Randy Velischek Named Riveters Head Coach

September 20, 2018 - Former NHL defenseman Randy Velischek, who played for the New Jersey Devils, Minnesota North Stars and Quebec Nordiques, has been named the head coach of the Metropolitan Riveters. Velischek succeeds Chad Wiseman, who coached the Riveters for their first three seasons and led the club to the Isobel Cup in March before his hiring in August by the Guelph Storm of the OHL. Joining Velischek as assistant coach is Kate Whitman Annis. "I'm honored to coach these outstanding, dedicated, inspiring hockey players," said Velischek... Full Story

Riveters Ramping up for Champions Cup

September 17, 2018 - On September 29 at Hobey Baker Rink on the campus of Princeton University, two defending champions in women's hockey will square off in the first-ever Champions Cup as Luleå Hockey of the SDHL travels from Sweden to take on the Metropolitan Riveters who won the Isobel Cup as champions of the NWHL last March. As we get closer to game day the excitement amongst the players is ramping up, not only for the game itself - but also for the impact they hope it has on the sport they love so much. For Rebecca Morse, one of the pl... Full Story

NWHL MVP Alexa Gruschow Re-Signs with Riveters

September 12, 2018 - 2017-18 NWHL Most Valuable Player Alexa Gruschow is returning to help lead the Metropolitan Riveters in their defense of the Isobel Cup. The 24-year-old Gruschow was selected MVP by her peers in the NWHL Players' Association after leading the league in scoring, with 22 points on 9 goals and 13 assists. She also had a league-best 4 game-winning goals in the regular season. In spectacular, highlight-reel fashion, the RPI grad scored the lone goal in the Riveters' 1-0 victory over Buffalo in the Isobel Cup Final to claim t... Full Story

Beauts Announce 2018 Training Camp, Exhibition Games

September 12, 2018 - BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Buffalo Beauts today announced the team will open its training camp on Wednesday, Sept. 19, when players are scheduled to report for the first practice of the season. In addition to practices during training camp, the team will host a Black and Blue Scrimmage on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. Following the intra-squad scrimmage, players will be available to sign autographs for fans at Harborcenter and The Healthy Scratch. Training camp practices and the Black and Blue Scrimmage will take place at Harb... Full Story

• The Countdown to Riveters-Lulea Champions Cup Game Is On - (NWHL) September 24
  
• Randy Velischek Named Riveters Head Coach - Metropolitan Riveters (NWHL) September 20
  
• Ott, Lawler, Four Key Whale Returners Re-Sign - (NWHL) September 18
  
• Connecticut Whale Tickets on Sale Now - Connecticut Whale (NWHL) September 18
  
• Riveters Ramping up for Champions Cup - Metropolitan Riveters (NWHL) September 17
  
• Boston Pride Single-Game Tickets on Sale Now - Boston Pride (NWHL) September 17
  
• Minnesota Whitecaps' Tickets on Sale S Aturday - Minnesota Whitecaps (NWHL) September 14
  
• Four Players Sign Contracts - (NWHL) September 13
  
• TRIA Becomes Official Healthcare Provider of the Minnesota Whitecaps - Minnesota Whitecaps (NWHL) September 13
  
• NWHL MVP Alexa Gruschow Re-Signs with Riveters - Metropolitan Riveters (NWHL) September 12
  
• Beauts Announce 2018 Training Camp, Exhibition Games - Buffalo Beauts (NWHL) September 12
  
• Riveters' Home Opener at Prudential Center - Metropolitan Riveters (NWHL) September 10
  
• Russian National Team Goaltender Maria Sorokina Signed by Connecticut - Connecticut Whale (NWHL) September 10
  
• Ten NWHLers Selected for USNT Evaluation Camp - (NWHL) September 7
  
• Riveters - Lulea Hockey Champions Cup Match Set for September 29 at Princeton's Baker Rink - Metropolitan Riveters (NWHL) September 6
  
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• Buffalo Beauts training camp - NWHL Buffalo News (September 20)
  
• Beauts ready to open fourth season with star-studded roster - NWHL Buffalo News (September 20)
  
• Beauts announce training camps dates, exhibition schedule - NWHL Buffalo News (September 12)
  
• New NWHL franchise Minnesota Whitecaps unveil logo - NWHL Minneapolis Star Tribune (August 21)
  
• Pfalzer re-signs with the Buffalo Beauts - NWHL WGRZ (August 17)
  
• Pfalzer returns to Beauts - NWHL WGRZ (August 17)
  
• Emily Pfalzer rejoins a Buffalo Beauts team loaded with talent - NWHL Buffalo News (August 16)
  
• Emily Pfalzer returns to the Buffalo Beauts - NWHL Buffalo News (August 16)
  
• To Switzerland and back, Blake Bolden finds her new hockey home in Buffalo - NWHL Buffalo News (August 15)
  
• Beauts sign defender Blake Bolden - NWHL Buffalo News (August 15)
  
• Wild finalize partnership with Whitecaps for inaugural season in NWHL - NWHL St. Paul Pioneer Press (August 13)
  
• Wild, Whitecaps announce alliance - NWHL Minneapolis Star Tribune (August 13)
  
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