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# Women's Hockey Wednesday: Nations Cup time!
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/womens-hockey-wednesday-nations-cup-time-womens-world-u18-knight-engstrom-gosling/
- Published: 2017-01-04T14:00:03.000Z
- Updated: 2017-01-04T14:00:03.000Z
- Description: Lots to cover after a week away, but first and foremost - international hockey an hour from when this publishes!
- Author: Nafio
- Tags: Women's Hockey, Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL), #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15

[2016's Defining Moments For Women's Hockey](http://www.fanragsports.com/womens/2016s-defining-moments-for-womens-hockey/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The passion of those who follow women's hockey are subjected to the same rollercoaster.

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Sledge Hockey

[Sled hockey players makes women’s U.S. national team](http://www.floridatoday.com/story/sports/2016/12/28/sled-hockey-players-makes-womens-us-national-team/95919090/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Sebastian’s Katrina Villegas is a member of the women’s USA National sled hockey team

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NCAA

[SB Nation’s Women’s College Hockey Division 1 Poll: Mid-year trends - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2016/12/21/14035864/womens-college-hockey-ncaa-midyear-poll?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
With the nation taking a holiday break, it’s time to take stock of the first half

[Badgers women's hockey: Injury expected to sideline goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens for at least 4 weeks ](http://host.madison.com/wsj/sports/college/hockey/badgers-women-s-hockey-injury-expected-to-sideline-goalie-ann/article%5Fc66c11f1-e78c-5a1f-b694-845f711ab10a.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
She injured her left knee playing for Canada against the United States last Saturday.

Over the break, Hockey Wilderness wrote a series: **Better Know a DI Women’s Hockey Conference**[ ](http://www.hockeywilderness.com/2016/12/18/13997492/better-know-a-di-women-hockey-conference-wcha-midseason-standings?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
[WCHA](http://www.hockeywilderness.com/2016/12/18/13997492/better-know-a-di-women-hockey-conference-wcha-midseason-standings?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | [ECAC ](http://www.hockeywilderness.com/2016/12/29/14097128/better-know-a-di-womens-hockey-conference-ecac-hockey-midseason-standings?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)| [CHA ](http://www.hockeywilderness.com/2016/12/25/14073786/divsion-1-womens-hockey-conference-cha-midseason-standings?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)| [Hockey East ](http://www.hockeywilderness.com/2017/1/1/14111106/better-know-a-di-womens-hockey-conference-hockey-east-midseason-standings?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Lindenwood University - Trio of Women’s Hockey Goaltenders Combine for Exhibition Shutout](http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/news/2016/12/30/womens-ice-hockey-trio-of-womens-hockey-goaltenders-combine-for-exhibition-shutout.aspx?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Lindenwood beat this year's Universiade team for USA

[The Washington Pride brings women’s college hockey to D.C. this month - The Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/recruiting-insider/wp/2017/01/02/the-washington-pride-brings-womens-college-hockey-to-d-c-this-month/?utm%5Fterm=.6fc7a4643992&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Mercyhurst and St. Lawrence will visit Kettler this weekend to face the Pride in a two-game showcase.

[Progress Report: Boston Pride Draftees](http://www.fanragsports.com/womens/progress-report-boston-pride-draftees/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Today, FanRag Sports examines the Boston Pride's drafted assets. How far have they come in the past six months?

[Progress Report: Buffalo Beauts 2016 Draftees](http://www.fanragsports.com/womens/progress-report-beauts-2016-draftees/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The Buffalo Beauts entered the 2016 NWHL draft still flying from an unexpected trip to the Isobel Cup championship series.

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CWHL

> Ho ho hold your hats, it's time for [#AVeryCWHLChristmas](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVeryCWHLChristmas?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/K9IedsEgpB](https://t.co/K9IedsEgpB?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — CWHL (@TheCWHL) [December 24, 2016](https://twitter.com/TheCWHL/status/812688045530959876?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

[CWHL New Year's resolutions - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2017/1/1/14131996/new-years-resolutions-hockey?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Now that 2017 is finally here and our celebrations are finished, it's time to start making some New Year's resolutions- some more serious than others.

[Notable names and snubs on the CWHL All-Star roster - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2016/12/26/14075864/all-star-game-toronto-canadian-womens-hockey-league-snubs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
As the league prepares for the 2017 All-Star Game, we take a closer look at the players chosen to compete

[Analyzing CWHL's Best Offensive Defenders](http://www.fanragsports.com/womens/analyzing-cwhls-best-offensive-defenders/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The vast majority of Canada's best defenders play their professional hockey in the CWHL.

[Rookie All-Star Katelyn Gosling A Great Fit With Calgary Inferno](http://www.fanragsports.com/womens/rookie-star-katelyn-gosling-great-fit-calgary-inferno/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
On a Calgary Inferno team filled with established stars and Olympians, rookie defender Katelyn Gosling stands out.

[Slumping Brampton Thunder Missing Key Hockey Canada Players](http://www.fanragsports.com/nhl/slumping-brampton-thunder-missing-key-hockey-canada-players/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The Brampton Thunder enter the CWHL’s holiday break entrenched solidly in fourth place on the table.

| **This week's games**: Canadiennes @ Blades: Jan 7 5:30pm [CWHLlive](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC%5F58PuVkfxE79N6MweC-JRg?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), Jan 8 2:30pm EST Thunder @ Inferno: Jan 7 7:45pm, Jan 8 12:00pm MST |
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### NWHL

[FORMER BULLDOG HUERTAS SIGNS WITH NWHL'S WHALES](http://www.umdbulldogs.com/news/2017/1/3/womens-hockey-former-bulldog-huertas-signs-with-nwhls-whales.aspx?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Former University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey player Meghan Huertas has signed with the Connecticut Whales of the National Women's Hockey League for the remainder of the 2016-17 season.

[NWHL Attendance Bonuses Could Revitalize League Image](http://www.fanragsports.com/womens/cimini-nwhl-attendance-bonuses-revitalize-league-image/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The NWHL announced Friday afternoon players would receive attendance-based bonuses in addition to their new salary number for regular season games played, beginning retroactively with games played starting from Dec. 1.

[Pros and cons of NWHL 'attendance based bonuses' for players](http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pros-and-cons-of-nwhl-attendance-based-bonuses-for-players-001604135.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
In the wake of the National Women’s Hockey League’s announcement of salary cut and the departure of three players (thus far) positive news is hard to come by.

[A group of devoted Riveters fans are looking to make a difference - Blueshirt Banter](http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2016/12/31/14130210/devoted-new-york-riveters-nwhl-fans-raising-moneymaking-difference-for-their-team?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Committed Riveters fans have started a fundraiser to buy blocks of tickets in an effort to help their team, their fellow fans and the league.

[Michael Moran Lawsuit Against NWHL Continuing](http://www.fanragsports.com/news/michael-moran-lawsuit-nwhl-continuing/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The lawsuit levied by initial investor Michael Moran against the NWHL and specifically its founder and commissioner, Dani Rylan...

[Fledgling Women’s Hockey League Becomes a Trailblazer on Transgender Policy - The New York Times](http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/26/sports/womens-hockey-league-transgender.html?%5Fr=0&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The National Women’s Hockey League, in just its second season, planned to unveil rules to protect transgender players.

[NWHL's Transgender Policy Focuses on Hormones, Not Inclusion](http://victorypress.org/2017/01/01/nwhls-transgender-policy-focuses-on-hormones-not-inclusion-2/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
When Buffalo Beauts forward Harrison Browne publicly came out as a trans man this fall, the National Women's Hockey League announced that it would begin planning its transgender inclusion policy.

[Molly Engstrom on her decision to play in Sweden - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2016/12/21/14021150/nwhl-molly-engstrom-retirement-sweden-sdhl?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
"I'm going to Sweden because of the way things were handled in the NWHL."

[Amid trying times, Battaglino brings her best to the Whale, NWHL - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2016/12/23/13882028/amid-trying-times-battaglino-brings-her-best-to-the-whale-nwhl?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
"I didn’t sleep, but it’s done"

[The NWHL rookies who have contributed the most to their team’s offense - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2016/12/21/14032558/rookies-first-year-skaters-goals-primary-assists-2016-17-nwhl-teams-rely-scoring?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Which teams are getting the most offense from their rookie and first-year skaters?

[No. 21 Hilary Knight, hockey player on a mission | Local | mtexpress.com](http://www.mtexpress.com/sports/local/no-hilary-knight-hockey-player-on-a-mission/article%5Faffc7a04-ce0a-11e6-ac0b-8b2922a86702.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Hilary Knight plays hockey.

[Denna Laing Drops Puck Before Bruins-Sabres - Stanley Cup of Chowder](http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2016/12/31/14135502/denna-laing-drops-puck-before-bruins-sabres?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
A touching way to honor to someone who had gone through a long 2016 and inspired so many of us.

[A look at the Riveters at the midway point - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2016/12/30/14118646/a-look-at-the-new-york-riveters-at-the-midway-point-season-stats-nwhl?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Analyzing the performance of the Riveters’ skaters and goaltenders halfway through the 2016-17 season.

[Nicole Stock, Connecticut’s captain in net - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2016/12/26/14082266/connecticut-whale-nwhl-nicole-stock?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Even without a letter on her jersey, Connecticut Whale goalie Nicole Stock is leading the Whale’s squad through some rough waters.

| **This week's games**: Pride @ Riveters: Saturday Jan 7 6:30 pm Beauts @ Whale: Saturday Jan 7 7:00 pm [NWHL on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwEggLD91IcxpZvGqltJvw?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) *all times EST* |
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IIHF

  
| **Tournaments this week:** [Nations Cup Schedule and Scores](http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/Team-Canada/Women/Under-22/2016-17/Nations-Cup/Stats/Schedule?tournament=true&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) (courtesy of Hockey Canada)January 4-7 [2017 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Women's World Championship - Zlin, Prerov (Czech Republic)](http://u18worldwomen2017.iihf.com/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)January 7 - 14 |
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[Olympic Sports - Women's hockey still struggling for prominence in between big international events](http://www.espn.com/olympics/hockey/story/%5F/id/18365827/olympic-sports-women-hockey-struggling-prominence-big-international-events?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Women's hockey is still struggling for prominence outside global events like the Olympics.

[Canada Sweeps 2016 Winter Series](http://victorypress.org/2016/12/21/canada-sweeps-2016-winter-series/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Team Canada swept the 2016 Winter Series, defeating the United States in two games of fast-paced women's hockey action.

[Amanda Kessel's Long Road Back To The U.S. National Team](http://www.fanragsports.com/womens/amanda-kessels-long-road-back-to-the-u-s-national-team/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Amanda Kessel has returned to the ice in more ways than one.

[Stapleton looking forward to international assignments - Moose Jaw Times Herald](http://mjtimes.sk.ca/sports/2016/12/22/stapleton-looking-forward-international-assignments/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Years of dedication and work on her craft are about to pay off in a major way for Moose Jaw’s Michelle Stapleton.

[Canada falls to Germany in pre-Nations Cup action](http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/women/under-22/2016-17/nations-cup/stats/game-summary?gameid=149&pretournament=true&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
An early lead didn’t stand up, and Canada’s National Women’s Development Team dropped a 3-2 decision to Germany on Monday in its lone pre-tournament game ahead of the 2017 Nations Cup.

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International Leagues

[Noora Räty signs with Nokian Pyry - The Ice Garden](http://www.theicegarden.com/2016/12/22/14065314/noora-raty-nokian-pyry-finnish-league?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Finnish netminder cites playing time and environment as key reasons for the move