BROOKLYN, NY, January 12, 2017 – The New York Riveters of the National Women’s Hockey League have signed forward Lauren Wash, a four-year player with RPI, to a contract for the remainder of the season.
“Lauren is going to bring a high-energy, quick-tempo style to our team,” said Riveters GM and Head Coach Chad Wiseman. “We’re confident that it will not take long for her to adapt to the speed of our league. She is a dynamic player and a great fit with the Riveters. We were pleased to be able to sign her for the stretch run.”
Wash, 22 and from Belle Meade, NJ, played four years of collegiate hockey from 2012 – 2016 at RPI, amassing 24 goals and 23 assists for 47 points over 130 games. She developed as a player in the New Jersey Rockets program.
“It’s such an amazing opportunity to join the NWHL and play with many of the best players in the world,” said Wash. “I feel so lucky to be part of the Riveters. Playing pro hockey in New Jersey is a dream come true, having been born and raised in the state. I’m so happy to be reunited with Miye D’Oench, who I grew up playing hockey with on the New Jersey Rockets. It’s a relief to be playing with her again, and not against her! The chance to play with Miye again is something I never thought possible – until the NWHL was born. I’m also excited to be back with Alexa Gruschow, my old teammate at RPI for all four years in college.”
Wash joined the Riveters this week. The team’s next game is Saturday in Buffalo.
