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Originally posted by Cornholio View PostI think a pro women's hockey league happens is if there is enough benefactors who would want to sponsor a team / league for the sake of owning a pro sports team. Like Ovi investing in a pro women's soccer team (I think he is a big soccer fan BTW).
The benefit to the benefactor is going to be that it’s a vanity project (does Bettman want a legacy like Stern? Maybe?), or they truly believe in equity, or they think it’s good for their brand - (sponsorship spend ROI is notoriously difficult to measure btw) or they are passionate about the sport in question. The benefit to the benefactor is undoubtedly going to be some other big picture thing not tied to a bottom line.
with the Ovi thing, I was just teasing. Of course I’d love a hockey investment but really I think it’s great he invested where his heart is. He put money in, hopefully a meaningful amount, and delivered some strong remarks about his beliefs re women’s sport. I think it’s cool he invested in a DC team. Have to believe a rising tide lifts all boats, and the last thing women’s hockey needs to do is crush the guy because he chose soccer and not hockey. Emily Kaplan’s article is below.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/...hington-spirit
BTW - St Louis PWHPA event is re scheduled for this weekend. I hope they announce a streaming or broadcast partner as well.
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For reasons I’ll never fathom many women’s hockey fans are big lacrosse enthusiasts, and in fact maybe you guys should look at the Professional Lacrosse League as a more promising model than any speculations centered around the NHL. With a once semi-regional, now semi-national-ish sport (our distant cousins?), based on a summer touring schedule, no home teams per se, stock options (!), the PLL is working with a new template. Still a pipe dream IMO, but an interesting one. Have a look at this:
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features...ange-the-game/Last edited by thirdtime's . . .; 05-10-2021, 09:42 AM.
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Seems to be what the PWHPA is trying to do - hopefully it works out. If you are a player, it is the ideal situation (a player's owned league). I am not sure how well the traveling, 'tournament' style will really go over though long-term as I am not sure how you build team/brand loyalty with a fan base but it seems the lacrosse folks are able to make it work so maybe it is a model.
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Originally posted by Scott_TG View PostThe NWHL have sold the CT Whale to a group led by Tobin Kelly, a Needham, MA-based executive (specializing in M&A) who also is the founder of both ARC Hockey (equipment and apparel) and the New Hampshire Youth Pond Hockey Festival.
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https://i1.wp.com/pwhpa.com/wp-conte...00%2C500&ssl=1VS
https://i2.wp.com/pwhpa.com/wp-conte...00%2C500&ssl=1TEAM ADIDAS HEADS INTO THE SHOWCASE WITH AN 8-2 LEAD OVER TEAM WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATION IN THE SECRET? DREAM GAP TOUR STANDINGS. (CLICK HERE FOR STANDINGS.)
SUN. MAY 16, 2021
12:00PM CT AT
CENTENE COMMUNITY ICE CENTER
Game will be on CBC Sports/ Gem
https://i2.wp.com/pwhpa.com/wp-conte...50%2C150&ssl=1 https://i0.wp.com/pwhpa.com/wp-conte...50%2C150&ssl=1 https://i1.wp.com/pwhpa.com/wp-conte...50%2C150&ssl=1
MON. MAY 17, 2021
6:00PM CT AT
ENTERPRISE CENTER
Game will be on NBC Sports
https://i1.wp.com/pwhpa.com/wp-conte...50%2C104&ssl=1 https://i0.wp.com/pwhpa.com/wp-conte...300%2C44&ssl=1
https://i2.wp.com/pwhpa.com/wp-conte...00%2C762&ssl=1
https://i2.wp.com/pwhpa.com/wp-conte...00%2C675&ssl=1
Minnesota Roster
Name # Pos. Shot DOB Hometown Demi Crossman 22 D L 12/14/1994 Duluth, MN Savannah Harmon 14 D L 10/27/1995 Downers Grove, IL Margo Lund 16 D R 5/23/1992 St. Paul, MN Lee Stecklein 2 D L 4/23/1994 Roseville, MN Hannah Brandt 20 F R 11/27/1993 Vadnais Heights, MN Sydney Brodt 15 F R 5/3/1998 North Oaks, MN Dani Cameranesi 24 F L 6/30/1995 Plymouth, MN Kendall Coyne Schofield 26 F L 5/25/1992 Palos Heights, IL Samantha Donovan 23 F R 1/3/1996 New Brighton, MN Hilary Knight 21 F R 7/12/1989 Sun Valley, ID Anne Pankowski 27 F R 11/4/1994 Laguna Hills, CA Kelly Pannek 12 F R 12/29/1995 Plymouth, MN Abby Roque 18 F R 9/25/1997 Sault Ste. Marie, MI Sophia Shaver 11 F R 4/3/1997 Wayzata, MN Ryleigh Houston 28 F R 9/14/1998 Winnipeg, MB, Can Nicole Hensley 29 G L 6/23/1994 Lakewood, CO Maddie Rooney 35 G L 7/7/1997 Andover, MN Staff Head Coach: Matt Leitner Assistant Coach: Mira Jalouso Team Physician/Trainer: Dr. Christi Jo Christian General Manager: Justin Johnson
https://i2.wp.com/pwhpa.com/wp-conte...00%2C675&ssl=1
New Hampshire Roster
Player # Pos. Shot DOB Hometown Jincy Dunne 23 D L 5/15/1997 O'Fallon, MO Megan Keller 5 D L 5/1/1996 Farmington Hills, MI Codie Cross 4 D L 2/22/1998 Airdrie, Alberta, CAN Jacquie Greco 25 D R 5/30/1991 Buffalo, NY Kali Flanagan 6 D R 9/19/1995 Burlington, MA Amanda Kessel 28 RW R 8/28/1991 Madison, WI Haley Skarupa 22 RW R 6/3/1994 Rockville, MD Gigi Marvin 19 C R 2/7/1987 Warroad, MN Brianna Decker 13 C R 5/13/1991 Dousman, WI Delaney Belinskas 17 RW R 9/9/1997 Port Orange, FL Hayley Scamurra 14 LW L 12/14/1994 Williamsville, NY Alexa Gruschow 16 LW/RW R 8/16/1994 Mechanicsburg, PA Courtney Turner 3 C R 6/17/1994 Milton, MA Emily Field 15 C L 4/6/1993 Littleton, MA Chelsey Goldberg 24 LW/RW R 1/30/1993 Agoura Hills, CA Katie Burt 35 G L 1/26/1997 Lynn, MA Alex Cavallini 33 G L 1/3/1992 Delafield, WI
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Knight7, thanks for sharing. Glad those games will be streamed/broadcast. Looking forward to seeing Nicole Hensley especially play back in St Louis.
Jeff Marek on NHL involvement of women’s game in the future:
https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/arti...mpression=true
I actually appreciate the clarity here for once.
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Well I think this article pretty much says the NHL will not back a women's league anytime soon:
https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/arti...work-together/
At best, if the two women's leagues can find a path to unity, they NHL might 'participate' in some way.
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Originally posted by Cornholio View PostWell I think this article pretty much says the NHL will not back a women's league anytime soon:
https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/arti...work-together/
At best, if the two women's leagues can find a path to unity, they NHL might 'participate' in some way.
I see Paul Mara, coach of the Pride is recruiting on Twitter, or delivering wisdom or perhaps just an opinion, however you want to look at it. I think NW can start signing certain people on May 15th. Will be an interesting off season.
but first: We can watch hockey this weekend!
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Marisa Ingemi on the PW players to watch tomorrow/ Monday:
https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/arti...mpression=true
Tomorrows game is at 1 pm and streams online.
Ingemi on the NW free agency starting today:
https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2021/05/14...mpression=true
I wonder what the max is on these contracts. With the new salary cap, its conceivable the max is higher than the $25k max in year 1. Making a max contract, living in Canada getting USD to play for the Six doesn’t sound too bad.
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https://apnews.com/article/health-co...a70068d3ddeb95
AP story with Hefford’s response to the NHL statement that NHL is not making a new league.
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Is there anyone who understands the law on the board who might be able to provide insight as to how their call for two competitive leagues to merge doesn't violate anti-trust legislation in some way? It doesn't seem kosher how they can openly call for a monopoly to be formed the way they have in this statement.
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