Tag Archive | NWHL

RPI’s Whitney Renn Signed by the Boston Pride

Whitney Renn’s life in hockey has taken her from the Little Caesars youth program in her home state of Michigan to college hockey at RPI to a season of pro in Salzburg, Austria. Today, the 23-year-old defender-forward signed an NWHL contract to join the Boston Pride. “I am inspired by the players of the Pride […]

Bulbul Kartanbay Signs with Riveters, Becomes First NWHL Player from Kazakhsta

Bulbul Kartanbay has signed with the Metropolitan Riveters, becoming the NWHL’s first player from Kazakhstan. “My dream came true,” said Kartanbay, well-known among hockey fans for her passionate pursuit of playing professionally in North America. “I am grateful to life for the opportunities that have opened before me. Now it’s time to compete in the […]

America, the Beaut-iful: Ashley Birdsall Signs with Buffalo

Ashley Birdsall, a former player with the Minnesota Whitecaps and University of Wisconsin-Superior who is about to complete her ninth year of service with the Minnesota Army National Guard, is joining the National Women’s Hockey League. After an impressive showing last month at the team’s Free Agent Camp, the 5-3 forward/defender has signed with the […]

Former BU Goalie Victoria Hanson Joins the Pride

Hockey East First-Team All-Star goaltender Victoria Hanson out of Boston University has signed with the Boston Pride. “I’m really excited to join the Boston Pride and NWHL for this upcoming season,” said Hanson. “Taking a step back with a year off from the game last season was extremely hard, so I can’t wait to get […]

Hello Neumann: Kelsey’s Back in Buffalo

Goaltender Kelsey Neumann, one of the most popular players in the brief history of the Buffalo Beauts, is returning to the team after a season away. Cherished by fans for her accessibility, passion for hockey, gracious nature, and unique social media presence, Neumann has signed a contract for the NWHL’s fifth season. “I’m looking forward […]

Keeping the Core Together, Whale Re-sign Hughson

First-year Connecticut general manager Bray Ketchum continues to build her team around skilled and dedicated players who proudly represent the Whale. Today, Ketchum re-signed forward Sarah Hughson. “Sarah is someone every coach wants on their team,” said Ketchum. “She brings energy and positivity on and off the ice. Her teammates speak very highly of her […]

Amherst Native Emma Ruggiero Signs with Beauts

Buffalo State’s captain and leading scorer and Amherst, NY native Emma Ruggiero has signed with her hometown Buffalo Beauts for the 2019-20 season. “I wasn’t going to let an opportunity like this pass,” said Ruggiero, who opened the eyes of the Beauts’ hockey operations staff at a free agent camp. “I’m really excited to share […]