Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic tweets that there is not yet an update on whether Kane will be available for game five tomorrow. Evander Kane did not travel with the rest of the Edmonton Oilers, as he was away for the birth of his son.Ties were cut soon after and as Salvian reports, the PWHPA board unanimously voted to end discussions of collaboration between the two sides. The PWHPA recently met with the PHF–currently the only pro women’s league in North America–along with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. A minimum salary of $35,000 and a league-average salary of $55,000.A four-team playoff with three best-of-five series to determine the league’s champion.A 32-game schedule played from January to April. A six-team league with 23-player rosters and three coaches.The list of “foundational pieces” needed for a new league are as follows: The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association has entered into a relationship with Billie Jean King Enterprises and The Mark Walter Group according to Hailey Salvian of The Athletic, with the purpose of exploring the launch of a new professional league. While that success may be difficult to replicate next season, the program has celebrated two championships in four years and has done a great job preparing young players for the professional level. The powerhouse club, which included Anaheim Ducks prospect Mason McTavish, went 51-12-5 during the regular season. The Bulldogs, led by head coach Jay McKee, reached the Memorial Cup final this season, after winning the OHL Championship. The Hamilton native has been part of the PWHPA for the last several seasons, and had been helping with the Bulldogs’ camps in the past. Laura’s playing experience and success speaks for itself, she has been an instrumental part on many Championship teams and undoubtably will carry on that success as a Coach.įortino, 31, is a decorated athlete, with Olympic and World Championship gold medals, a CWHL title, and two nominations for the Patty Kazmaier Award. We have witnessed firsthand through our training and development camps over the years, her ability to coach and mentor players. Laura exudes the passion, character and leadership that we covet in Hamilton. We are incredibly excited to welcome Laura to our Hamilton Bulldogs family. Fortino will not only serve as an assistant coach but also as the team’s director of player development.īulldogs general manager Steve Staios released the following: The first female assistant coach in OHL history will be Laura Fortino, who was officially given a full-time position with the Hamilton Bulldogs today. Hodgson hadn’t even played in the AHL since 2017-18, spending every season since then entirely in the ECHL (and partly in Slovakia). Hodgson made waves in the Flyers organization this season after a breakout year in AHL Lehigh Valley, earning an NHL contract near the end of the season and a six-game call-up, where he registered three points.
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