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Allie Thunstrom

Whitecaps’ Thunstrom Triumphs Through Trying Times

Dan Rice | March 8, 2021

March 8, 2020.  That was the last day of NWHL games before the pandemic encapsulated not only the hockey world but obviously the entire planet. On that day, one year…

Categories Minnesota Whitecaps, NWHL

Minnesota Whitecaps 2021 Season Preview

Dan Rice | December 1, 2020

The Minnesota Whitecaps were the only team to beat the Boston Pride last season and they were poised to pull off that feat again in the Isobel Cup Final before…

Categories Minnesota Whitecaps, NWHL

NWHL Players React to Commissioner Stepping Down

Dan Rice | November 13, 2020

Today (Nov. 13) marks one month since the NWHL announced that its founder Dani Rylan Kearney was stepping down from her role as commissioner. But she isn’t going very far.…

Categories NWHL

NWHL Season 6 Start Delayed Until January

Dan Rice | July 29, 2020

The NWHL announced today that their sixth season, which was to begin this upcoming November, is now planning to start in January 2021 as they prioritize the well-being of all…

Categories NWHL

Whitecaps Season in Review: Audra Richards

Dan Rice | July 24, 2020

After spending her rookie season with the Metropolitan Riveters, Audra Richards played her second season in the NWHL a bit closer to home after signing with the Minnesota Whitecaps. She…

Categories Minnesota Whitecaps, NWHL

Whitecaps Re-Sign NWHL Co-MVP Allie Thunstrom

Dan Rice | April 7, 2020

As the Minnesota Whitecaps wait for the all-clear to finally get back on the ice in preparation for the postponed Isobel Cup Final they made a key transaction as NWHL…

Categories Minnesota Whitecaps, NWHL

3 Reasons the Whitecaps Will Win the Isobel Cup

Dan Rice | March 12, 2020

Like the famous saying goes – ‘To Be the Champ, You Gotta Beat the Champ’ – and when they eventually take the ice at Warrior Arena the Minnesota Whitecaps (17-5-2)…

Categories Minnesota Whitecaps, NWHL

NWHL January Recap

Dan Rice | January 30, 2020

With the January portion of the NWHL schedule behind us, we have a good feel of where most teams stand with just three weekends remaining in the regular season. During…

Categories NWHL

Whitecaps Begin Title Defense by Re-Signing Thunstrom

Dan Rice | May 27, 2019

Beginning May 15, NWHL teams can re-sign players from their 2018-19 roster and their draft picks. Additionally, for those players who have completed their college eligibility and want to continue…

Categories Minnesota Whitecaps, NWHL

Thunstrom Bringing the Lightning and Thunder for Whitecaps

Dan Rice | October 27, 2018

Allie Thunstrom is taking the NWHL by storm (pun intended) and with her lightning fast speed she already has four points (2g-2a) in her first four games and has fired…

Categories Minnesota Whitecaps, NWHL

Whitecaps Sign Thunstrom After Speed Skating Career

Dan Rice | August 1, 2018

Beginning June 1, NWHL teams can start signing players for the 2018-19 season. For players who have completed their college eligibility and want to continue their hockey careers, the free…

Categories Minnesota Whitecaps, NWHL

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