Newark, NJ — The New York Riveters have signed their practice players for the 2016-17 season, General Manager Chad Wiseman announced Friday. Gabie Figueroa (D), Taylor Holze (Photo), (F), Rebecca Morse (D), Julia Herr (F), and Sarah Bryant (G) have agreed to practice player contracts.
Figueroa and Holze return to the Riveters as veterans of the inaugural season team. Figueroa played in 18 regular season games, scoring one goal, and played in both Isobel Cup Playoff games. Holze captured one assist in 7 regular season games with the Riveters.
Bryant and Morse both join the Riveters from Providence College. Bryant graduated in 2016, and earned a .877 SV% and 3.29 GAA in 4000 minutes played. Morse, who played for the Friars from 2010-14, collected 61 points (16g, 45a) in 135 games.
Julia “Cheeky” Herr played in 90 games at Trinity College from 2012-16, where she collected 82 points (38g, 44a).
To fill the remaining practice player slot, the New York Riveters will be holding an open tryout at practice. Interested players may contact [email protected].
Restricted free agency began on April 1 and lasted until April 30. Free agency began May 1 and ended July 31. The 2016 NWHL Draft was on June 18.
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