NWHL Weekend Recap; League Announces First TV Deal

November 17, 2015 - Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) News Release

New York Riveters Celebration
(Metropolitan Riveters)

Danielle Ward and the Connecticut Whale top the NWHL standings following her game-winning goal with 55 seconds left that hit the skate of a Buffalo defender. After a scoreless first, Kelly Babstock's short-handed tally and a snipe from Kelli Stack put Connecticut up 2-0. That lead wouldn't last as Buffalo scored two goals (Devon Skeats and Kourtney Kunichika) within the first five minutes of the third.

New York Gets A Win

It might have taken four tries, but the Riveters finally captured their first win in franchise history thanks to Nana Fujimoto's 42 save effort.

"She was unreal," Riveters' assistant captain Morgan Fritz-Ward said after the win. "Even at practice she was unreal. Just to see her shine in the game was awesome. She kept us in it for sure."

Bray Ketchum's game-winning goal came during a five-on-three during the third period. Hilary Knight and Kacey Bellamy scored in the defeat for Boston.

NESN To Telecast NWHL Games

Agreement Covers Eight Boston Pride Games

The National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) and New England Sports Network (NESN), announced today that NESN will air eight (8) Boston Pride games for the remainder of the 2015-16 season. This new partnership marks the NWHL's first broadcasting agreement during the league's inaugural season. The NESN schedule begins this Sunday, November 22 when the Boston Pride host the New York Riveters at 3:00 pm on NESN.

"The broadcast value of the women's game has never been better, and we're happy NESN is providing a stage for and shining a spotlight on some of the best players in the world," said NWHL Commissioner Dani Rylan.

The following Boston Pride games will be broadcasted on NESN and/or NESNplus:

11/22 vs. New York Riveters 3PM (ET) - NESN

11/29 vs. Connecticut Whale 3PM (ET) - NESN

12/6 vs. New York Riveters 3:30PM (ET) - NESN

12/20 vs. Buffalo Beauts 3PM (ET) - NESNplus

1/3 vs. Buffalo Beauts 3PM (ET) - NESNplus

1/10 vs. New York Riveters 3PM (ET) - NESNplus

1/17 vs. Connecticut Whale 3PM (ET) - NESN

2/14 vs. Connecticut Whale 3PM (ET) - NESNplus

'Tis The Season

Get Lots Of NWHL Hockey For Family Friendly Prices

There's still time to be an inaugural NWHL season ticket holder. Packages in Buffalo, Connecticut and New York have been prorated and start at just $75. That's a whole LOT of great hockey for one great price.

Beauts Season Package ($75)

Whale Season Package ($135)

Riveters Season Package ($120)

Pride Season Package ($150)

P.S. NWHL tickets make GREAT holiday gifts.

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