New York, NY — The New York Riveters and Connecticut Whale of the National Women’s Hockey League have traded the rights to Hannah Brandt and Dana Trivigno, General Managers Chad Wiseman and Lisa Giovanelli announced Wednesday.
Brandt (Minnesota) is a first round pick by the Whale, chosen second overall in the 2015 NWHL Draft. In four years with the Gophers, the forward collected 285 points (115g, 170a) in 158 games. Trivigno (Boston College) was drafted in the fourth round, thirteenth overall, by the Riveters. At BC, the forward scored 138 points (57g, 81a) in 148 games. Trivigno recently earned a gold medal with USA Hockey at the IIHF Women’s World Championship.
In addition, the Whale will receive a $2,000 draft tax towards their salary cap from the Riveters, as negotiated by Wiseman and Giovanelli.
Brandt and Trivigno may continue any contract negotiations already in progress with their new club. This is the second trade between the Riveters and Whale this offseason, who traded second round picks Haley Skarupa and Michelle Picard yesterday.
Restricted free agency began April 1 and lasts until April 30. Free agency begins May 1 and lasts until July 31. The 2016 NWHL Draft is June 18.
About the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL)
The NWHL is the first professional women’s hockey league in North America to pay its players. The inaugural season began October 11, 2015 with the Founding Four: Boston Pride, Buffalo Beauts, Connecticut Whale and New York Riveters. The Boston Pride became the first team in NWHL history to raise the Isobel Cup on March 12, 2016.
