New York PWHL team

New York are a professional ice hockey team based in the New York metropolitan area. They are one of the six charter franchises of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL).

PWHL New York
CityNew York
LeaguePWHL
FoundedAugust 29, 2023 (2023-08-29)
Owner(s)Mark Walter Group
General managerPascal Daoust
Head coachHowie Draper
WebsiteLeague website
Current season

History

The PWHL revealed that one of its first six franchises would be located in the New York metropolitan area on August 29, 2023.[1] The league announced on September 1, 2023, that Pascal Daoust, the former general manager for the QMJHL's Val-d'Or Foreurs, would be the team's inaugural general manager.[2][3] On September 15, Howie Draper was named as the team's first head coach, taking a leave of absence from his position as head coach of the University of Alberta program to do so.[4][5]

Each PWHL team was permitted three signings during the free agency period ahead of the 2023 PWHL Draft. On September 8, the team announced the signing of its first three players, United States national team members Alex Carpenter and Abby Roque, and Canadian national team member Micah Zandee-Hart.[6] The draft was held on September 18. New York's first selection, at fourth overall, was Canadian Ella Shelton.[7]

The team's nickname, logo, colors, and arena have not been revealed.

Team

Current roster
As of September 18, 2023

[8]

No. Nat Player Pos S/G Age Acquired Birthplace
United States Alex Carpenter F L 29 2023 North Reading, Massachusetts
United States Abby Roque F R 26 2023 Potsdam, New York
Canada Micah Zandee-Hart D L 26 2023 Saanichton, British Columbia

Draft history

Held on September 18, 2023, the inaugural PWHL draft used a "snake draft" format, where the selection order reversed each round.[3][9] New York held the 4th pick in the first round.

2023 PWHL Draft
Rd Pick Player Nationality Position Previous team
1 4 Ella Shelton  Canada Defence Team Scotiabank (PWHPA)
2 9 Jaime Bourbonnais  Canada Defence Team Scotiabank (PWHPA)
3 16 Jessie Eldridge  Canada Forward Team Harvey's (PWHPA)
4 21 Chloé Aurard  France Forward Northeastern (Hockey East)
5 28 Élizabeth Giguère  Canada Forward Boston Pride (PHF)
6 33 Corinne Schroeder  Canada Goaltender Montreal Force (PHF)
7 40 Jill Saulnier  Canada Forward Team Adidas (PWHPA)
8 45 Brooke Hobson  Canada Defence Modo Hockey (SDHL)
9 52 Jade Downie-Landry  Canada Forward Montreal Force (PHF)
10 57 Paetyn Levis  United States Forward Ohio State (WCHA)
11 64 Abbey Levy  United States Goaltender Boston College (Hockey East)
12 69 Olivia Zafuto  United States Defence Boston Pride (PHF)
13 76 Kayla Vespa  Canada Forward Team Adidas (PWHPA)
14 81 Emma Woods  Canada Forward Toronto Six (PHF)
15 88 Alexandra Labelle  Canada Forward Montreal Force (PHF)

References
  1. Wyshynski, Greg (August 29, 2023). "Six inaugural franchises revealed for new PWHL". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  2. "PWHL names six general managers as teams begin roster construction". Sportsnet. CP. September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  3. Burgess, Melissa (September 2, 2023). "PWHL Introduces General Managers, Announces Draft Order". The Victory Press. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  4. Sportsnet Staff (September 15, 2023). "Ryan, MacLeod headline PWHL coaches". SportsNet.ca. Sportsnet. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  5. Barnes, Dan (September 16, 2023). "New challenge in New York for women's hockey coach Howie Draper". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  6. "Alex Carpenter, Abby Roque, Micah Zandee-Hart Sign Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Contracts With New York". PWHL News (Press release). September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  7. Pyette, Ryan (September 19, 2023). "Ingersoll's Ella Shelton picked fourth overall in inaugural PWHL draft". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  8. "PWHL New York 2023-2024 Roster". Elite Prospects. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  9. "Minnesota wins lottery, will select first in PWHL player draft". Sportsnet. September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
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