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Boston Pride and Boston Bruins Agree to Fourth NWHL/NHL Partnership

The National Women’s Hockey League and National Hockey League formed their fourth team partnership agreement on Thursday, as the Boston Bruins and Boston Pride joined forces in efforts to help grow the game.

The newest partnership agreement will help the Pride and Bruins expand the game of hockey throughout Massachusetts and around New England. The deal will also lend financial support to the…

Metropolitan Riveters Acquire Russian Goalie Maria Sorokina from Connecticut Whale

Photo: Credit: Troy Parla

Just prior to the first weekend slate of games in 2019, the Metropolitan Riveters and Connecticut Whale participated in a trade, as goaltender, Maria Sorokina was dealt to Newark for future considerations.

The 23-year-old netminder represented the Russian National Team at the 2015, 2016 and 2017 World Championships. She played four seasons in the Zhenskaya Hockey League,…

Metropolitan Riveters Name Former New Jersey Devils Defender Randy Velischek Head Coach

TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 23: Randy Velischek #27 of the New Jersey Devils skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs on October 23, 1989 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. New Jersey defeated Toronto 5-4. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

The Metropolitan Riveters announced on Thursday that former New Jersey Devils defenseman, Randy Velischek has been named head coach replacing Chad…

NWHL MVP, Alexa Gruschow Re-Signs with Metropolitan Riveters

The Metropolitan Riveters announced on Wednesday that 2018 National Women’s Hockey League Most Valuable Player, Alexa Gruschow, has re-signed to help the team defend the Isobel Cup.

Gruschow led the NWHL in scoring during the 2017-2018 season, as she scored nine goals and 13 assists. Four of her goals were game winners, as she led the league in that same category. Her league leading 22 points…

Riveters Return to Prudential Center to Raise Banner Against Whitecaps

The Metropolitan Riveters announced on Monday that they will raise their 2018 Isobel Cup Champions banner prior to their home opener on October 20 at 2:00 PM, as they take on the Minnesota Whitecaps, on the main ice at the Prudential Center.

In addition to watching the Riveters unveil the championship banner prior to their face off against the National Women’s Hockey League’s newest franchise on…

NWHL/SDHL Champions Cup to Feature Metropolitan Riveters and Lulea Hockey at Princeton’s Hobey Baker Rink

The Inaugural Champions Cup between the National Women’s Hockey League and the Swedish Women’s Hockey League between the Metropolitan Riveters and Lulea Hockey will take place at the iconic Hobey Baker Rink at Princeton University on Saturday September 29 at 1:00 PM.

The matchup between the defending Isobel Cup Champion Riveters and SDHL Champs, Lulea Hockey will mark the very first battle…

Connecticut Whale Add Four Players for Season Four

The Connecticut Whale announced on Wednesday that they have signed four players for the 2018-2019 National Women’s Hockey League season.

Plattsburgh State College stars, Melissa Sheeran and Kayla Meneghin will join return Whale stars Juana Baribeau and Kaycie Anderson for the fourth season of the NWHL.

Baribeau, the Amos, Quebec native a fan favorite in Stamford, Connecticut will be back for a…

First Ever Champions Cup Between NWHL and SDHL Moved from Sweden to New York-New Jersey Area

The National Women’s Hockey League and the Swedish Women’s Hockey League, announced on Friday that the Champions Cup between Isobel Cup Champion, Metropolitan Riveters and Svenska Damhockeyligan Champs, Lulea Hockey has been moved to the United States.

The NWHL Champs were originally scheduled to travel to Lulea, Sweden to take on the SDHL Champions in a three-game series, from September 26…