New York Riveters Take on Buffalo in Regular Season Home Finale
February 13, 2016 - Premier Hockey Federation (PHF)
Metropolitan Riveters News Release
Who: Buffalo Beauts vs. New York Riveters
When: Sunday, February 14, 2016, 2:00 PM puck drop.
Where: Aviator Sports & Events Center (3159 Flatbush Ave. - Brooklyn, NY)
Broadcast Information: NWHL Cross-Ice Pass
Ticket Information: Tickets are still available and can be purchased at www.nwhl.co/buy-tickets.
Promotional Information: Fan Appreciation Day
What Is the NWHL? The National Women's Hockey League is the first professional league to pay women to play hockey. The 2015-16 season marks the inaugural campaign for this four team organization and has been extensively covered worldwide.
This game features several Olympic-level players including 2014 Olympic captain Meghan Duggan, Olympic silver medalists Megan Bozek and Brianne McLaughlin, not to mention Japanese sensation Nana Fujimoto.
Game Details: Buffalo would clinch the third seed in next month's Isobel Cup Playoffs with a victory. The Beauts are 2-0 this season at Aviator Sports & Events Center including a stunning 6-5 come-from-behind shootout victory on January 17.
The Riveters have dropped five straight games, most recently a 6-1 home loss to Boston on February 6 in which they only mustered 18 shots. The Beauts are coming off of a 3-2 overtime loss at Connecticut on February 7.
Media wishing to cover the game should email NWHL PR (pr@nwhl.co) for credentials. Both teams will be available for interviews following the conclusion of play (4:30 PM).
NWHL STANDINGS:
Connecticut: 12-3-0, 24 points
Boston: 11-3-1, 23 points
Buffalo: 4-8-3, 11 points
New York: 3-10-2, 8 points
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