BROOKLYN, NY, March 6, 2017 – The National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) will recognize its top players in the second annual NWHL Awards on Tuesday, March 14 beginning at 12:30 pm ET.
The #NWHLAwards will be held via social media on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Fans can follow along on league and team accounts for award announcements and behind-the-scenes footage.
About the awards, and who is voting in each category…
The NWHL Fans’ Three Stars of the Season: A new award, with the fans selecting their three favorite players of 2016-17. Balloting is open now at nwhl.zone.
Regular Season Champions: Awarded to the team with the best record during the regular season (oh, the suspense!)
NWHL Foundation Award: Awarded to the player most actively applying the core values of hockey to her community as well as growing the game and improving hockey culture. This year’s winner will be selected by the league’s four general managers
Leading Scorer: Awarded to the player with the most points in the regular season.
Most Valuable Player: Awarded to the player considered most valuable to her team, as selected by the NWHLPA.
Denna Laing Award: Awarded to the player who most exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to her sport, as chosen by the NWHLPA.
Best Defender: Awarded to the defender who most excels at her position, as voted on by a panel of NWHL writers and broadcasters.
NWHL Best Goaltender: Awarded to the goaltender who most excels at her position, as selected by a panel of NWHL writers and broadcasters.
Please join us on social media beginning at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, March 14 as we honor some of the NWHL’s best.
