United States forward Gigi Marvin (19) celebrates after defeating Canada in the women’s ice hockey gold medal match during the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games (Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Sports).Įven more importantly was when Marvin scored her goals. Converting on two of her seven shots, Marvin registered a 28.57% for her accuracy on shots. By far and large she had the best shooting percentage for all Americans in PyeongChang, and tied for fifth best among all nations. Playing in all five games at the tournament, Marvin scored a pair of goals and added an assist. She finished in a five-way tie for third place in scoring among Team USA’s skaters. Marvin’s ability to be a “difference maker” truly rang through in PyeongChang this past winter. THW takes a closer look at Marvin’s signing and what it will do for the Pride. Boston’s signings have come gradually, but they have made some of the finest ones as we head into the 2018-19 NWHL season. Marvin returning to Boston is a stupendous addition for this team. The thing about my teammates with the Pride is, they have so much character.”Īlong with Amanda Pelkey and and Haley Skarupa, the addition of Marvin means that the Pride have three members from Team USA’s Olympic squad who can each generate a tremendous amount of offense and are some of the best players in the world. I think of being back at Warrior Ice Arena, wearing the Pride uniform, and playing in front of so many of the great people I’ve met in Boston, and I just can’t wait to get going. “I’m grateful for this opportunity to continue playing the game I love, in Boston with a great team filled with players I love. “I had a blast playing in the Olympics and I realized right away that I was definitely going to keep playing,” Marvin said in the release about her signing. Word of her signing was announced on Aug.
Now fresh from winning a gold medal at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games, Marvin has rejoined the Boston Pride for what will be her third NWHL season. The 31-year-old veteran has won at every possible level in hockey. Perhaps the best way to summarize forward Gigi Marvin is “difference maker”. Whitecaps Bolster Blue Line with Stauber, BarnesĪmy Menke Adds More Star Power to Whitecaps Together we will be keeping readers informed of all of Minnesota’s signings. My colleague Dan Rice will keep THW readers up-to-date on Metropolitan and Connecticut’s signings throughout the summer, while I post updates on Buffalo and Boston. The fourth season of the NWHL will begin in October as the Metropolitan Riveters defend their Isobel Cup championship, and with the addition of a fifth team – the Minnesota Whitecaps – this will be the most competitive season yet.
Additionally, for those players who have completed their college eligibility and want to continue their hockey careers, NWHL Free Agency provides the best opportunity to continue playing at the highest level of professional women’s hockey. Beginning June 1, NWHL teams can re-sign players from their 2017-18 roster and their draft picks.