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This article is about the NWHL team. For the AHL team once known as the Connecticut Whale, see Hartford Wolf Pack.
Connecticut Whale
File:Connecticut Whale.png
CityStamford, Connecticut
LeagueNational Women's Hockey League
Founded2015
Home arenaTerry Conners Ice Rink
ColorsWhite, blue, green
     
Owner(s)NWHL
Head coachRyan Equale
CaptainSam Faber
MediaThe Collinsville Press
NWHL Cross Ice Pass (on YouTube)
WebsiteOfficial Website
Current season

The Connecticut Whale is a professional women's ice hockey team based in Stamford, Connecticut. It is one of the four charter franchises of the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL). Its name and colors are an homage to the former NHL and WHA franchise known as the Hartford Whalers.

History

For their first season, the Whale played home games in Stamford, Connecticut at Chelsea Piers. Chris Ardito was hired as the first general manager in franchise history,[1] while Jake Mastel and Lisa Giovanelli coached the team. The team is the second professional hockey team to bear the Connecticut Whale name, following the American Hockey League team previously and currently known as the Hartford Wolf Pack.

Among their off-season acquisitions, the Whale signed Kaleigh Fratkin to a contract on July 1, 2015. She was the first Canadian player to sign a contract in the NWHL.[2]

The team made its debut in 2015. The first game in NWHL history was a sell out on October 11, 2015 between the New York Riveters and Connecticut Whale.[3] The Whale prevailed by a 4–1 tally as Jessica Koizumi scored the first goal in both franchise and NWHL history. In the same game, Kelli Stack had one goal and two assists, becoming the first player to record a multi-point performance. Whale goaltender Jaimie Leonoff was credited the win, capturing the game's First Star. Stack was recognized as the Second Star, and Kelly Babstock, who became the first Canadian-born player to score a goal in an NWHL regular season game, was acknowledged as the Third Star.

The Whale won their first three games in franchise history with three different goalies. In the first game, the Whale prevailed with Jaimie Leonoff, while former Quinnipiac goaltender Chelsea Laden captured the second win, and Nicole Stock played her first game in over five years to capture the third win on the road against the New York Riveters.

Jessica Koizumi was named first team captain in franchise history.[4]

Prior to the team's second season, the Whale moved to the Northford Ice Pavilion in Northford, Connecticut.[5]

Prior to the team's third season, the Whale moved to the Terry Conners Ice Rink at Cove Island Park in Stamford, Connecticut.[6]

Team

Current roster

Updated December 17, 2017[7][8]

No. Nat Player Pos S/G Age Acquired Birthplace
7 United States Rachael Ade D R 29 2017 Davenport, Florida
10 United States Sophia Agostinelli F R 32 2017 Framingham, Massachusetts
9 United States Kaycie Anderson F L 33 2017 Maple Plain, Minnesota
25 Canada Juana Baribeau F L 35 2016 Amos, Quebec
16 United States Hanna Beattie D L 29 2017 Whitehouse Station, New Jersey
3 United States Amanda Boulier D R 31 2017 Watertown, Connecticut
33 United States Laura Brennan G R 40 2016 White Bear Lake, Minnesota
26 United States Jordan Brickner D L 34 2015 Lake Forest, Illinois
23 United States Denise Cardello F R 36 2017 West Babylon, New York
6 United States Shannon Doyle F R 32 2015 Baldwin, Ontario
13 United States Cassie Dunne F R 30 2017 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
28 United States Sam Faber F R 37 2015 Mount Sinai, New York
11 United States Emily Fluke F R 32 2017 Bourne, Massachusetts
31 United States Keira Goin G R 30 2017 Dobbs Ferry, New York
12 United States Jamie Goldsmith F L 33 2017 Media, Pennsylvania
17 Canada Emma Greco D L 29 2018 Burlington, Ontario
43 United States Meghan Huertas F L 32 2016 Boynton Beach, Florida
94 United States Grace Klienbach F R 30 2017 Eustis, Florida
5 United States Stephanie Mock F R 32 2017 Cape Coral, Florida
14 United States Elena Orlando D L 32 2016 Chico, California
21 Canada Cydney Roesler D R 30 2016 Stittsville, Ontario
34 United States Sydney Rossman G R 29 2017 Excelsior, Minnesota
27 United States Paige Savage F L 30 2017 Johns Creek, Georgia

Draft history

Hannah Brandt from the Univ. of Minnesota program became the first player in franchise history to be selected in the inaugural 2015 NWHL Draft.[9] Raised in the state capital of Albany, New York, Picard was also the first defenseman selected in NWHL Draft history.

NWHL Draft

Main article: 2015 NWHL Draft

The following were the Whale's selections in the 2015 NWHL Draft on June 20, 2015.

# Player Position Nationality College
2 Hannah Brandt Forward  United States Univ of Minnesota
6 Michelle Picard Defense  United States Harvard Univ
10 Milica McMillen Defense  United States Univ of Minnesota
14 Maryanne Menefee Forward  United States Univ of Minnesota
18 Cassandra Poudrier Defense  Canada Cornell

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Main article: 2016 NWHL Draft

The following were the Whale's selections in the 2016 NWHL Draft on June 18, 2016.

# Player Position Nationality College
3 Dani Cameranesi Forward  United States Univ of Minnesota
7 Andie Anastos Forward  United States Boston College
11 Melissa Channell Defense  Canada Univ of Wisconsin
15 Paige Savage Forward  United States Northeastern
19 Sydney Rossman Goalie  United States Quinnipiac

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Main article: 2017 NWHL Draft

The following were the Whale's selections in the 2016 NWHL Draft on August 17, 2017.

# Player Position Nationality College
5 Sam Brown Forward  United States Brown
9 Eden Murray Forward  Canada Yale
13 Denisa Křížová Forward  Czech Republic Northeastern
17 Nina Rodgers Forward  United States Boston University

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Franchise milestones and statistics leaders

As of the 2016-17 season:

Milestone Player Notes
First goal Jessica Koizumi October 11, 2015
First multi-point game Kelli Stack October 11, 2015
First win Jaimie Leonoff October 11, 2015
Most points Kelly Babstock 45 points (23G, 22A)

References

  1. ^ "The Whale Brings Pro Hockey Back to the Nutmeg State". NWHL.co.
  2. ^ "Whale signs Kaleigh Fratkin, First Canadian in the NWHL". NWHL.co. 2015-07-01. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  3. ^ Clinton, Jared (October 7, 2015). "NWHL sells out inaugural game, Manon Rheaume to drop ceremonial puck in Buffalo". The Hockey News.
  4. ^ Ciambra, Rob. "Whale Names Koizumi Captain and Fratkin Assistant Captain". NWHL.co.
  5. ^ "Whale Moves to Northford Ice Pavilion for Second Season". OurSports Central. May 5, 2016.
  6. ^ "Whale Swim Home to Stamford". OurSports Central. May 5, 2016.
  7. ^ "Whale Roster". NWHL. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  8. ^ "Eliteprospects.com - Connecticut Whale". Elite Prospects.
  9. ^ a b "2015 NWHL Draft Recap". Archived from the original on 2015-06-26. Retrieved 2015-07-08. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ Cite error: The named reference 2016 Draft Recap was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  11. ^ Cite error: The named reference 2017 Draft Recap was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
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