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  • NWHL Game Recap – 10/5/2019 – Boston Pride v. Metropolitan Riveters

    NWHL Game Recap – 10/5/2019 – Boston Pride v. Metropolitan Riveters

    Boston Pride (0-0-0 0pts) v. Metropolitan Riveters (0-0-0 0pts)

     

    Game Recap:

    The Metropolitan Riveters kick off their 2019-20 NWHL season as they host the Boston Pride in their home opener. The Riveters would start out by getting a few shots, but nothing difficult for rookie goaltender Lovisa Selander. Then Cassie Dunne would be called for tripping to give the Pride their first powerplay opportunity, and while they would not score, the Pride would use it to turn the tide and put the momentum on their side. The Pride would take it to the Riveters but Sam Walther was up to the task. However, late in the first period Jillian Dempsey would get one past Walther to give the Pride a late 1-0 lead to go into the first intermission with.

     

    In the second period the Riveters would play with some more hustle in their game, and it would almost pay off early in the period as Bulbul Kartanbay would almost get the puck past Selander but a little puck luck was on the goalie’s side. However, that would not deter the Riveters as Kendall Cornine would score moments later to tie the game at one a piece. The Pride would force another penalty against the Riveters, but would be unsuccessful for a third consecutive time.

     

    In the third period it would be a penalty filled affair as the Riveters would have two 5 on 3 powerplay opportunities while the Pride would only have one of their own. The Riveters would convert on the back end of their first two woman advantage as Madison Packer would tip in a Colleen Murphy point blast to take the 2-1 lead. However, the Riveters would begin to falter and the Pride would pounce as they would get goals from Tori Sullivan, Dempsey (her second of the game), and McKenna Brand to lead the Pride to a 4-2 victory to start their season.

     

    Lineups:

    Boston Pride:

    McKenna Brand – Jillian Dempsey – Marisa Raspa

    Carlee Toews – Lexie Laing – Christina Putigna

    Whitney Renn – Mary Parker – Alyssa Wohlfeiler

    Tori Sullivan

    Jenna Rheault – Kaleigh Fratkin

    Lexi Bender – Lauren Kelly

    Mallory Souliotis – Briana Mastel

    Lovisa Selander*

    Victoria Hanson

     

    Metropolitan Riveters:

    Madison Packer – Cailey Hutchison – Tatiana Shatalova

    Brooke Baker – Kendall Cornine – Mallory Rushton

    Brooke Avery – Nichelle Simon – Bulbul Kartanbay

    Collen Murphy – Nicole Arnold

    Leila Kilduff – Rebecca Morse

    Cassie Dunne

    Sam Walther*

    Dana DeMartino

     

    First Period:

    MET Penalty – 2:14 – Cassie Dunne 2 minutes for Tripping

    MET Penalty – 13:36 – Mallory Rushton 2 minutes for Tripping

    BOS Goal – 19:05 – Jillian Dempsey (1) from Mallory Souliotis (1)

     

    End of 1st – BOS – 1       MET – 0

    Shots              14                 07

    PP                 0/2                  0/0

     

    Second Period:

    MET Goal – 4:45 – Kendall Cornine (1) from Mallory Rushton (1) and Cassie Dunne (1)

    MET Penalty – 12:44 – Rebecca Morse 2 minutes for Tripping

     

    End of 2nd – BOS – 1       MET – 1

    Shots              29                 18

    PP                 0/3                  0/0

     

    Third Period:

    BOS Penalty – 2:53 – McKenna Brand 2 minutes for Tripping

    BOS Penalty – 4:11 – Mary Parker 2 minutes for Hooking

    MET PPG – 5:03 – Madison Packer (1) from Colleen Murphy (1) and Mallory Rushton (2)

    MET Penalty – 5:48 – Leila Kilduff 2 minutes for Holding

    MET Penalty – 5:48 – Rebecca Morse 2 minutes for Body Checking

    BOS Goal – 8:57 – Tori Sullivan (1) from Lauren Kelly (1)

    BOS Goal – 9:18 – Jillian Dempsey (2) from Christina Putigna (1) and Lauren Kelly (2)

    MET Penalty – 9:59 – Madison Packer 2 minutes for Hooking

    BOS Penalty – 10:05 – Mallory Souliotis 2 minutes for Interference

    BOS Penalty – 14:13 – Marisa Raspa 2 minutes for Hooking

    BOS Penalty – 14:27 – Mary Parker 2 minutes for Tripping

    BOS ENG – 19:19 – McKenna Brand (1) from Jillian Dempsey (1) and Kaleigh Fratkin (1)

     

    End of 3rd – BOS – 4       MET – 2

    Shots              40                 25

    PP                 0/6                  1/5

     

    Next Up:

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

    Buffalo (1-0-0 2pts) v. Boston (1-0-0 2pts)

     

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  • NWHL News and Notes – October 2nd, 2019

    NWHL News and Notes – October 2nd, 2019

    Today in the NWHL there were several announcements made by the league.

     

    Starting with the first announcement and that is that in addition to the Twitch Broadcasts for the 2019-20 season the Goalie Guild, lead by owner Justin Goldman and popular writer Cat Silverman, will be providing goaltending analysis during select games this season on Twitch.

    There are plans that will see this initiative also feature a weekly goalie specific stream which will see The Goalie Guild break down the top saves from around the league and participate in Q&A sessions with the NWHL fans.

     

    Today the league also announced that they are partnering up with the consulting group Girsch Sports.

    The New York based company will be bringing their expertise to help the NWHL deliver world class fan experiences to professional women’s hockey. Girsch Sports will be supporting activities for the league and all five NWHL teams with their primary focus being on technology, sponsorships, and game presentation.

     

    The NWHL also announced that Kelly Cooke will be returning for her fourth season as Ditrector of the NWHL Player Safety Committee.

    Cooke, a member of the inaugural Isobel Cup winning Boston Pride, will be joined by by NCAA and USA Hockey official Alicia Hanrahan, 2014 US Olympian Josephine Pucci, ECHL VP of Hockey Operations Joe Ernst, and longtime women’s hockey coach Bobby Jay. The NWHL Player Safety Committee has the ability to suspend players and issue warnings.

     

    Lastly it was announced that the Metropolitan Riveters have named their leadership group for the 2019-20 season.

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    The Riveters have named original NWHLer and Riveter Madison Packer as captain with Rebecca Morse and Cailey Hutchison as her assistant captains this season. Packer, a three time all star and 2018 Isobel Cup Champion with the Riveters, enters this season as the team’s all time leader in goals and points.

     

    “Every season is a new opportunity. It’s a new group, a new coach, basically a new everything. It’s a good opportunity for us to wipe the slate clean.”

    — Madison Packer

     

    *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.

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  • NWHL News and Notes – August 16th, 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

     

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

    *Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

     

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  • NWHL Announces First Two Signings for 2019-20 Season

    NWHL Announces First Two Signings for 2019-20 Season

    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.

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    Fratkin signed a one year contract for $11,000.

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    Then at 1130a today it was announced that Madison Packer resigned with the Metropolitan Riveters.

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    Packer’s contract is for one year and $12,000.

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    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.

  • TXHT Podcast – 1/17/2019

    TXHT Podcast – 1/17/2019

    The TXHT podcast is back with Serious Hockey Talk for Serious Hockey Fans!

     

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    This week on TXHT, Michael Lindenbaum is joined by our friend from The Hockey Writers Nate Oliver, and TXHT’s Toronto Maple Leafs writer Steve Gardiner.

     

    TXHT starts off with NWHL talk with Michael and Nate as we review the partnership between the NHL’s Boston Bruins and the NWHL’s Boston Pride. Plus a recap of last weekend’s action, as well as a preview for this upcoming weekend’s games. Also we talk about some other news and notes throughout the NWHL.

     

    Then Michael opens up the forum to Nate and Steve as they ask him questions about Alex Ovechkin, Madison Bowey, and the Capitals future on defense.

     

    Plus Michael and Steve talk about the Maple Leafs and the situation with the fans booing defenseman Jake Gardiner, and the slippery slope that is the growing negativity of “fans” on social media. Also all three geek out over hockey cards and some of their prized items in their memorabilia collections.

     

    This week’s episode was recorded on Wednesday, January 16th, 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.

  • January 8th, 2019 — News and Notes

    January 8th, 2019 — News and Notes

    Today is Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 and these are your news and notes

     

    There were five games in action last night.

     

    Nashville 4, TORONTO 0

    Nashville goaltender Pekka Rinne would have an 18 save performance and Toronto’s goaltender Michael Hutchinson would have a 28 save performance on 32 attempts.

    TXHT’s Steve Gardiner has your full recap of the contest at the following link.

    Nashville Predators vs Toronto Maple Leafs – 01/07/2019 – Game Day Preview and Recap

     

    St. Louis 3, PHILADELPHIA 0

     

    St. Louis Blues goaltender in this game, Jordan Binnington, would become the 35th different goalie in NHL history to record a shutout in his first career NHL start and the second to have a shutout in a debut joining Rich Parent back on January 26th, 1999.

     

    Minnesota 1, MONTREAL 0

    In a very ugly and penalty-filled game, the Minnesota Wild would go on to defeat the Montreal Canadiens by the score of 1-0.

    Minnesota’s Nick Seeler would be assessed a two-minute instigator, a five-minute major for fighting, as well as a 10-minute misconduct penalty and Montreal’s Kenny Agostino would be duelled out a five minute major for interference, a five minute major for fighting, as well as a 10-minute game misconduct penalty.

     

    This major chain of events came off of the two-minute interference penalty when Agostino was called for interference on Minnesota’s Eric Fehr.

     

    With the Wild’s win, this would be Devan Dubnyk’s second shutout on the season and the 38th for his career.

    Also with this win, this would be Minnesota’s ninth consecutive win against the Canadiens, matching franchise records for longest win streaks against an opponent.

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    Calgary 4, CHICAGO 3

    Calgary Flames Johnny Gaudreau would have a two-goal performance, continuing his hot streak and help the Flames take down the Chicago Blackhawks by the score of 4-3.

    The Flames would also become the first team to have four players with at least 50 points in their first 45 games of a season since the 1995-96 Pittsburgh Penguins with Ron Francis, Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr and Toms Sandstrom.

     

    Chicago’s goalscorers would be Patrick Kane with his 24th goal on the season, Alex DeBrincat with his 20th goal of the season and Brandon Saad would score on the power play late in the third period with his 12th goal of the season, however that would not be enough as the Blackhawks would fall 4-3.

     

    SAN JOSE 3, Los Angeles 1

    San Jose Sharks D Erik Karlsson would register an assist in his 13th consecutive game and would be one of only six other players to do so.  Karlsson would go on to have three assists in the contest.

    The San Jose Sharks would go on to defeat the Los Angeles Kings last night by the score of 3-1.

    In NHL News…

     

    Yesterday the NHL announced the Three Stars of the Week (week ending January 6th)

    The first star went to Calgary Flames Johnny Gaudreau, who had an 11 point week in four games played.  Included was a back-to-back four-point performance which had not happened for a Flames player since Doug Gilmour back in November of 1988.

    The second star of the week went to San Jose Sharks Brent Burns.  Burns had a nine-point week across three multi-point outings over the weeks and leads the NHL among all defenceman for points with 47 points in 43 games played.

     

    The third star of the week would go to New York Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner.  Lehner would go 3-0-0 during the week and has a record of 7-0-0 since December 18th.  Lehner would become the fourth different Islanders goaltender to have a personal win streak of at least seven games and is the first the 2014-15 season when Jaroslav Halak had a similar mark.

     

     

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    This week the NWHL announced co-players of the week.  Buffalo Beauts goaltender Shannon Szabados and Metropolitan Riveters Madison Packer were named the VEDA Co-Players of the Week.

    Szabados had a 30 save performance in the Beauts 5-0 shutout win over the Boston Pride on Saturday.  That contest was scoreless for the first 25 minutes until Buffalo opened up the scoring.  Szabados would also go on to have miraculous saves in the contest.

    Packer, in Sunday’s contest against the Connecticut Whale, had one goal and three assists to close out the regular-season series between the Riveters and Whale.  The Riveters had a six-goal outburst in the contest to give Metropolitan a 6-3 win.  Packer, a four-year veteran of the NWHL, led the league in goals last season and she will be playing in the NWHL All-Star Game next month in Nashville.