Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
MPR News Staff

Minnesota Whitecaps win NWHL opener

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

The Minnesota Whitecaps won in their National Women's Hockey League debut on Saturday, shutting out the visiting Metro Riveters of New Jersey 4-0.

The Whitecaps opened NWHL play in front of a sold-out crowd at the Tria Rink in downtown St. Paul, and against the defending league champion Riveters. Minnesota's Katie McGovern kicked off the scoring in the first period with a power-play goal on an assist from Jonna Curtis.

Hannah Brandt added a goal in the second period, and Kate Schipper gave Minnesota a 3-0 lead early in the third. Kendall Coyne Schofield added a short-handed empty-net goal late in the third to close out the scoring.

Goalie Amanda Leveille had 19 saves for the Whitecaps, who play the Riveters again on Sunday afternoon.

The Whitecaps, which previously operated as an independent team, started skating in 2004. The NWHL is starting its fourth season.