Nathaniel Oliver
Writer covering the Buffalo Beauts, NWHL, and other women's hockey. Born and raised in Buffalo, NY. Lifelong hockey fan for over 35-years. Proponent of the women's game.
Author's Posts
One for the Ages: Alex Delvecchio's 1972-73 NHL Season
September 14th, 2017 One of the greatest players that hockey has ever seen, Jaromir Jagr, is presently 45 years old. There is a great deal of speculation—possibly too much—about where he will be playing for his 28th professional season. Certainly, there have been aged talents like Jagr before. "Mr. Hockey," Gordie Howe, played his final NHL season at...
Parker Signing Makes Boston Pride a Family Affair
September 11th, 2017 From May 1-31, NWHL teams can re-sign players from their 2016-17 roster and their draft picks during the restricted free agency period, and beginning on June 1 any unsigned players left will be free to sign with any team. The third season of the NWHL will begin in October as the Buffalo Beauts defend their Isobel Cup championship, and...
New England Native Schwarz Signs with Pride
September 11th, 2017 From May 1-31, NWHL teams can re-sign players from their 2016-17 roster and their draft picks during the restricted free agency period, and beginning on June 1 any unsigned players left will be free to sign with any team. The third season of the NWHL will begin in October as the Buffalo Beauts defend their Isobel Cup championship, and...
Hockey Hall of Fame Debates: Rick Middleton
September 10th, 2017 His nickname was "Nifty", and if you ever saw Rick Middleton play you would understand why. Few snipers could skate in on a goaltender or dangle the puck the way that he could. In fact, the term "dangling" in hockey might best belong to Middleton. It was the way he did it. When lovers of the game think of "danglers" or players that...
Beauts Add Former NHL Goalie Tom Draper to Coaching Staff
September 8th, 2017 The coaching staff for the Buffalo Beauts collectively have an immense amount of professional hockey experience. Co-coach and general manager Ric Seiling played over 700 games in the NHL. Craig Muni, the team's other co-coach, played in over 800 and won the Stanley Cup three times. Both of these gentlemen have now added the Isobel Cup to...
Beauts' Sign Offensive Force Jess Jones
September 7th, 2017 From May 1-31, NWHL teams can re-sign players from their 2016-17 roster and their draft picks during the restricted free agency period, and beginning on June 1 any unsigned players left will be free to sign with any team. The third season of the NWHL will begin in October as the Buffalo Beauts defend their Isobel Cup championship, and...
