The Vancouver Goldeneyes have named Manitoba native, Ashton Bell, as their captain on Friday (Nov. 21).
“It was an honour to select this group to represent our team,” said Goldeneyes General Manager Cara Gardner Morey. “Ashton will be the first captain in team history, and I can’t think of a better person to fill this role. She was our first selection in the expansion draft, and her leadership abilities were a big reason for this. She is a professional, one that leads by example while taking care of her teammates.”
Defender Claire Thompson and forward Sarah Nurse were announced as alternate captains.
Gardner Morey added, “Claire is one of the best captains I’ve worked with. She balances being fun and light-hearted with being a fierce competitor on the ice. Sarah is a fantastic player advocate. She is respected by staff and loved by her teammates. These three women represent Goldeneyes hockey, and I’m thrilled to have them lead our team in our inaugural season.”
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The Vancouver Goldeneyes are set to drop the puck in front of a sold-out crowd in Vancouver on Nov. 21 against Seattle Torrent for its inaugural season.
The PWHL will enter its third season on Friday (Nov. 21) with its original six teams: Toronto Sceptres, Montreal Victoire, Ottawa Charge, Minnesota Frost, Boston Fleet, and New York Sirens, along with the two new teams, Vancouver Goldeneyes and Seattle Torrent.
In Canada, Tuesday night games will stream on Prime Video, Wednesday night games will be on TSN, Thursday night games will air on TSN and Sportsnet. Friday, Saturday and Sunday games will air on CBC, TSN, and Sportsnet.
Friday’s (Nov. 21) season opener between Toronto Sceptres and Minnesota Frost will air on TSN at 4 p.m. EST, followed by Vancouver Goldeneyes vs. Seattle Torrent at 7 p.m. PT on TSN.
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