Whale sign goalie Meeri Räisänen

  The Connecticut Whale went out and signed Finnish goalie Meeri Räisänen. This is a late signing in the off-season; merely days before the regular season is supposed to start. The Whale used it to solidify their goaltending. Räisänen, is a two time SM-sarja Champion and is a three time winner of the Tuula Puputti … Continue reading Whale sign goalie Meeri Räisänen

NHL and NWHL News and Notes: October 1, 2018

  Here are your news and notes covering the NHL for Monday, October 1, 2018.   There were four preseason contests that happened yesterday. The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the San Jose Sharks with a 5-3 win at T-Mobile Arena. Tomas Nosek would score two of the Golden Knights three shorthanded goals. Max Pacioretty would … Continue reading NHL and NWHL News and Notes: October 1, 2018

NWHL 2018-19 Metropolitan Riveters Preview

  Last Season: 13-3-0  26pts (1st in the NWHL, 2018 Isobel Cup Champions)   Goals Leader: Madison Packer - 10 goals Assists Leader: Courtney Burke - 17 assists Points Leader: Alexa Gruschow - 22 points +/- Leader: Rebecca Russo/ Miye D'Oench - +11   Key Departures: Tatiana Rafter, Ashley Johnston, and Harrison Browne   Key … Continue reading NWHL 2018-19 Metropolitan Riveters Preview

NHL News and Notes: September 30th, 2018

    These are your news and notes covering the NHL for Sunday, September 30th, 2018...   In NHL preseason action last night... Edmonton defeated Calgary 4-3 Philadelphia defeated Boston 4-1 Detroit defeated Toronto 5-1 Tampa Bay defeated Florida 3-2 Ottawa defeated Montreal 3-0 Chicago defeated Columbus 4-1 Arizona defeated Vancouver 4-1 at Prospera Place … Continue reading NHL News and Notes: September 30th, 2018

NWHL 2018-19 Connecticut Whale Preview

  Last Season: 3-11-2 8pts (Last in the Regular Season; Lost to Riveters in the Playoffs)   Goals Leader: Emily Fluke/Kelly Babstock – 4 goals Assists Leader: Emily Fluke – 7 assists Points Leader: Emily Fluke – 11 points +/- Leader: Emily Fluke/Meghan Huertas - +2   Key Departures - Anya Battaglino, Kelly Babstock, Sydney Rossman, and Sam Faber … Continue reading NWHL 2018-19 Connecticut Whale Preview

NHL and NWHL News and Notes: September 29th, 2018

  These are your news and notes covering the NHL and the NWHL for Saturday, September 29th, 2018...   In NHL preseason action last night there were seven contests that took place. Here are brief recaps on select games: The Columbus Blue Jackets took on the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena and would win this … Continue reading NHL and NWHL News and Notes: September 29th, 2018

NWHL 2018-19 Buffalo Beauts Preview

  Last Season: 12-4-0  24pts  (2nd in the NWHL, Lost in the Isobel Cup Championship to the Metropolitan Riveters)   Goals Leader: Hayley Scamurra - 7 goals Assists Leader: Taylor Accursi - 10 assists Points Leader: Kourtney Kunichika/Scamurra/Maddie Elia - 14 points +/- Leader: Kristin Lewicki - +5   Key Departures: Amanda Leveille   Key … Continue reading NWHL 2018-19 Buffalo Beauts Preview

NWHL 2018-19 Boston Pride Preview

  Last Season: 4-8-4  12pts  (3rd in the NWHL, eliminated by the Buffalo Beauts in the Semi Finals)   Goal Leader: Jillian Dempsey - 7 goals Assist Leader: Jillian Dempsey - 8 assists Points Leader: Jillian Dempsey - 15 points +/- Leader: Alyssa Gagliardi - +3   Key Departures: None   Key Additions: Amanda Pelkey, … Continue reading NWHL 2018-19 Boston Pride Preview

NHL and NWHL News and Notes: September 20th, 2018

  These are your NHL and NWHL news and notes for September 20th, 2018. In NHL preseason action last night, there were eight games scheduled. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-1 at PNC Arena. Hurricanes forward Martin Necas, the No. 12 pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, scored a goal in the … Continue reading NHL and NWHL News and Notes: September 20th, 2018

NHL and NWHL News and Notes: September 19th, 2018

  Here are your NHL and NWHL News and Notes for September 19th, 2018 Ilya Kovalchuk recorded an assist in his Los Angeles Kings debut last night with a 4-3 loss to the Arizona Coyotes at Staples Center in a split-squad game between the two teams. Lawson Crouse of the Coyotes scored the game-winning goal … Continue reading NHL and NWHL News and Notes: September 19th, 2018