National Women's Hockey League All Star Game
The National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) is a professional women's ice hockey league in North America. The league was established in 2015 and it currently has six teams. The NWHL All Star Game is a yearly event where the best players from the league come together to showcase their skills.
The History of the NWHL All Star Game
The first NWHL All Star Game took place in 2016 in Buffalo, New York. The game was played between Team Kessel and Team Steadman, named after Amanda Kessel and Kelley Steadman, who were the captains of the two teams. Team Steadman won the game 9-1.
In 2017, the All Star Game was held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The game was played between Team Pfalzer and Team Knight, named after Emily Pfalzer and Hilary Knight, who were the captains of the two teams. Team Pfalzer won the game 8-7.
The 2018 NWHL All Star Game was held in St. Paul, Minnesota. The game was played between Team Leveille and Team Szabados, named after Genevieve Lacasse Leveille and Shannon Szabados, who were the captains of the two teams. Team Szabados won the game 8-6.
The 2019 NWHL All Star Game was held in Nashville, Tennessee. The game was played between Team Szabados and Team Dempsey, named after Brianna Decker and Jillian Dempsey, who were the captains of the two teams. Team Dempsey won the game 5-2.
In 2020, there was no NWHL All Star Game as the league canceled the second half of the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2021 NWHL All Star Game
The 2021 NWHL All Star Game will be held on February 4th at the Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid, New York. This is the same arena where the 1980 Miracle on Ice Olympics took place. The game will feature two teams, Team Packer and Team Dempsey, named after Madison Packer and Jillian Dempsey, who were the captains of the two teams.
The game will be broadcast live on the NBC Sports Network in the United States and on Twitch internationally. In addition to the game, there will also be a skills competition featuring events such as fastest skater and hardest shot.
The 2021 NWHL All Star Game will showcase some of the best talent in women's hockey. Fans can look forward to seeing players such as Kaleigh Fratkin, who leads the league in points among defensemen, and Sammy Davis, who has the longest point streak in NWHL history.
Why You Should Watch the NWHL All Star Game
The NWHL All Star Game is an opportunity to see some of the best women's hockey players in the world showcase their skills. The game is fast-paced and exciting, with plenty of goals and impressive saves.
In addition to the game itself, the NWHL All Star Game also features a skills competition. This is a chance to see some of the league's top players compete in events such as fastest skater and hardest shot.
Watching the NWHL All Star Game is a great way to support women's hockey and raise awareness about the sport. The more people that tune in to watch the game, the more attention the league will receive. This could lead to more sponsorship opportunities and increased visibility for women's hockey.
Conclusion
The NWHL All Star Game is an exciting event that showcases some of the best talent in women's hockey. With the game set to take place on February 4th, fans of the sport will not want to miss out. So tune in to NBC Sports Network or Twitch to watch the game live and support women's hockey.
