecaps announced that they have re-signed Minnesota native Lauren Barnes to a one year deal. Barnes, who played at Mercyhurst and Minnesota State University, played in nine regular season games for the Whitecaps, and scored two goals and earned an assist in her time with the Whitecaps.

     

    Connecticut Whale

    The Whale have announced that they have re-signed Sarah Schwenzfeier for the the 2019-20 season. Schwenzfeier appeared in four games for the Whale last season after a career with Norwich University which saw her finish her collegiate career with 121 points in 119 games.

     

    Buffalo Beauts

    The Beauts announced that they have signed three players for the upcoming 2019-20 season starting with Ana Orzechowski. Orzechowski, a stay at home defender, played for RPI from 2015 to 2019 where she amassed only 16 penalty minutes in her 105 career games in the NCAA.

     

    The Beauts also announced the signing of defender and New York native Richelle Skarbowski. Skarbowski played at New England University and SUNY-Cortland. With SUNY-Cortland Skarbowski served as team captain for the Red Dragons in her senior season.

     

    The Beauts final signing announcement is Erin Gehen. Gehen, who played at Buffalo State College, is the college’s all time leader in goals, assists, points, shorthanded goals, and games played while playing for the school from 2014 to 2018.

     

    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.

     

    Other News

     

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  • NWHL News and Notes – September 24th, 2019

    NWHL News and Notes – September 24th, 2019

    Today in the NWHL there were two more free agent signings announced as teams continue to get ready for the 2019-20 campaign.

     

    First the Minnesota Whitecaps announced that they have signed  longtime China Women’s National Team captain Yu Baiwei to a one year deal.

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    Baiwei, 31, is the highest scoring defender in the history of the Chinese National Team, and has competed in the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, which saw her be one of three defenders to earn a point for China, and has played in a dozen IIHF Women’s World Championship tournaments. Baiwei has also spent the last two season in the CWHL most recently playing for the Shenzhen KRS Vanke Rays. This will Baiwei’s rookie season in the NWHL and with the Whitecaps.

     

    Next up the Metropolitan Riveters re-signed veteran defender Kirra Dosdall to a one year deal.

    Kiira Dosdall

    Dosdall, entering her fifth season with the Riveters, is second in points among defenders in franchise history, and is tied with Boston Pride forward Jillian Dempsey for the league lead in all-time games played. Dosdall joins teammate Madison Packer as one of eight players to return for their fifth season 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.

     

    Also today the Twitch Broadcast Teams were announced for all five teams.

     

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

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  • NWHL News and Notes – September 18th, 2019

    NWHL News and Notes – September 18th, 2019

    Today in the NWHL we had eight player signings and a coaching hire announced today.

     

    Minnesota Whitecaps

    Today the Minnesota Whitecaps have announced the signing of four players for the 2019-20 season.

     

    First the Whitecaps announced that they have signed defender Rose Alleva to a one year deal.

    Rose Alleva

    Alleva, who was born in China and raised in Red Wing, MN, played in the CWHL the last two seasons and was a part of the Whitecaps for two seasons from 2015 to 2017. Alleva played for the Vanke Rays where she played a total of 41 games over the last two seasons. This will be Alleva’s first season in the NWHL, and third with the Whitecaps.

     

    Then the Whitecaps announced that they have re-signed defender Emma Stauber to a one year deal.

    Emma Stauber

    Stauber, who is the 12th member from last season’s championship team to return for the 2019-20 season, was the Whitecaps third highest scoring defender and lead the team in blocked shots.

     

    Next the Whitecaps announced that they have signed forward Nina Rodgers for the 2019-20 season.

    Nina Rodgers

    Rodgers, a member of the Connecticut Whale last season, is a two time national champion with the University of Minnesota, and was fifth on the Whale in scoring last season. This will be Rodgers’ first season with the Whitecaps.

     

    Lastly the Whitecaps announced that they have signed forward Sam Donovan to a one year deal.

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    Donovan, the fifth overall pick in the 2017 NWHL Draft, played the last two seasons with the Connecticut Whale, and will be entering her first season with the Whitecaps this season.

     

    Metropolitan Riveters

    The Metropolitan Riveters announced that they have signed two defenders for the 2019-20 season.

     

    First the Riveters announced that they have signed former Connecticut Whale defender Cassie Dunne to a one year contract.

    Cassie Dunne

    Dunne, a Philadelphia, PA native, played for the Whale during the 2017-18 season, and will be entering her second season in the NWHL with this season being her first with the Riveters.

     

    Lastly the Riveters also announced that they have signed Leila Kilduff for the 2019-20 season.

    Leila Kilduff

    Kilduff, a San Jose, CA native, played all four seasons of her collegiate career at Minnesota State University where she would play 92 career games for the school. This will be Kilduff’s first season in the NWHL and with the Riveters.

     

    Boston Pride

    The Boston Pride announced today that they have signed forward Carlee Toews for the 2019-20 season.

    Carlee Toews

    Toews, the  former Captain of the University of New Hampshire Wildcats, is a two way winger that played in every game but one for the Wildcats where she would score 14 goals with 28 assists for 42 points. This will be Toews rookie season in the NWHL.

     

    Buffalo Beauts

    The Buffalo Beauts made two announcements today as they hired an assistant coach and made a player signing.

     

    First the Beauts announced that Rhea Coad has been hired as an assistant coach to Pete Perram.

    Rhea Coad

    Coad played college hockey with SUNY Canton, and is also currently an assistant coach with Nazareth College.

     

    The Beauts also announced that they have signed forward/defender Sara Bustad to a one year deal.

    Sara Bustad

    Bustad played for the Minnesota State University Mavericks where she would score five goals with 11 assists in 138 career games. Bustad also attended two USA Hockey National Development Camps before she began her collegiate career. Bustad also previously worked for the Tampa Bay Lightning as Community Hockey Coordinator for Diversity Development and Sled Hockey. This will be Bustad’s rookie season 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.

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  • NWHL News and Notes – September 4th, 2019

    NWHL News and Notes – September 4th, 2019

    Today in the NWHL there were six more signings announced bringing the total number of players signed for the 2019-20 season to 80.

     

    Starting with the Metropolitan Riveters, yhey would announce that they have signed goaltender Dana DeMartino to a one year deal.

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    DeMartino, 24, will be playing in her first season in the NWHL and with the Riveters. DeMartino is also the second goalie to sign with the Riveters for the upcoming campaign.

     

    Then the Minnesota Whitecaps announced a pair of signings starting with the return of forward Kalli Funk.

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    Funk, 25, is returning for her second season with the Whitecaps and in the NWHL. Last season with the Whitecaps Funk had a goal and an assist in six games.

     

    The Whitecaps also announced that they have signed Kelsey Cline to a one year deal.

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    Cline, primarily a defender but can also play forward, played in 161 games from 2014 to 2017 for the University of Minnesota. This will be Cline’s first season with the Whitecaps and in the NWHL.

     

    Then the Connecticut Whale would announce three signings for their 2019-20 campaign. Their first signing was goaltender Brooke Wolejko.

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    Wolejko, a Connecticut native, becomes the third goaltender to sign with the Whale for the upcoming season, and will be playing in her first season for the Whale and in the NWHL.

     

    Then the Whale announced that they have re-signed versatile player Hanna Beattie to a one year deal.

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    Beattie, who will be entering her third season with the Whale, is the ninth member from last season’s team to return for the 2019-20 season. Beattie has played both offense and defense for the Whale in the past.

     

    And finally the Whale announced that they have signed defender Erin Hall to a one year deal.

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    Hall, who played collegiately at Holy Cross, played two seasons in the CWHL for the Boston/Worcester Blades where she played in 17 career games for them. This will be Hall’s forst season with the Whale 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.

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  • NWHL News and Notes – September 3rd, 2019

    NWHL News and Notes – September 3rd, 2019

    Today in the NWHL the Minnesota Whitecaps bolstered their defence with a new signing for the 2019-20 season.

     

    The Whitecaps announced that they have signed defender Sydney Baldwin to a one year deal.

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    Baldwin, a 2018 Kazmaier Award Finalist, joins the Whitecaps for her first season in the NWHL. Balwin spent her collegiate career with the University of Minnesota where she helped lead the Golden Gophers to the NCAA National Championship in her freshman and sophmore years. During her senior season Baldwin recorded 12 goals with 20 assists for 32 points, and she also led the nation with 104 blocked shots.

     

    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.

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  • NWHL News and Notes – August 29th, 2019

    NWHL News and Notes – August 29th, 2019

    Today in the NWHL there were three new signings announced as we get closer to the 2019-20 season.

     

    First we have the Connecticut Whale signing goaltender Sonjia Shelly to a one year deal.

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    Shelly, recently completed at St. Lawrence University, completed her senior season with a 2.16 GAA, a .912 save percentage, and with 4 shutouts. This will be Shelly’s first season in the NWHL and with the Whale.

     

    Then the Minnesota Whitecaps re-signed forward Meaghan Pezon for the 2019-20 season.

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    Pezon, returning for her second season, will be looking to help the Whitecaps with their continued success for the 2019-20 season. Pezon played in 10 games last season with the Whitecaps.

     

    Then the Metropolitan Riveters signed goaltender Sam Walther for the 2019-20 season.

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    Walther, an Annapolis, MD native, will be entering her second season in the NWHL, and first with the Riveters. Last season Walther played 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.

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  • NWHL News and Notes – August 21st, 2019

    NWHL News and Notes – August 21st, 2019

    Today on the NWHL we had four more signings announced for the 2019-20 season.

     

    Starting off with the Metropolitan Riveters who would sign defensive forward Brooke Baker.

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    Baker, an RIT graduate, played in 123 games for RIT during her four year collegiate career. This will be Baker’s first season in the NWHL and with the Riveters.

     

    However, the Riveters would not be done there as they would re-sign defender Lexi Slattery for the 2019-20 season.

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    Slattery appeared in seven games for the Riveters last season and will be entering her second season with the team.

     

    Then the Minnesota Whitecaps announced that they have re-signed captain Winny Brodt Brown for the 2019-20 season.

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    Brown, who will be entering her second NWHL season with the Whitecaps, is an original member of the Whitecaps and a pioneer for women’s hockey. Brown played in 16 games for the Whitecaps last season on their road to the Isobel Cup.

     

    Also the Buffalo Beauts would get in the mix as they signed forward Kandice Sheriff to a one year deal.

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    Sheriff, a Brampton, Ontario native, played in 98 games for RIT, and utilizes her speed, strength, and ability on special teams which makes her stand out. This will be Sheriff’s first season in the NWHL and with the Beauts.

     

    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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