A record-breaking streak, a new CNE commissioner and a partridge in a pear tree! Just kidding, we don’t have birds, but we do have updates! Check them out below!
Weekly Wrap Up:
The Boston Fleet secured their fifth win in a row after defeating New York on Dec. 17, 2-0. Even though they lost to Minnesota on Friday night, the Fleet now hold the longest winning streak to start the season in PWHL history!
The Conference of New England announced they have appointed a new commissioner, and she has been welcomed with open arms! Starting this position on Jan. 5, Julie Beer will become the third full-time commissioner since 2007. Beer has made her mark throughout New England as an athlete, coach and athletic director. Congratulations, Commissioner Julie Beer!
Lucy Wiles of Glenburn, Maine, was named the Maine Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s Athlete of the Week! As a student-athlete at the University of Southern Maine, Wiles has achieved an average of 15.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 0.8 steals per game out of the nine games this season. Way to go, Lucy!
Recent Reads:
Check out writer Lauren Cinelli’s piece, New Era in Kingston: URI Women’s Basketball Surges Onto the National Stage, on the University of Rhode Island’s appearance in the Atlantic 10, here!
Welcome Angela Ruggiero to the Beanpot Hall in writer Meghan Petruk’s article, Angela Ruggiero: Welcome to the Hall of Fame
Upcoming Events:
Boston Fleet vs. Ottawa Charge at TD Place on Dec. 27, at 12 p.m. EST
Bridgewater State University’s women’s basketball takes on Whittier College at South Point Arena on Dec. 28, at 5 p.m. EST