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  • 2019-20 NWHL Previews – Boston Pride

    2019-20 NWHL Previews – Boston Pride

    2018-19 Record:  11-5-0 22pts  3rd Place in the NWHL

    Playoffs: Lost in First Round to Beauts

     

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    Key Additions: G – Lovisa Selander, G – Victoria Hanson, F – Alyssa Wohlfeiler

     

    2019-20 Preview:

    The Boston Pride heading into the 2019-20 season with the return of core players like Kaleigh Fratkin, Jillian Dempsey, McKenna Brand, Lexi Bender, Mallory Souliotis, and Mary Parker to lead the way as they look to bounce back to prominence after being bounced in the first round last season by the Buffalo Beauts. The Pride will also feature new players like forward Alyssa Wohlfeiler, who played for the Connecticut Whale in the inaugural season, and players like Marisa Raspa, Christina Putigna, and Jenna Rheault will be looked to contribute in the rookie campaigns.

     

    One of the biggest changes for the Pride will be between the pipes as they will now have Victoria Hanson and Lovisa Selander guarding the net. A change from Brittney Ott who has been the number one goalie for the Pride their first four seasons. Who becomes the number one will remain to be seen, but both will compete and make head coach Paul Mara’s choice difficult.

     

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  • Whale Unveil New Jersey for 2019-20 Season

    Whale Unveil New Jersey for 2019-20 Season

    Following this past Friday’s announcement by the Metropolitan Riveters unveiling their new jersey for the 2019-20 NWHL season, today the Connecticut Whale unveiled their new 2019-20 jersey.

     

    After the Riveters new uniforms were unveiled the big question would be what will the Whale do as the past two seasons they have been wearing white as their primary color. With the Riveters now wearing white as their primary the Whale will need to change their jersey primary color. Friday afternoon the NWHL tweeted the following teaser:

     

    The NWHL acknowledged that the Whale would be returning to green for the first time since season two. But how will they look? Well never fear because here they are!

     

    The Whale are now doing a green version of the jersey they wore last season, and originally wore in the inaugural season. This style for the Whale is a long time fan favorite and one of the more artistically designed jerseys in the NWHL. This is a great look for the Whale for the 2019-20 Season.

     

    Per the NWHL Press Release very little was said except for this quote from Whale defender Shannon Doyle:

     

    “Green just feels right.”

     

    And that it does.

     

    *Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

     

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  • Riveters Unveil New Jersey for 2019-20 Season

    Riveters Unveil New Jersey for 2019-20 Season

    Last night the NWHL tweeted a teaser of a new Metropolitan Riveters jersey for the 2019-20 season, and stated that it would be unveiled Friday, September 27th. Here is what the league tweeted:

     

    From first look at this teaser we see that the Riveters primary color this season will be white, which will be the first time they have done so since the inaugural season when they were known as the New York Riveters. We also see the color navy on the sleeves which is also a return since the team’s rebrand to the Metropolitian Riveters as part of their partnership with the New Jersey Devils, which saw the Riveters don Devils inspired jerseys the past two seasons.

     

    However ladies and gentlemen the time for speculation is no more as the after a night of pondering, and envisioning what these new jerseys for the Riveters will look like, here is the official jersey of the 2019-20 Metropolitan Riveters:

     

    So here we are with the Riveters new jersey and here are some observations that jump out right away. After three seasons of having red as a primary color it has now been regulated to just the collar of the jersey. Also for the sleeves it is primarily navy, with white stripes to give it a piping look. Per the NWHL release here is more information on the sleeves:

     

    “The Riveters’ new sweater features a red collar and blue sleeves that are broken up by three white stripes. These stripes hold a special connection to Rosie and to American history. Beginning on D-Day, Allied aircraft had alternating stripes painted on their wings and fuselages to help identify friend from foe.

    The stripes on the Riveters’ new jersey serve as an homage to the women who worked in factories constructing aircraft, munitions and other war materials. Without them, an Allied victory in World War II would not have been possible, which is one of the reasons why Rosie the Riveter has become an enduring symbol of female empowerment.”

     

    For the shoulders we see on the right shoulder (left to us) there is a “5” logo to commemorate the team and league’s fifth season in a military style patch format, and on the opposite shoulder we see where the player jersey numbers will go. Here is an image of the full uniform look that Riveters play by play commentator Matt Falkenbury shared on Twitter:

    https://twitter.com/MattFPxP/status/1177583729147109378?s=20

     

    As you can see with Matt’s full uniform reveal the Riveters are using more of a “mechanic” like font for the names and numbers this season which is a welcome change from the typical usual fonts that we see used all of the time.

     

    Now with this new uniform for the Riveters revealed an expected change for the Connecticut Whale is now expected as the last two seasons the Whale have been wearing white as their primary color. Hopefully, and this is just our opinion, the Whale keeps their current style and make the primary color green.

     

    *Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

     

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  • NWHL News and Notes – September 25th, 2019

    NWHL News and Notes – September 25th, 2019

    Today in the NWHL it was announced that Madison Packer of the Metropolitan Riveters will be working with the Kyle Pavone Foundation (KPF).

     

    Packer, an original NWHLer and Riveter, will be promoting the foundation at all home games this season in honor of her childhood friend Kyle Pavone who passed away on August 25th, 2018 from an accidental overdose.

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    Kyle and Madison were both raised on the same block in the Detroit suburbs. Pavone was also the former frontman of the band We Came as Romans.

     

    At all home games this season Packer will be wearing a KPF cap as she lines up with her team for pre-game introductions to the crowd, and will also have KPF caps available at all Riveters post game meet and greets with the fans and will sign the caps for any fans who purchase them for a a donation of $20.

     

    All proceeds of the caps sales will go directly to the foundation, and Packer will make an additional, personal contribution.

     

    “Kyle Pavone was an avid hockey fan, and we grew up down the street from one another, often playing street hockey, toilet papering each other’s houses with friends or siblings, and running around the neighborhood causing harmless havoc. It is important to remember Kyle for the legacy he left, the lives he touched and the music he created. It is also vital that we pay attention to the work his family
    is doing in the creation of this foundation, and the message behind it.

    Overdose is currently the leading cause of death in America for people under 50. It is hard to have the uncomfortable conversations, but it is harder to see a family and community endure the loss. Mental health is important. Substance abuse education is important. They are separate categories that often work hand-in-hand. I have lost a lot of people I love, and watched a lot of people I care about lose someone they love to substance abuse or suicide. Given the statistics, I know I am not alone. This season I am teaming up with the Kyle Pavone Foundation to drive awareness in a much-
    needed category, to raise funds to provide resources, and to start a conversation so we can begin to turn the tide. It takes a village to enact change. Join me this season in supporting the Kyle Pavone Foundation, and in standing as an ally for those struggling. To anyone out there who feels lost: you are loved, you are needed, and you matter.”

    — Madison Packer

    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 – 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.

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    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.

    *Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

     

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  • NWHL News and Notes – September 23rd, 2019

    NWHL News and Notes – September 23rd, 2019

    Today in the NWHL the Metropolitan Riveters announced another signing for the 2019-20 season.

     

    The Riveters announced that they have signed SWHL leading scorer Kate Leary to a one year deal.

    Kate Leary

    Leary, a Boston College Graduate, played for the Boston Blades of the CWHL for two seasons, and led the Blades in both seasons she played for them. Last season playing for Lugano of the Swiss Hockey League (SWHL) Leary scored 33 goals in 20 games played to lead the league, and was third in the league in points. This will be Leary’s first season in the NWHL and with the Riveters.

     

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

    *Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

     

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  • TXHT Podcast Interview with Sam Walther of the Metropolitan Riveters

    TXHT Podcast Interview with Sam Walther of the Metropolitan Riveters

    Ladies and Gentlemen the TXHT podcast is back for the 2019-20 season and we kick it off with Metropolitan Riveters goaltender Sam Walther.

     

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    We speak with Walther on a number topics including her hockey career, her time with the Connecticut Whale last season, why she decided to sign with the Metropolitan Riveters for the 2019-20 season, why she wears the number 70 and why Braden Holtby should wear her shirsey, and so much more.

     

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    Walther will receive 15 percent of revenue from apparel sold with her name on it. You can purchase Walther’s Shirsey by clicking here, and Walther’s Jersey by clicking here.

     

     

     

    Opening Music:

    “Modern Guns” by Eyeshine

     

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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.

     

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

    *Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

     

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  • NWHL News and Notes – September 17th, 2019

    NWHL News and Notes – September 17th, 2019

    Today in the NWHL it was announced that a team of investors led by Cannon Capital managing partner Miles Arnone has purchased the Boston Pride.

     

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    The Pride were informed on Monday night prior to the practice. Arnone met with the team’s players and staff, and as part of their new ownership of the team, their immediate plans for the Pride include investments in player and team development, increases in marketing and promotion, along with more youth hockey initiatives to be created. Also Arnone plans to hire a team president for the Pride to run all of the day to day operations of the team.

     

    Per the NWHL’s Press Release this morning Arnone brings to the Pride and NWHL “more than 20 years of investment experience and a background in engineering, turn-around management and start-ups. He is the author of two books, founder of three start-ups and principal inventor on 125 patents. A Long Island native, Arnone earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and has called Boston home for more than thirty years.”

     

    “My investors and I believe in the NWHL, and we are honored to take on the responsibility of leading the Boston Pride during this important era of growth for women’s sports. We will build the Pride into a world-class team and an innovative and thoughtful business venture that demonstrates the power of professional women’s hockey and the value of the game’s remarkable athletes.”

    – Miles Arnone

     

    The sale of the Boston Pride to Miles Arnone’s investment group was facilitated by the Sports Advisory Group, which is an idustry leader in the sale and acquisition of major and minor league sports teams. This sale can also be viewed as a catalyst for the NWHL to consider the sale of the other current teams that the league runs, and also brings in the prospect of bringing in expansion teams with investors who are genuinely dedicated to the women’s game.

     

    We here at TXHT see this as a huge plus for the NWHL and for Women’s Hockey as a whole. With how the offseason unfolded and with the dedication of the NWHL to continue to grow, today’s announcement proves that their vision and dedication to the women’s game is undeterred and that the 2019-20 season will be another year of growth.

     

    Also today the Connecticut Whale have announced that former NHLer Colton Orr and NWHL Veteran Laura Brennan will be the coaches for the team this season.

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    Orr will be the Whale’s head coach with Brennan serving as his assistant coach. Brennan will also act as Interim Head Coach while Orr competes on CBC’s “Battle of the Blades” tv show.

     

    “I’m honored to have the privilege of leading the Connecticut Whale. This game means a lot to me, and these fantastic athletes on the Whale and across the NWHL are role models to the next generation – including my daughter, who is in the Learn to Play program. I’m determined to take all of the hockey knowledge and life lessons learned from great NHL people like (former Rangers coach) Tom Renney and apply them to the Whale. I’m grateful to Laura Brennan for running the show while I’m away, and I can’t wait to get back to Connecticut to work with her and the players and give the Whale fans a team they can believe in.”

    – Colton Orr

     

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  • NWHL News and Notes – September 13th, 2019

    NWHL News and Notes – September 13th, 2019

    On Friday, September 13th the NWHL had one signing announced.

     

    The Metropolitan Riveters announced that they have signed defender Nichelle Simon for the 2019-20 campaign.

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    Simon, a contestant on “American Ninja Warrior”, is a Breast Cancer survivor who completed her treatments in June 2018, and has been commited to growing the game in the South. Since defeating cancer Simon has been training and preparing for a return to hockey, and will be joing the Riveters for her first 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.

    *Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

     

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