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Posted on February 19, 2019February 20, 2019

Riveters routed at home, head coach Randy Velischek Postgame Interview (Audio & Transcript)

NWHL: The struggling Riveters fall 8-1 to the first place Pride. "The wheels fell off. We took a bad penalty of too many men on the ice and that was our death knell." ~ Randy Velisheck

Posted on February 8, 2019February 8, 2019

Maddie Elia joins the NWHL All-Star Game Snub Club

First, it was Jillian Dempsey, then Kelly Babstock, then Miye D'Oench. This year, the NWHL leading scorer joins the elite company of the NWHL All-Star Game #SnubClub.

Posted on January 29, 2019February 4, 2019

LISTEN: Megan Bozek chats NHL All-Star Weekend, Rivalry Series, sororities, and what most overlook when discussing #OneLeague

Last weekend, I caught up with CWHL All-Star Megan Bozek at the Thornhill Community Centre. We spent time chatting about USA Hockey, her reputation for chirping, 2019 NHL All-Star Weekend, and yes #OneLeague – you won't want to miss her take!

Posted on January 20, 2019January 20, 2019

Madison Packer, Randy Velisheck respond to one game suspension

Who will replace Madison Packer on the Riveters top line?

Posted on January 15, 2019January 15, 2019

Amanda Duffy named NWSL President

Amanda Duffy named president of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Posted on January 12, 2019January 11, 2019

NWHL: Q & A with Mariya Sorokina after her first Riveters start

"They have a very high potential. I saw that championship team that won the Isobel Cup last year." Mariya Sorokina (@Marushka69) on the 2018-19 Riveters. #NWHL

Posted on January 8, 2019January 8, 2019

All-female broadcast team announced for the 2019 NWHL All-Star Game in Nashville

Grateful to be selected to work the 2019 NWHL All Star Game. I look forward to bringing you stories from all your favorite players in Nashville, so stay tuned!

Posted on January 7, 2019January 7, 2019

NWHL: New Year, New Riveters?

"I think that ... our team won the game today." Madison Packer, Metropolitan Riveters

Posted on January 2, 2019January 2, 2019

NWHL: Mariya Sorokina acquired by Riveters ahead of weekend game against Whale

#NWHL Russian goalie Mariya Sorokina gets another shot at a North American pro career with the Riveters.

Posted on December 30, 2018December 30, 2018

2018 in Review: Podcast Edition

I love to talk about sports! Sometimes, people invite me to talk about sports with them. Here are some cool podcast moments from 2018. Leave a comment with some of your show suggestions.

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