Over the last few days, the PHF has again been busy with both player signings and a member of a team’s front office getting an amazing promotion. So, who do we have to look forward to seeing in a PHF sweater for season 8? Who is on the move and continuing to make their mark on the game? Let’s hop in and take a look to see.
The Beauts Go Maud-ern
On Friday, the Buffalo Beauts announced that former Merrimack captain Courtney Maud was signed to a one-year PHF deal. The 22-year-old forward heads to Buffalo after finishing her fifth season with Merrimack. In 145 games with the school, Maud tallied 42 points (19 goals, 23 assists) and 90 penalty minutes.
SIGNING NEWS: 📣 @MerrimackWIH captain Courtney Maud (@courtneymaud_) has signed a 1-year contract with the #Beauts for the 2022-23 @PHF season!
— Buffalo Beauts (@BuffaloBeauts) May 13, 2022
📝: https://t.co/3FuLtgwbF9#PHF #FortBeaut
📸: @MC_Athletics
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Maud will be joining a few familiar faces with the Beauts, former Merrimack teammates Dominique Kremer and Mikyla Grant-Mentis. She is a fantastic depth addition for the Beauts, with speed and grit to boot. Maud had a message for the Fort Beaut fans after her signing was announced:
#Beauts fans, @courtneymaud_ wants to say hello! Say “Hi Courtney!”
— Buffalo Beauts (@BuffaloBeauts) May 13, 2022
🦬🏒 #FortBeaut #PHF @PHF pic.twitter.com/tjIDnRcrFo
Riveters Add Goal Scoring and Defense to the Lineup
Sarah Bujold
The Riveters announced the signings of two more players to their first PHF contracts. First, announcing the signing of goal-scoring forward Sarah Bujold. Bujold spent the last three seasons playing in the SDHL with Djurgårdens IF and HV71. In 97 games in the SDHL, she posted an impressive 85 points (47 goals, 38 assists. This offensive powerhouse will be a welcomed addition alongside Madison Packer and Kendall Cornine.
You Say Can’t, We Say CAN!🇨🇦🍁
— Metropolitan Riveters (@Riveters) May 16, 2022
The Rivs are proud to announce the signing of forward Sarah Bujold #RivsRising
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Ebba Berglund
The Riveters added another first-year PHF signing with the addition of defender Ebba Berglund, also from HV71 of the SDHL. The Swedish Olympian makes her PHF debut after six seasons with the SDHL, playing one season with MODO Hockey, one with Linköping HC, three with Luleå HF, and one with HV71.
How Swede It Is!🇸🇪🙌
— Metropolitan Riveters (@Riveters) May 16, 2022
The Rivs are proud to announce the signing of defender Ebba Berglund #RivsRising
🔗 https://t.co/1N3hmbLgO3 pic.twitter.com/iQXd7C3SrJ
Berglund is truly a shutdown defender with impressive stats to go along with that role. In 200 games in the SDHL, she only has 49 points; however, her plus/minus stats show a different story. In six seasons, she has only had a negative rating twice. Every other season, it was a double-digit positive rating for this blueliner. She is the first defender signed for the 2022-2023 season, but I expect the Riveters will be adding more defensive depth alongside her during this rebuild. Be on the lookout for more defensive signings for them, both PHF veterans and first-timers alike.
Whitecaps Bid Adieu to Their GM
Today it was announced that the longtime General Manager and Co-Founder of the Minnesota Whitecaps will be leaving the team. Jack Brodt has been a staple of the Minnesota women’s hockey movement for almost two decades. For the last 18 years, Brodt has been a champion for the sport, and that is not expected to change with his new role.
Jack Brodt, Co-Founder and General Manager of the Minnesota Whitecaps, has taken the position of Assistant Hockey Operations with NLTT Hockey. Players and Coaches of Minnesota Whitecaps past and present wish you the best of luck in your new role!
— Minnesota Whitecaps (@WhitecapsHockey) May 16, 2022
Thank you for 18 years, Jack. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/A4n8c8FUHi
The position he has accepted is with NLTT Hockey. If that name sounds familiar, it should. NLTT Hockey Ventures is the company that owns the Minnesota Whitecaps and Buffalo Beauts. This move shows that Jack is as committed as he has always been to the growth of the game we love so much.
Still, no signings were announced by the Boston Pride, Connecticut Whale, or Minnesota Whitecaps. Which team will be the first to break the proverbial cone of signing silence? I am doing my best to influence that decision.
Hey @CTWhaleHockey, can we get a signing? Pretty please 🥺 thanks bestie 🐳💚💙 https://t.co/ADeRxYJALX
— X – Beth (she/her) #samehere🤙🏼 (@WonderBeffers) May 16, 2022
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