New York, NY — Chad Wiseman has been named General Manager of the New York Riveters, NWHL Commissioner Dani Rylan announced Thursday.
“Chad brings a wealth of hockey knowledge to his general manager role with the New York Riveters,” said Commissioner Rylan. “We’re excited to bring him back for a second year.”
The Riveters finished the season in last place with a 4-12-2 record and lost to the Boston Pride in the first round of the Isobel Cup Finals.
“I am very excited and honored to take on the GM role for the New York Riveters,” said Chad Wiseman. “The continued and rapid growth of this league and women’s hockey makes for a very exciting time in this sport. I couldn’t be more thrilled to be part of it.”
Wiseman brings 14 years of professional hockey experience to his role with the New York Riveters. The Burlington, Ontario native has logged games in the NHL and AHL as well as professional leagues in Europe and Asia.
“The groundwork was set for the New York Riveters in the inaugural season,” said Wiseman. “Our team model was based off hard work, discipline, accountability and most importantly, character. The core group of character players that will be returning are the leaders we want to set examples for the new, young athletes coming into our organization.”
Free agency begins on May 1 and lasts until July 31. The 2016 Junior Draft is June 18.
About the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL)
The NWHL is the first professional women’s hockey league in North America to pay its players. The inaugural season began October 11, 2015 with the Founding Four: Boston Pride, Buffalo Beauts, Connecticut Whale and New York Riveters. The Boston Pride became the first team in NWHL history to raise the Isobel Cup on March 12, 2016.
