PHF 2017 Offseason – Where Players are Headed
With the offseason now in full swing and free agency open, there’s plenty of movement around the league. Here I will take a look at some of the biggest signings and roster news so far.
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Category: New York Riveters
PHF Best Offensive Defence Player 2017
Next up in my OTBL Awards for the NWHL’s regular season is the best ‘Offensive Defensive Player’. This is an award that looks for the players from the blue line who can add a bit of firepower along with their defensive duties. First of all I will be considering their production numbers, but will also take into account the line mates that they have been playing with, along with their contribution to the power play.
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How the Metropolitan Riveters Became A PHF Force
Last year the New York Riveters were at the bottom of the standings, having managed just four wins during the course of the season, and were swept by the Boston Pride in the Isobel Cup playoffs. Jump forward to the present day, and they have secured the second seed and have a winning record, but what has changed in the past year for such a drastic turn around?
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PHF Rookie of the Year 2017
With the NWHL having only just completed its second season, “rookie” is a loose term to use. Many of these players have plenty of hockey experience under their belt, having competed at world championships and seen ice time in the CWHL. Having said that, it is still their first season in the NWHL, so it seems only fitting that there be an award for Best Rookie of the Year.
Continue Reading4th February NWHL Roundup – Kessel v Steadman
It was the final weekend before the all star break and all four teams were in action.
Continue Reading27th-29th January NWHL Roundup – Goals Galore
32 goals were scored in just three games as Boston clinch the #1 spot and NY took control of #2.
Continue Reading21st January NWHL Roundup – Heartbreak For NY As Boston Roll On
Boston versus New York, a match up where both sides had been undefeated in 2017 before the puck dropped, but only one streak could continue.
Continue Reading14/15th January NWHL Roundup – Goalies Win Games
Boston extend their NWHL winning streak to 20 games while New York propel themselves to second place in the standings. Both teams record shutouts.
Continue ReadingMeet The NWHL’s Founding Four
The creation of the National Women’s Hockey League went under the radar for many hockey fans. Here I will give a brief overview of the league and of each team to get you up to speed on all of the goings on within the league.
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