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Nichelle Simon, Defender and "American Ninja Warrior" Contestant, Joins Riveters

September 13, 2019 - Defender Nichelle Simon, who played college hockey at Hamline and Neumann universities and appeared in season 9 of NBC's hit show "American Ninja Warrior," has signed with the Metropolitan Riveters of the NWHL. Simon is also a breast cancer survivor who completed her treatments in June, 2018. She has been preparing for a hockey comeback ever since and achieved her dream after a successful tryout before the Riveters' staff. The veteran defender was born in Ft. Lauderdale and attended Shattuck-St. Mary's School before pl... Full Story

Twitch Named Exclusive Live Streaming Partner of the NWHL

September 5, 2019 - In a monumental step for professional women's hockey, the National Women's Hockey League today announced an exclusive streaming partnership with Twitch. The three-year agreement makes Twitch - the world's leading live streaming platform for gamers and the things they love - the exclusive live-streaming partner of the NWHL. "With its accessible players and devoted fans, the NWHL is a perfect fit for Twitch in our global efforts to grow our traditional sports verticals," said Jane Weedon, Head of New Verticals at Twitch. "W... Full Story

80 Players Now Signed for NWHL's Fifth Season

September 4, 2019 - The recent signing of the following six players brings the total of players under contract for the 2019-20 NWHL season to 80. The league's fifth season begins on Oct. 5. Dana DeMartino, Metropolitan Riveters: The 24-year-old goaltender from Long Island signed with the Riveters after an outstanding performance at a tryout before head coach Ivo Mocek and GM Kate Whitman Annis. DeMartino was the No. 1 goaltender on the boys' team at Massapequa High School and was named MVP after leading the club to a New York State champions... Full Story

2018 Kazmaier Finalist Sydney Baldwin Signs with Whitecaps

September 3, 2019 - The Minnesota Whitecaps have significantly bolstered their blue line with the addition of star defender Sydney Baldwin for the upcoming NWHL season. Baldwin, 23, is a two-time NCAA champion with the University of Minnesota, a top-10 finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Award and the WCHA Defensive Player of the Year in 2018. Prior to her collegiate career, Baldwin was a three-time all-state honoree for Minnetonka High School and led the team to three straight Minnesota Class AA State titles in 2011, 2012 and 2013. She was name... Full Story

• 2019-20 Riveters Single Game Tickets Now on Sale - Metropolitan Riveters (NWHL) September 13
  
• Nichelle Simon, Defender and "American Ninja Warrior" Contestant, Joins Riveters - Metropolitan Riveters (NWHL) September 13
  
• All Individual Game Tickets Available Beginning Friday at 11 a.m. ET - (NWHL) September 12
  
• Fan Favorite Taylor Accursi Returns to Buffalo for Third Season - Buffalo Beauts (NWHL) September 9
  
• Twitch Named Exclusive Live Streaming Partner of the NWHL - (NWHL) September 5
  
• 80 Players Now Signed for NWHL's Fifth Season - (NWHL) September 4
  
• 2018 Kazmaier Finalist Sydney Baldwin Signs with Whitecaps - Minnesota Whitecaps (NWHL) September 3
  
• St. Lawrence G Sonjia Shelly Joins Connecticut, Riveters Add Walther, Pezon Returns to Whitecaps - (NWHL) August 29
  
• Buffalo Beauts Season Tickets Go on Sale Thursday at 11 AM at NWHL.Zone/Tickets - Buffalo Beauts (NWHL) August 28
  
• Beauts to Host Riveters in the Buffalo Believes Classic, Outdoor Game at RiverWorks - Buffalo Beauts (NWHL) August 27
  
• Connecticut Whale Season Tickets Go on Sale Wednesday at 11 AM ET at NWHL.Zone/Tickets - Connecticut Whale (NWHL) August 27
  
• NYU Langone Returns as Official Hospital of the NWHL - (NWHL) August 26
  
• Riveters Season Tickets Go on Sale Saturday at 9 AM ET - Metropolitan Riveters (NWHL) August 23
  
• Buffalo Beauts Sign RIT Forward Kandice Sheriff - Buffalo Beauts (NWHL) August 21
  
• Brodt Brown Back to Defend Whitecaps' Cup - Minnesota Whitecaps (NWHL) August 21
  
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• Girls' hockey is more popular than ever - but what future do players have? - NWHL National Post (September 12)
• Why the future of women's hockey is at risk - NWHL Ottawa Citizen (September 12)
• Women's pro hockey leagues with no communication as season nears - NWHL Boston Herald (September 8)
• National Women's Hockey League signs streaming deal with Twitch - NWHL WGRZ (September 6)
• Whitecaps sign former Gophers standout Sydney Baldwin - NWHL Minneapolis Star Tribune (September 3)
• Beauts to play outdoor hockey game at RiverWorks - NWHL Buffalo News (August 27)
• Boston Pride add a goalie; Boston Bruins ink defensive depth - NWHL Boston Herald (August 21)
• Whitecaps sign former Bemidji State standout Stephanie Anderson - NWHL Minneapolis Star Tribune (August 13)
• Goalie Kelsey Neumann will return to Beauts - NWHL Buffalo News (August 9)
• Buffalo State captain Emma Ruggiero signs with Beauts - NWHL Buffalo News (August 7)
• Minnesota Scene: Former Tartan star signs with Whitecaps - NWHL Minneapolis Star Tribune (August 6)
• Beauts sign Canadian forward Kim Brown - NWHL Buffalo News (July 31)
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