PWHL New York
PWHL New York | |
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City | New York |
League | PWHL |
Founded | August 29, 2023 |
Home arena | Total Mortgage Arena UBS Arena |
Colors | Turquoise, navy blue, white |
Owner(s) | Mark Walter Group |
General manager | Pascal Daoust |
Head coach | Greg Fargo |
Captain | Micah Zandee-Hart |
Media | MSG Networks |
Website | newyork.thepwhl.com |
Current season |
PWHL New York[1] is a professional ice hockey team based in the New York metropolitan area. They are one of the six charter franchises of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL).[2]
History[edit]
The PWHL revealed that one of its first six franchises would be located in the New York metropolitan area on August 29, 2023.[3] The league announced on September 1 that Pascal Daoust, the former general manager for the QMJHL's Val-d'Or Foreurs, would be the team's inaugural general manager.[4][5] On September 15, Howie Draper was named as the team's first head coach, taking a leave of absence from his position as head coach of the University of Alberta program to do so.[6][7]
Each PWHL team was permitted three signings during the free agency period ahead of the 2023 PWHL Draft. On September 8, the team announced the signing of its first three players, United States national team members Alex Carpenter and Abby Roque, and Canadian national team member Micah Zandee-Hart.[8] The draft was held on September 18. New York's first selection, at fourth overall, was Canadian Ella Shelton.[9]
In November 2023, it was revealed that New York's colors would be turquoise, navy blue, and white.[10] On November 28, the team announced that it would play its home games at Total Mortgage Arena, also home to the Bridgeport Islanders of the American Hockey League.[11] On November 30, the team announced it would play 4 games at UBS Arena, home of the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League.[12]
On December 21, the team announced that Zandee-Hart would be its first captain, and that Carpenter and Shelton would be serve as alternate captains.[13] In the team and the league's first ever game, a 4–0 victory over PWHL Toronto on New Year's Day 2024, Shelton scored the first goal in league history, and Corinne Schroeder recorded the league's first shutout.[14] The team hosted its first home game on January 5, losing a rematch to Toronto by a score of 3–2.[15]
Team[edit]
Current roster[edit]
Reserves[edit]
No. | Nat | Player | Pos | S/G | Age | Acquired | Birthplace |
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16 | Alexa Gruschow | F | R | 30 | 2024 | Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania | |
74 | Carley Olivier | D | R | 25 | 2023 | Sudbury, Ontario | |
5 | Claire Thompson | D | L | 26 | 2023 | Toronto, Ontario |
Draft history[edit]
Held on September 18, 2023, the inaugural PWHL draft used a "snake draft" format, where the selection order reversed each round.[5][19] New York held the 4th pick in the first round.
Rd | Pick | Player | Nationality | Position | Previous team |
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1 | 4 | Ella Shelton | Canada | Defence | Team Scotiabank (PWHPA) |
2 | 9 | Jaime Bourbonnais | Canada | Defence | Team Scotiabank (PWHPA) |
3 | 16 | Jessie Eldridge | Canada | Forward | Team Harvey's (PWHPA) |
4 | 21 | Chloe Aurard | France | Forward | Northeastern (Hockey East) |
5 | 28 | Elizabeth Giguere | Canada | Forward | Boston Pride (PHF) |
6 | 33 | Corinne Schroeder | Canada | Goaltender | Montreal Force (PHF) |
7 | 40 | Jill Saulnier | Canada | Forward | Team Adidas (PWHPA) |
8 | 45 | Brooke Hobson | Canada | Defence | Modo Hockey (SDHL) |
9 | 52 | Jade Downie-Landry | Canada | Forward | Montreal Force (PHF) |
10 | 57 | Paetyn Levis | United States | Forward | Ohio State (WCHA) |
11 | 64 | Abbey Levy | United States | Goaltender | Boston College (Hockey East) |
12 | 69 | Olivia Zafuto | United States | Defence | Boston Pride (PHF) |
13 | 76 | Kayla Vespa | Canada | Forward | Team Adidas (PWHPA) |
14 | 81 | Emma Woods | Canada | Forward | Toronto Six (PHF) |
15 | 88 | Alexandra Labelle | Canada | Forward | Montreal Force (PHF) |
References[edit]
- ^ Kennedy, Ian (April 25, 2024). "A Post Mortem Look At PWHL New York's Season". The Hockey News. Brantford, Ontario: Roustan Media. Archived from the original on May 21, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ Dachman, Jason (January 30, 2024). "Inside the Whirlwind Launch of the Professional Women's Hockey League's Broadcast Operations". sportsvideo.org. Sports Video Group. Archived from the original on February 3, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Wyshynski, Greg (August 29, 2023). "Six inaugural franchises revealed for new PWHL". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on August 29, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
- ^ "PWHL names six general managers as teams begin roster construction". Sportsnet. CP. September 1, 2023. Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
- ^ a b Burgess, Melissa (September 2, 2023). "PWHL Introduces General Managers, Announces Draft Order". The Victory Press. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
- ^ "Ryan, MacLeod headline PWHL coaches". Sportsnet. CP. September 15, 2023. Archived from the original on September 17, 2023. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
- ^ Barnes, Dan (September 16, 2023). "New challenge in New York for women's hockey coach Howie Draper". Montreal Gazette. Archived from the original on January 17, 2024. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ^ "Alex Carpenter, Abby Roque, Micah Zandee-Hart Sign Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Contracts With New York". PWHL News (Press release). September 8, 2023. Archived from the original on November 19, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
- ^ Pyette, Ryan (September 19, 2023). "Ingersoll's Ella Shelton picked fourth overall in inaugural PWHL draft". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ^ Kennedy, Ian (November 23, 2023). "PWHL Releases Jersey Designs". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on November 14, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ^ Kennedy, Ian (November 28, 2023). "Home Openers Announced For Each PWHL Team". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on November 30, 2023. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
- ^ Pantorno, Joe (November 30, 2023). "UBS Arena to host PWHL games in 2024: Islanders' home participating in new women's league". AmNY. Archived from the original on December 2, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ Spencer, Donna (January 2, 2024). "Canadian Micah Zandee-Hart embraces PWHL captaincy in city that never sleeps". CBC Sports. The Canadian Press. Archived from the original on January 2, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ Donkin, Karissa (January 1, 2024). "New York shuts out Toronto in 1st PWHL game as Canada's Shelton leads the way". cbc.ca. CBC Sports. Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ "Maltais' short-handed goal helps Toronto spoil New York's PWHL home opener, 3-2". Associated Press. January 5, 2024. Archived from the original on January 6, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Donkin, Karissa (December 12, 2023). "PWHL teams release final 23-player rosters ahead of Jan. 1 season opener". cbc.ca. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on December 16, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
Teams will also carry 3 reserve players for 2024 season
- ^ a b "PWHL New York Roster 2024 Regular Season". ThePWHL.com. Professional Women's Hockey League. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ a b "Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Roster Updates". March 19, 2024.
- ^ "Minnesota wins lottery, will select first in PWHL player draft". Sportsnet. September 1, 2023. Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
External links[edit]
- PWHL New York
- Ice hockey clubs established in 2023
- Professional Women's Hockey League teams
- Women's ice hockey teams in the United States
- 2023 establishments in New York (state)
- Professional ice hockey teams in New York (state)
- Ice hockey teams in Connecticut
- Ice hockey in Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Women's sports in Connecticut