> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Women's Hockey Wednesday: Free agency aftermath - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/womens-hockey-wednesday-free-agency-aftermath/ - Published: 2016-08-03T12:00:03.000Z - Updated: 2016-08-03T12:00:03.000Z - Description: NWHL rosters are full... sort of. Brandt and Coyne join the Whitecaps. Ruggiero takes on a leadership role with the IOC. - Author: Nafio - Tags: Women's Hockey, Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL), #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:01 [Would you like to join the staff of SB Nation's new women's hockey blog? - Blog Huddle](http://blog.sbnation.com/2016/7/26/12286958/would-you-like-to-join-the-staff-of-sb-nations-new-womens-hockey-blog?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) SB Nation's new site covering women's hockey will be launching in September, and we're looking for staff members who would like to be part of the team. *forgot to add that link last week but frankly if you're reading these links and you don't already know Hannah's looking for staff, I can't help you* [How to YouTube Your Way to the Olympics | The Players' Tribune](http://www.theplayerstribune.com/alev-kelter-rio-rugby-olympics-2016/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Alev Kelter's journey from hockey and soccer to Olympic rugby [Charity Hockey Game Highlights Women's Leagues - Ithaca Times : Around The Lake](http://www.ithaca.com/sports/around%5Fthe%5Flake/charity-hockey-game-highlights-women-s-leagues/article%5Ff5e07e0a-5400-11e6-a2fb-1f2ec6deb5cd.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) While scanning the roster for the Racker Rivals Big Red charity hockey game, my mind kept bouncing back to one name in particular. ### NCAA [Gophers Hockey: Several alums join NWHL's 2nd season while Brandt chooses Minnesota Whitecaps - SB Nation College Hockey](http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/womens-hockey/2016/8/2/12358298/gophers-hockey-hannah-brandt-minnesota-whitecaps-amanda-kessel-seniors-nwhl?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) More and more Minnesota alums continue to play competitive hockey after college. ### CWHL [Les Canadiennes season review: Marie-Philip Poulin - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/les-canadiennes-de-montreal-cwhl/2016/7/30/12321116/les-canadiennes-season-review-marie-philip-poulin-cwhl-highlights-video?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) There are not enough words to describe the Montreal star [Les Canadiennes season review: Charline Labonté - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/les-canadiennes-de-montreal-cwhl/2016/7/27/12268098/les-canadiennes-season-review-charline-labonte-cwhl-montreal-goaltender-of-the-year?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Montreal’s goaltender was the best in the CWHL [Brampton Thunder’s Howe invited to Hockey Canada Summer Showcase](http://www.bramptonguardian.com/sports-story/6786985-brampton-thunder-s-howe-invited-to-hockey-canada-summer-showcase/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Erica Howe, a goalie with the Brampton Thunder of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League, has been invited to participate. > Guess who!? [@wick\_22](https://twitter.com/wick%5F22?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and [@pou29](https://twitter.com/pou29?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) paid a surprise visit to the kids at [@GatoradeCanada](https://twitter.com/GatoradeCanada?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)'s [#GCAMP](https://twitter.com/hashtag/GCAMP?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) today. [#WinFromWithin](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WinFromWithin?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/zKruO9N8lP](https://t.co/zKruO9N8lP?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Team Canada Women (@HC\_Women) [July 28, 2016](https://twitter.com/HC%5FWomen/status/758501266293075968?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### NWHL [Behind Every Team: The Buffalo Beauts Battalion | MyWSports](http://www.mywsports.com/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com#!Behind-Every-Team-The-Buffalo-Beauts-Battalion/c1qdc/579cc0980cf276b3ba083d3b) Behind Every Team: The Buffalo Beauts Battalion [Loonie Puck: Another Lawsuit filed against Dani Rylan and the NWHL](http://www.looniepuck.com/2016/07/another-lawsuit-filed-against-dani.html?spref=tw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) A source has confirmed that the former COO of the NWHL, George Speirs, has served Dani Rylan and the NWHL with a lawsuit. [Amanda Kessel Working Her Way Back To Olympic Roster Spot - TSS](http://www.todaysslapshot.com/nwhl/amanda-kessel-on-her-way-back-to-an-olympic-roster-spot/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Amanda Kessel, Olympic silver medalist, Patty Kazmaier Award winner and prized New York Riveters signee has been invited to the 2016 US Women's... [Riveters Move to Devils Practice Facility in Newark - Blueshirt Banter](http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2016/8/1/12345696/riveters-move-to-devils-practice-facility-in-newark?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The New York Riveters are moving to Newark, New Jersey. [NWHL partners with You Can Play - Stanley Cup of Chowder](http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2016/8/2/12358086/nwhl-partners-with-you-can-play?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The NWHL joins the NHL in officially partnering with YCP to advance LGBT inclusion in hockey. [Madison Packer will be the Riveters You Can Play Ambassador - Blueshirt Banter](http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2016/8/2/12358826/madison-packer-will-be-the-riveters-you-can-play-ambassador?utm%5Fcampaign=blueshirtbanter&utm%5Fcontent=chorus&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fsource=twitter) The NWHL has announced a partnership with the You Can Play Project. [Alyssa Gagliardi: From Raleigh to NWHL](https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/video/gagliardi-from-raleigh-to-nwhl/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) (*s/t to Katyaknappe)* ### NWHL Free Agency *excelle sports sums things up in 3 articles* [NWHL: Free agent signings filter in](http://www.excellesports.com/news/nwhl-brianne-mclaughlin-free-agents/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Former U.S. national team goaltender Brianne McLaughlin was one of four free-agent signings announced in the final weekend of free agency. [NWHL: U.S. national team players sign with league clubs](http://www.excellesports.com/news/nwhl-us-national-team-players-sign/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) U.S. national team players Kelli Stack, Hilary Knight, Alex Carpenter and Annie Schleper will reportedly sign with NWHL clubs. [Late drama in NWHL free agency, US players not officially signed](http://www.excellesports.com/news/late-drama-nwhl-free-agency/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Despite a flurry of announcements before the July 31 deadline, the actual status of contracts for U.S. national team players is still not official. *For more in-depth details, let''s take it alphabetically. And somebody get all these writers food, drink and a nap.* **Boston** [Boston Pride Fill Competitive Roster Yet Again](http://victorypress.org/2016/08/02/nwhl-boston-pride-complete-roster/?utm%5Fsource=dlvr.it&utm%5Fmedium=twitter) The Boston Pride have a stacked roster for the 2016-2017 NWHL season, featuring several talented national team players like Hilary Knight & Meghan Duggan. [The Boston Pride roster is complete - Stanley Cup of Chowder](http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2016/7/31/12339644/the-boston-pride-roster-is-complete?utm%5Fcampaign=stanleycupofchowder&utm%5Fcontent=chorus&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fsource=twitter) Isobel Cup #2, here we come. [Boston Pride re-signs Emily Field, Rachel Llanes](http://www.excellesports.com/news/emily-field-rachel-llanes-return-nwhl/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) With the NWHL free agency deadline looming on July 31, the Pride are bringing back Emily Field and Rachel Llanes for another year in Boston. [Three Forwards Return To Boston Pride in 2016-17 - TSS](http://www.todaysslapshot.com/from-the-ice/amanda-pelkey-zoe-hickel-gigi-marvin-return-boston-pride/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Boston Pride had a marvelous NWHL inaugural season, taking not only the title of the first team to win the Isobel Cup but also that of the winningest... [Hilary Knight Re-Signs With NWHL Boston Pride - TSS](http://www.todaysslapshot.com/from-the-ice/hilary-knight-re-signs-nwhl-boston-pride/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The NWHL Boston Pride captain for the 2015-16 season, Hilary Knight, was one of a number of players who hadn't inked a deal for the upcoming season as July [First-Overall Pick Alex Carpenter To Join Boston Pride - TSS](http://www.todaysslapshot.com/from-the-ice/first-overall-pick-alex-carpenter-join-boston-pride/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) As if the Boston Pride weren't stacked enough in its inaugural season, general manager Hayley Moore acquired Alex Carpenter's draft rights... **Buffalo** [Buffalo Beauts Get New Look Through Free Agency](http://victorypress.org/2016/08/01/nwhl-buffalo-beauts-complete-roster/?utm%5Fsource=dlvr.it&utm%5Fmedium=twitter) The Buffalo Beauts picked up nine new players through the NWHL's free agency period and will have a new look when they hit the ice for the 2016-17 season. [As Dust Settles New Beauts Roster Is Built To Win - TSS](http://www.todaysslapshot.com/nwhl/dust-settles-new-beauts-roster-built-win/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Buffalo Beauts have had an interesting offseason, to say the least. [Brianne McLaughlin Takes Pay Cut To Stay With Beauts - TSS](http://www.todaysslapshot.com/from-the-ice/brianne-mclaughlin-takes-pay-cut-stay-beauts/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Two-time Olympic silver medalist Brianne McLaughlin signed a contract with the Buffalo Beauts for the 2016-17 season. [Buffalo Beauts Add Forward Kristina Lavoie - Today's Slapshot](http://www.todaysslapshot.com/from-the-ice/buffalo-beauts-add-forward-kristina-lavoie/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Buffalo Beauts announced Saturday afternoon that University of New Hampshire graduate Kristina Lavoie had signed with the Buffalo Beauts. [Anne Schleper Leaves Whitecaps For Buffalo Beauts - TSS](http://www.todaysslapshot.com/from-the-ice/anne-schleper-leaves-whitecaps-for-buffalo-beauts/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Buffalo Beauts pulled off a blockbuster move and added an enormous talent to their blue line late Sunday evening. [Buffalo Beauts Lose Bram But Add Four To Cap Off Roster - TSS](http://www.todaysslapshot.com/from-the-ice/buffalo-beauts-lose-bram-add-four-cap-off-roster/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Sunday night the Buffalo Beauts announced a four-player addition to the roster. **Connecticut** [NWHL: Connecticut Whale Complete Roster](http://victorypress.org/2016/08/02/nwhl-connecticut-whale-complete-roster/?utm%5Fsource=dlvr.it&utm%5Fmedium=twitter) The Connecticut Whale held on to some of their offensive firepower in the offseason, but their supporting cast for next season will be a bit different. [Connecticut Whale Re-Sign Netminder Nicole Stock - TSS](http://www.todaysslapshot.com/from-the-ice/connecticut-whale-re-sign-netminder-nicole-stock/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Nicole Stock has re-signed with the Connecticut Whale for $11,500, the NWHL announced Saturday afternoon. [Meagan Mangene Signing Clarifies Whale's Defense - TSS](http://www.todaysslapshot.com/nwhl/meagan-mangene-signing-clarifies-whales-defense/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Meagan Mangene, a former practice player out of Boston, has signed a one-year, $12,000 contract with the Connecticut Whale for 2016-17, the NWHL. [Ivana Bilic Replaces Shannon Doyle On Whale's Blue Line - TSS](http://www.todaysslapshot.com/from-the-ice/ivana-bilic-replaces-shannon-doyle-whales-blue-line/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Ivana Bilic, a defender out of British Columbia, signed a contract with the Connecticut Whale's general manager, Lisa Giovanelli, for the upcoming season. [Connecticut Whale Re-Signs Engstrom And Puts Faith In Systems - TSS](http://www.todaysslapshot.com/nwhl/connecticut-whale-re-signs-defenders-puts-faith-systems/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Olympic defender Molly Engstrom re-signed with the Connecticut Whale for $18,000 under general manager Lisa Giovanelli and head coach Heather Linstad. [Olympian Kelli Stack Re-Signs With Whale - Today's Slapshot](http://www.todaysslapshot.com/from-the-ice/olympian-kelli-stack-may-re-signed-whale/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Connecticut Whale has finished signing defenders and has turned to the forward corps, signing two-time Olympian Kelli Stack Sunday for the upcoming season. [Skarupa And Trivigno Round Out Connecticut Whale Roster - TSS](http://www.todaysslapshot.com/from-the-ice/skarupa-trivigno-round-out-connecticut-whale-roster/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Connecticut Whale was first to the finish line in the final day of free agency, announcing all 17 players for its second attempt at an Isobel Cup run. **New York** [Riveters Sign Goaltender Sojung Shin - Blueshirt Banter](http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2016/7/27/12300162/riveters-sign-goaltender-sojung-shin-south-korea-olympics?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Riveters now have just one contract left to sign. [NWHL Adds Another International Rising Star In Sojung Shin - TSS](http://www.todaysslapshot.com/nwhl/nwhl-adds-another-international-rising-star-sojung-shin/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The New York Riveters announced Wednesday that general manager Chad Wiseman had signed South Korean netminder Sojung Shin to the position for a salary of... [Tatiana Rafter Signs with the Riveters - Blueshirt Banter](http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2016/8/1/12339832/tatiana-rafter-signs-with-the-riveters?utm%5Fcampaign=blueshirtbanter&utm%5Fcontent=chorus&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fsource=twitter) The former Beaut stays in the NWHL by signing with the Riveters at the 11th hour of free agency. ### Minnesota Whitecaps [Former Gopher Hannah Brandt Joins Minnesota Whitecaps - TSS](http://www.todaysslapshot.com/from-the-ice/minnesota-gopher-hannah-brandt-joins-minnesota-whitecaps/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Saturday afternoon former Minnesota Golden Gopher Hannah Brandt announced via Twitter that she had signed with the Minnesota Whitecaps. [Kendall Coyne Will Join Minnesota Whitecaps - TSS](http://www.todaysslapshot.com/from-the-ice/kendall-coyne-announces-she-will-join-minnesota-whitecaps/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Kendall Coyne, Patty Kazmaier Award winner and Olympic silver medalist announced Thursday evening via Twitter that she would join the Minnesota... ### IIHF > Let's cut to the chase, [@pou29](https://twitter.com/pou29?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)... What will the gold medal-winning goal look like THIS time? [pic.twitter.com/eHLtg1MCYy](https://t.co/eHLtg1MCYy?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Steve Dangle Glynn (@Steve\_Dangle) [August 2, 2016](https://twitter.com/Steve%5FDangle/status/760466796810006528?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Ruggiero to head IOC athletes’ commission](http://www.usahockey.com/news%5Farticle/show/675048?referrer%5Fid=752796&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Angela Ruggiero, who was a member of the U.S. Women's National Team program for more than 15 years, will head the International Olympic Committee’s athletes’ commission after the end of the 2016 Olympic Summer Games. [Ruggiero to become second U.S. member on IOC executive board - StarTribune.com](http://www.startribune.com/ruggiero-to-become-2nd-us-member-on-ioc-executive-board/388864181/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) In a timely boost for Los Angeles' bid for the 2024 Games, the United States is getting a second member on the International Olympic Committee's ruling executive board. [95 players head to USA Hockey's National Festival, Kessel returns](http://www.excellesports.com/news/usa-hockey-festival-roster-kessel-returns/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) USA Hockey invited 95 players to summer training camp in Lake Placid, including plenty of young talent; Amanda Kessel takes a big step back to Team USA.([full roster and schedule here](http://teamusa.usahockey.com/news%5Farticle/show/674506?referrer%5Fid=701370&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)) ### International Leagues [The UK third tier has just made a revolutionary step forward in making hockey more inclusive for women and LGBTQ people - Stanley Cup of Chowder](http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2016/7/28/12314674/the-uk-third-tier-has-just-made-a-revolutionary-step-forward-in?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Today, a third-tier league in a minor hockey nation has taken a small but hugely significant step to making hockey more inclusive for everyone who wants to be a part of it. [Meet Shona Powell of the Melbourne Ice Women's team - City of Melbourne What's On blog](http://blog.thatsmelbourne.com.au/shona-powell-melbourne-ice-womens/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Read on to find out more about Shona and the Hockey Academy, then find her on the ice at O'Brien Group Arena.