Lauren Kelly Becomes 5th D to Sign with Boston Pride

June 24, 2019 - Saying her first year in the NWHL "was an amazing experience and exceeded all of my expectations," Lauren Kelly has re-signed with the Boston Pride. Kelly is the fifth defender to sign a contract with Boston for next season, joining Lexi Bender, Kaleigh Fratkin, Mallory Souliotis, and rookie Jenna Rheault. "I'm looking forward to building on what I learned as a player and as a teammate last year and applying it to this season," said Kelly. "I'm super excited about the players who have already signed with the team. I know ... Full Story

Whale GM Bray Ketchum Enjoys Blues' Stanley Cup Win with Schwartz Family

June 21, 2019 - The last time NWHL fans saw Bray Ketchum on the ice she was hoisting the Isobel Cup over her head following the Metropolitan Riveters championship game win. That game was the last of Ketchum's professional career. Last week we saw Ketchum near another hockey trophy, the NHL's Stanley Cup, as she was in attendance for a few games of the Stanley Cup Final in Boston, including the Game 7 that crowned the St. Louis Blues as champions for the first time in their franchise's long history. For the record, Ketchum is a New York... Full Story

A 'Force to be Reckoned With,' Canada's Brooke Stacey Signs with NWHL's Buffalo Beauts

June 21, 2019 - This morning, the Buffalo Beauts of the National Women's Hockey League have signed Brooke Stacey, the highly-skilled forward from Kahnawake, Quebec who had an outstanding career at the University of Maine and has been a member of the Canadian National Women's Team development program. "Brooke is a force to be reckoned with, and she has proven that playing at both the college and national levels," said Beauts general manager Mandy Cronin. "Not only does she have a knack for finding the back of the net, but she is also a ... Full Story

McKenna Brand, NWHL's No. 5 Scorer in '18-19, Back with the Boston Pride

June 20, 2019 - McKenna Brand was dazzling in her rookie campaign in '18-19 with the Boston Pride. Now Brand is officially back, having signed her contract this morning to play for the Pride in the NWHL's fifth season. "My focus is on continuing to develop my shot, my speed, my play in the defensive zone, and on bringing the Isobel Cup back to Boston," said Brand, who turned 23 in May. "I am super excited to sign with the Pride again and continue to play for the great city of Boston! I absolutely loved my time in the NWHL during my roo... Full Story

• Lauren Kelly Becomes 5th D to Sign with Boston Pride - Boston Pride (NWHL) June 24
  
• Whale GM Bray Ketchum Enjoys Blues' Stanley Cup Win with Schwartz Family - Connecticut Whale (NWHL) June 21
  
• A 'Force to be Reckoned With,' Canada's Brooke Stacey Signs with NWHL's Buffalo Beauts - Buffalo Beauts (NWHL) June 21
  
• McKenna Brand, NWHL's No. 5 Scorer in '18-19, Back with the Boston Pride - Boston Pride (NWHL) June 20
  
• NWHL's No. 2 All-Time Leading Scorer Jillian Dempsey Returns to Boston Pride for 2019-20 Season - Boston Pride (NWHL) June 18
  
• Rebecca Morse Returns for Fourth Season with Riveters - Metropolitan Riveters (NWHL) June 18
  
• Buffalo Signs Goaltender Mariah Fujimagari - Buffalo Beauts (NWHL) June 18
  
• UMass Boston Leading Scorer Jane Morrisette Signs First NWHL Contract, Joins the Connecticut Whale - Connecticut Whale (NWHL) June 17
  
• Two-Time Isobel Cup Champion, Two-Time All-Star Corinne Buie Is Back with the Buffalo Beauts - Buffalo Beauts (NWHL) June 14
  
• Pete Perram Named Head Coach of Buffalo Beauts - Buffalo Beauts (NWHL) June 14
  
• Defender of the Year Finalist Amanda Boulier Signs Deal to Return to Minnesota Whitecaps - Minnesota Whitecaps (NWHL) June 12
  
• Original NWHLer Jordan Brickner Re-Signs with the Whale - Connecticut Whale (NWHL) June 11
  
• North Carolina's Colleen Murphy Continues Her NWHL Commute, Signs with Riveters - Metropolitan Riveters (NWHL) June 10
  
• Nicole Schammel - Kazmaier Award Finalist and U. of Minnesota Leading Scorer - Joins the Whitecaps - Minnesota Whitecaps (NWHL) June 7
  
• NWHL Newcomer of the Year Jonna Curtis Returns to Lead Defending Isobel Cup Champion Whitecaps - Minnesota Whitecaps (NWHL) June 6
  
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• Beauts could get new name in impasse with NWHL - NWHL Buffalo News (June 23)
  
• Buffalo Beauts sign forward Brooke Stacy - NWHL Buffalo News (June 22)
  
• Boston Pride bring back NWHL scoring leader Jillian Dempsey - NWHL Boston Herald (June 18)
  
• Beauts pick Perram as new head coach - NWHL Buffalo News (June 15)
  
• Defender Boulier re-signs with Whitecaps despite player boycott - NWHL Minneapolis Star Tribune (June 12)
  
• Jonna Curtis becomes third player to re-sign with Whitecaps - NWHL Minneapolis Star Tribune (June 6)
  
• Amid labor dispute, goalie Leveille re-signs with Whitecaps - NWHL Minneapolis Star Tribune (June 5)
  
• As NWHL labor fight lingers, Amy Menke holds her ground - NWHL Minneapolis Star Tribune (June 4)
  
• NWHL cancels expansion plans, open to talk of new league - NWHL Washington Times (May 31)
  
• NWHL plows forward with plans for next season amid player boycott - NWHL Minneapolis Star Tribune (May 30)
  
• National Women’s Hockey League reaffirms intent for Beauts to stay in Buffalo - NWHL Buffalo News (May 30)
  
• NWHL names Mandy Cronin as Beauts general manager - NWHL Buffalo News (May 28)
  
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