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SUNYAC Men’s Hockey Weekly Awards

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The SUNYAC selectes Paul Bryer (Plattsburgh), Adam Harris (Geneseo) and Vadim Kiriakov (Buffalo State) as this week’s Men’s Ice Hockey Player, Goaltender and Rookie of the Week.

Bryer was instrumental in Plattsburgh’s 3-2 win over Potsdam on Friday, as the senior helped the Cards stay undefeated in league play and atop the standings. The senior forward assisted on the team’s second goal of the game in the second period to give the team their first lead of the game, and then scored on the power play late in the third period for the game-winning goal.

Harris and the Knights handed out a pair of losses to Cortland and Oswego, both teams had not lost in conference yet this season. On Friday night, Harris tallied 37 saves and only allowed two goals in a 3-2 win over Cortland. On Saturday Harris followed it up with 40 saves in a 2-1 win over Oswego. The Burlington, Ont. native finished the weekend with a goals allowed average of 1.50, 77 saves, and a save percentage of .963.

Kiriakov had an excellent finish to the weekend for the Bengals, playing a crucial role in Buffalo State’s come-from-behind 3-2 victory over Morrisville on Saturday evening. The freshman forward scored the opening goal of the game, and added the primary assist on the game-winning goal in the final minute of regulation. For the night, Kiriakov totaled a plus/minus rating of +3.

(SUNYAC Men’s Hockey Photo)

Cortland Women’s Hockey Defeats Potsdam

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CORTLAND, N.Y. – The nationally 11th-ranked Cortland women’s hockey team scored five second-period goals in earning a 6-3 victory Saturday afternoon in SUNYAC play at Alumni Arena. The Red Dragons improved to 7-0-1 overall and 4-0-1 in the conference. The Bears fell to 2-3 and 1-3.

Senior Jillian Hlasnick (Olean/Niagara Jr. Purple Eagles) led Cortland with two goals and two assists, while junior Mia Hlasnick (Olean/Niagara Jr. Purple Eagles) also netted two goals. Junior Meggan Cramer (Cicero/Nothwood School) scored a goal, and freshman McKenzie Brown (Peru/Lovell Academy) picked up the first goal of her career.

Sophomore Ainsley Delacourt (Stoney Creek, NY/Brampton Canadettes) collected three assists for the Red Dragons. Seniors Nicole Tulowiecki (Syracuse/Syracuse Nationals), Kait Bourgeois (Cobden, ON/Ottawa Thunder) and Molly McCabe (Webster/18UAA Webster), sophomore Fanny Aneborn (Linkoping, Sweden/Lulea HF Sweden) and freshmen Calista Brough (Port Perry, ON/Whitby Wolves) and Katie Mahoney (Toronto, ON/Toronto Leaside) each recorded an assist. Junior goalie Molly Goergen (Eden Prairie, MN/Eden Prairie H.S.) stopped 17 shots.

Graduate student Kaylee Merrill (Wasilla, AK/Anchorage North Stars) paced the Bears with a goal and an assist. Senior Rebecca Holmes (Lawtons/Buffalo Bisons) netted her first collegiate goal, and graduate student Megan Teachout (Auburn/Oswego St.) added a goal. Graduate student Alex Quinn (Potsdam/St. Lawrence Steel) and senior Megan Sheehan (Akron/Buffalo Bisons) registered assists. Sophomore Magalie Parent (Trois-Rivieres, QC/Les Diablos) started in goal, making 30 saves in 37:54 before giving way to senior Ellie Zurfluh (Arvada, CO/Tam Colorado), who stopped 10 shots in 22:06.

Cortland 6, Potsdam 3

Score by periods:
Potsdam     0-0-3      3
Cortland     0-5-1      6

Scoring Summary (Goals-Assists):
Potsdam: Kaylee Maerrill 1-1, Megan Teachout 1-0, Rebecca Holmes 1-0, Alex Quinn 0-1, Megan Sheehan 0-1
Cortland: Jillian Hlasnick 2-2, Mia Hlasnick 2-0, Meggan Cramer 1-0, McKenzie Brown 1-0, Ainsley Delacourt 0-3, Calista Brough 0-1, Fanny Aneborn 0-1, Nicole Tulowiecki 0-1, Katie Mahoney 0-1, Kait Bourgeois 0-1, Molly McCabe 0-1

Saves: Magalie Parent (Potsdam) 30 saves (5 GA in 37:54), Ellie Zurfluh (Potsdam) 10 saves (1 GA in 22:06); Molly Goergen (Cortland) 17 saves (3 GA in 60:00)

Shots on goal: Cortland 46 (12-23-11), Potsdam 20 (5-7-8)
Penalties: Potsdam 6-12:00, Cortland 4-8:00
Power Play: Cortland 2-5, Potsdam 2-4

Records after game: Potsdam (Bears) 2-3, 1-3 SUNYAC SUNYAC; Cortland (Red Dragons) 7-0-1, 4-0-1 SUNYAC (ranked 11th in Div. III)

(Photo from Cortland Women’s Hockey)

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Cortland Men’s Hockey Sweep Weekend

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GENESEO, N.Y. – The nationally seventh-ranked Geneseo men’s hockey team scored three first-period goals and held off a Cortland comeback to earn a 3-2 victory Friday night in SUNYAC action. The Red Dragons dropped to 5-1 overall and 3-1 in the conference. The Knights improved to 6-1 and 3-1.

Senior Jona Hildreth (Williamsville/Walpole Express) and junior Johnny Facchini (Succasunna, NJ/P.A.L. Junior Islanders) scored Cortland’s goals. Seniors Sutter Donegan (Cicero/Buffalo Jr. Sabres) and Geordan Buffoline (Ballston Spa/Vermont Lumberjacks) and sophomore Stephen Kyrkostas (Selden/Johnstown Tomahawks) each collected an assist. Sophomore goalie Ronan Mobley (Playa Del Ray, CA/New Hampshire Avalanche) stopped 28 shots.

Alex Wilkins led Geneseo with a goal and an assist. Tyson Gilmoure and Alex Dameski added goals, while Cooper Fensterstock, Peter Morgan, Mitch Machiltt and Sterling Wolters chipped in with one assist apiece. Goalie Adam Harris made 37 saves.

The Knights jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the opening period on a power-play goal and two even-strength scores. Hildreth made it a 3-1 game at 18:07 of the second period, and Facchini pulled Cortland to within 3-2 at 12:35 of the third period. The Red Dragons pulled Mobley late for an extra skater but couldn’t score the equalizer as Geneseo held on for the 3-2 win.

Geneseo 3, Cortland 2

Score by periods:
Cortland      0-1-1      2
Geneseo     3-0-0      3

Scoring Summary (Goals-Assists) 
Cortland: Jona Hildreth 1-0, Johnny Facchini 1-0, Sutter Donegan 0-1, Geordan Buffoline 0-1, Stephen Kyrkostas 0-1
Geneseo: Alex Wilkins 1-1, Tyson Gilmour 1-0, Alex Dameski 1-0, Cooper Fensterstock 0-1, Peter Morgan 0-1, Mitch Machiltt 0-1, Sterling Wolters 0-1

Saves: Ronan Mobely (Cortland) 28 saves (3 GA in 58:22), Empty Net 1:38, Adam Harris (Geneseo) 37 saves (2 GA in 60:00)

Shots on Goal: Cortland 39 (12-17-10), Geneseo 31 (13-10-8)
Penalties: Cortland 5-10;00, Geneseo 4-8:00
Power Play: Geneseo 1-5, Cortland 0-4

CORTLAND VS. BROCKPORT

CORTLAND, N.Y. – The Cortland men’s hockey team scored three unanswered goals in the third period to break open a close game in earning a 6-2 victory Saturday night in SUNYAC action at Alumni Arena. The Red Dragons improved to 6-1 overall and 4-1 in the conference, while the Golden Eagles dropped to 2-5 and 1-4.

Six different players scored goals for Cortland. Seniors Nate Berke (Williamsville/Buffalo Jr. Sabres) and Jona Hildreth (Williamsville/Walpole Express), juniors Domenic Settimo (East Meadow/P.A.L. Junior Islanders) and Anthony Bernardo (Hauppauge.P.A.L. Junior Islanders) and sophomores Evan Beaudry (Mississauga, ON/Kemptville 73s) and Zack Smith (Courtice/Cobourg Cougars) each notched a goal.

Sophomore Stephen Kyrkostas (Selden/Johnstown Tomahawks) recorded three assists for the Red Dragon, while seven others picked up one assist apiece. Freshman goalie Hunter Hein (Peoria, AZ/Texas Roadrunners) turned aside 27 shots.

Senior Connor Galloway (Sugar Hill, GA/Boston Jr. Rangers) and sophomore Josh Grund (Baldwinsville/Boston Jr. Rangers) each tallied a goal and an assist for Brockport. Graduate student Scott Ramaekers (Hamburg/Buffalo Jr. Sabres) and junior Jacob Rodrigue (Nashua, NH/Boston Jr. Rangers) collected an assist. Senior goalie Dylan Wiemer (Greece/East Coast Wizards) registered 31 saves.

Galloway gave the Golden Eagles the lead just 1:27 into the game when he scored on a wrist shot after Ramaekers caused a turnover in Cortland’s defensive zone. Beaudry tied the game a little more than a minute later on a rebound after a save on Brophy. Berke gave Cortland a 2-1 lead at 15:39 with a one-time shot deep on the left side of the crease.

Hildreth pushed the Cortland lead to 3-1 at 8:32 of the second period, finishing off slick pass work with a quick shot into an open side of the net. Grund made it a 3-2 game heading to the third period with a rebound goal at 14:04.

Settimo scored in front at 8:43 of the third period, and Bernardo scored after a Kyrkostas faceoff win just over a minute later to make it a 5-2 game. Smith completed the scoring with a one-time shot off a fed from sophomore Colby Seitz Eden/Corpus Christi IceRays) at 13:58 for the 6-2 final

Cortland 6, Brockport 2

Score by periods:
Brockport       1-1-0       2
Cortland         2-1-3       6

Scoring Summary (Goals-Assists) 
Brockport: Connor Galloway 1-1, Josh Grund 1-1, Scott Ramaekers 0-1, Jacob Rodrigue 0-1
Cortland: Evan Beaudry 1-0, Nate Berke 1-0, Jona Hildreth 1-0, Domenic Settimo 1-0, Anthony Bernardo 1-0, Zack Smith 1-0, Stephen Kyrkostas 0-3, Ryder Brophy 0-1, Sam Nichols 0-1, D.J. Walsh 0-1, Colin Anna 0-1, Devlin O’Kane 0-1, Johnny Facchini 0-1, Colby Seitz 0-1

Saves: Dylan Wiemer (Brockport) 31 saves (6 GA in 60:00); Hunter Hein (Cortland) 27 saves (2 GA in 59:55), Empty Net :05
Shots on Goal: Cortland 37 (12-9-16), Brockport 29 (5-15-9)
Penalties: Cortland 3-6:00, Brockport 1-2:00
Power Play: Brockport 0-2, Cortland 0-0

Records after game: Brockport (Golden Eagles) 2-5, 1-4 SUNYAC, Cortland (Red Dragons) 6-1, 4-1 SUNYAC

(Photo by Cortland Men’s Hockey)

USA Reveals U.S. Junior Select Team Roster

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22-player roster set to compete at 2023 World Junior A Challenge, Dec. 10-17

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Hockey announced today the 22 players named to the 2023 U.S. Junior Select Team that will compete at the 2023 World Junior A Challenge from December 10-17 in Truro, Nova Scotia. 

All 22 players on Team USA currently compete in the United States Hockey League, the nation’s only tier I junior hockey league.

The group features 13 forwards, seven defensemen and two goaltenders. 

The roster is highlighted by six players selected in the 2023 NHL Draft, including Brandon Svoboda (Level Green, Pa./Youngstown Phantoms) who was taken with the 71st overall pick in the third round by the San Jose Sharks; Chris Pelosi (Sewell, N.J./Sioux Falls Stampede), who was selected by the Boston Bruins 92nd overall in the third round; Columbus Blue Jackets fourth round (98th overall) selection Andrew Strathmann (Beach Park, Ill./Youngstown Phantoms); Boston Bruins fourth round (124th overall) selection Beckett Hendrickson (Minnetonka, Minn./Sioux Falls Stampede); Los Angeles Kings fourth round (118th overall) draftee Hampton Slukynsky (Warroad, Minn./Fargo Force); and Detroit Red Wings fifth round pick (137th overall) Jack Phelan (Hinsdale, Ill./Sioux Falls Stampede).

In addition, Zam Plante (Hermantown, Minn./Fargo Force) was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the fifth round (150th overall) in the 2022 NHL Draft.

Two players from the 2022 U.S. Junior Select Team are returning to World Jr. A Challenge action, including Gavin Lindberg (Fergus Falls, Minn./Waterloo Black Hawks), and Strathmann.

Several players have represented the U.S. at previous international events. Hendrickson and Slukynsky won gold with Team USA at the 2023 IIHF Under-18 Men’s World Championship.

Additionally, Trevor Connelly (Tustin, Calif./Tri-City Storm), Will Felicio (Holden, Mass./Madison Capitols), Caleb Heil (Victoria, Minn./Sioux Falls Stampede), Tory Pitner(Greenwich, Conn.) and Mac Swanson (Anchorage, Alaska/Fargo Force) represented the U.S. at the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, while Joe Connor (Amherst, N.H./Muskegon Lumberjacks), Griffin Erdman (Wilmington, Del./Waterloo Black Hawks), and Strathmann took part in the 2022 event. 

The U.S. opens tournament play on Dec. 11 against Slovakia at 2:30 p.m. ET. For Team USA’s full schedule, click HERE.

NOTES: Since the inaugural World Junior A Challenge in 2006, Team USA has captured nine tournament crowns (2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2022), including the 2022 title… Marc Boxer (Hancock, Mich.) is the general manager of the 2023 U.S. Junior Select Team. Matt Smaby (Minneapolis, Minn./Waterloo Black Hawks) will serve as head coach of the U.S. Junior Select Team, joined by assistant coaches Mike Leone (Dearborn Heights, Mich./Green Bay Gamblers), Carter Krier (Moorhead, Minn./Fargo Force), and Evan Dixon (Novi, Mich./Dubuque Fighting Saints). To view the full staff, click HERE… To follow Team USA throughout the 2023 World Jr. A Challenge, click HERE. 

(USA Hockey Photos)

Plattsburgh State Women’s Hockey Down Potsdam

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POTSDAM, N.Y. – The No. 3 Plattsburgh State women’s ice hockey team handled business on the road, taking down SUNY Potsdam in State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) action. Zsofia Pazmandi (Kaposvar, Hungary/Ontario Hockey) scored two goals for the second time this season, including the game-winner, to help Plattsburgh stay unbeaten on the season.

The Plattsburgh State Cardinals are currently the No. 3 team in the USCHO.com Division III Top-15 Poll for women’s ice hockey.

Pazmandi scored the second and fourth of the game for the Cards, while Ava Mattaliano (Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich./Belle Tire) opened the scoring and Mattie Norton (Glen Carbon, Ill./St. Louis Lady Blues) added the game’s final goal. Chloe Lewis (Monson, Mass./Northwood School) earned the first start of her college career and picked up the win, stopping 18 shots over 60 minutes.

The Cardinals outshot the Bears 50-19 over the 60 minutes of game action, as Plattsburgh also went 2-5 on the power play and Potsdam was 1-3.

Plattsburgh State moves to 4-0-1 (4-0 SUNYAC) with the win and looks towards the Panther/Cardinal Classic for their next set of games. They will take on current No. 8 Wisconsin Eau-Claire in their first game and will play either No. 6 Middlebury or an Endicott team receiving votes. Potsdam falls to 2-2 (1-2 SUNYAC) and plays Cortland tomorrow, Nov. 18 at 3 p.m. on the road.

Mattaliano opened the scoring for Plattsburgh just over four and a half minutes into the game, as Norton and Taya Balfour (Moorestown, N.J./Philadelphia Jr. Flyers) assisted the first-year on her second goal of the year. Potsdam was quick to respond, however, as Kaylee Merrill tallied a power play score less than two minutes later.

The game remained tied through the rest of the first period, until Plattsburgh found themselves in a five-on-three situation, with Julia Masotta (Tewksbury, Mass./Norwich) slowly working her way up the ice toward the goal. As she approached the goal, she dumped the puck off to Pazmandi, who went to a knew for a powerful one-timer past the Bear’s goaltender, giving the Cards they would not relinquish.

After a scoreless second period where Plattsburgh outshot Potsdam 14-7, the Cards gave themselves some breathing room with a score at the 7:35 minute mark of the third period. Working once more on the power play, Norton scored on a deep shot past the Potsdam goaltender, as she was screened and unable to get a clear look at Norton taking the slapshot. Aizah Thompson (Williamsville, N.Y./Buffalo Bisons) and Bridget Orr (Excelsior, Minn./North American Hockey Academy) each picked up assists on the play.

With Plattsburgh now leading by two goals, the Bears were desperate for a score, eventually pulling their goalie. Almost immediately after pulling their goaltender, the Cardinals were able to regain possession, allowing Pazmandi to score her second goal of the game with the empty net, assisted by Mattaliano, sealing the Cardinal win.

For Potsdam, Magalie Parent made 46 saves over 59:53 minutes of action, while Megan Teachout and Alex Quinn had assists.

(Plattsburgh State Women’s Hockey Photo)

CHA Recap: Nov. 18

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BOX SCORESLindenwood 4 at Syracuse 4 (OT)* / Box Score(RV/UR) Penn State 3 at Mercyhurst 1* / Box ScoreRIT 2 at Robert Morris 3* / Box Score *- College Hockey America game 

NIGHTLY NOTESWith today’s 3-1 victory, Penn State’s Josie Bothun has surrendered one or zero goals in 46 of her 104 games with the Nittany Lions. That total includes 18 career shutouts, which ranks No. 2 in CHA history.
Penn State’s 47 shots on goal today is a season high for the Nittany Lions and equals the most by a team against a CHA opponent this season (47- Mercyhurst at RIT, Nov. 3).
Mercyhurst’s Ena Nystrøm registered her fourth 40-save game of the season and equaled her season high with 44 saves against Penn State. This is her eighth game of 40 or more saves in her Laker career.
Syracuse’s four goals today equals the Orange’s season high which came in a 4-4 tie at Boston University on Oct. 20.Syracuse goaltender Amelia Van Vliet made a career-high 27 saves in the Orange’s 4-4 tie with Lindenwood.Kate Holmes won a career-high 16 faceoffs for Syracuse in the tie.
Sarah Coe’s 30-save performance for RIT today gives her 1,984 stops in her career and moves her into 17th place on the CHA career saves list.
Maggie Hatch registered her fifth 30+ save game in five appearances this season with a 32-save effort for Robert Morris this afternoon.

CHA Recap: November 17

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BOX SCORESLindenwood 4 at Syracuse 3* / Box Score(RV/UR) Penn State 0 at Mercyhurst 4* / Box ScoreRIT 7 at Robert Morris 3* / Box Score *- College Hockey America game 

NIGHTLY NOTESLindenwood’s Morgan Neitzke registered her sixth multi-point game of the season and 19th of her career tonight.
Lindenwood goaltender Natalie Ferenc made 37 saves for her seventh game of 30 or more saves this season.
Syracuse senior Sarah Thompson netted her seventh career power-play goal this evening, which ties her for fourth among active CHA skaters (Lindsay Maloney, RIT/Madison Primeau, Syracuse/Robert Morris).Rachel Teslak’s 11 shots on goal for the Orange against Lindenwood are the most by a CHA defenseman this season and ties for the second-most by any CHA player in 2023-24 (Morgan Giannone, Robert Morris vs. St. Anselm, Oct. 7).
Mercyhurst’s two goals in 48 seconds in the second period tonight marks the fourth time this season the Lakers have scored twice in under a minute.Ena Nystrøm registered her 12th career shutout for Mercyhurst this evening.
Tessa Janecke’s 22 faceoff wins for Penn State tonight marks her third game with 20 or more faceoff wins this season.RIT’s five second-period goals tonight equaled the CHA season high (Robert Morris vs. St. Anselm, Oct. 8). The total ties for fourth-most in a period in CHA history.
RIT’s Emma Roland posted a career-and CHA season-high five points on two goals and three assists for the Tigers. The total ties for fifth in CHA history for a single game.

Canisius Men’s Hockey Splits With Army

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Joey Baez scored at the 7:31 mark of the third period to break a 1-1 tie and lift Army to a 2-1 victory over Canisius in Atlantic Hockey Association action Saturday at Tate Rink in West Point, N.Y.

Hunter McCoy accounted for the other goal for the Black Knights (1-9-0, 1-6-0 AHA), who got their first win of the season with Saturday’s victory. Evan Szary made 28 saves in goal for the hosts to earn his first collegiate victory.

Junior Matt Vermaeten tallied the lone goal for the Golden Griffins (2-7-1, 2-3-1 AHA). Senior David Fessenden made 29 saves between the pipes for Canisius.

Vermaeten opened the scoring at the 11:37 mark of the first period, putting home a rebound off a shot by graduate student Erik Urbank that bounced off the end wall for his second goal of the weekend to give Canisius a 1-0 lead.

McCoy tied the game with a little more than three minutes to play in the second period, beating Fessenden with a wrist shot to the blocker side from the right face-off circle for his first of the campaign.

Baez gave the Black Knights their first lead of the contest in middle of the third period, depositing Michael Sacco’s cross-ice feed under the blocker of Fessenden while on the rush to put Army in front, 2-1.

Canisius pushed during the final minutes of regulation, but Army kept the Griffs from finding the equalizer to record the one-goal victory.

GAME NOTES

• Army held a 31-29 shot advantage for the contest, highlighted by a 16-9 edge in the third period.

• Canisius was 0-for-2 on the power play while Army was 0-for-4 with the man advantage on Saturday.

• Saturday’s game was the 18th time in the last 22 meetings between Canisius and Army to be decided by two goals or fewer.

• Canisius scored the first goal of the game for the fifth time in six league games this season. The Griffs moved to 2-2-1 in those contests.

• The Griffs were held to two goals or fewer for the fifth time this season and moved to 0-5-0 in those contests.

• Vermaeten scored a goal for the second straight contest after notching his first career goal against the Black Knights on Friday.

• Urbank recorded the primary assist on Vermaeten’s first-period goal, giving him eight points (4g/4a) in seven career games against the Black Knights.

• Haskins recorded a point in consecutive games for the first time in his career as he picked up the secondary assist on Vermaeten’s first-period goal on Saturday.

UP NEXT

Canisius begins a four-game homestand Tuesday with an Atlantic Hockey Association contest against Robert Morris. Puck drop between the Griffs and the Colonials is set for 7 p.m. at LECOM Harborcenter.

(Canisius University Men’s Hockey Photo)

PWHL Signings Update

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Seven new player contracts announced Nov. 13-17 brings total roster count to 83

Live player signing trackers for each team featuring quotes from all signed players and team personnel are available in the news section at thepwhl.com

TORONTO, ON- Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) teams continued signing players and announcing contracts during the first week of training camps for the inaugural season. Seven signings were announced by teams during the period of November 13-17, bringing the league’s total contract count to 83. This figure consists of 60 PWHL Draft picks, five undrafted free agents, and 18 players who were signed during the league’s initial free agency period.

Montreal officially locked up four players including first round pick Erin Ambrose to a three-year deal, plus one-year agreements for draft selections Ann-Sophie Bettez, Claire Dalton, and free agent Sarah Bujold. Toronto signed fourth rounder Natalie Spooner to a two-year deal and Hannah Miller to a one-year contract, while New York added Chloé Aurard, a member of France’s National Women’s Team, to a two-year commitment.

The total announced contract count by team currently stands at Boston with 19, followed by Ottawa with 17, New York and Toronto both with 15, Montreal with 10, and Minnesota with seven signed players.

Player signings will continue to be announced via team social media platforms. Media and fans can stay updated on all official signings posted to live tracking team pages that feature player quotes and comments from team personnel available in the news section at thepwhl.com and the following direct links:

BOSTON | MINNESOTA | MONTREAL | NEW YORK | OTTAWA | TORONTO

PWHL SIGNING SUMMARY:

Nov. 15: Sarah Bujold (MTL) F (1-Year)*
Nov. 15: Hannah Miller (TOR) F (1-Year)
Nov. 15: Ann-Sophie Bettez (MTL) F (1-Year)
Nov. 14: Claire Dalton (MTL) F (1-Year)
Nov. 14: Natalie Spooner (TOR) F (2-Year)
Nov. 13: Erin Ambrose (MTL) D (3-Year)
Nov. 13: Chloé Aurard (NY) F (2-Year)
Nov. 10: Kali Flanagan (TOR) D (2-Year)
Nov. 10: Olivia Zafuto (NY) D (1-Year)
Nov. 10: Erica Howe (TOR) G (1-Year)*
Nov. 10: Nicole Kosta (BOS) F (1-Year)*
Nov. 9: Brittany Howard (TOR) F (1-Year)
Nov. 9: Sandra Abstreiter (OTT) G (1-Year)
Nov. 9: Jillian Dempsey (MTL) F (1-Year)
Nov. 9: Loren Gabel (BOS) F (2-Year)
Nov. 9: Allie Munroe (TOR) D (1-Year)
Nov. 9: Alexandra Labelle (NY) F (1-Year)
Nov. 9: Shiann Darkangelo (BOS) F (1-Year)
Nov. 8: Savannah Harmon (OTT) D (3-Year)
Nov. 8: Abbey Levy (NY) G (1-Year)
Nov. 8: Joceyln Larocque (TOR) D (3-Year)
Nov. 8: Susanna Tapani (MIN) F (2-Year)
Nov. 8: Kristen Campbell (TOR) G (3-Year)
Nov. 8: Jessica DiGirolamo (BOS) D (2-Year)
Nov. 8: Paetyn Levis (NY) F (1-Year)
Nov. 8: Taylor Girard (BOS) F (2-Year)
Nov. 7: Emma Woods (NY) F (1-Year)
Nov. 7: Kateřina Mrázová (OTT) F (1-Year)
Nov. 7: Jesse Compher (TOR) F (2-Year)
Nov. 7: Kennedy Marchment (MTL) F (2-Year)
Nov. 7: Jessie Eldridge (NY) F (2-Year)
Nov. 7: Aneta Tejralová (OTT) D (1-Year)
Nov. 7: Kaleigh Fratkin (BOS) D (1-Year)*
Nov. 6: Becca Gilmore (OTT) F (1-Year)*
Nov. 6: Kayla Vespa (NY) F (1-Year)
Nov. 6: Emily Brown (BOS) D (1-Year)
Nov. 3: Amanda Boulier (OTT) D (1-Year)
Nov. 3: Jess Healey (BOS) D (1-Year)
Nov. 3: Élizabeth Giguère (NY) F (1-Year)
Nov. 3: Emma Maltais (TOR) F (3-Year)
Nov. 3: Hannah Brandt (BOS) F (1-Year)
Nov. 2: Kristin Della Rovere (OTT) F (1-Year)
Nov. 2: Rebecca Leslie (TOR) F (1-Year)
Nov. 2: Emma Buckles (BOS) D (1-Year)
Nov. 2: Brooke Hobson (NY) D (1-Year)
Nov. 2: Daryl Watts (OTT) F (1-Year)
Nov. 2: Sophie Shirley (BOS) F (1-Year)
Nov. 1: Jade Downie-Landry (NY) F (1-Year)
Nov. 1: Ashton Bell (OTT) D (3-Year)
Nov. 1: Theresa Schafzahl (BOS) F (2-Year)
Nov. 1: Grace Zumwinkle (MIN) F (3-Year)
Nov. 1: Hayley Scamurra (OTT) F (2-Year)
Oct. 31: Zoe Boyd (OTT) D (1-Year)
Oct. 31: Jamie Lee Rattray (BOS) F (3-Year)
Oct. 31: Emma Söderberg (BOS) G (2-Year)
Oct. 31: Nicole Hensley (MIN) G (3-Year)
Oct. 31: Maggie Connors (TOR) F (2-Year)
Oct. 31: Ella Shelton (NY) D (3-Year)
Oct. 30: Gabbie Hughes (OTT) F (3-Year)
Oct. 30: Alina Müller (BOS) F (3-Year)
Oct. 30: Kristin O’Neill (MTL) F (3-Year)
Oct. 27: Jincy Roese (OTT) D (2-Year)
Oct. 27: Sophie Jaques (BOS) D (3-Year)
Oct. 26: Lexie Adzija (OTT) F (1-Year)
Oct. 26: Taylor Heise (MIN) F (3-Year)

*Free Agent signing

The list does not include the 18 players (three per team) signed between Sept. 1-10 during the league’s initial free agency period.

Final team rosters must include 23 players signed to Standard Player Agreements, plus two Reserve Player Contracts. Salary terms will not be disclosed, as per the PWHL Players’ Association.

Fans can stay connected to the PWHL, register for email updates, and secure their spot in line for buying tickets by placing a deposit at thepwhl.com.

Follow the new league on all social media platforms @thepwhlofficial plus all six team accounts @pwhl_boston, @pwhl_minnesota, @pwhl_montreal, @pwhl_newyork, @pwhl_ottawa, and @pwhl_toronto.

Peterson Named GM of 2024 U.S. Men’s National Team

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2024 IIHF Men’s World Championship Set For May 10-26 in Czechia

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Brett Peterson (Northborough, Mass.), who is in his fourth season as assistant general manager of the Florida Panthers, will serve as general manager of the 2024 U.S. Men’s National Team, it was announced today by USA Hockey.

“We are really excited to have Brett as the general manager of our men’s national team,” said John Vanbiesbrouck, assistant executive director of hockey operations for USA Hockey. “He has done a terrific job in helping build the Florida Panthers, and his extensive knowledge of the overall player pool in our country will be really beneficial in putting together our team for the world championship.”

The U.S. Men’s National Team will compete in the 2024 IIHF Men’s World Championship, which is set for May 10-26, in Prague and Ostrava, Czechia. Team USA is part of Group B alongside France, Germany, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Sweden and Slovakia and will play its preliminary round games at Ostrava Arena. Group A, which includes Canada, Finland, Switzerland, Czechia, Denmark, Norway, Austria and Great Britain, will play it preliminary round games at Prague Arena where the tournament’s semifinals and medal games will also be contested.

The U.S. Men’s National Team Advisory Group, led by Vanbiesbrouck and including NHL general managers Kevyn Adams (Buffalo Sabres), Craig Conroy (Calgary Flames), Chris Drury (New York Rangers), Tom Fitzgerald (New Jersey Devils), Mike Grier (San Jose Sharks), Bill Guerin (Minnesota Wild), Lou Lamoriello (New York Islanders), Chris MacFarland (Colorado Avalanche), Don Waddell (Carolina Hurricanes) and Bill Zito (Florida Panthers), will assist Peterson in assembling the roster for 2024 U.S. Men’s National Team.

Brett Peterson

Brett Peterson

ABOUT PETERSON
Brett Peterson became the first Black assistant general manager in the NHL when he joined the Florida Panthers front office in 2020, and during his tenure, the team has made three playoff appearances, including a trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 2023.

Prior to joining the Panthers, Peterson served as the vice president of hockey for Wasserman Media Group and was a certified NHL player agent starting in 2009.

Peterson played four seasons of college hockey at Boston College and won a national championship with the Eagles in 2001. He graduated with a degree in communications in 2004 before playing five seasons of professionally in the AHL, ECHL, and IHL from 2004-09. 

NOTES: The U.S. is 22-6 over the last three men’s world championships. Team USA won eight of 10 games a year ago and finished fourth in the tournament … The U.S. has earned three bronze medals in the last eight tournaments, including 2021, 2018 and 2015.

(USA Hockey Men’s Hockey Photos)

Chelsea Piers Named The Official Training Home of New York’s Pro Women’s Hockey League Team

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STAMFORD, CT – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has announced that its New York franchise will call Chelsea Piers Connecticut its official home for on- and off-ice training throughout the season. PWHL New York opens training camp this week, with the inaugural season to begin in January.

“We’re fortunate to operate within the esteemed environment of Chelsea Piers in Stamford that sets the standard and is the pinnacle where our team will strive to achieve their utmost potential,” said Pascal Daoust, PWHL New York General Manager. “In record time, we have been able to create professional locker rooms for our athletes and coaches, set up a space for our athletic trainers, arrange an area for our equipment managers, and establish offices for the hockey and administrative/business staff to work together seamlessly. This allows us the opportunity to build and present the best possible organization to our athletes and fans.”

The PWHL officially launched in August with the introduction of six original teams and the foundation to assemble rosters featuring the best women’s hockey players in the world. Among the stars suiting up for New York are Olympians Alex Carpenter, Abby Roque, Micah Zandee-Hart, and the team’s fourth overall draft pick Ella Shelton.

“We are absolutely delighted to welcome the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) to Chelsea Piers Connecticut,” said Greta Wagner, Chelsea Piers Connecticut Executive Director. “Every day, we see thousands of aspiring young athletes walk through our doors, all with dreams of becoming high school, college, and professional athletes themselves. It is a tremendous honor for us to have the PWHL New York team choose Chelsea Piers Connecticut as their primary practice home and headquarters. Having this exceptional professional women’s team here will serve as a powerful source of inspiration for all our competitive athletes and hockey enthusiasts.”

Chelsea Piers Athletic Club, established in Stamford, CT, in 2012, offers a unique blend of innovative athletic and fitness facilities staffed by world-class instructors, including experienced and certified youth coaches with backgrounds in the Olympics, NCAA, and professional sports. Its sports and fitness facilities encompass indoor courts, fields, tennis and squash courts, an Olympic-sized indoor pool, two ice rinks, a Ninja + Parkour Training Center, and a world class gym. Chelsea Piers provides year-round recreational and competitive team sports, offering a home to over twenty sports, youth, and adult leagues, as well as summer day camps, events, parties, and more for individuals of all ages. Within their 500,000 square-foot sports and fitness village, there is a thriving, active community that welcomes people of all abilities and ages, from beginners to professionals, and empowers everyone to achieve their personal best.

PWHL New York will call the Chelsea Piers Athletic Club home and use the rinks, private professional hockey locker and equipment rooms, and office space, and conduct off-ice strength and conditioning in both the 360-team training facility and individual conditioning and recovery in the private fitness club.

USA Hockey Sled Classic, Presented By The NHL In Tampa

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The 13th annual USA Hockey Sled Classic, presented by the NHL, will take place Thursday-Sunday (Nov. 16-19) at AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel, Florida. The four-day event, featuring sled hockey teams from across the country associated with NHL clubs, will be hosted by the Tampa Bay Lightning. 

The event is open to the public and free of charge. A schedule, along with rosters, results, and more, will available here.

This year’s event will feature 30 teams representing 21 NHL clubs, including the Anaheim Ducks, Arizona Coyotes, Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Seattle Kraken, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights. Each team will represent their associated NHL club by wearing official NHL licensed jerseys with local club marks and logos.

Several players from the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team are expected to participate, including Brett Bolton, Liam Cunningham, David Eustace, Declan Farmer, Noah Grove, Malik Jones, Griffin LaMarre, Kevin McKee, Ben Musselman, Evan Nichols, Brody Roybal and Jack Wallace. 

Representatives from the U.S. Women’s Development Sled Team will be competing as well, including Jamie Benassi, Kelsey DiClaudio, Lera Doederlein, Catherine Faherty, Madeleine Gallagher, Gabby Graves-Wake, Kaden Herchenroether and Monica Quimby.

The first-ever USA Hockey Sled Classic was staged in Denver back in 2010, where four teams and 46 total players participated. 

NOTES: Use the hashtag #SledClassic to join the tournament conversation on social media … Previous NHL teams to host the event include the Colorado Avalanche (2010; Denver, Colo.); Philadelphia Flyers (2011; Voorhees, N.J.); Buffalo Sabres (2012; Williamsville, N.Y.); Pittsburgh Penguins (2013; Pittsburgh, Pa.); Washington Capitals (2014; Arlington, Va.); Florida Panthers (2015; Sunrise, Fla.); Nashville Predators (2016; Antioch, Tenn.); Minnesota Wild (2017; Minneapolis, Minn.); Chicago Blackhawks (2018; Chicago, Ill.); St. Louis Blues (2019; St. Louis, Mo.); New Jersey Devils (2021; Wayne, N.J.); and Anaheim Ducks (2022; Irvine, Calif.) … For more information on the sport of sled hockey, click here.

(Photo: USA Hockey)

Masotta, Goergen and Pazmandi Earn SUNYAC Women’s Hockey Weekly Honors

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The SUNYAC has named Plattsburgh’s Julia Masotta the Women’s Ice Hockey Player of the Week. Cortland’s Molly Goergen was picked as the Goaltender of the Week and Plattsburgh’s Zsofia Pazmandi the Rookie of the Week.

Masotta enjoyed a milestone weekend for Plattsburgh this past week, tallying six total points over two games, eclipsing the 100-point mark in her career. Masotta began her weekend with her big achievement, as she registered a goal and two assists against Buffalo State, assisting on Zsofia Pazmandi’s goal to hit 100 points for her career. On Saturday against Morrisville, she achieved the same line, posting a goal and two assists in a 6-0 win.

Goergen posted a 2-0 record with a 0.50 GAA, 84 saves, a .988 save percentage and one shutout for the 11th-ranked Red Dragons last weekend as they swept Canton in a pair of SUNYAC road games. In a 3-0 win on Friday, Goergen registered a career-high 54 saves. She then stopped 30 shots and recorded a .968 save percentage in a 3-1 victory on Saturday. For the season, Goergen has posted a 4-0 record with a 0.74 GAA, a .978 save percentage and one shutout.

Pazmandi picked up her first three collegiate points in a big way over the weekend, notching three points in a 6-0 win over Buffalo State. The first-year forward scored her first two goals of her career as well, both on the power play, while also picking up an assist. Against Morrisville, she was +1 while on the ice, helping Plattsburgh to another 6-0 win.

(SUNYAC Women’s Hockey Photo)

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Plattsburgh and Fredonia Take Weekly SUNYAC Men’s Hockey Awards

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Joshua Belgrave (Plattsburgh, Charles-Anthony Barbeau (Fredonia) and Tio D’Addario (Plattsburgh) have been picked as the SUNYAC Men’s Ice Hockey Player, Goaltender and Rookie of the Week respectively.

Belgrave had a strong weekend, scoring three goals and adding one assist over two Plattsburgh wins. The sophomore forward scored twice in the team’s win against Geneseo, scoring a short-handed goal to put his team up 2-0 early in the first period, and then helped seal the win with an empty netter in the third period. Against Brockport, the Ontario native assisted on the game-winning goal and then once again sealed the win with an empty netter late in the third period. In both games. he registered a +/- mark of +2 and currently leads Plattsburgh with six goals and nine points.

Barbeau came up huge for the Blue Devils in their 4-1 win at Buffalo State. The sophomore made 40 saves in holding back the Bengal offense to give the Devils a 4-1 victory. The only blemish was a power play goal midway through the third period after the Devils had built a 3-0 lead. He registered a .976 save percentage for the game.

First-year forward D’Addario continues to be a huge part of the Cardinal offense in the early part of the season, as he tallied two more points in two Plattsburgh wins. Against Geneseo on Friday night, the Montreal native scored the game’s opening goal in the first minute to give the Cards an early lead. D’Addario added an assist in the team’s win against Brockport as well, finishing his weekend with a +/- mark of +2 over his two games last week.

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