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PWHL New York

PWHL New York 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).

PWHL New York
CityNew York
LeaguePWHL
FoundedAugust 29, 2023 (2023-08-29)
Home arenaTotal Mortgage Arena
UBS Arena
ColorsTurquoise, navy blue, white
     
Owner(s)Mark Walter Group
General managerPascal Daoust
Head coachGreg Fargo
CaptainMicah Zandee-Hart
MediaMSG Networks
Websitenewyork.thepwhl.com
Current season

History edit

Founding and inaugural season edit

On August 29, 2023, the PWHL revealed that one of its first six charter franchises would be located in the New York metropolitan area.[1][2] 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.[3][4] 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 take the position.[5][6] 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.[7] The draft was held on September 18; New York's first selection, at fourth overall, was defender Ella Shelton.[8]

In November 2023, it was revealed that New York's colors would be turquoise, navy blue, and white.[9] On November 28, the team announced that it would play its home games at Total Mortgage Arena.[10] On November 30, the team announced it would also play four games at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.[11] 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.[12]

New York played in 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.[13] The team hosted its first home game on January 5, losing a rematch to Toronto by a score of 3–2.[14] New York would be the first team eliminated from playoff contention on April 24.[15][16] The team secured the first overall pick at the 2024 PWHL draft with a victory over PWHL Ottawa on April 30.[17] At the end of the season, the team announced that it had agreed to part ways with coach Draper; in June, New York hired former Colgate Raiders coach Greg Fargo as its new head coach.[18]

Team edit

Current roster edit

As of 20 March 2024[19][20][21]
No. Nat Player Pos S/G Age Acquired Birthplace
12   Chloé Aurard F L 25 2023 Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France
4   Taylor Baker D R 26 2023 Toronto, Ontario
14   Jaime Bourbonnais D R 25 2023 Mississauga, Ontario
25   Alex Carpenter (A) F L 30 2023 North Reading, Massachusetts
27   Jade Downie-Landry F L 28 2023 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec
9   Jessie Eldridge F R 26 2023 Barrie, Ontario
59   Johanna Fällman D L 33 2023 Luleå, Sweden
18   Élizabeth Giguère F R 27 2023 Quebec City, Quebec
6   Brooke Hobson D L 25 2023 Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
13   Alexandra Labelle F L 28 2023 Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague, Quebec
19   Paetyn Levis F R 24 2023 Rogers, Minnesota
39   Abbey Levy G L 24 2023 Congers, New York
71   Savannah Norcross F R 24 2023 Lynn, Massachusetts
23   Madison Packer F R 32 2023 Birmingham, Michigan
33   Lindsey Post G L 30 2023 Chelsea, Quebec
11   Abby Roque F R 26 2023 Potsdam, New York
44   Jill Saulnier F L 32 2023 Halifax, Nova Scotia
30   Corinne Schroeder G L 24 2023 Elm Creek, Manitoba
17   Ella Shelton (A) D L 26 2023 Ingersoll, Ontario
10   Kayla Vespa F L 27 2023 Hamilton, Ontario
67   Emma Woods F R 28 2023 Burford, Ontario
3   Olivia Zafuto D L 27 2023 Niagara Falls, New York
28   Micah Zandee-Hart (C) D L 27 2023 Saanichton, British Columbia

Reserves edit

As of 20 March 2024[19][20][21]
No. Nat Player Pos S/G Age Acquired Birthplace
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.[4][22] New York held the 4th pick in the first round.

2023 PWHL Draft
Rd Pick Player Nationality Position Previous team
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

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  2. ^ 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.
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  5. ^ "Ryan, MacLeod headline PWHL coaches". Sportsnet. CP. September 15, 2023. Archived from the original on September 17, 2023. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ Pyette, Ryan (September 19, 2023). "Ingersoll's Ella Shelton picked fourth overall in inaugural PWHL draft". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  9. ^ Kennedy, Ian (November 23, 2023). "PWHL Releases Jersey Designs". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on November 14, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ Salvian, Hailey (April 24, 2024). "PWHL New York eliminated from playoff contention: Gold Plan, offseason and what comes next". The Athletic. The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 19, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ "New York scores four straight goals to beat Ottawa 4–3 and secure the first pick in the PWHL draft". AP News. April 30, 2024. Archived from the original on May 8, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  18. ^ Wawrow, John (June 7, 2024). "Top NCAA women's coach Greg Fargo stepping behind PWHL New York bench". CBC Sports. The Associated Press. Archived from the original on June 8, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  19. ^ 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
  20. ^ a b "PWHL New York Roster 2024 Regular Season". ThePWHL.com. Professional Women's Hockey League. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  21. ^ a b "Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Roster Updates". March 19, 2024.
  22. ^ "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.

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