NWHL Roundup: Orlando Retires, 8 Players Sign For Season 7 Dan Rice | July 14, 2021 This past week in the NWHL we saw the retirement of one of the league’s OGs, as well as the signing of three 2021 draft picks – all coming from…
Whale Solidify Core Group By Re-Signing Veteran Orlando Dan Rice | April 21, 2020 The Connecticut Whale brought back another familiar face on April 20 when the club announced that they had re-signed defender Elena Orlando for her fifth season with the club. Orlando…
Connecticut Whale Find Strength in Early Season Numbers Rick Menning | November 7, 2019 The Connecticut Whale are using a lengthy break in the National Women’s Hockey League schedule to build on the positives while striving to make a U-turn in the standings from…
Whale Defense Taking Shape as Elena Orlando Re-Signs Dan Rice | June 5, 2019 On June 5 the Connecticut Whale brought back a familiar face, re-signing defender Elena Orlando for her fourth season with the Pod and fifth season in the NWHL. The signing…
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 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…
NWHL Issues 2 Suspensions, 2 Warnings Dustin L. Nelson | January 8, 2016 Following a heated line brawl at the end of Sunday’s 6-1 New York Riveters loss to the first place Connecticut Whale, the NWHL’s Player Safety Committee has handed down two…
Elena Orlando, Corinne Buie Sign With NWHL Squads Dustin Nelson | August 2, 2015 Two more signings are in, as the NWHL builds up to their inaugural season, starting in October. On Friday, the New York Riveters signed defenseman Elena Orlando and the Boston…