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Elaine Shircliff

Elaine is in her first year writing for The Hockey Writers. She will mostly be covering the Columbus Blue Jackets, Lake Erie Monsters, NWHL, and the charitable works all hockey players partake in. She just ended a two season internship with the Ohio AAA Blue Jackets.

Vogelhuber Paves the Way with Fundamentals

Elaine Shircliff | June 15, 2016

Kids fall in love with hockey at different times and in different places. For Trent Vogelhuber the love of hockey was ignited at the Kent State Arena when he was…

Categories AHL, Cleveland Monsters, Minor League Report

Years of Pain Makes Successful Summer Taste Sweet

Elaine Shircliff | June 1, 2016

Cleveland is notorious for having the most tragic of events happen to their sports teams. For every positive moment, there is a heartbreaking moment. Let me take you on a quick walk…

Categories Cleveland Monsters, Other Leagues

Pride Re-Sign Gagliardi for 2015-16 Season

Elaine Shircliff | April 29, 2016

On Wednesday Boston Pride General Manager, Hayley Moore, announced the re-signing of Alyssa Gagliardi for the 2016-17 season. Gagliardi and the Pride agreed upon a one-year, $14,000 contract which is…

Categories Boston Pride, NHL News, NWHL, Women's Hockey

Riveters, Whale Trade Rights to Draft Picks

Elaine Shircliff | April 29, 2016

On Wednesday New York Riveters General Manager, Chad Wiseman, and Connecticut Whale General Manager, Lisa Giovanelli, announced a draft picks rights trade. The Whale received rights to the Riveters’ fourth round…

Categories Connecticut Whale, Metropolitan Riveters, NHL News, NWHL, Women's Hockey

NWHL Keeps Cap, Changes Roster Size

Elaine Shircliff | April 7, 2016

On April 6th, the NWHL announced a change to the roster size for the 2016-17 season. The salary cap for each team will stay the same at $270,000. Under this…

Categories NHL News, NWHL, Women's Hockey

Whale Re-sign Babstock

Elaine Shircliff | April 7, 2016

On Monday, Connecticut Whale General Manager, Lisa Giovanelli, announced the re-signing of Kelly Babstock for the 2016-17 season. The terms of agreement are one-year and $21,000. Kelly Babstock is a power…

Categories Connecticut Whale, NHL News, NWHL, Women's Hockey

Wiseman Named Riveters General Manager

Elaine Shircliff | April 1, 2016

New York Riveters Head Coach, Chad Wiseman, will also take on the role of General Manager for the team during the 2016-17 season. Chad brings a wealth of hockey knowledge…

Categories Metropolitan Riveters, NHL News, NWHL, Women's Hockey

Hayley Moore Sticks Around for 2016-17 Season

Elaine Shircliff | April 1, 2016

In a week full of General Manager hirings in the NWHL, the Boston Pride will retain their GM from the 2015-16 season. Hayley Moore returning as GM of the Boston Pride is…

Categories Boston Pride, NHL News, NWHL, Women's Hockey

Double Duty for Ric Seiling

Elaine Shircliff | March 31, 2016

Buffalo Beauts co-coach, Ric Seiling, will take on double duty for the organization during the 2016-17 NWHL season. Ric Seiling brings a wealth of professional hockey experience to the National…

Categories Buffalo Beauts, NHL News, NWHL, Women's Hockey

Giovanelli Takes on Dual Role for 2016-17 Season

Elaine Shircliff | March 25, 2016

Today the National Women’s Hockey League named a new General Manager for the Connecticut Whale during the 2016-17 season. Lisa Giovanelli, Whale Assistant Coach, has earned the coveted GM spot. During the…

Categories Connecticut Whale, NHL News, NWHL, Women's Hockey

Youth Hockey Buzzing in Columbus This Weekend

Elaine Shircliff | March 11, 2016

Columbus is buzzing with hockey this weekend. Not only is the city playing host to one of the most heated rivals in the NHL, Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins, they…

Categories Commentary

Cleveland Loses Youth Hockey Legend

Elaine Shircliff | February 3, 2016

Webster’s Dictionary defines “legend” as “a famous or important person who is known for doing something extremely well”. It is also defined as “a person or thing that inspires”. You…

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