NWHL Players' Association
The National Women's Hockey League Players' Association (also known as the NWHLPA or the NWHL Players' Association) is a representative body for professional ice hockey players in the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL). The association was founded in 2015.
| Full name | National Women's Hockey League Players' Association |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 |
| Key people | Anya Battaglino |
| Country | United States |
Inaugural season
In 2015, the NWHL announced that its players' association would consist of two elected players from each team. Erika Lawler served as the director of the players' association in its inaugural season.[1] The elected player representatives during the NWHL's inaugural season were Emily Pfalzer and Meghan Duggan from Buffalo Beauts, Celeste Brown and Taylor Holze from the New York Riveters, Kelli Stack and Kaleigh Fratkin from the Connecticut Whale, and Hilary Knight and Brianna Decker from the Boston Pride.[2]
Current association
As of early 2017, the current director of the NWHLPA is Connecticut Whale defender Anya Battaglino.[3][4]
References
- Nelson, Dustin L (12 November 2015). "NWHL Announces Formation of Player's Association". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- NWHL Staff (2015). "NWHL Players' Association Representatives Announced". NWHL.Co. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- Forrester, Nick (2 February 2017). "NWHL announces shortened season, Anya Battaglino named director of NWHLPA". Excelle Sports. Archived from the original on 15 April 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- Ayala, Erica L. (8 February 2017). "Battaglino on her new role and the future of the NWHL". The Ice Garden. Retrieved 14 April 2017.