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  • Riveters Bounce Back And Beat Whitecaps In OT

    Riveters Bounce Back And Beat Whitecaps In OT

    Today, the Riveters and the Whitecaps played their second game of their weekend series. The Riveters would look to bounce back from their 9-2 drubbing yesterday.

    The game was a much tighter affair than yesterday. There was great defensive effort from both teams. After some great back and forth action from both teams, and both goalies turning out some great saves, it would take till about a little over the 14 minute mark to get the games first goal. The goal came from the former Riveter, Audra Richards, who nabbed her first goal of the season. Assist on the play coming from Lauren Barnes.

    The lead would be short though as two minutes later, the Riveters would answer. The goal coming off the rush, a great pass coming from Mallory Rushton across the offensive zone. It would be Kendall Cornine who would slot home the shot past Leveille.

    That would be how the period would end with a 1-1 tie. Penalties in the period would be three for the Whitecaps and one for the Riveters. However, neither team would be able to take advantage of that. The Whitecaps also out-shot the Riveters 11-7 in the period.

    In the second period, the Riveters would come out strong again, looking to capitalize on the late goal they scored. They would be rewarded for their momentum by scoring a little over halfway through the second period. The goal would be scored by the Riveters heart and soul of the team, Madison Packer. No assists came from the play.

    The Riveters would keep the lead for a brief time as three minutes later, the Whitecaps would answer back. The goal coming from Amanda Boulier; who came off a great season last year, and is continuing her good play. The assist on the play coming from Allie Thunstrom.

    The period would end with both teams again tied, 2-2. The only penalty in the period came from the Riveters, and the Whitecaps could not take advantage of it. However, the Whitecaps did again out-shoot the Riveters 17-10 in the period.

    In the third period, there was pretty even match-up between both teams, however it would be the Riveters who would strike first blood in the period. The goal came from Kendall Cornine again, it would be her second of the game and it came on the power play.

    The Whitecaps would pour on some more pressure to get the game tied, however the Riveters defense played well and staved off any offensive chances. It would be another 14 minutes before we would get the games next goal. (Yes, both goalies were playing that great.) It would be the Whitecaps who would eventually tie the game up. The goal coming from Allie Thunstrom, who slotted home the goal past Walther’s five hole.

    The late goal would push the game to overtime, and in the extra session, it would only take 35 seconds. A great shot from the circle by Rebecca Morse would elude Leveille’s glove and would give the Riveters the overtime win.

    The Riveters won’t be playing next weekend as they have a bye. The next game for the Whitecaps will be against the Boston Pride on October 19 at 630p in Boston.

     

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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

     

    Next Up:

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

     

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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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  • 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.

     

    Audio:

     

    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 – 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.

    *Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

     

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