“Hungry For More” – Anya Battaglino, Director of NWHLPA Nathaniel Oliver | April 20, 2017 The last time that I spoke with Anya Battaglino was before Christmas. At that point, she was a steadying blue-liner for the Connecticut Whale, who was also doing a terrific…
Q & A with Connecticut’s Meghan Huertas Dan Rice | February 23, 2017 Meet Meghan Huertas, who joined the NWHL’s Connecticut Whale just after the calendar turned to 2017. It wasn’t easy for Huertas to jump right into the middle of a season…
Anya Battaglino – Growing the NWHL One Day at a Time Brandon Share-Cohen | February 9, 2017 While there are millions of hockey fans internationally, there is a clear disconnect with fans of the NHL and the various other leagues around the world. Leagues like the KHL…
Jessica Koizumi Announces Retirement, Joins OSU Coaching Staff Dustin Nelson | September 13, 2016 Jessica Koizumi, who scored the first goal in NWHL history, announced her retirement from professional hockey Monday. She also announced that she will be joining the coaching staff of the…
Connecticut Whale 2016-17 Social Media Guide Dan Rice | August 29, 2016 The second season of the NWHL is almost upon us, with camps set to open in a few weeks and the real games begin on the first weekend in October…
Connecticut Whale Announce 2016-17 Practice Players Dustin L. Nelson | August 26, 2016 The NWHL’s Connecticut Whale have announced the team’s practice players for the 2016-17 season. They have added Anya Battaglino (F/D), Laura Brennan (G), Celeste Brown (F), Shannon Doyle (D), Elena…
Connecticut Whale Sign Haley Skarupa, Dana Trivigno and Ivana Bilic Dustin L. Nelson | August 1, 2016 The Connecticut Whale have finalized their roster for the 2016-17 season with the signings of Haley Skarupa, Dana Trivigno and Ivana Bilic on Sunday, the final day of NWHL free…
Kelli Stack Re-Signs With the Whale Dustin L. Nelson | August 1, 2016 The Connecticut Whale have a commitment from star defenseman Kelli Stack to sign a one-year, $26,000 contract, the team announced Sunday. That ties a league-high salary set by Amanda Kessel…
Whale Re-Sign Nicole Stock Dustin L. Nelson | July 31, 2016 The Connecticut Whale have re-signed goaltender Nicole Stock to a one-year contract, the team announced Saturday. The deal carries a value of $11,500. “The coaching staff is excited to have…
Olympian Molly Engstrom Signs With Whale Dustin L. Nelson | July 31, 2016 Former Olympian Molly Engstrom has inked a one-year pact with the Connecticut Whale for the upcoming NWHL season, the team announced Saturday. The contract carries a value of $18,000, which…
Whale Re-Sign Micaela Long Dustin L. Nelson | July 25, 2016 The Connecticut Whale have re-signed defenseman Micaela Long to a one-year deal carrying a value of $13,500, the team announced Monday. Long posted three goals and 10 points in 17…
Whale Re-Sign Shannon Doyle Dustin L. Nelson | July 21, 2016 With the free agency deadline looming just over a week away, the NWHL’s Connecticut Whale have re-signed defenseman Shannon Doyle to a one-year contract carrying a value of $14,000, the…