Big news today for the Connecticut Whale, as they re-signed their number 1 goalie, Brooke Wolejko. No, this is not an April Fools joke, she will be back with the Whale next season! https://twitter.com/NWHL/status/1245350427014631429?s=20 Brooke Wolejko has dressed 22 games for the Whale, and has a record of 2-8-1. She holds a 3.62 GAA, while … Continue reading Whale Re-Sign Wolejko
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NWHL News – Wolejko Returns to Whale
Today in the National Women's Hockey League the signing s keep on rolling in as the Connecticut Whale signed their forst player for the 2020-21 season. Wolejko Returns The Whale announced that they have re-signed goaltender Brooke Wolejko for the upcoming season. https://twitter.com/NWHL/status/1245350427014631429?s=19 During her rookie season, Wolejko would record a .914 save percentage, … Continue reading NWHL News – Wolejko Returns to Whale
Remembering My First NWHL Game
So, I woke up this morning at my usual time of 6a to let the dogs out and make sure they are fed breakfast. (Here is a picture of them. ♥) Usually, I take that time to read a little bit of Twitter and Facebook, to see what I've missed since I was asleep. Nothing … Continue reading Remembering My First NWHL Game
NWHL Weekend Recap Playoff Edition
Welcome to the TXHT NWHL Weekend Recap for the Weekend of Friday, March 6th and Sunday, March 8th, 2020, plus news coming out of the weekend. Friday, March 6th, 2020 Game #1 – #5 Connecticut Whale v. #4 Buffalo Beauts In Buffalo for the Isobel Cup Play-In game, the Beauts would play host to … Continue reading NWHL Weekend Recap Playoff Edition
In the Semifinals, Whale fall to the Pride
The Whale skated off against the Boston Pride in the semifinals of the NWHL playoffs. The Whale beat the Buffalo Beauts in the play in game to get here. Starting for the Whale would be their starter Brooke Wolejko, and starting for the Pride would be their star goalie Lovisa Selander. https://twitter.com/TheBostonPride/status/1236705764586270720?s=20 https://twitter.com/CTWhale_NWHL/status/1236670259026853888?s=20 In the … Continue reading In the Semifinals, Whale fall to the Pride
Isobel Cup Play-In Game Recap – Connecticut Whale v. Buffalo Beauts
#5 Connecticut Whale v. #4 Buffalo Beauts Game Recap: In Buffalo at the Northtown Rink the fourth ranked Beauts play host to the fifth ranked Connecticut Whale for the right to face off with the first overall Boston Pride in the Semi-Finals on Sunday. In the first period in the opening minutes of the … Continue reading Isobel Cup Play-In Game Recap – Connecticut Whale v. Buffalo Beauts
NWHL 2019-20 Awards Recap
With the 2019-20 regular season completed for the NWHL, it is time to announce this season's award winners. NWHL Foundation Award Lexi Bender (Boston Pride) Jordan Brickner (Connecticut Whale) Rebecca Morse (Metropolitan Riveters) Emma Ruggiero (Buffalo Beauts) Allie Thunstrom (Minnesota Whitecaps) NWHL Fan's Three Stars Amanda Leveille (Minnesota Whitecaps) Marie-Jo Pelletier (Buffalo Beauts) … Continue reading NWHL 2019-20 Awards Recap
Whale Fight Hard, Once Again Fall Short
In the final game of the regular season, the Whale would once again face the Whitecaps. Amanda Leveille would get the start for the Whitecaps, and the Whale would turn to Sonjia Shelly for the starting duties. https://twitter.com/CTWhale_NWHL/status/1234147106983641088?s=20 https://twitter.com/WhitecapsHockey/status/1234193436619702280?s=20 In the first period, the Whitecaps would get the lead first. The goal coming from Meghan … Continue reading Whale Fight Hard, Once Again Fall Short
NWHL Weekend Recap
Welcome to the TXHT NWHL Weekend Recap for the Weekend of Saturday, February 22nd and Sunday, February 23rd, 2020, plus news coming out of the weekend. Saturday, February 22nd, 2020 Game #1 – Boston Pride v. Connecticut Whale In a historical first, the Connecticut Whale would host the Boston Pride at Webster Bank Arena … Continue reading NWHL Weekend Recap
Wolejko Sharp But Whale Shutout
NWHL history was made today at Webster Bank Arena, which is the home of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. It was a part of the NWHL/AHL double header where the Whale would square off against the Pride in the beginning, and the Sound Tigers would later host the Hershey Bears. https://twitter.com/NWHL/status/1231287706652676097?s=20 https://twitter.com/TheSoundTigers/status/1231214765420269570?s=20 For the Whale, they … Continue reading Wolejko Sharp But Whale Shutout