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NWHL News and Notes – September 9th, 2019

Today in the NWHL the Buffalo Beauts announced that they have re-signed forward Taylor Accursi for the 2019-20 season.

Accursi, who will be entering her third season with the Beauts, is a fan favorite in Buffalo and has recorded 10 goals and seven assists in 28 career NWHL games. In her rookie season with the Beauts in 2017-18 she led the league in powerplay goals.

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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September 9, 2019
The NWHL is Coming to Twitch!
Today in the NWHL a monumental announcement was made as the NWHL is coming to Twitch!

Twitch, the world’s leading live streaming platform for gamers and the things we love, will be the exclusive live streaming partner of the NWHL for the next three years, and will feature all regular season, Isobel Cup Playoff, and special event games. It was also announced that the league and Twitch will collaborate on innovative content that will increase the deep connection that the NWHL players have with their fans.

As part of our new three-year partnership with @Twitch, future NWHL games and programming will be on https://t.co/EHkD9gflXv! Fans will be able to watch games for free, from anywhere, on any device. #NWHLGameOnTwitch
📰: https://t.co/b6fxM8EYlh pic.twitter.com/eMRPs1v0y9

— PHF (@PHF) September 5, 2019

Also as part of this agreement the NWHL will be receiving for the first time in league history a broadcast rights fee. As part of the NWHL-NWHL Players’ Association agreement, revenue from this exclusive streaming partnership with Twitch will be split in half with the NWHL players, and will result in additional income beyond their salaries for playing.

But now let’s get to the nitty gritty of what this really means, and that is the ability to use a platform that is more suited for what the NWHL needs and that is the live streaming. We here at X75 Productions utilize Twitch for various projects including TXHT, and it has been to great benefits for us especially with AwesomeMania. It allows for interactions amongst the viewers and with the streamers which let’s the broadcasts take a life of their own which is great, but also they should be wary of this.

Just like with social media outlets like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, Twitch does have it’s bad eggs who will troll, harrass, and essentially “ruin it for everyone”. So my piece of advice for the NWHL is to have some very dedicated moderators for all streams that are done and remove all of the people who are there to make it a negative experience for those watching. You have this new platform that will significantly increase your audience, and you will need to make this the most fan friendly environment as possible.

Also with this new partnership with Twitch you now have this channel that allows you to create new content outside of the games that will be streamed live. The NWHL can now explore alternative programming to help grow the game and give the players, and more importantly the fans, a bigger platform to interact and promote the game. Now how can the NWHL do that with Twitch? Well here are some ideas:
1. NWHL Recap Show
2. NWHL Talk Show
3. Gaming Competitions
4. Behind the Scenes Series
And so much more can be done.

The possibilities are endless, and it is simply exciting for everyone involved, and the great thing about it is that it’s all free. So head on over to Twitch.tv/NWHL today, and make sure you turn on those notifications so you get notified because this season… it’s going to be a great season.

Little Bonus – Here is TXHT’s Twitch debut featuring NWHLPA Director Anya Packer.

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September 5, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

*Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

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September 4, 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.

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.

*Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

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September 3, 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.

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.

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.

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.

*Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

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August 29, 2019
NWHL News and Notes – August 27th, 2019

Today in the NWHL it was announced that they will hold their first official outdoor game.

On Saturday, December 28th, 2019 at 630p EST at RiverWorks, located on the banks of the Buffalo River, the Buffalo Beauts will host the Metropolitan Riveters in the Buffalo Believes Classic.

Capacity for the Buffalo Believes Classic will be for approximately 1,000 fans and the event will be for all ages. The outdoor game at RiverWorks will be played in a unique and intimate setting aswe celebrate women’s hockey.

Season tickets for the Beauts will be going on sale later this week, and will include the Buffalo Believes Classic at RiverWorks in addition to the team’s 11 home games at Northtown Center at Amherst.

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

*Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

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August 27, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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August 21, 2019
NWHL News and Notes – August 20th, 2019

Today in the NWHL business picked up as four of the five teams added to their 2019-20 rosters.

Starting with the Minnesota Whitecaps as they re-signed defender Chelsey Brodt Rosenthal to a one year deal.

Rosenthal, returning for her second season in the NWHL, was a member of last season’s Isobel Cup championship team, and was a standout in college for the University of Minnesota from 2002 to 2006.

Then the Metropolitan Riveters signed forward Brooke Avery to a one year deal.

Avery, a New Hampshire native, played for Syracuse University and was key player for Syracuse earning their first conference title and berth into the NCAA Tournament when she would record an assist and the game winning goal against Robert Morris in the CHA Tournament Championship game.

Then the Buffalo Beauts announced that they have signed forward Maddie Norton to a one year deal.

Norton, a Buffalo native, scored a record 46 goals last season for the University of Buffalo in 18 games. Norton would also have a total of 62 points last season which was 28 more than the next highest scorer.

Then the Boston Pride would sign Swedish National Team goaltender Lovisa Selander to a one year deal.

Selander, the NCAA all time saves leader, played in all 34 games last season for RPI where she had a 2.29 GAA and an .942 save percentage. Selander also recorded a 49 save shutout and a 58 save shutout last season.

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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August 20, 2019
NWHL News and Notes – August 19th, 2019

Today in the NWHL announced three more signings for the 2019-20 season.

Starting with the Buffalo Beauts as they have signed Slovak defender Lenka Čurmová to a one year deal.

Čurmová, 22, has been a member of the Slovakian National Team since she was 15 years old. For Čurmová playing in the NWHL is a dream come true and is excited to be a part of the Beauts organization.

Next up the Connecticut Whale announced that they have re-signed forward Kaycie Anderson to a one year deal.

Anderson, who will be entering her third season with the Whale, in four years at Norwich University would record 48 goals and 70 assists for 118 points in 118 games from 2011 to 2015.

Then the Metropolitan Riveters announced that they have signed Mallory Rushton to a one year deal.

Rushton, a 2019 RIT graduate, plays both forward and defender and will be entering her 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.

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

*Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

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August 19, 2019
NWHL News and Notes – August 16th, 2019

Today in the NWHL we had three more signings as we prepare for the 2019-20 season.

First up we have the Boston Pride signing defender Whitney Renn to a one year deal.

Renn, 23, will be playing in her first season with the Pride and in the NWHL after playing in 131 games for RPI from 2014-18, and playing last season for the EWHL DEC Salzburg Eagles.

Then the Buffalo Beauts would add some international flavor to their team as they would sign Iveta Klimášová to a one year deal.

Klimášová, a defender, has been a fixture of the Slovakia Women’s National Team since 2014. In the 60 EWHL games with SKP Bratislava Klimášová would record 28 goals and 16 assists for 44 points. This will be Klimášová’s first season in the NWHL and with the Beauts.

Then from Kazakhstan, the Metropolitan Riveters have signed forward Bulbul Kartanbay to a one year deal.

Kartanbay, who has been passionately pursuing playing professionally in North America, achieved her dream and will be part of the Riveters for the 2019-20 season. Kartanbay has been a fixture of the Kazakhstan National Team since she was a teenager, and has been at the forefront of the growth of Women’s hockey in Kazakhstan.

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.

Lastly, TXHT would like to congratulate NWHLPA Director Anya Battaglino and Metropolitan Riveters forward Madison Packer on their wedding that took place today Friday, August 16th, 2019. We would like to wish you both years of shared happiness and to many great memories you will create together.

Today is the NWHL Royal Wedding of @battaglinoa and @madison_packer_! We wish these two extraordinary women a lifetime of happiness, health, hockey, and love. #HappilyEverPaxker https://t.co/CTje9fcOKL

— PHF (@PHF) August 16, 2019

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

*Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

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August 16, 2019