Jonna Curtis Named Newcomer of the Year

March 21, 2019 - This season was a unique one when it came to new faces in the NWHL. The league expanded to Minnesota with the addition of the Whitecaps, and after an Olympic year last season, some Olympians, including Meeri Räisänen, Kendall Coyne Schofield, Shannon Szabados and Hannah Brandt, joined NWHL rosters for the first time. Amidst an incredibly talented pool of newcomers that took the skill level in the league to new heights, Jonna Curtis of the Whitecaps stood out among the crowd. For her efforts, Curtis has been named Newcom... Full Story

Jillian Dempsey Wins Denna Laing Award for Second Consecutive Season

March 20, 2019 - Boston Pride captain. Role model. Two-time Denna Laing Award Winner. Jillian Dempsey has earned the honor for the second straight season. As selected by the NWHLPA, the Denna Laing Award is given to the player who most exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to her sport. "I am incredibly humbled that players across the league selected me as the Denna Laing Award winner this season," said Dempsey. "Denna continues to be an inspiration with her strength and diligence, and I'm honored and... Full Story

In Overtime Classic, Minnesota Whitecaps Win Isobel Cup to Cap Historic First NWHL Season

March 17, 2019 - The Minnesota Whitecaps have made history. In their first NWHL season, they are Isobel Cup champions. Lee Stecklein scored 49 seconds into overtime to give the Whitecaps a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Beauts in an absolute thriller of an Isobel Cup Final. The teams engaged in a defensive battle for much of the game, with the two goals in regulation both coming in a span of 1:22 at the end of the first period. Amanda Leveille made 22 saves in the win, while Beauts goaltender Nicole Hensley stopped 28 shots. Stecklein was na... Full Story

Beauts Fall in Overtime of Isobel Cup Final

March 17, 2019 - ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Buffalo Beauts fell to the Minnesota Whitecaps in the 2019 Isobel Cup Final in heartbreaking fashion on Sunday afternoon in Minnesota. Buffalo was defeated 2-1 in overtime by the top seed in the NWHL Isobel Cup playoffs, coming up short in the championship game for the second year in a row. The Beauts made their fourth consecutive Isobel Cup appearance on Sunday afternoon, which no other NWHL team has done. For Minnesota, it won its first Isobel Cup Championship in the team's inaugural season. Ni... Full Story

• Jonna Curtis Named Newcomer of the Year - Minnesota Whitecaps (NWHL) March 21
  
• Boulier, Mrazova, Packer Named Fans' Three Stars of the Season - (NWHL) March 20
  
• Jillian Dempsey Wins Denna Laing Award for Second Consecutive Season - Boston Pride (NWHL) March 20
  
• Babstock, Brandt, Hughson, Sass, Souliotis Named NWHL Foundation Award Recipients - (NWHL) March 19
  
• In Overtime Classic, Minnesota Whitecaps Win Isobel Cup to Cap Historic First NWHL Season - Minnesota Whitecaps (NWHL) March 17
  
• Beauts Fall in Overtime of Isobel Cup Final - Buffalo Beauts (NWHL) March 17
  
• Beauts and Whitecaps Set to Face off in Isobel Cup Final on Sunday - (NWHL) March 16
  
• Whitecaps Top Rivs, Host Isobel Cup Final on Sunday - Minnesota Whitecaps (NWHL) March 15
  
• Whitecaps Ready to Roll in Semifinal - Minnesota Whitecaps (NWHL) March 13
  
• Minnesota, TRIA Rink to Host Isobel Cup Weekend March 15-17 - (NWHL) March 11
  
• Today's Whitecaps-Riveters Game Has Been Postponed - (NWHL) March 10
  
• Beauts Advance to Fourth Straight Isobel Cup Final - Buffalo Beauts (NWHL) March 9
  
• Riveters and Whitecaps Ready for Rematch - (NWHL) March 9
  
• Szabados Nominated for Newcomer of the Year - Buffalo Beauts (NWHL) March 8
  
• Coyne Schofield, Curtis and Szabados Named Finalists for NWHL Newcomer of the Year - (NWHL) March 8
  
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• Beauts fall in OT in heartbreaking Isobel Cup Final loss - NWHL WGRZ (March 18)
  
• Trophy time for the Whitecaps - NWHL Minneapolis Star Tribune (March 18)
  
• Minnesota Whitecaps win Isobel Cup over Buffalo Beauts in overtime - NWHL St. Paul Pioneer Press (March 17)
  
• Whitecaps win NWHL championship in OT for historic close to first season - NWHL Minneapolis Star Tribune (March 17)
  
• Beauts fall to Minnesota in overtime in Isobel Cup final - NWHL Buffalo News (March 17)
  
• Whitecaps' first season leads to title game and other successes - NWHL Minneapolis Star Tribune (March 17)
  
• Whitecaps-Buffalo Preview - NWHL Minneapolis Star Tribune (March 17)
  
• Beauts, Whitecaps play for Isobel Cup in Saint Paul - NWHL Buffalo News (March 17)
  
• Buffalo Beauts Maddie Elia dishes on season, team chemistry and unfinished business - NWHL Buffalo News (March 16)
  
• Women’s Hockey notebook: Despite better start, Pride end season in same spot - NWHL Boston Herald (March 16)
  
• Whitecaps head to the championship game with 5-1 win. - NWHL Minneapolis Star Tribune (March 16)
  
• Whitecaps reach NWHL final in their first year in the league - NWHL Minneapolis Star Tribune (March 16)
  
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