Tag: Buffalo Beauts

  • 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 – August 1st, 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.

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    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.

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    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.

  • NWHL News and Notes – July 31st, 2019

    NWHL News and Notes – July 31st, 2019

    Today in the NWHL the Buffalo Beauts have announced the signing of forward Kim Brown for the 2019-20 Season.

     

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    Brown, a Toronto native, will be playing in her first season in the NWHL and with the Beauts. Brown produced ten goals and six assists for 16 points this past season with Brock University, which was also the last season of her collegiate career. Brown was also one of the players that participated in the Beauts Free Agent Camp this past weekend.

     

    Brown’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.

  • 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 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.

  • 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 21st, 2019

    NWHL News and Notes – June 21st, 2019

    Today in the NWHL the Buffalo Beauts have announced that they have signed highly skilled forward Brooke Stacey from the University of Maine.

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    Stacey will be entering her first season in the NWHL and with the Beauts. During her time at the University of Maine, Stacey registered 13 goals and 17 assists for 30 points in 36 games last season. Stacey’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.

  • NWHL News and Notes – June 18th, 2019

    NWHL News and Notes – June 18th, 2019

    Today in NWHL news, we had a three big signings for the Buffalo Beauts, Metropolitan Riveters, and Boston Pride this morning.

     

    First up, the Buffalo Beauts have signed goaltender Mariah Fujimagari for the 2019-20 season.

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    Fujimagari will be entering her first season in the NWHL after spending the last two seasons in Slovakia (2017-18) and with the Worcester Blades of the now defunct CWHL (2018-19).

     

    Then it was announced that Rebecca Morse has re-signed with the Riveters for her fourth season with the team.

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    Morse, who is a New Jersey native and 2018 Isobel Cup Champion, will be bringing her leadership and versatility back to the Riveters for the 2019-20 season.

     

    Lastly to cap off the morning signings, Jillian Dempsey has re-signed with the Pride for the 2019-20 season.

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    Dempsey, the captain of the Pride for the past two seasons, is tied for first overall in career NWHL goals (29 – Tied with Madison Packer), and is second all time in points (58) in the NWHL. Dempsey is also a two time NWHL All Star.

     

    All three 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.

  • NWHL News and Notes – June 14th, 2019 *Updated*

    NWHL News and Notes – June 14th, 2019 *Updated*

    Today in the NWHL, we had a major announcement involving the Buffalo Beauts.

     

    The have announced that Pete Perram will become the new head coach for the 2019-20 season.

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    Perram comes with more than two decades of experience in women’s hockey at multiple levels including international, club, collegiate and local level hockey.

     

    For more on today’s hiring by the Beauts, please read our friend Nate Oliver’s article for The Hockey Writers.

     

    *Update*

    The Beauts would not stop there as they would also announce their first player signing for the 2019-20 season. Forward Corinne Buie has re-signed for her fourth season with the Beauts, and fifth in the NWHL.

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    Buie, who is a two time Isobel Cup Champion, has in 74 career games scored 24 goals and has amassed 42 points in her first 4 seasons in the NWHL. Buie’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.