New York, NY— The National Women’s Hockey League (www.nwhl.co) today announced that Buffalo Beauts forward Devon Skeats has been named Player of the Week.
With Buffalo trailing 1-0 entering the third period of Sunday’s tilt in New York, Skeats scored twice during a five minute span, including the game-winner at the 12:00 mark. She had six shots on goal throughout the contest.
The Beauts look for a second straight win on Saturday night against the Boston Pride at the Bright-Landry Center. Tickets can be purchased at www.nwhl.co/buy-tickets.
NWHL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Week 1 (October 11) – Kelli Stack, Connecticut Whale
Week 2 (October 18) – Zoe Hickel , Boston Pride
Week 3 (October 25) – Brianna Decker, Boston Pride
Week 4 (November 15) – Nana Fujimoto, New York Riveters
Week 5 (November 22) – Kelley Steadman, Buffalo Beauts
Week 6 (November 29) – Devon Skeats, Buffalo Beauts
UPDATED STANDINGS:
Connecticut: 6-0-0, 12 points, +10 GD
Boston: 3-3-0, 6 points, +8 GD
New York: 2-4-0, 4 points, -11 GD
Buffalo: 1-4-1, 3 points, -7 GD
